Whiskey & Coke Chicken Wings

Ingredients

1/4 C. Sriracha

1/2 C. Whiskey

1/2 C. Coca Cola

2 tbsp. brown sugar

2 tbsp. soy sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 lb. chicken wings, separated into wingettes and drumettes

1/2 tbsp. Black pepper

1 tbsp. paprika

1 tsp. cayenne

1/2 tbsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 C. plain flour

3 eggs

2 tbsp. cold water

sunflower oil, for deep frying

Directions

1) Get started on your prep. Ensure that your wings are nice and dry and are as close to room temperature as you can muster.

2) Put them on a small plate alongside 2 bowls, one containing your flour and the other with the eggs.

3) Put the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt  and black pepper into the flour bowl and mix to combine.

4) Add the water to the eggs and whisk until uniform in color.

5) Dunk a wing into the egg, lift out and allow to drain briefly before placing into the seasoned flour. Turn the wing to give it a good coating then shake off excess.

6) Repeat with all the wings.

7) Get the oil ready up to 430 degrees and fry the wings in two batches for 7 minutes or so. You want good color but also the wings to be cooked through. Take out and drain then place on a large baking tray.

8) In a pan over medium heat, add the whiskey, Coke, Sriracha, soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer to ensure all the sugar has melted then put in the garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes or so to reduce the sauce and get it nice and thick and sticky.

9) Glaze the rested wings liberally with the sauce, then throw in the oven to broil on high for 3 minutes or so.

10) Serve with a cooling dip, like ranch. Enjoy!

With this recipe I changed it from the wings to boneless chicken and cut them into nugget size. And they still came out just as good. I also used canola oil instead of the sunflower oil. This is a spicy dish (for anyone who doesn't like too much spice) so you can also try to either omit the Sriracha all together and add more of the other or cut it back. Its definitely a really good dish. And a family favorite now.

Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

1 C. Seasoned bread crumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

12 Chicken tender fillets, about 1 1/2 lbs

4 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 C. Bottled Marinara sauce

12 fresh basil leaves

1 C. shredded four-cheese blend

cooked ziti

marinara sauce (optional)

Directions

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2) Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish and egg in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg, shaking off excess. Coat with bread crumbs and place on a plate.

3) Heat 2 tbsp. of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove to a 13x9x2 in. baking dish. Repeat with remaining 2 tbsp. oil and remaining chicken.

4) Spoon marinara sauce over chicken in dish. Top each piece with a basil leaf, then sprinkle cheese over chicken.

5) Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, until bubbly & cheese melts. Serve with cooked ziti & marinara sauce if desired.

Makes: 6 Servings

Prep: 20 minutes

cook: 12 minutes

Bake: 375 degrees for 10 minutes

With this recipe I used homemade sauce instead of jar sauce this way I could freeze the extra for another use. I also used the brick mozzarella (cut into pieces). Because of how many different ways that there is to make Chicken Parm you can change things around to your liking. This is just one of the ways.

Two Ingredient Crispy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

8-10 Chicken thighs &/or drumsticks (bone in/skin on)

2 C. BBQ Sauce (you can either make your own or use your favorite store bought)

olive oil

salt

pepper

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2) Coat chicken on all sides with olive oil & season with salt and pepper.

3) Place chicken skin side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes.

4) Remove chicken from oven & turn temperature up to 425 degrees.

5) Coat top of chicken with BBQ sauce. Flip chicken over ,being careful not to tear skin. Baste with BBQ sauce & put back in oven. for 7 minutes.

6) Remove from oven, baste top with BBQ sauce & put back in the oven for another 7 minutes.

7) Remove from oven again & baste again & put back in oven for 7 minutes more or until chicken is crispy, parts are blackened & fully cooked.

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 50 minutes

Serves: 4-6

This is by far the easiest BBQ Chicken recipe ever. Tastes great too. I'm sure you can change out the bone in pieces for boneless if you would like, just cut back on cooking time.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

1 tbsp. corn starch

1 tbsp. cold water

1/2 C. white sugar

1/2 C. soy sauce

1/4 C. Cider Vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

12 skinless chicken thighs

Directions

1) In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.

2) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

3) Place the chicken in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce. Turn pieces over and brush again.

4) Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over and bake another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 60 minutes

Serves: 6

With this recipe you can sub the chicken thighs for breasts just cut down the cooking time to about 40 minutes total (depending on size of chicken)

Amazing Cheeseburger Sliders

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/2 C. finely chopped onions

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 C. chopped dill pickles

2 tbsp. pickle juice

1 1/2 C .shredded cheddar cheese, divided

12 pack dinner rolls (Hawaiian are best)

2 tsp butter, melted

Chopped lettuce and tomato for garnish

Directions

1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease a small baking sheet. Split the buns down the middle lengthwise, try to keep them all together.

2) In a large non-stick skillet, add the ground beef, onion and garlic. Turn the heat on medium-high and cook until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. If there is any grease, drain it.

3) Reduce the heat to low and add the salt, pickles, pickle juice and 1 C. cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.

4) Spread the filling on the bottom half of the slider buns. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover with top half of buns. Brush tops with butter. Bake until the filling is hot and tops are golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

5) Serve with the lettuce and tomato and your choice of sides.

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook : 20 minutes

Serves : 12

3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1/8 C. brown sugar

1/8 C. mustard

1/2 C. Ketchup

hamburger buns

Directions

1) Brown the ground beef in a skillet.

2) Once done browning, drain grease.

3) Add in the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Stir to combine.

4) Allow to simmer on low for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.

5) Serve on the buns with your favorite sides.

Cook: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Because this recipe is so easy and there aren't many ingredients you can always add anything additional to make it more to your liking.. ex: spices , other sauces etc.. And depending on how much ground beef you do use (incase your cooking for more) you will definitely need to double up the other ingredients so that it comes out nice and saucy.

Simple BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters

Ingredients

6 chicken leg quarters

Garlic Powder, to taste

Seasoned salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

cooking spray

Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce (see recipe below) or bottled BBQ sauce

Directions to do on Grill

1) Prepare the grill for indirect grilling over medium heat; the internal grill temp should be 350 degrees.

2) Season the chicken leg quarters on both sides with the garlic powder, seasoned salt, and freshly ground pepper to your own taste.

3) Before placing the grill grate in the grill (or if its already on there then before turning on the grill) be sure to prepare the surface with cooking spray so that the chicken doesn't stick to the metal.

4) Place the chicken on the grill over the direct-heat area and sear, turning once, for 2 minutes per side.

5) Move the chicken to the indirect-heat area, cover the grill and cook for 30 minutes. If you will be using a charcoal grill, bank the lit charcoals on either side of the grill bed area, leaving an open portion in the center w/o heat, and place a drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, preheat burners, then turn off 1 or more of the burners to create a cooler zone.

6) Start brushing the chicken with the homemade sweet bbq sauce (or bottle sauce if you didn't make the other). about 8 minutes into the chicken cooking, turning and brushing the pieces every 5 minutes, for about 15 to 16 minutes. The chicken is ready when it is firm to the touch and the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced with a knife tip.

Directions to bake in the oven

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) Season the chicken on both sides with the garlic powder, seasoned salt and freshly ground pepper to your own taste.

3) Prepare a large metal baking sheet with tin foil, and spray lightly with cooking spray.

4) Place chicken on the metal baking sheet that has been covered with the foil.

5) Place in the oven and bake undisturbed for 45 minutes.

6) Brush the chicken evenly with the BBQ sauce.

7) Cook for about 10 more minutes or till the chicken is ready.

8) Lightly brush with a little extra sauce before serving.

Homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce

Ingredients

2 1/2 tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp. Hungarian paprika

1 tsp. kosher salt

zest of 1 orange

2 1/4 C. ketchup

1/4 C. spicy brown mustard

1/2 C. apple cider vinegar

1/3 C. Worcestershire sauce

Juice from 4 lemons

1/4 C. A-1 Steak sauce

1/3 C. Dark blackstrap molasses

1/2 C. natural honey

2 tsp. hot sauce

1 C. brown sugar, lightly packed

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

5 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1) In a glass bowl, combine the chili powder, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt & zest of 1 orange.

2) In a large bowl, mix the ketchup, spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, freshly squeezed lemon juice, A-1 steak sauce, blackstrap molasses, natural honey, hot sauce & lightly packed brown sugar.

3) Over medium heat, warm the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the minced onions & saute them until translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Press the garlic cloves, add it to the onion & cook for another minute.

4) Add spices from the small bowl to pan, then add all the wet ingredients.

5) Simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, uncovered.

6) Place in the fridge overnight to let the flavors come through.

I didn't make the homemade sauce this time as I was in a hurry. So I just used bottled and it still came out great. If you know that you wanna use the homemade than I would definitely make it the day before your going to cook the chicken that way it can sit in the fridge for the 24 hours. Depending on how big the chicken pieces are may depend on cooking length so definitely make sure to check it.

Parmesan Baked Potato Halves

Ingredients

6 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half lengthwise

1/4 C butter

grated parmesan cheese

garlic powder

other seasonings (to your personal taste)

Directions

1) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter and pour into a 9 x 13 inch pan and spread evenly  across the bottom. Generously sprinkle parmesan cheese and lightly sprinkle other seasonings all over the butter. Place potato halves face down on the butter and seasonings.

2) Place in preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool for at least a full 5 minutes before removing from the pan, otherwise the parmesan crust won't stick to the potato. Serve with a side of sour cream if desired.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 45 minutes

Serves : 6

Trust me when I say this is so good. And my new favorite way to make potatoes. Its so easy to make and its not like you have to go buy all these special ingredients, everything you need is probably already in your cabinets.

30 Minutes Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken:

1 whole chicken (3 1/2-4 lb)

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

Seasoning Mix:

1 tbsp. all purpose flour

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves

Directions

1) For chicken, lightly spray deep covered baker with oil. Remove & discard giblets & neck from chicken cavity. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat using professional shears, if necessary. Tie ends of legs together with cotton string. Lift wing tips up toward neck, then tuck under back of chicken. Place chicken on cutting board; brush with oil using chef's silicone basting brush.

2) For seasoning mixture, combine ingredients in a 1 Cup prep bowl (or regular bowl); mix well. Completely coat outside of chicken with seasoning mixture. Place chicken, breast side up in baker.

3) Microwave, uncovered, on high for 25-30 minutes or until a digital thermometer registers 165 degrees in thickest part of breast & juices run clear. Remove from microwave. Cover with the lid and let rest 10 minutes (temp will rise to 170 degrees).

This is a recipe using some Pampered Chef items. If you don't have the Baker (which is what is needed to cook the chicken in) I would try to get one (trust me they are amazing to have ) otherwise you should be able to use any other type of a stoneware baker (with lid) to cook this. If not you can always make it the oven at 375 degrees checking after 30 minutes. Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 170 and juices are clear. Enjoy with your favorite sides.

makes : 4-6 servings

Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs

Ingredients

1/4 C. brown sugar

1/3 C. honey

1/2 C. ketchup

2 tbsp. soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28oz) bag fully cooked, frozen meatballs

Directions

1) In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, honey, ketchup, soy sauce and garlic.

2) Place the frozen meatballs in a 3-4 quart crockpot and pour sauce over the meatballs. Stir so all meatballs are coated evenly. Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

You can use this as either an appetizer or as a main meal served with whatever side you want. I used Egg noodles but you can also use rice as well. If using a bigger crock pot you will want to double the sauce (which works out great anyway because it is very tasty). If you decide to use it as an appetizer I would suggest using smaller meatballs (unless you decide to use your own homemade fully cooked ones.)

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 4 hours

Serves: 6-8

Friendship Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients

1 (16oz) box spaghetti

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 C chopped onion

1 (24oz)  jar of spaghetti sauce

4 tbsp. butter or margarine

1 C. parmesan cheese, grated

4 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 C ricotta cheese

1 tsp. garlic, minced

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded

dried parsley, for topping (optional)

Directions

1) Cook spaghetti according to the pkg. directions. Season the boiling water with salt and olive oil before adding spaghetti.

2) While spaghetti is cooking, start cooking the ground beef and onions. Once the meat is browned and crumbled, turn off the heat and drain the excess grease. Put meat back in the pan then stir in spaghetti sauce. Leave in the pan until ready to use.

3) Once spaghetti is cooked and drained. Put back in the pot . Stir in the butter until it melts and coats the spaghetti well. Then stir in the beaten eggs and parmesan cheese. Stir quickly.

4) Set out two 9 in (ungreased) pie pan and evenly divide spaghetti mixture into each pan.

5) In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir well. Evenly distribute the cheese mixture over each pan of spaghetti. Drop it all over by small spoonfuls. Then take the back of the spoon and spread it out evenly over the noodles. Top each pie with the meat sauce. Evenly dividing between both pans.

6) Finally top each pie with the shredded mozzarella. Again, dividing it evenly between each pan. And if you choose you can sprinkle with the dried parsley.

7) Now, if your going to freeze the pies, cover with plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil. Then freeze.

8) If your ready to bake it then preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place the pie in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

9) If cooking from frozen, place pie in the oven and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes. Enjoy!

This is one of those recipes where you can give one to a friend (similar to the Amish Friendship bread) for them to enjoy as well. If you don't wanna give one away you can always freeze it for your family for another night of dinner. Definitely a favorite in our home.

Best Hot Dog Sauce

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

3/4 C Ketchup

3/4 C Brown Sugar

1 tbsp. BBQ sauce

1/4 C honey

1 tsp. cider vinegar

1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. onion powder

dash of black pepper

To put together:

large beef or Polish hot dogs

large buns

butter

white onions

sauerkraut

pickles

banana peppers

Directions

1) To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and set over high heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture barely starts to bubble, then remove from the heat.

2) Let cool completely. If you like it colder you can put in the fridge or leave out for room temp.

3) When you are ready to cook the hot dogs, set the grill to medium heat.

4) Use a sharp serrated knife to make diagonal cuts in the hot dog a little more than halfway through. You want the cuts to make large W's all the way down.

5) Grill the dogs until they are as black as you want them. Should take about 3-5 minutes per side. Don't forget to flip them halfway. The dogs will curl into a smiley face because of the cuts.

6) Butter the inside of the buns and place on the grill. Leave them for a minutes or so, until they get slightly crispy on the edges. Don't over do it or they will turn stale.

7) Place the hot dog in the bun and top with tons of special sauce and any other desired toppings.

Meatball Sub Bubble Up Bake

Ingredients

1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (any kind you want)

1 bag frozen meatballs (or you can make your own)

1 1/2 - 2 cups spaghetti sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Directions

1) Cut the uncooked biscuits into 8ths (think pizza slices)

2) Place into greased 9 x13 inch dish.

3) Cover with the sauce, start with the 1 1/2 cups and add more if you think you need to.

4) Place the meatballs on top of the biscuits.

5) Sprinkle with the cheese.

6) Bake at 375 degrees for about 30-40 minutes. Serve when done.

Prep: 5 minutes

cook: 40 minutes

makes: 6 servings

I prefer making my own homemade sauce for recipes that call for spaghetti sauce (tastes better I think) plus this way I can make extra and freeze it for when I need it. Same thing with the meatballs. If you don't have the time to make homemade than the frozen ones will work just fine but if you can make a batch or two and freeze them that way you'll always have some on hand. This recipe definitely was a good one and the kids loved it. It is super easy to make and is ready in less than an hour. You can also make a little pasta to go with it on the side it you like.

Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts, cut in strips.

4-5 tbsp. butter

1 cup flour

1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. seasoning salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 tsp paprika

Directions

1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place butter on a large baking sheet and place in the oven to melt (once the butter is melted, remove it from the oven so it doesn't burn).

2) Combine all ingredients besides chicken and butter in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken and shake to coat.

3) Place the chicken on the buttered baking sheet, leaving a space between each strip. Bake 10 minutes, flip over gently and bake another 10-12 minutes.

4) Be sure to check to make sure the chicken is cooked, as thickness can affect baking time. You want it to be done but not overcooked. Bake another 5-10 minutes if needed.

5) Remove to a plate lined with paper towel to soak up any excess grease. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Serves: 3-6 depending on how much chicken you use.

Homemade Garlic Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

Garlic ( about 10-12 cloves)

3 (15oz ea.) cans of tomato sauce

1 lb. of pasta (any type you want)

Olive Oil

Cumin

Oregano

Parsley Flakes

Directions

1) Add about 1/4 inch olive oil to the bottom of a small to medium pan. (It's about less than a cup)

2) Heat the olive oil

3) Add the garlic to the olive oil and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes. So you get the flavor of the garlic. (You can smash the garlic open a little to release the juice if you want)

4) Do not burn the garlic, it will turn a little brown which is ok, but don't burn it.

5) Remove the "cooked" garlic and throw it away. Don't worry the flavor is still there.

6) Add the 3 cans of sauce.

7) Add the seasonings - how much depends on your taste. You can always add more about 10 minutes after its been cooking.

8) Put it on medium to low heat and let it simmer.

9) Cook the pasta while the sauce is cooking.

10) When the pasta is done, the sauce should be done as well. Add to pasta and enjoy.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Serves: varies