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Indulge in the crispy, spicy goodness of this Southern-style fried chicken. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and hot sauce, then coated in a flavorful blend of spices, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings for comfort food.

Ingredients: 8 pieces of chicken drumsticks and thighs. 1 cup buttermilk. 1 tablespoon hot sauce. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1 tablespoon paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. Vegetable oil for frying.

Instructions: In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, coating evenly. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350F 175C. Carefully place chicken pieces in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy goodness!

Prep Time: 70 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Mariam

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This vegan naan bread recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy the flavors of traditional naan without using yeast or dairy products. The combination of flour, vegan yogurt, and olive oil creates a soft and fluffy texture, while baking powder and baking soda help the bread rise without yeast.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 3/4 cup vegan yogurt. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 tablespoons water as needed.

Instructions: Put the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and mix them together. Then add the vegan yogurt and olive oil and mix them well. Work the dough around until it's smooth and springy. If you need to, add water slowly until the right consistency is reached. Cut the dough into equal pieces, and then roll each piece into a ball. Form each ball into an oval shape that is about 1/4 inch thick. Place it on a floured surface. Set a pan or skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the dough out on the pan and cook it for two to three minutes on each side, or until it's lightly browned and done. Do the same thing with the rest of the dough. Enjoy while still warm!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Allen N

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A hearty and comforting gluten-free turkey soup made with wild rice, a mix of vegetables, and tasty herbs.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey. 1 onion, diced. 3 carrots, sliced. 3 celery stalks, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 8 cups gluten-free chicken broth. 1 cup gluten-free wild rice. 1 tsp dried thyme. 1 tsp dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups baby spinach, chopped. 2 tbsp olive oil.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic. Saut until vegetables are tender. Pour in gluten-free chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in gluten-free wild rice, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add chopped baby spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your gluten-free turkey soup!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Christine B

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A light and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a tangy piccata sauce served over nutritious zucchini noodles zoodles. This skinny version of shrimp piccata is packed with flavor but light on calories, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup chicken broth. 1/4 cup white wine. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 2 tablespoons capers. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into zoodles. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish.

Instructions: Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. For about one minute, until the garlic smells good, add the minced garlic. Put the shrimp in the pan and cook for about two to three minutes on each side, until they are pink and opaque. Take the shrimp out of the pan and set it aside. Put chicken broth, white wine, lemon juice, and capers in the same pan. Bring the mix to a simmer and let it cook for two to three minutes, until it's a little less thick. Add salt and pepper to taste to the sauce. Toss the zoodles in the sauce after adding them to the pan. Just until soft, cook the zoodles for two to three minutes. Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan with the zoodles and sauce, and then toss everything together. Add chopped parsley as a garnish before serving. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Noah Burke

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The drunken ginger prawns by Adam Liaw are a delicious and fragrant seafood dish that is perfect for winter. When you mix ginger, garlic, and Shaoxing wine, you get a thick, flavorful sauce that goes perfectly with the juicy prawns. It's perfect for a cozy winter meal because it's quick and easy to make.

Ingredients: 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined. 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine. 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 tablespoons oyster sauce. 1 tablespoon brown sugar. 1 teaspoon sesame oil. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water. Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish.

Instructions: Put soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine in a bowl. Mix things together well. Put the vegetable oil in a big skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Put in the garlic and ginger, and cook until the smell is nice. Put the prawns in the pan and stir them around all the time for about two minutes, or until they start to turn pink. Add the mixed sauces and stir to cover the prawns evenly. Allow it to cook for another two to three minutes. When you add the cornstarch mixture, keep stirring it in until the sauce gets thick and covers the prawns. Take it off the heat and put it on a plate to serve. Add some fresh cilantro leaves as a garnish. Serve hot with noodles or steamed rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Lawrence

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This Sesame Beef Ramen Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and savory sauces with the comfort of ramen noodles. It's a perfect weeknight dinner option!

Ingredients: 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced. 2 packs of ramen noodles. 1 cup broccoli florets. 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced. 1/2 cup snow peas. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tbsp sesame oil. 2 tbsp soy sauce. 2 tbsp oyster sauce. 1 tsp ginger, grated. 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the ramen noodles. After draining, set aside. Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil in a big skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the thinly sliced beef for two to three minutes, or until browned. Take out of the skillet and place aside. Add the last tablespoon of sesame oil to the same skillet. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Saut for one minute. To the skillet, add the broccoli, snow peas, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for three to four minutes, or until they start to get tender. After the steak has finished cooking, add the cooked ramen noodles back to the skillet. Add the oyster sauce and soy sauce. Mix everything together, then stir-fry for a further two to three minutes. To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning. Add sesame seeds and stir-fry for an additional minute. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Julie

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This easy and quick taco meat recipe is great for a keto or low-carb meal. It's easy to make and tastes great. The ground beef is seasoned and typical taco toppings are added on top.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 2 tbsp taco seasoning check for low-carb options. 1/4 cup water. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup chopped lettuce. 2 tbsp diced tomatoes. 2 tbsp sour cream. 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro optional.

Instructions: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Remove any extra fat from the skillet after the beef is done cooking. Add water and taco seasoning to the beef. Mix things together well. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the liquid is almost gone and the seasoning is all over the meat. Add pepper and salt to taste. Place the taco meat on plates or low-carb tortillas and serve. If you want, you can add sour cream, chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese on top. Enjoy your quick and easy tac meat that is healthy for you!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Abby M

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A quick and easy vegan pasta recipe perfect for lazy foodies. Bursting with flavor from fresh cherry tomatoes and basil, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings without all the effort.

Ingredients: 250g pasta of your choice. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 onion, thinly sliced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saut until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes, cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Toss in cooked pasta, basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and heated through. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Lorena Maddox

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These Cherry Avocado Lime Coconut Popsicles are a refreshing and creamy treat perfect for hot summer days. The combination of sweet cherries, creamy avocado, tangy lime, and rich coconut milk creates a delightful flavor experience.

Ingredients: 1 cup cherries, pitted. 1 ripe avocado. 2 limes, juiced. 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk. 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup.

Instructions: Put pitted cherries, a ripe avocado, lime juice, coconut milk, and honey or maple syrup in a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Place the mix into popsicle molds. Put in the popsicle sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Once the popsicles are frozen, run the molds under warm water for a short time to get the popsicles out. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Lawrence Bishop

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These pumpkin cranberry muffins don't have any grains and are a great fall treat. They have honey for sweetness and warm fall spices. They are made with almond and coconut flour. Adding fresh cranberries gives these muffins a tart flavor that makes them great for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour. 1/4 cup coconut flour. 1/4 cup tapioca flour. 1/2 cup pumpkin puree. 1/4 cup honey. 2 eggs. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/4 tsp ground cloves. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup fresh cranberries. 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional.

Instructions: Warm your oven up to 350 F 175C and put paper liners in a muffin tin. Almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt should all be mixed together in a bowl. Add the honey, eggs, and melted coconut oil to a different bowl and mix them together using an electric mixer. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix them together until everything is well mixed. If you want to use them, mix in the chopped pecans and fresh cranberries. Fill up each muffin pan cup about two thirds of the way to the top with muffin batter. After the oven is hot, bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. First, let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your tasty pumpkin cranberry muffins that don't have any grains.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Levi H

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Tender red beans are combined with smoked sausage and flavorful spices in this recipe for Red Beans and Rice, a traditional Southern dish. It's rich and flavorful. This filling and substantial dish adds coziness to your table.

Ingredients: 1 lb dried red beans. 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced. 1 onion, chopped. 1 bell pepper, chopped. 3 celery stalks, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 bay leaves. 1 tsp dried thyme. 1 tsp smoked paprika. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. Salt and black pepper to taste. 6 cups chicken broth. 3 cups cooked white rice. Green onions for garnish.

Instructions: After rinsing, soak the red beans in water for the entire night. Soak the beans, cut the sausage, chop the onion, bell pepper, celery, mince the garlic, add the minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to a large pot. After adding the chicken broth, heat the mixture until it boils. Once the beans are soft, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for two to three hours, stirring periodically. Over cooked white rice, serve the red beans and rice. Before serving, sprinkle some chopped green onions on top.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes

Mara Hurst

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Enjoy the delicious mix of smooth fudge and crisp Krackel candy bars with this simple slow cooker recipe. Just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients: 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk. 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 4 Krackel candy bars, crushed.

Instructions: Put chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for one to two hours, stirring every now and then, until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Put in broken Krackel candy bars after the chocolate has melted. Put parchment paper around the edges of a square baking pan. Put the fudge mix into the pan that has been prepared and spread it out evenly. Put it in the fridge for at least two hours, or until it sets. Serve it cut up into squares.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes

Shea A