Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

Ingredients 4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice ½ cup chicken stock ¼ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 green onion, chopped Directions … Continued

Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

Ingredients 1 pound bacon, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes 3 tablespoons butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Place … Continued

Manicotti

Ingredients 5 ½ ounces manicotti pasta  1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon dried parsley salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce Directions Cook manicotti in boiling water until al dente, about 10 to … Continued

Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients Dough 2 ½ cups flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar,  2 teaspoons active dry yeast, or 1 packet 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt ¾ cup milk, preferably whole 4 tablespoons butter 1 egg Filling 4 Tbsp butter, softened ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed), 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 cardamom pods, crushed and husk removed Icing Glaze ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon melted butter Instructions At Home … Continued

Pie Iron Pizza Pockets

Pizza Dough 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 packet rapid rise yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil Fillings ½ cup pizza sauce 1 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese 1 green bell pepper, diced 4 oz can sliced black olives, drained 16 slices pepperoni oil Instructions Make the dough (can be done ahead of time!): In a … Continued

Owen’s BBQ Chicken

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves crushed garlic ¾ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup water salt and pepper to taste 10 chicken legs Directions Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and … Continued

Pan-Seared Tilapia

Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste (Optional) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste (Optional) ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional) Directions … Continued