Hash Brown Quiche Cups

 

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"Whether you need a bite for busy weekday mornings or a show-stopping centerpiece for weekend brunch, these hash brown quiche cups fit the bill. The crispy, cheesy hash brown crusts are filled with eggs, spinach, chives and cheese and topped with crumbled bacon."  Comment from Taste of Home

These quiche cups look very delicious and I would love them for breakfast, snacks or anytime.  You can substitute items to make them with your favorite ingredients, like I would love the eggs with sausage and cheese.  

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Italian Ciabatta Bread - Easy No Knead

 

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"This Easy No Knead Italian Ciabatta Bread delivers crusty, homemade bread with a soft, airy crumb and delicate flavor, perfect for sandwiches or dipping. It's simple to make with just five ingredients and ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers."  Comment from Savoring Italy

Making bread isn't as difficult as most think it is and the reward is awesome bread.  Check this one out !

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New Orleans Beignets

 

Photo source:  House of Nash Eats

"These soft, fluffy Beignets are pillows of fried dough that have been generously dusted with powdered sugar and inspired by the ones from Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. Learning how to make beignets at home in your own kitchen is easier than you would think and they are every bit as delicious!"  Comments from House of Nash Eats

Beignets are such a delicious sweet treat.  I have not had one in years and will love to make them at home!

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Easy Dirty Rice

 

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"This easy Dirty Rice recipe is full of Cajun flavor and spices with peppers, celery, and onion. It’s a savory combination of amazing textures that is great as a side dish but satisfying enough to serve for dinner on its own."  Comment from House of Nash Eats

One of my favorite foods!  Look forward to trying this recipe out .

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Fried Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich

 

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"A Shrimp Po Boy is the king of sandwiches! This Louisiana staple is loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, fried shrimp, and homemade remoulade sauce, sitting on buttery toasted French bread rolls. Ready in just around 30 minutes, this makes a fantastic family dinner, and is a great way to explore flavors from the Louisiana!"  Comment from House of Nash Eats

Looks delicious any time of the year, not just for Mardi Gras.

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Shrimp Etouffee

 

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"How about a little taste of classic New Orleans and Mardi Gras with this recipe for Shrimp Etouffee? This wonderful shrimp dish starts with a dark, rich roux loaded with the “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking, which turns into a sauce that smothers each delicious shrimp. Serve it with white rice for Sunday supper or to celebrate Fat Tuesday!"  Comment from House of Nash Eats

I've never had this meal, but it has shrimp and it is cajun, so I am interested!

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Bourbon Chicken

This bourbon chicken is one of my favorite chicken recipes.  Love the simplicity of the tangy sweet flavor served over white rice.  The sauce is delicious!

You may want to double the sauce portion of the recipe to make sure you have enough for leftovers the next day! 

The sauce would make the perfect BBQ sauce, the best I have ever had.  It would be perfect over shredded chicken or pork served on a sandwich.  Grilled BBQ chicken basted with this sauce would be awesome!

Ingredients for chicken mixture:

5 chicken breasts (recommend frozen boneless skinless)

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 green pepper

1/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper

Ingredients and Directions for Sauce:

Mix and wisk in a separate bowl until well combined:

1 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup pineapple juice

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp ketchup

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/3 cup soy sauce

pinch red pepper flakes (adjust to how much heat you prefer)

1 Tbsp cornstarch

Add to the chicken and stir and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Serve over rice . . . I prefer it over white rice!


Directions for chicken mixture:

cube chicken into bite sized pieces and pan fry in olive oil with 1 green pepper and 1/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper (peppers are optional).

Once the chicken is a little browned (after draining the skillet before adding anything else), add a couple spoonfuls of sauce to the browning chicken to caramelize the chicken as it browned.  Add a tiny bit more as the sauce disappears into the chicken and repeat this around 4 times.