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Skip to Recipe With the warmer weather finally here, it's time to kick back and relax with good food, friends and drinks. If you are bored of cooking the same meals for your friends and looking to kick things up a notch in the kitchen, try this Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. This Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich features deep-fried, crispy chicken smothered in a fiery hot sauce, topped with crunchy coleslaw and pickles served inside toasted buns! WHAT IS NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH? Nashville Hot Chicken, the fiery take on classic Southern Fried Chicken, has been a staple in Middle Tennessee since 1945 and is now one of America's most coveted culinary treasures. The secret to this Chicken lies in the fiery hot sauce. Crispy fried chicken gets drenched in a Nashville hot sauce, which is made by mixing hot oil, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and other spices and seasonings. This sauce gives the chicken its s...

Skip to Recipe Are you on the look out for a speedy midweek meal? My 30-Minute meal is perfect for those busy nights- super easy, quick, minimal ingredients but you know you’ve got a well-balanced meal that the whole family will enjoy. This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is one of those recipes that you will keep coming back to time and again! This Creamy Tuscan Salmon features tender and flaky salmon fillets seared until golden and simmered in a delicious, creamy sauce with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan. WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS RECIPE Incredibly Easy to Make: A restaurant quality meal that is made with just a few simple pantry ingredients, and takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. One Pan Wonder: Everything gets cooked in a single pan making clean-up a breeze. Extremely Versatile: This recipe is perfect for a simple we...

Skip to Recipe Planning weeknight dinners can be tough- especially when you are low on energy and short on time. If you’ve got more important things to think about than what’s for your evening meal, let me help take some of those decisions off your plate. Pan Seared Salmon with Butter Garlic Sauce is one of the easiest and quickest recipes you’ll ever try! Tender, flaky salmon fillets are pan seared until perfectly golden brown and coated in a garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or when you’ve got company over. Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, making it a nutritious choice for any meal. With just minimal ingredients and about fifteen minutes of time, you will have an elegant restaurant-quality dinner at the comfort of your own home! PLUS the added bonus of having only one pan to wash and no mess in your kitchen to clean up when your done. If you are looki...

Skip to Recipe When summer rolls around, we always find excuses to fire up the grill. Whether we’re looking to cook something special for an easy weeknight dinner or BBQ party, grilled skewers are one of our go-to’s all season long. Embark on a culinary journey to the Hawaiian islands with these Huli Huli Chicken Skewers and say aloha to the island life! These Huli Huli Chicken Skewers feature chicken breast infused in a sweet pineapple brine that imparts tangy-sweet flavors, and grilled until perfectly charred. Serve them with grilled pineapple slices and rice for the perfect tropical meal. WHAT IS HULI HULI CHICKEN? Huli Huli Chicken is a dish that perfectly captures the essence of Hawaiian cuisine. Beloved for its balance of sweet and tangy flavors, Huli Huli Chicken is an island classic. The word 'huli' means “to turn” in native Hawaiian language, hence the name comes from the need to turn or flip the chick...

Skip to Recipe Weekend getaways, dinners cooked outside, and drinks on the deck. Yes, that’s what summer is all about! With summer slowly approaching, I want to share a recipe that has everything you need to make your next summer cookout unforgettable. These Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are bursting with fresh, delicious, and summery flavors! Tender, succulent chicken pieces are loaded onto the skewers, grilled to perfection, and slathered with a sweet, tangy and spicy Bang Bang sauce. WHAT DOES BANG BANG SAUCE TASTE LIKE? Bang Bang Sauce is a rich, sweet and spicy sauce, extremely versatile, that pairs well with grilled meat, fried seafood, veggies or anything that needs a boost of bold flavors. It is so addictive that you’ll want to try it on everything. You can easily play with the spice level or amount of sweetness depending on what you’re serving it with. CAN THE SKEWERS BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME? ...

Skip to Recipe The football fever is soaring high with everyone waiting and cheering with bated breath for their favorite team. I must admit that I have never been a sports person. Even my repeated attempts to appreciate the game could not uproot my deeply entrenched belief that the game is just too aggressive for my liking. What is more enjoyable for a football fan than having pizza night at home while watching the best team battle it out? If you’ve never tried BBQ Chicken Pizza before, you absolutely should because it is a total treat. This BBQ Chicken Pizza has it all- a homemade pizza crust, sweet BBQ sauce, juicy shredded chicken, red onions, bell peppers, jalapenos and lot of mozzarella. Big on flavors and always a hit with the family! I have made the pizza crust from scratch. Though it may seem a bit difficult, it is really easy and almost anyone can make it. However, this pizza will come together incredibly fas...

Skip to Recipe Living in a cold country, I always appreciate the arrival of summer. Though summer is still a month away, I am gearing up for summer and all things associated with it. Juicy, smoky, and totally delicious, this BBQ Pulled Chicken Burger is the perfect summer staple! This Burger features tender, slow cooked pulled chicken smothered in a barbeque sauce with crunchy coleslaw nestled inside buttery brioche buns. WHAT IS PULLED CHICKEN? Pulled chicken is basically chicken that is slow cooked to become so tender that you can pull it apart easily into pieces. WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS Packed with Flavors: It is hard to resist the tender fall-apart and smoky chicken. You will surely crave this Burger all summer long! Perfect for Entertaining: Whether you are cooking this for your next summer backyard BBQ party, game night or for a busy weeknight meal, ...