Classic Southern Brunswick stew is a meaty, bbq-y blend of meats, veggies and spices. The traditional recipe simmered all day and used everything from pork and beef to rabbit and squirrel. My chicken Brunswick stew is much less intimidating. This savory, sweet and spicy melange is loaded with shredded cooked chicken breasts, potatoes, corn and lima beans and it’s ready to eat in about an hour.
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Black Bean and Rice Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing
This is one of our favorite summer rice salads. I make it ALL THE TIME because it’s an easy make ahead side dish for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and tailgates and goes well with all our grilled favorites. I like to brown rice for this recipe, but it’s good with white rice too. This healthy black bean and rice salad recipe with tri-color sweet peppers, wholesome brown rice, toothsome, fiber-rich kale and a tangy cumin lime dressing is my secret weapon for summer entertaining.
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Easy No Bake Coconut & Rum Cookie Truffles
These easy cookie truffles use crushed ‘Nilla wafers, white chocolate, coconut and a spot of rum for an indulgent little treat that’s perfect for holidays. Decorate with your favorite sprinkles for festive coconut truffles that are delightfully different from the rest.
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Stuffed Rotisserie Leg Of Lamb With Spinach, Feta & Walnuts
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Cooking a boneless leg of lamb may sound intimidating, but it’s easier than you think. I’ll show you how to butterfly a boneless lamb leg and stuff it with a fresh spinach, walnut and feta filling. This rolled and tied butterflied leg of lamb is easy to cook on a gas grill with a rotisserie attachment. Serve this show stopping spring rotisserie lamb for Easter, Mother’s Day or any special gathering with family and friends.
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Crazy Good Italian Meatball Soup
This brothy, flavorful Italian meatball soup has all of the little goodies you want in a pot of homemade soup. There’s a light tomato broth (made with canned tomatoes, savory sausage meatballs (made with Italian sausage), fresh veggies and pasta. This simple tomato meatball soup recipe makes a big pot to feed the whole family.
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