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March 2, 2023 · 2:07 pm

Pizza Stuffed Chicken

All of the delicious flavors of pizza, without all of the bread. This makes a fun alternative to traditional pizza, even for the one child who doesn’t let me fill hers with sausage, pepperoni, or mozzarella cheese. But then- she also doesn’t eat pizza, so at least she likes a basic version of this meal.

To make these chicken rolls, it is important to pound the chicken breast thin between layers of plastic wrap. If you are starting with a large breast, you can either cut it completely in half into two thinner pieces before pounding, or you can butterfly the breast first before pounding.

I like to fill them with pepperoni, cooked sausage, and just a little bit of sauce and cheese. Here are a few process pictures (ignore the skinny little roll on the end without any of the delicious meat inside).

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March 21, 2022 · 7:36 am

Sausage & Green Chile Breakfast Casserole

A delicious breakfast casserole for those who like a little spice in their life.

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July 8, 2019 · 10:33 am

Chorizo Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

Chorizo sausage, fresh mozzarella pearls, spicy marinara: all stuffed into an eggplant shell and topped with melted Parmesan. Perfect on its own, or served with a side of pasta.

Be sure to use medium sized eggplant. The skin on large eggplant is too thick to eat unless cooked for much longer than this recipe.

I love chorizo sausage in this, but you could also use a mild or spicy Italian sausage. I also use a spicy marinara sauce (like Arrabiata), but you can use whatever your family prefers.

Chorizo Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

Servings: 6
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3 medium eggplant (do NOT use large eggplant)
2 cups marinara sauce (I use a spicy variety, like Arrabiata)
Olive oil cooking spray
salt & pepper
1 lb chorizo sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
8 oz fresh mini mozzarella pearls (or ½” cubes)
1 cup fresh grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Use a tablespoon-sized measuring spoon to hollow out centers of eggplant halves (don’t discard eggplant insides). Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13” baking dish. Place eggplant halves in the baking pan. Spray the eggplant halves with olive oil cooking spray (or brush lightly with olive oil) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop eggplant insides and set aside.

In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high heat until browned; drain grease (place chorizo in a paper towel lined bowl to remove excess grease). Return chorizo to the skillet with the chopped eggplant, onion, and garlic. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until eggplant is soft, about 5-7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

Add the mozzarella pearls to the sausage mixture in the skillet and stir gently. Quickly (before the cheese melts) spoon mixture evenly into the 6 eggplant halves. Top the filled eggplant boats with remaining marinara sauce.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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November 1, 2016 · 6:37 am

Spicy Sausage Chili

The air is getting cooler, and chili cook-offs are in the air!

Here is a great option for a spicy (but not too spicy) chili that is full of meat. I use chorizo sausage, ground beef and bacon in this recipe. I like to keep the chorizo in larger chunks, so that you can really taste the sausage.

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce also give this chili a great smoky flavor.

I may, however, have made an enemy in my new neighborhood, by edging out the 5-time reigning chili cook-off winner. I hope not, as she is a very sweet woman. Stay tuned for a recipe from the other bake-off winner in our family, Little J!

RECIPE:

Spicy Sausage Chili

Servings: 12-16
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2 lb chorizo sausage, broken into medium chunks
1 lb bacon, chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 onions, diced
2 cloves garlic
2 red or yellow peppers, diced
1-2 jalapenos, finely chopped
4 cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1-2 Tbs adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
1-2 cans dark red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1-2 cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed
3 Tbs chili powder
1 Tbs Ancho chili pepper
1 tsp chipotle chili powder, optional
1 Tbs oregano
1 Tbs cocoa powder
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped red or green onions

Cook sausage and bacon until browned; drain excess fat. Add ground beef to pan and cook until browned. Stir in onions, garlic and peppers and cook until vegetables are softened. Place meat and vegetables in a large crock pot (6-7 quarts). Add the remaining ingredients (except toppings) to the crock pot and stir. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. Taste after about 4-6 hours. Add additional salt or more heat (chili pepper), if desired. Serve with desired toppings.

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January 19, 2011 · 11:22 am

Hearty Beef Chili

This is my standard go-to chili recipe. Thick and hearty. Full of roasted vegetables, ground beef and sausage (chorizo is my favorite), and two kinds of beans in a thick, spicy sauce. No runny broth-that is soup, not chili.

I know that a true Texas chili does not have any beans, but while I love the flavor of a good Texas chili, I also love beans. I love the taste, the contrasting texture they give to chili, and the fact that beans are so good for you! So while my chili may not be approved of by hard core Texans, I will continue to put beans in.

Chili is a great crock pot meal, and tastes even better the second day.

You can make this chili the “fast” way or the “it takes a little longer but is so worth it” way. The difference is: to roast or not roast the veges (onions, peppers, garlic). I have definitely made my share of chili the fast way, but I do prefer the additional flavor you get by roasting the vegetables before adding them to the chili. To roast the onions, garlic and peppers: peel onions and cut in half. Cut larger peppers in half and remove seeds. Smaller peppers, like jalapenos can be left whole. You can roast a whole head of garlic, or roast individual cloves (this will be faster). Place onions, garlic and peppers on a foil-lined roasting pan. Brush with olive oil. Roast at 475°F for about 15-20 minutes, or until veges begin to blacken. See How To Roast Peppers or How To Roast Garlic for quick tutorials.

Top your chili with shredded cheese, sour cream or chopped raw onions (red onions or scallions are great). And make lots: chili freezes wonderfully for another meal another day.

RECIPE:

Hearty Beef Chili

Servings: 10-12
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1 ½ lb ground beef
½ lb chorizo or hot Italian sausage
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 onions
1 red pepper
1 large banana pepper
2 jalapenos, (use seeds for a spicier chili)
2 cloves garlic
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped (or 1 tsp chipotle chili powder)
1 Tbs adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
3 cans (14 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
3 Tbs chili powder
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp dried basil (or 2 Tbs fresh)
1 Tbs chili paste
1 Tbs cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Tomato paste, if needed
Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped raw onions (red onions or green onions)

Cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Drain and place in a crock pot with the cooked bacon. If desired, roast the onions, red pepper, banana pepper, jalapenos, and garlic (Brush with olive oil and roast on a foil-lined baking sheet at 475°F for 15-20 minutes). Chop vegetables and add to the crock pot with the remaining ingredients (except tomato paste and toppings). Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. Taste after about 4-6 hours. Add additional salt or more heat (more chili paste or crushed red peppers), if desired. Thicken with tomato paste if chili is too thin. Serve with desired toppings.

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