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  • Red Beans & Rice (Crock-pot Style)

    Red Beans & Rice (Crock-pot Style)

    Red Beans & Rice (Crockpot Style)

    This is how I make my red beans in the crockpot keeping that same southern flavor. Throw everything in the crockpot in the morning and by dinnertime? Just make your rice and cornbread and call it a day. Let’s get into this recipe.

    What You’ll Need:

    • 1 lb Camellia red beans
    • 1 pack smoked sausage, sliced
    • Smoked meat (like turkey neck or leg or hamhock)
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
    • 2 ribs celery, diced
    • 6–8 cups of water

    Seasoning:

    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp Tony’s Cajun seasoning
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • ½ tsp dried thyme
    • ½ tsp paprika
    • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

    ⏱ Time-Saving Tip:

    Don’t feel like chopping? You can use a frozen Cajun-style Mirepoix blend (onions, celery, and bell pepper). I grab mine from Kroger to save time. I love a shortcut when it hits the same!

    How to Make It:

    1. Rinse and soak your beans overnight. (You can do a quick soak if you forget.)
    2. Slice the sausage and dice your onion, bell pepper, and celery.
    3. Add everything to the crockpot along with your smoked meat.
    4. Pour in 6–8 cups of water , just enough to cover everything.
    5. Add all your seasonings and give it a good stir.
    6. Cover and cook on high for 6–7 hours or low for 8–10 hours.
    7. About 20–30 minutes before it’s done, mash some of the beans right in the pot to help it cream down.
    💡 Flavor Tip: I like to sauté the sausage and veggies just a lil before adding them to the crockpot it gives a richer flavor!

    ✨ Pairs Well With:

    • Hot, fluffy rice
    • A side of cornbread
    • A cold drink after a long day

    💕 Let me know what you think in the comments or tag me if you try it!

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  • Quick Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

    Quick Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

    Quick Chicken & Garlic Broccoli Pasta

    I just made this yesterday when I got off work… I ain’t have much in the icebox because I need to go make groceries lol. But girl, it still came out so good! Here’s what I used and how you can make it too.

    What You’ll Need:

    How to Make It:

    1. Wash and season your chicken real good. (If you can’t smell the season, you might want to add a lil more lol.)
    2. Put your water on to boil — don’t forget to add salt!
    3. Heat some olive oil in your skillet and place the chicken in, cooking it until the internal temp hits 165°F (about 5–6 minutes per side, juices should run clear).
    4. Remove chicken and let it rest.
    5. In the same pan, melt your butter, then add in the minced garlic and broccoli. Season it with the same love you gave the chicken.
    6. Once the pasta is cooked, toss it into the butter/garlic/broccoli mix.
    7. Slice your rested chicken and throw it on top.
    8. Plate it up and sprinkle with Parmesan or whatever cheese you love!

    Girl, when I tell you this meal is so clutch after a long day… Listen, you’re gonna want seconds! Let me know in the comments when you try it. 💖

  • Secrets to Tender Charred Chicken: Oven Method

    Secrets to Tender Charred Chicken: Oven Method

    🍗 Tender, Charred BBQ Chicken (Oven-Baked Style)

    Hey beautiful people!

    Have you ever had tender charred BBQ chicken straight from the oven? If not, go ahead and bless your kitchen with this one. It’s easy, juicy, and packed with that backyard BBQ flavor—without needing a grill! Your guests? Whew. They’ll be asking for the recipe and seconds.

    I love using dark meat like thighs or drumsticks, but any bone-in chicken works. Major key: use a good baking sheet for that perfect char.

    👉🏾 I use this one from Amazon and it gets the job done every time.

    🛒 Ingredients:

    • About 20 pieces of bone-in chicken (I like thighs + drumsticks)
    • ½ tablespoon olive oil
    • Season All (to taste)
    • Garlic powder (to taste)
    • Onion powder (to taste)
    • Smoked paprika (to taste)
    • Cajun seasoning (optional, if you like heat)
    • 2 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)

    👩🏽‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:

    1. Wash and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
    2. Preheat your oven to broil at 400°F.
    3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in evenly.
    4. Season the chicken with all your spices—be generous, sis!
    5. Place chicken skin-side down on a baking sheet.
    6. Bake for 25 minutes.
    7. Flip the chicken skin-side up, pour half the BBQ sauce over it, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.
    8. Turn the oven up to 425°F.
    9. Pour the rest of the BBQ sauce over the chicken and bake for a final 6–10 minutes.
    10. Remove from oven and let rest before serving.

    ✅ Pro Tips:

    • Total cook time: 51 minutes
    • Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165°F
    • Pairs perfectly with baked beans and potato salad

    Let me know in the comments if you try this — tag me or send pics, I’d love to see your plate 😍

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