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10 of the Best Salads with Chicken – Texas Style!

Texas Chef is rustling up some salads Howdy folks! Get ready to wrangle up some mighty fine salads, each one packed with flavor and enough chicken to keep you struttin' tall. We're talkin' international tastes, all made right here in Texas, with no funny business like soy or fake sugars. Let's get cookin'! 1. The "Southwest Stampede" Chicken Salad * What Y'all Need: * 2 grilled chicken breasts, diced * 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped * 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained * 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) * 1/2 red bell pepper, diced * 1/4 red onion, finely chopped * 1 avocado, diced * 1/4 cup chopped cilantro * Tortilla strips, for garnish * Southwest Dressing: * 1/2 cup olive oil * 1/4 cup lime juice * 1 clove garlic, minced * 1 teaspoon chili powder * 1/2 teaspoon cumin * Salt and pepper to taste * How to Lasso This Salad: 1. Whip up the dressi...
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10 Delicious & Easy Turkey Recipes with a Texas Twist

Texas Chef rustling up some Turkey Grub Recipe 1: Turkey & Poblano Quesadillas Ingredients: * 1 lb ground turkey (organic, non-GMO) * 1 tbsp olive oil (organic, non-GMO) * 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced * 1/2 onion, diced * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tsp chili powder * 1/2 tsp cumin * Salt and pepper to taste * 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas (non-GMO) * 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (organic, non-GMO) * Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving (organic, non-GMO) Instructions: 1. "Alright, partner, let's get this show on the road!" Heat up that olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the onion and garlic, and sauté 'em 'til they're soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. 2. Crank up the heat a tad and brown that ground turkey. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks, y'hear? 3. Stir in the roasted poblano pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Cook for another ...

10 Quick & Delicious Hamburger Meat Meals (Texas Style)

Texas Chef making Hamburger Entrees Note: I like to use organic and/or non-GMO whenever possible for the best health benefits. 1. Texas Chili Showdown * Ingredients: * 1 lb ground beef * 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 80 calories, 19g carbs) * 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 8 calories, 2g carbs) * 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 24 calories, 5g carbs) * 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (approx. 176 calories, 39g carbs) * 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (approx. 330 calories, 60g carbs) * 2 tbsp chili powder * 1 tsp cumin * ½ tsp smoked paprika * Salt and pepper to taste * Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro for garnish * Instructions: 1. "Alright, partners, let's wrangle up some chili!" Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease. 2. Toss in the chopped onion and green bell pepper. Cook 'em '...

Tex-Mex Crockpot Chicken Tacos: A Lone Star Slow Cooker Symphony

Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Bar Yeehaw, gather 'round, partners! This here's a recipe for chicken tacos so dang good, they'll make you wanna slap your mama (but don't, she probably wants one too). We're talkin' tender, juicy chicken simmered low and slow in a Tex-Mex bath of flavor. Get ready to wrangle up some grub! Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high Ingredients: * 2 pounds organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts * 1-pound organic boneless, skinless chicken thighs * 2 tablespoons organic olive oil * 1 large organic yellow onion, finely minced * 4 cloves organic garlic, minced or a couple of tsps. of that store-bought jar of minced garlic! * 1 (16-ounce) jar of your favorite organic salsa (medium heat recommended, but you do you) * 1 cup organic chicken broth * 2 tablespoons organic chili powder * 1 tablespoon organic cumin * 2 teaspoon organic dried oregano * 1 teaspoon organic onion...

Coconut Rice Cake (Biko with Latik)

  Pilipino Chef making desserts Yields: 12 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes Description: A classic Filipino delicacy made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and topped with toasted coconut curds (latik) for a naturally sweet and satisfying treat. This recipe minimizes added sugar, relying on the natural sweetness of coconut. Ingredients: * For the Biko (Rice Cake): * 2 cups glutinous rice (sweet rice), rinsed * 2 cups coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened) * 1/4 teaspoon salt * For the Latik (Coconut Curds Topping): * 4 cups coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened) Equipment: * Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven * Wooden spoon or spatula * Steamer (optional, for steaming the rice) * Baking dish (9x13 inch) or banana leaves (for lining) Instructions Get Started: 1. Prepare the Rice: Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. You can either cook the rice in a rice cooker according to the man...