chili powder

Beer-Brined Barbecue Chicken

Leah Short — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:16:01 +0000

Summer, of course, is always a great time to grill. I’m not a master of the grill by any means, so I love when I go to my mom’s house and she can take over. One of these days I’m going to get my learnin’ on, but for now I enjoy tackling the sides (like this Ranchero Corn) and letting her handle the main dish. This Beer-Brined Barbecue Chicken was something I was really looking forward to. Meat that has been brined is so tender and flavorful, plus this one gets slathered in a homemade barbecue sauce while it grills.

Read more on Beer-Brined Barbecue Chicken

The post Beer-Brined Barbecue Chicken appeared first on Leah Claire.

Chipotle Black Beans with Mexican Rice

Leah Short — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:26:26 +0000

I do the happy dance when I find recipes for my favorite foods, but that are healthier versions. It’s like having your cake and eating it, too! I love beans and rice, especially when I can swirl them with a dollop of creamy, cool sour cream. When I go to Mexican restaurants and the combo comes with only one, it’s the toughest decision deciding between the two. I really could just eat a large plate with both and call it dinner. Now you see why I was so giddy when I tried Chipotle Black Beans with Mexican Rice. It’s a healthier version than what you’ll find in restaurants, but with some major flavor twists.

Read more on Chipotle Black Beans with Mexican Rice

The post Chipotle Black Beans with Mexican Rice appeared first on Leah Claire.

Whiskey Barbecue Bacon

Leah Short — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:20:00 +0000

Oh bacon, can it get any better? Yes, yes it can! Coat strips of bacon in whiskey, brown sugar, and spices to make a quick barbecue sauce, and you have a bacon masterpiece folks. I was thumbing through the bacon issue from Food Network magazine a few months ago and instantly stopped when I saw all the ways to spice up already fabulous bacon. They had about six or so different varieties, but I gravitated toward the boozy one, plus I had all the ingredients on hand. Whiskey Barbecue Bacon did not disappoint and now I’m going to be flavoring bacon like crazy!

Read more on Whiskey Barbecue Bacon

The post Whiskey Barbecue Bacon appeared first on Leah Claire.