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French Onion Monkey Bread

French Onion Monkey Bread

This savory French onion monkey bread recipe bursts with flavor thanks to sweet caramelized onions, fresh herbs and a duo of aged cheeses. French onion is a flavor we can’t seem to get enough of. From classic French onion soup to French onion meatballs, caramelized 

Onion Rings

Onion Rings

These air fryer onion rings are such a fun appetizer or game day snack! They’re crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and filled with sweet and savory onion flavor. Prep Time: 15 minutes minsCook Time: 10 minutes minsServes 4 Equipment Ingredients Instructions Notes 

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Tang meets flame. Smoke meets tenderness. This isn’t just chicken it’s buttermilk’s sharp embrace seared into charred, caramelized skin, while the meat beneath stays impossibly juicy. Each bite crackles with fire-kissed spice and cool, creamy depth. Raw, elemental, and utterly unapologetic. Backyard alchemy at its finest.

Recipe information

  • Total Time 30 minutes
  • Yield 4–6 servings

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, finely grated

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

3 Tbsp. plus ½ cup buttermilk powder

2½ tsp. sugar, divided

1¾ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more

1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more

1 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced 1″ thick on a diagonal

1 lb. mixed tomatoes (such as beefsteak, heirloom, and/or cherry), cut into thick wedges, halved if small

1 cup chopped dill and/or thinly sliced chives

3 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.)

2½ tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. onion powder

2 medium red onions, cut into thick wedges through root ends

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk 1 garlic clove, finely grated, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 Tbsp. buttermilk powder, ½ tsp. sugar, and ¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt in a small bowl; season with freshly ground pepper. Set dressing aside.

Step 2

Toss 1 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced 1″ thick on a diagonal, 1 lb. mixed tomatoes (such as beefsteak, heirloom, and/or cherry), cut into thick wedges, halved if small, and 1 cup chopped dill and/or thinly sliced chives in a large bowl; set salad aside.

Step 3

Working with 1 of 3 medium skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.), at a time, hold a long knife parallel to cutting board and cut in half, slicing along a longer side to divide into 2 thin cutlets. (They should be about ¼” thick. If too thick, cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or the back of a cast-iron skillet.)

Step 4

Mix 2½ tsp. garlic powder, 2 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper, and remaining ½ cup buttermilk powder, 2 tsp. sugar, and 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt in a shallow bowl. Dredge each cutlet in mixture to generously coat on both sides; arrange on a baking sheet. Sprinkle any remaining dredge over cutlets.

Step 5

Prepare a grill for medium heat. Place 2 medium red onions, cut into thick wedges through root ends, on a another baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Grill onions, cut side down, until grill marks form and they release easily from grate, 1–2 minutes. Turn; grill until slightly softened, ends are lightly charred, and grill marks form on other side, 1–2 minutes. Return to baking sheet.

Step 6

Drizzle chicken with oil. Grill until dark grill marks appear and chicken releases easily from grate (if stuck, use a spatula to help release), 1–2 minutes. Turn and grill until cooked through, 1–2 minutes. Transfer to a plate; season with more salt if needed.

Step 7

Add onions to reserved salad. Drizzle reserved dressing over, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange on a platter and top with chicken. Drizzle any dressing left in bowl over.

Brisket Tacos

Brisket Tacos

Slow-cooked brisket, smoky and tender, tucked into warm tortillas like little parcels of comfort. Each taco bursts with rich, savory depth, brightened by fresh toppings and zesty accents a perfect balance of hearty indulgence and vibrant flair. Prep Time 15 minCook Time 8 hoursYield 10 

calzone

calzone

This calzone features a quick pizza dough recipe that needs minimal time to prepare, and a bolognese filling that’s as easy as it is delicious. The result is a tasty, generously filled calzone with a perfectly thin crust, spicy beef and rich tomato sauce. Prep Time20 minutes minsCook 

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are one of the most favorite go-to easy dinners. They’re loaded with tender chicken, tangy bbq sauce, tender veggies, melty cheese, and a little crunch from the tortilla. It all gets cooked up to golden, crispy perfection that comes together fast, and tastes amazing!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 min

Ingredients  

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

  • olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup bacon bits (or cooked and crumbled bacon)
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded cheese (I like a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  • Add a little oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion starts to soften. olive oil, 1 cup diced red onion
  • Add in the bacon bits and cook for a couple more minutes until it crisps up. 1 cup bacon bits
  • Add the chicken, and bbq sauce to the pan and mix it all together. Scoop into another bowl and set it aside. 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and add in a large tortilla. 6 large flour tortillas
  • Sprinkle a little shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, then a scoop of the chicken mixture. Add a couple more Tablespoons of cheese over the mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. 4 cups shredded cheese, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Fold the tortilla in half and let it cook on the bottom side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on the other side until the tortilla is golden, and the inside is warm and melted.
  • Repeat with additional tortillas and filling.
  • Let the quesadillas sit for about 2 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream, and more bbq sauce if desired.

Ingredients  

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

  • olive oil
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup bacon bits (or cooked and crumbled bacon)
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded cheese (I like a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  • Add a little oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion starts to soften. olive oil, 1 cup diced red onion
  • Add in the bacon bits and cook for a couple more minutes until it crisps up. 1 cup bacon bits
  • Add the chicken, and bbq sauce to the pan and mix it all together. Scoop into another bowl and set it aside. 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and add in a large tortilla. 6 large flour tortillas
  • Sprinkle a little shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, then a scoop of the chicken mixture. Add a couple more Tablespoons of cheese over the mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. 4 cups shredded cheese, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Fold the tortilla in half and let it cook on the bottom side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on the other side until the tortilla is golden, and the inside is warm and melted.
  • Repeat with additional tortillas and filling.
  • Let the quesadillas sit for about 2 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream, and more bbq sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 35gFat: 21gS
aturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 82mg
Sodium: 1103mg
Potassium: 352mg
Fiber: 4gSugar: 11g
Vitamin A: 380IU
Vitamin C: 3mg
Calcium: 275
mgIron: 2mg