Baked Beans

Ingredients:

1 28 oz can of Bush's baked beans

6 oz of chili sauce

1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed

1 tablespoon wochestershire sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)

Methods:

Preheat oven to 350. 

Combine all ingredient in a baking dish. Stir well. 

Bake for 1 hour, remove from oven. Stir and let slightly cool before serving. 

Cold Brew Iced Coffee

Ingredients:

2/3 cup of coarse ground quality coffee

3 cups of cold water

1 quart mason jar

Methods:

Combine coffee and water in the jar. 

Stir grounds with a non-metallic utensil, making sure all grounds are moistened. 

Cover and let brew for overnight (8-12 hours) at room temperature.

Skim off the bulk of the grounds and filter the rest through a strainer and coffee filter.

Pour over ice in a tall glass and enjoy.

Great for the warm summer mornings. 

The brew can also be diluted to taste. 

Make a bigger batch using the same coffee to water ratio and keep it in the fridge for up to a week. 

Jambalaya

Ingredients:
1 polish kielbasa or andouille sausage (13.5 oz)
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons of Creole seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
1 box of Jambalaya rice mix (family size)
1 can of red beans or kidney beans

Methods:
Marinate chicken thighs in Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce for 30 mins to 1 hour.
Prepare rice according to box instructions.
Grill sausage and chicken thighs for added flavor then cut in to bite-sized pieces; or cut into pieces and saute in a skillet.
Heat beans in a small sauce pan.
When rice is tender, mix with sausage, chicken, and beans, then place in a large serving bowl or platter.
Serve hot.

Chocolate-Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 package chocolate chips (semi-sweet)

Methods:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bow, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, vanilla, orange extract, and zest; mix well.
Incorporate flour mix until dough is formed.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350.
Roll dough into 1" balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Waffles

Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Methods:
Beat eggs in a large bowl until fluffy.
Beat in other ingredients and mix until just smooth.
Prepare with standard waffle iron procedures.

Sriracha BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Methods:
Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 mins until desired consistency.