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Chicken, mushrooms and rice casserole

Easy and tasty, this one-pot chicken mushroom rice casserole is both comfort food and special occasion dish. Chicken wings were used here but feel free to substitute other cuts.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 4 people

Cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and scallion dip

A thick and creamy dip to enjoy any time of the day. It's even impressive enough to serve to guests. Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and scallions give this cream cheese and butter dip a complex flavor.

Cook time: 2

Servings: 1 cup

Tequila pork loin

If you're looking for something new to serve for the holidays (or any special occasion for that matter), here is a real crowd pleaser.

Cook time: 1

Servings: 6 people

Beer-braised chicken with pineapple and chilies

Bone-in chicken pieces are marinated with spices and herbs in a mixture of beer and root beer, drained, fried to create a lovely crust then braised with chilies and pineapple in the strained marinade.

Cook time: 40

Servings: 4 people

Smoked salmon salad with fruits and nuts

Salty (fish), sweet (fruits) and sour (pickled onions), the contrasting flavors are echoed in a special salad dressing made with calamansi juice, honey and herb salt.

Cook time: 4

Servings: 4 people

Fresh mushroom and vegetable salad with lemon butter dressing

Put away that bottle of salad dressing from the grocery and make your own with basic pantry ingredients. The difference will amaze you!

Cook time: 6

Servings: 4 people

Cream cheese and roasted tomatoes dip

Creamy, salty, tangy, sweet, herby and spicy. Teddy Dimas will be jealous. Oliver Putnam will love it.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 4 people

Chili honey mustard fried chicken

We like to double fry our chicken. Over medium heat to cook the meat through then over high heat to create a light and crispy crust. A glaze is optional but, in this case, you want to bathe the chicken in it.

Cook time: 12

Servings: 2 people