This recipe was inspired by a blog I am following called One Particular Kitchen . Her recipe differs from mine a little but I would think either way you go you can't go wrong!

Deep Dish BBQ Chicken Pizza
3 Bone in chicken breast
1 pizza crust
1 /2 Red Onion Sliced
1 1/2 cup Shredded Monetary Jack/Cheddar Cheese Blend
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
BBQ Sauce Recipe Below or you can use bottled sauce

Preheat oven to 375. Place chicken breast on a baking sheet drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 35 minutes. While chicken is baking prepare bbq sauce. Brush a cast iron skillet with olive oil and place prepared pizza dough in a ball in the skillet to rise or rest for 30 minutes. Slice red onion. Once chicken is cooked let cool for 10 minutes, Remove skin and shred with 2 forks. Place shredded chicken in a bowl and mix in bbq sauce and onions. Spread pizza dough around skillet and fill with bbq chicken mixture. Top with cheese and bake for 25 - 30 minutes

BBQ Sauce
1/2 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups kethcup
1/4 cup Molasses
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tbsp Dry Mustard
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp dried thyme

Saute onion and garlic on a medium sauce pan on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes

This is southern comfort food all the way!! I usually buy 1 package of chicken thighs and one package of chicken legs and then I separate them in to two freezer bags and freeze them.

This is a super easy mac & cheese recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients

1/2 lb shell pasta - cooked and drained
1/2 medium size Velveeta cheese block, cubed - about 1 cup
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup milk
1 tbsp butter
1/3 tsp Cayenne pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste



Preheat oven to 375. In a medium sauce pan melt butter and Velveeta. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, Cayenne pepper and salt and pepper. In a small casserole dish mix together cheese sauce and shells. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

My first attempt at Gumbo. I sort of used a recipe but I added my own things as well so i am claiming it as mine:)

1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
10oz sliced okra fresh or frozen
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp Creole Seasoning
1 16oz can whole tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth or stock
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb shrimp
1 pkg smoked sausage

2 cups prepared rice - follow package directions

In a stock pot add butter and saute onion, garlic and bell pepper for 5 - 7 minutes. Remove mix from pot and add flour. Cook flour for 10 minute or longer until rue is desired darkness.




Add onion and bell pepper mix back into the pot along with the remaining ingredients - except the shrimp.



Simmer on low for 45 minutes then add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

I know it's been over a week but it has been a busy week. I am really trying hard to blog at least once a week so let's hope I do better next week.