Southern Crockpot BBQ PRINTABLE RECIPE ▼ 8 to 12 SERVINGS This is a super simple recipe for crockpot BBQ that even a beginner can pull off if they have the ingredients. FYI, a small crockpot will not work for this recipe. Our Southern Crockpot BBQ recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious pulled pork meal that is suitable for many occasions. About the Ingredients: • Onions -The sweet Vidalia onions work great in this dish. Their mild and sweet flavor accents all the other ingredients. • Brown sugar -It only takes a little bit to makes a big impact. • Paprika -I use smoked for its smoky sweet flavor. • Cumin -Goes hand "n" hand with pork dishes, especially BBQ. • Pork butt -Trimmed of most of the outer fat. • Apple cider vinegar -Another ingredient that works well with pork, especially when used in the sauce like this is. • Worcestershire sauce -It definitely adds another layer of flavor to the sauce. • Crushed red pepper flakes -Adds just a little zing, but if you're not a fan, still use about ¼ teaspoon or less to enhance the flavor of the sauce for the BBQ recipe. • Dry mustard -Used in so many BBQ sauce recipes. It brings a tangy, subtle heat to the sauce. • Granulated garlic -It brings a smooth, balanced warmth and complexity to the sauce. • Cayenne pepper -Definitely adds some heat, use less or more, definitely up to you. • Try our Basic BBQ Sauce if you want something fresh and different. • I ngredients • 2 medium onions, quartered • 2 Tbsp brown sugar, light or dark • 1 Tbsp paprika, smoked if you have it • 2 tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp cumin • 1 pork butt, 4-6 lb, trimmed of all visible fat • 1 cup apple cider vinegar • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce • 1-½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste (but don't leave out) • 1 Tbsp sugar • ½ tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp dry mustard • ½ tsp granulated garlic • ½ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste You will need a large crockpot. The crockpot liners work great for this; easy cleanup. Instructions 1. Place quartered onions in bottom of crock pot. 2. Blend together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, cumin and pepper; rub thoroughly over roast. Place roast in the crockpot. 3. Combine the remaining ingredients and mix well. Drizzle about a third of the mixture over the pork, refrigerate the remaining mixture. 4. Cook pork on low for 8-10 hours. Internal temperature should be a minimum of 165°F. I like my temperature be just a bit higher. 5. Remove meat and discard onions. Shred meat to your personal preference. You can use the vinegar mixture as is or mix with some of the juices from the crock pot (skimmed of fat) to serve on the side. Keep refrigerated when not using. Tips • I like to use a flip top bottle or a clean soy sauce bottle to serve the extra sauce as it needs to be continually mixed. • A crockpot liner will make cleanup a breeze. Our LLA Basic Coleslaw Recipe goes great with BBQ. LAURA LEE ALICE COOKS PIN PRINT Don’t love it Not great Good Great Love it Southern Crockpot BBQ

Basic Chili If you like traditional cooking, you'll love this chili. My family loves it and rarely do I have any leftovers. You can use ground chuck or a chuck roast cut into cubes. I prefer the latter. Easily serves 6 to 8 people generously. I ngredients • 3 Tbsp olive oil • 2 cups chopped onions • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 3 lbs chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes or ground chuck • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste • 2 Tbsp to ¼ cup chili powder (start with 2 Tbsp) • 1 Tbsp sea salt • 1 tsp pepper • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp thyme • 2 cans (15 0z) pinto beans, drained and rinsed • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (28 oz) crushed or diced tomatoes 2 cups beef broth, low sodium if possible 12 oz bottle beer Instructions 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onions a nd garlic; saute just until translucent. Remove from pot; drain. 2. Add the ground or cubed beef to the pot and brown; remove, drain and return to pot. 3. Add the tomato paste and the spices; cook while stirring for just a couple of minutes. 4. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in beans, tomatoes, broth and beer; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Garnish with shredded cheese. KEYWORDS best chili, best ever chili

C razy Green Beans My grandchildren have always loved this recipe . It contains bacon, and they LOVE bacon, and it's colorful. The fact that it also contained tiny pearl onions didn't bother them (tiny is the keyword here). It really doesn't take long to put together if you have all the ingredients. You can use fresh beans if you like but I use canned green beans for convenience. can my own beans but I do buy store brands when they're on sale. Ingredients • 6 bacon slices • 1½ cups frozen pearl onions, thawed and dried • 2 cans green beans (14.25 oz), only drain 1 can • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped (mixed colors would be nice) • ½ tsp sea salt • ¼ tsp black pepper Instructions 1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until golden brown; place bacon on paper towels; remove all but 1½ tablespoons d rippings. 2. Add pearl onions and chopped peppers to skillet; cook until peppers and onions start to caramelize. Add green beans, combine and continue to cook, stirring often, until most of the water is cooked. They are best when most of the moisture is cooked out. Tips • Some grocery stores now offer colorful diced peppers in plastic containers. These work great, and it's so easy to freeze what you don't use. KEYWORDS green beans, crazy green beans

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The best and easiest Delicious Coconut Pie. Easy Crustless Coconut Pie Recipe Such a simple and delicious pie. If you like coconut, you will make this recipe again and again! This is one of our crustless pies so it goes together quickly. Why I like this recipe . . . • The list of ingredients is simple, nothing exotic or hard to find. • Plus, all the ingredients go into the blender at once. • Once baked and cooled, it stores beautifully in the refrigerator. • Since this recipe is crustless, I get to use my decorative pie plates. Easy Crustless Coconut Pie Recipe Ingredients • 2 cups milk • 4 eggs • ¼ cup butter (doesn't have to be softened or melted) • ¾ cup sugar • 1 cup shredded coconut • ½ cup baking mix* • 1½ tsp Amaretto or almond extract Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease** a 9 or 10-inch pie plate. Instructions 1. Starting with the milk, place all ingredients in the container of a blender. Cover; process on high for 20 seconds. Pour into the prepared pie plate. Let sit for about 5 minutes. 2. Bake until knife comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes; cool before serving. The top should be a golden brown (or to your liking). * See our recipe for pan release here . **See our recipe for baking mix here . I make half a recipe and leave it in the fridge in a flip-top latch jar. KEYWORDS best coconut pie, easy coconut pie Jump to Printable Recipe▼ Share Pin Share

Possible garden plan for Laura Lee Alice Cooks. Garden Plans 2024 I love gardening, almost as much as I like to cook. It's not for everyone, but it does bring me great joy. This year I will have a flat garden, raised planting beds and planting bags. I tried the planting bags two years ago and I quickly found out that I needed bigger bags. I will also grow some of my vining crops on trellises like I have in the past. I have also subscribed to the Old Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Planner and so far I'm loving it. Their website has so much great information for the novice and the expert gardener. You can use their app and create your garden plan like I did below. This was my first attempt using their app, and it's not my final plan, but it's very user friendly . I am also going use it to plan my cottage garden and a firepit area. I do like that when you choose a vegetable plant, it will also show you the companion plants.

Basic Apple Muffins that are quick and easy to prepare. Basic Apple Muffins Makes 12 muffins This recipe, like most on my website, is a made-from-scratch recipe. Which means it is made from simple, easily obtained ingredients. I like simple, I like easy, but most of all, I like ingredients that have names that I can pronounce. About the ingredients • Baking mix -There are several on the market or make your own with our our instructions here . • Apples -Honey Crisp or Gala apples are good to use but any apple with firm flesh will do. • Cinnamon -Use a really good quality and fresh, it does make a difference in flavor. You can also substitute apple pie spice. • Flavoring -I like to use my own vanilla ( recipe here ) or Amaretto (almond liqueur. Basic Apple Muffins Ingredients • 1 egg • 2/3 cup whole milk • 2 Tbsp melted butter, cooled • 1/3 cup sugar • 1 tsp of a good vanilla • 2 cups baking mix • 2 tsp of a good cinnamon or apple pie spice • 1 medium apple, chopped (½-inch dice) Preheat oven to 400°F. You will need a 12-cup muffin pan, only grease the bottom. If using paper liners, grease the insides. Instructions 1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients until well combined. Stir in the rbaking mix and spice until moistened; fold in apple. 2. Place equal amounts of batter into each cup of the muffin pan; bake until golden brown about16 minutes. Cool; store in sealed container. Options • You can add ½ cup chopped nuts, ¼-inch dice to the batter. • Add a pinch of sparking sugar sprinkled on top of each muffin. • Amaretto or almond extract can be used instead of vanilla. • Raisins or chopped dates are great additions too! KEYWORDS basic apple muffins, simple apple muffins, best apple muffins PRINT Jump to Printable Recipe▼ Share Pin Share

Our list of the best vegetables to grow for the home garden or homestead. Some of my favorite vegetables and herbs to grow. . . I learned a long time ago to only grow vegetables that we would eat or store, otherwise, I was wasting a lot of money, and quickly ran out of room. Also, I was spending so much time was spent on plants that never came to fruition. So now I plan better, keep notes and pictures, and try not to overbuy. If I want to try something new, it goes into a pot or plant bag the first year. Burpee's Blue Lake Bush Beans This bean is an old favorite of mine; I have grown it for years. Cans and freezes beautifully. Burpee's Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans Another type of bean that I've grown for a long time. I grow it on my trellis and it's easy to pick these beautiful green beans. Burpee's SuperSauce Tomato A great tomato for making tomato sauce, paste, and salsa. One of my favorites. Hardneck Garlic A great-tasting, easy-to-grow, and prolific garlic variety. One of my favorites to store. Burpee's Cherry Belle Radish My favorite radish for salads and snacking.

Ultimate Chicken Salad 10 servings T his is a very elegant chicken salad, so it's great for luncheons, showers, and perfect for a wedding brunch! Since it's so colorful, a footed glass or an individual compote would be a great way for it to be served. Unlike a regular chicken salad, the ingredients give it extraordinary flavor. About the Ingredients: • Chicken-I like to get the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Cook then chicken the way you feel most comfortable. • Rice-Choose your favorite but check out our ideas. • Pineapple- The chunks are best; you want everything bite-sized. And drain really well! • Mandarin oranges-Try to get the ones in fruit juice or light syrup. They give the best flavor in the salad. And drain well! • Slivered almonds-Lightly toast at 350°F for the best flavor. • Vinegar-Rice vinegar can be used for a milder flavor. It's beautiful served in a footed glass or an individual compote. Unlike a regular chicken salad, the ingredients make it extraordinary. Ultimate Chicken Salad 10 servings This is a very elegant chicken salad, so it's great for luncheons and showers. I It's beautiful served in a footed glass or an individual compote. Unlike a regular chicken salad, the ingredients make it extraordinary. Ingredients • ½ cup mayonnaise • 2 Tbsp orange juice • 2 Tbsp of a good salad oil • 2 Tbsp white vinegar • 1 tsp salt • 5 cups chicken, cooked, ¾-inch dice • 3 cups cooked plain rice * • 1 can (15 ½ -ounce) pineapple chunks, drained well • 1 can (11-ounce) mandarin oranges, drained well • 1 cup toasted slivered almonds You will need a large sealable food storage container. Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; gently fold in chicken; let stand 30 minutes for flavors to blend. 2. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently. It will store for up to 2 days. * A g ood wild or brown rice will work; do not use sticky rice. You could also use 4 cups of cooked, drained and cooled macaroni shells instead of the rice. KEYWORDS best chicken salad recipe, fabulous chicken salad recipe

Easy Crepes Easy Crepes makes about 12 crepes Ingredients • 1 cup baking mix • ¾ cup milk • 2 eggs You will need a lightly greased 6 to 7-inch skillet. Instructions 1. Heat the skillet until hot. 2. In a medium bowl, beat all ingredients with a hand mixer until smooth. 3. For each crepe, pour 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet; rotate the skillet until the batter covers the bottom. Cook until golden brown; loosen the edge and flip to the other side; cook that side until golden brown. 4. Placing parchment paper in between, stack the crepes; keep them covered to prevent them from drying out. Info • To refrigerate; stack 6 crepes together with parchment paper in between; place in a zip-top bag; use within 2 days. Freeze no longer than 2 months. KEYWORDS easy crepes, simple crepes

Baked chicken bites with a variety of seasonings. Baked Chicken Bites PRINTABLE RECIPE ▼ 2 to 3 SERVINGS I love cooking, but I will admit that sometimes I get frustrated, especially when I'm trying to get a meal on the table at the same time every day. This is a recipe that I've adapted to suit several different menus. The only difference is the seasoning on the chicken and the sides. I like rice as a side for this recipe. As it cooks, this recipe makes a great sauce, so good with rice. Ingredients • ¼ tsp black pepper • 1 tsp sea salt (check seasonings for salt content) • ½ tsp smoked paprika • ¼ tsp onion powder • ¼ tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp seasoning of your choice* • 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1½ Tbsp of a good olive oil • 2½ Tbsp butter, cut into cubes (½ Tbsp for greasing dish) Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease baking dish with ½ Tbsp butter. Instructions 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients. 2. Place chicken in the prepared baking dish in a single layer; sprinkle with the ingredients in Step1. Drizzle with the olive oil and mix together making sure to coat evenly. Dot with the 2 tablespoons of cubed butter. 3. Bake for 10 minutes; stir; continue baking for another 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For more color, place under a close broiler for the last 2 minutes. * You can use taco, teriyaki, Italian, Greek or poultry seasoning. I have also tried a lemon butter seasoning and it worked great. I used Greek seasoning for this recipe. LAURA LEE ALICE COOKS PIN PRINT Don’t love it Not great Good Great Love it Baked Chicken Bites

Serves 4 generously Buttermilk Cucumber Salad Another refreshing cucumber salad recipe for you. It goes together quickly and easily. If you have picky eaters, don't tell them it contains yogurt and buttermilk. I like using the small cucumbers because they are tender. Ingredients • 3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced* • 1 small onion, skin removed and thinly slic ed • Sea salt • Black pepper • ¼ cup whole Greek yogurt • ¼ cup buttermilk • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped Instructions 1. Place the cucumber and onion in a small bowl;sprinkle with ½ teasponn sea salt and toss; let sit in bowl for 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander and let drain for 45 minutes. 2. In the meantime, in a medium bowl stir together the yogurt and buttermilk. 3. Drain the cucumber mixture (do not rinse) and add to the yogurt mixture; stir, then add salt and pepper to taste. Chill until needed. *Pull a fork along length of cucumber before slicing; makes an interesting design. KEYWORDS cucumber salad, cucumber, buttermilk