Cooking on the Edge: Strawberry Mango Coolers

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With summer in full swing, the heat is on, but you can cool down with these fruity drink recipes that are sure to please on those hot summer days and nights.

Cooking on the Edge: Honey-Cola BBQ Wings

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In my household chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser, and this wing recipe has been a favorite at potlucks and parties I have attended. The cola acts as a meat tenderizer, making the wings tender and succulent while adding a distinct hint of flavor to the sweet and tangy marinade. Great for picnics or potlucks, these wings can be a little messy, so be sure to pack extra napkins.

Cooking on the Edge: Ranch Fried Chicken

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Fried chicken has always been a family favorite, a meal that is sure to please young and old alike, and how better to celebrate Father’s Day than with a meal the whole family can enjoy.  This week’s recipe combines the cool, tangy flavor of ranch, with an array of herbs and spices to create a flavorful and crispy fried chicken that is great for a Sunday dinner, or as a picnic meal.

Cooking on the Edge: Bottom Round Steak with Sweet Chicken Tomato Sauce

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Every now and again I like to make new recipes on the spot, just choose a few items from my cabinets and build around them. For this particular recipe, I was making a dinner for my family and wanted to use yum yum sauce, as well as a jar of chicken gravy—from these two ingredients I built this entire recipe and it turned out delicious.

Cooking on the Edge: Sweet Apple and Sage Pork Chops

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Sage is an herb that is used in many recipes, it’s mildly sweet and savory taste adds a hint of flavor that is distinct and compliments a variety of foods. In this weeks recipe, we’ll be using sage, in combination with apple and vanilla, to create a pork chop recipe that is sweet and tender and worth having time and again.

Cooking on the Edge: Strawberry-Limeade Chicken

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Jesse O. Walls | Crowder Sentry

Strawberries are definitely a fruit associated with summer, from daiquiris to salads to shortcakes, strawberries add a sweet twist to many summer favorites.

But have you ever considered adding strawberries to chicken?

The sweet taste matched with the tart flavor of limes can add a festive and flavorful kick to any dinner, making my strawberry-limeade chicken a must for summer evenings.

Cooking on the edge: Chicken alfredo with penne pasta

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Every now and again I get a craving for Italian food, and when it comes to a good rub for an Italian-style chicken – basil, oregano, rosemary and sage are perfect for complementing a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce.

Cooking on the Edge: Pepperoni pizza omelets and banana-cherry-berry smoothies

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Jesse O. Walls | Crowder Sentry

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes, with the less-than-exciting choices we have, we tend to skip this meal altogether. Looking forward to lunch or dinner, meals that are a bit more exciting, breakfast seems to pale in comparison.

For those of you who skip breakfast or are looking for something to make your taste buds jump for joy, I have the perfect breakfast recipe to not only jump-start your morning, but make you look forward to that first meal of the day. 

Cooking on the Edge: Sweet and smoky apple-barbecue chicken wraps

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Jesse O. Walls | Crowder Sentry

 

Spring is in the air; birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and picnics are on people’s minds.  Of course, with picnics comes great food, but what about those people who want something more than the typical sandwiches or fried chicken?

Look no further than this month’s recipe, sweet and smoky apple-barbecue chicken wraps, which is sure to please even the toughest of crowds.  The sour tang of tart apples, along with the sweet hint of vanilla, adds to the smoky barbecue sauce, enhancing the flavor of the chicken and making for a delectable meal that you can enjoy at home or on your next family picnic.

Cooking on the Edge: Gator n’ tater stew

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Looking for something a little different?  Something a little exotic and spicy?  If so, this month’s recipe is perfect for you.  Cajun food is known for its delectable taste and spice, and nothing can get more Cajun than gator.  A unique twist to what would be just an ordinary stew, gator makes a daring and bold addition to any meal.