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Brownies
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar* 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 3/4 teaspoons sea salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil** 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Instructions - Let’s Get Started Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper. In a medi

Jacobs Haven
Nov 151 min read


Baked Cajun Salmon
Ingredients 2-4 salmon fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, for seasoning 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Instructions - Let’s Get Started Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with a paper towel. Rub all over with oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning on top of the salmon fillets. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, place salmon fillets, skin side-up (if using with skin), and sear the t

Jacobs Haven
Nov 151 min read


Pizza
Ingredients For The Dough 1 ¼-ounce package active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp) 1 ½ cups warm water (around 110°F) 3 cups bread flour (or all-purpose) 1 ½ tsp sugar 1 ½ tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp olive oil Extra olive oil for the bowl For The Toppings 1 cup quality tomato sauce (or canned whole tomatoes) 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced thin Fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Olive oil for drizzling Flour or cornmeal for dusting Instructions - Let’s Get Started Prepare the d

Jacobs Haven
Nov 152 min read


Jambalaya
Ingredients 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Andouille sausage, (or any smoked sausage) 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 2 medium yellow onions, diced 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 3 stalks celery 6 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (14 ounce) can diced/crushed tomatoes 2 teaspoon Worcestershir

Jacobs Haven
Nov 152 min read


Gumbo
Ingredients For the Roux: 1 cup all-purpose flour , heaping 2/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil) For the Gumbo: 1 bunch celery , diced, leaves and all 1 green bell pepper , diced 1 large yellow onion , diced 1 bunch green onions , finely chopped 1 bunch fresh chopped parsley 2-3 cloves garlic 1-2 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning 6-8 cups chicken broth 12 ounce package andouille sausages Meat from 1 Rotisserie Chicken 2 cups Shrimp, pre cooked hot cooked rice for se

Jacobs Haven
Nov 152 min read


Rotisserie Chicken
Ingredients 2 teaspoons paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions - Let’s Get Started In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove giblets and truss the chicken. To make the chicken in a rotisserie: Skewer the trussed chicken. Rub the spice mixture all

Jacobs Haven
Nov 151 min read


Spicy Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients Marinade 6 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil Kebabs 2 lbs chicken breast cubed, about 4 cups 1 red bell pepper chopped 1 orange bell pepper chopped 1 yellow bell pepper chopped 1 red onion chopped (about 2 cups) 2 zucchini sliced into rounds (about 2 cups) Instructions - Let’s Get Started Ma

Jacobs Haven
Nov 152 min read


Beef Stew
Ingredients 3 pounds boneless beef chuck 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 yellow onions, cut into 1-inch chunks 7 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1½ tablespoons tomato paste ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups dry red wine 2 cups beef broth 2 cups water 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1½ teaspoons sugar 4 large carrots 1 pound small white boiling potatoes (baby yukons), Fresh chopped parsley, for serving (

Jacobs Haven
Nov 152 min read


Mac &Cheese
Ingredients Your noodle choice 1lb Mozzarella 1lb Kolby jack 1/2lbs sharp cheddar Seasoning Salt N Pepper Garlic powder Smoked paprika Rue 3 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan Add half of seasoning. 3 tablespoons of flour 1 can evaporated milk 2 cups heavy cream Add rest of seasoning 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Instructions - Let’s Get Started Add cheese to pan to make cheese sauce Add noodles to pan and cook together Add layers of cheese on top of noodles in baking pan

Jacobs Haven
Nov 151 min read


Black Bean Corn Salad
Ingredients 2 ears of corn or 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups black beans 1 15 oz can- rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved 1/2 red onion chopped 1 tablespoon jalapeno minced 1/2 cup cilantro minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lime juice Dressing 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt Instructions - Let’s Get Started Prep Corn: If using fresh corn on the cob, husk the

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Nov 152 min read
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