Cheesy Lemon Angel Hair

This pasta is heavenly.

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to al dente package directions. Drain.
2. In a large skillet over low heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. When butter starts to bubble add garlic and lemons. Season with salt and pepper and cook until lemons are softened, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and whisk until smooth. Add cheeses while constantly whisking.
3. Add cooked angel hair and toss in sauce with parsley. Serve immediately.

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Cheesy Jiffy Corn Casserole

Looking for a side dish that’s sweet and savory all at the same time? We’re not talking about full-blown, dessert-level sweet, but just the perfect pops of sweetness here and there that add depth and greatness to the recipe. That’s this cheesy, jiffy corn sour cream casserole we’ve got for you today. One box of corn muffin (essentially, cornbread) mix is all you need to get started here – and not a big box, mind you; there’s so much yummy stuff going on in this dish, the cornbread mix adds substance and holds things together, but isn’t the star of the show. This is an ensemble-piece of a recipe where all the ingredients work together to make something amazing.

Along with the cornbread mix, we’ve got two cans of corn in there (one normal kernels, one cream-style), so it really is jam-packed with fresh flavors, then egg and plenty of cheddar cheese, plus, sour cream, which helps keep this from being dry. No one wants dry corn casserole, so the sour cream is crucial here, you’ll see. You mix together your cornbread mix, butter, corn(s), egg and half of the cheddar cheese (all of which can happen in the same casserole dish you’ll end up baking it in), then you drop your sour cream down in dollops and swirl it all together. The finished product is piping hot with sweet bites of corn and yummy pockets of sour cream. Oh man, we’re practically drooling just thinking about it.

Even though there’s cornbread mix in this, don’t expect it to cook or taste bready. It ends up being similar to a spoon bread, but the corn – particularly the creamed corn – keeps this a little on the thicker, denser side of things and makes it less likely to dry out. Thank the heavens, ‘cause it is delicious this way. At the end of the day, this is a dish that is suitable for any occasion and goes with just about any main course out there. Barbecue ribs? Uhh, yeah, this corn casserole is an awesome choice. Creamy chicken skillet? Sign us up for that with a side of this. You name it, this jiffy corn casserole will go swimmingly with it. Don’t believe us? Make it and see for yourself!

Cheesy Garlic Bacon Scallops and Linguine

Cheesy Garlic Bacon Scallops and Linguine has pan seared golden brown sea scallops tossed together with a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce, tomatoes, garlic, and pasta.

This recipe is easy and quick, ready in just 30 minutes.

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This seafood dish makes a great lunch, dinner, or impressive romantic date night meal for two.

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How to make it:

In a medium saucepan cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain.

At the same time, dice the tomato.

Cut the bacon into 1” pieces. Cook and stir until crisp in a medium skillet. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet on medium heat. Drain the bacon on a paper towel lined plate.

Dry the scallops with paper towel and remove the side muscle.

Season the scallops with salt and pepper and then sear them in the bacon grease for 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.

Add the olive oil and garlic to the frying pan. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

Pour the chicken stock into the frying pan and simmer on medium low heat for about 1 minute.

Add the heavy cream, stir to combine, and simmer for 2 minutes.

Sprinkle in the salt and pepper to taste and then add the bacon, tomatoes and the scallops to the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to warm the scallops.

Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Gently toss to combine the pasta and sauce and serve.

Cheesy Enchilada Rice Skillet

The easiest enchilada you will ever make. No rolling, no folding. Just throw everything into a skillet and you’re set!

Cheese + red enchilada sauce + green enchilada sauce + rice. Now that’s my kind of dinner.

Now I’m not really sure what to really call this. I think of it as an inside-out enchilada. Or a glorified Mexican fried rice.

Either way, this beats any kind of rice I have ever had. And being Korean, I’ve had many rice dishes in my day.

Best of all, this skillet is completely customizable to what you have on hand – feel free to throw in more veggies or even grilled chicken for extra protein.

Quinoa would also be a wonderful healthy substitute for the rice, although I would personally end up having the double the servings instead!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Old El Paso. All opinions expressed are my own.

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Shells

My cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a perfect recipe that the whole family will love. When you use shells pasta, it reminds you of your favorite childhood mac and cheese recipe. Adding the chicken and broccoli to this dish makes it an all-in-one meal that even the pickiest of eaters at your table will love.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA

There is nothing I love more than being able to make a meal that is easy to dish up in one bowl. Fewer dishes to wash, and easier for the kids to enjoy means a happier mom. Of course, kids love the idea of cheesy creamy macaroni and cheese, and using shell pasta has always been a fun way to dress up an otherwise simple recipe.

This is an update to my favorite creamy broccoli macaroni and cheese recipe. For this recipe, I decided to cook up simple chunks of chicken breast to mix into the pasta alongside the broccoli florets. I knew this was an easy way to get kids to eat vegetables, and the added protein makes it a whole meal in one bowl.

DO I HAVE TO USE SHELLS FOR THIS CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA?

You can use any pasta for this recipe. I do, however, prefer pasta that is a bit more textured or allows for the sauce to really stick to the noodles. Cheese sauce works well with shell pasta since it has tons of grooves and pockets to fill with the sauce. This is why I prefer it over other pasta.

Some good options to use would be penne, elbow macaroni, rigatoni, and fusilli. You can use whatever pasta you prefer. The real secret to this recipe is in the well-seasoned chicken and deliciously creamy cheese sauce.

CAN THIS PASTA RECIPE BE FROZEN?

One of my favorite things to do with an easy to make pasta dish is to prepare extra and freeze for later. On busy weeknights, it is nice to have extra healthy homemade meals in the freezer. I love cooking, but I know there are times when my schedule doesn't allow enough time to make a homemade meal for every meal. That's when extra servings of a favorite meal come in handy.

To freeze leftovers or extra servings of this pasta dish, I recommend putting individual servings into airtight freezer storage containers. I love using the Pyrex glass containers as they are perfectly portioned, and are great for reusing over and over again.

CAN I MAKE THIS A VEGETARIAN RECIPE?

If you are vegetarian but still want added protein in your pasta recipe, you can easily add in your favorite brand of fake chicken. There are many ready-made frozen "chicken" products available to choose from. You can also use fried tofu in this recipe or on the side as a way to add more protein without having actual meat in the recipe.

You do not have to add extra protein to this recipe to make it a full meal. It is delicious by itself. However, adding an extra protein like chicken or even tofu will help stretch the pasta further. As a result, this meal can feed more people, or provide more than one full meal for your family.

CAN I USE OTHER VEGETABLES FOR THIS CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA?

Of course, you can! There are so many vegetables that pair well with chicken and pasta. I love broccoli but also have made this with snow peas, bell peppers, green peas, and even cauliflower. When in season, I also love asparagus as a great option with tons of nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with this recipe.

The addition of vegetables is both for flavor and added fiber. If your family or children are picky eaters, pick their favorite veggie to mix into this recipe. You can even shred carrots or zucchini and mix them into this recipe to add texture and nutrients.

INGREDIENTS

• Pasta
• Broccoli
• Chicken breasts
• Butter
• Flour
• Milk
• Chicken broth
• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA

To make this cheesy pasta with chicken and broccoli, you will begin by cooking the pasta according to package directions. Bring water to a boil, drop in your pasta and cook until al dente. You will drain the pasta and set it aside for later.

While the pasta is cooking, you will begin cooking the chicken breast chunks. You can mix together seasoning and roll the chicken in it, or simply sprinkle over all sides of the chicken. Then, you will cook in a skillet over medium heat until the chicken is done and browned on all sides.

In a saucepan, you will begin making a roux as the base of your cheese sauce. Mix in the cheeses and spices as directed, then stir into the cooked pasta.

Add in cooked pasta and the broccoli, and stir to combine. Finish by cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes before serving.

Top the pasta with additional shredded cheese, black pepper, or even a bit of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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MORE CHEESY PASTA RECIPES

I love a great mac and cheese recipe. Adding in the chicken and broccoli in this recipe is a perfect meal, but you may also want to serve a pasta dish as a side to your proteins. There are so many variations on a simple homemade macaroni and cheese recipe, and I have explored many of them. Below are some of my favorite recipes for you to bookmark and save for another day.

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are made with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with cheese and chicken and topped with creamy alfredo sauce.

Stuffed Shells is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed around the family table for years. I decided to take the classic recipe for stuffed shells, the one that is very similar to lasagna, and turn it into a version that more closely resembles another classic, chicken alfredo made with my homemade Creamy Alfredo Sauce. The end result is cheesy, comforting and delicious, and promises to be a recipe that your family will ask you to make over and over again.

One of the best aspects about this recipe is that you can make it your own by throwing in add-ins like spinach or even swapping out the chicken for something like sausage or leaving the meat out altogether for a vegetarian option.

You can use any alfredo sauce that you like, but I’d recommend using my recipe for classic Creamy Alfredo Sauce. It is quick to make, and there’s something about homemade alfredo sauce that is so much better than any jarred alfredo sauce you’d buy at the grocery store.

This recipe calls for pre-cooked shredded chicken. My favorite way to make shredded chicken is in the slow cooker. Here’s my recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken. Another alternative to keep things quick and easy is to buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and shred it up.

You will get about 20-25 stuffed shells from this recipe. These Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are so comforting and delicious, I have no doubt your family will love them. Enjoy!

Check Out the Cook Republic Kitchen and Home, Designed to Share

Kitchen renovations allow homeowners to customize their setups with open floorplans for entertaining, upgraded finishes in quirky color palettes, or even obscure built-in appliances to perfect favorite dishes. When lifestyle photographer and Cook Republic blogger Sneh Roy revamped her own Sydney kitchen, she did it with social media in mind. Everything created in the space is potential content for her site, so she considered the different nooks and styles she would need in order to bring variety to her work on the web. From crisp shots on white marble countertops, to dark and moody looks by the black chalkboard wall atop raw timber tables, to a light café feel with industrial furniture by the big glass doors, Roy’s idea was to create distinct zones in order to facilitate versatile looks for all of her popular food imagery.

The kitchen is an essential part of a real 3,700-square-foot 1960s brick-and-tile bungalow that feeds Roy’s loving family. Her husband Nick, an IT director, “is the caramel to my salted,” she says sweetly. Together, the pair enjoy having food adventures with their two boys Rivan (11 years old) and Rish (age 7), as well as caring for the many chickens and bunnies residing on the property.

The family appreciates the rarity of this moody, forest-like setting in their residential Sydney suburb. It was worth the seven years Roy spent coping with the home’s original kitchen, whose mustard cabinets had severe water damage, and warped countertops made it impossible for a chopping board to sit flat without rocking. During an eight-month renovation, the family camped out in the garage, boiled water in a kettle, and used the garden hose to do dishes in tubs through fall and winter. They missed sitting at a table and chairs to eat their meals. The resulting eclectic mix of old and new offers modern functionality — while keeping a mysterious feel — that ties into the rest of the house. It is the one adventure they are most glad to have completed. —Annie

1/29 The most photographed wall in the kitchen, this vintage luggage trolley laden with props makes Roy feel happiest about her home. When objects are switched out, it instantly changes the look and feel of the blackboard wall against which it is set.

2/29 Roy kept the island free of surface disturbances like a sink or cooktop to maximize prep and eating space. The timber ceiling beams are original to the house, and were painted white during the renovation.

3/29 Blogger Sneh Roy slices and dices in her renovated Sydney kitchen.

4/29 Sons Rivan and Rish make use of the space.

5/29 A shoot table, industrial light fittings, and a single large sink.

6/29 A stone windowsill houses potted herbs, sprouting jars, and pickling experiments. A vintage "The Earl"kitchen scale, chopping boards, and rolling pins overlook the pool.

7/29 The chalkboard wall in the distance, and Roy's yellow Kitchenaid "bee" stand mixer.

8/29 The fridge is tucked away under the only overhead cabinet in the kitchen for uninterrupted outdoor views.

9/29 A old ship funnel pendant light hangs over the wine fridge. Wide-planked reengineered oak floors are raised to define the living area.

10/29 Seasonal styling on the chalkboard wall.

11/29 A converted island holds the coffee machine, blender, juicer, and toaster. They are frequently-used items, but needed to live in a spot where they wouldn't crowd the counters.

12/29 Copper, green plants, and ceramics on the kitchen trolley with a view toward the outdoor dining area.

13/29 A recycled table is used for Roy's teaching workshops, set with elements from the home's bush terrain.

14/29 A former fireplace box set in the wall now functions as a little display window for whatever tickles Roy's fancy.

15/29 The dining area with a fast-growing Heartleaf Philodendron plant that quickly reached the ceiling and had to be relocated.

16/29 Porthole mirror detail in a bedroom.

17/29 A bedroom wall of windows invites the outdoors in.

18/29 The new veggie planters are doing well!

19/29 The kidney-shaped pool is nestled amongst lush greenery.

20/29 Ducks paying a visit.

21/29 Potted lemon trees.

22/29 Red Robin trees shed golden leaves in autumn.

23/29 Resident "chooks" include Luigi, Yoshi, Storm, Snowy, Baymax, and Professor Snape.

24/29 "Chooks" and their pen.

25/29 The chicken run in front of the "chookhouse."

26/29 The family's "granny chairs" sit in front of a fire pit.

27/29 The facade's rescued speckled “Convict Bricks” made from sandstone date back to the early days of the British Colony in Australia.

28/29 Sneh Roy, Rivan, Rish, and Nick.

29/29 A sketch of the kitchen renovation.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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Number of servings (yield): 4

Entire recipe makes 4 servings

Serving size is 1 1/2 cups

Each serving = 4 SP

PER SERVING: 123 calories; 3g fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 18g carbohydrates; 10g sugar; 9g protein; 4g fiber

Ingredients:

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets

1 medium carrot, shredded

1/4 cup chopped celery

2-1/2 cups water

2 teaspoons chicken or 1 vegetable bouillon cube

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 cups 2% milk

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 to 1 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce, optional

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HOW TO MAKE:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain).

2. In another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted. Add hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Diet type:Diet tags: gluten free, low fat

Number of servings (yield): 4

Entire recipe makes 4 servings

Serving size is 1 1/2 cups

Each serving = 4 SP

PER SERVING: 123 calories; 3g fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 18g carbohydrates; 10g sugar; 9g protein; 4g fiber

Carnation Café Closes Thursday for Renovations at Disneyland Park

A Disneyland park favorite will close its doors this week – but only until summer, when Carnation Café will re-open with more seating (adding the indoor seating that disappeared in the 1990s) and a spruced-up menu.

And no worries – if you’re looking for cast member favorite Oscar Martinez, you’ll find him over at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café opening this month, but only until Carnation Café re-opens. Then you’ll find Oscar back at Carnation Café.

When Carnation Café re-opens, look for breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites, along with new dishes and some Walt Disney favorites.

So, ‘til the doors open this summer, here’s the recipe for the decadent Loaded Baked Potato Soup just in case you have a hankering.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Serves 6

1 pound bacon, roughly chopped

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 large carrot, peeled and diced

3/4 cup diced celery

4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced

4 medium red potatoes, diced

1/4 cup flour

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, to taste

4 cups heavy whipping cream

Optional garnishes: chopped chives, bacon bits, sour cream, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

1. In a 6- to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
2. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving half for garnish. In bacon fat, cook onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.
6. Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.

Cooks’ notes: Soak diced potatoes in cold water until ready to use to keep them from turning brown. To make bacon easier to chop, lightly freeze.

Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Bisque

This Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Bisque (aka soup) is one of our favorite soups around my house. It’s warm and comforting, especially on those cold winter nights.

Looking for other great comfort food? Try my Vegetarian Pot Pie. You’ll love it!

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Rich and creamy soup

It’s fairly light on calories for the flavor punch that it packs. It’s full flavored, just delicious with all those onions and roasted garlic and leeks.

Bisque means soup

Now, don’t let the word “bisque” scare you off; it’s just a fancy word for thick creamy soup made of puréed vegetables.

Caramelize those veggies

When you caramelize veggies it brings out so many flavors. Nutty, roasted, complex flavors.

Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Bisque takes a little time to make, but not much active working time. Mostly just caramelizing the onions and roasting the garlic.

Then there’s a little blender work. And don’t forget, the darker you cook the onions, the darker the soup will be, so don’t skimp on the caramelizing step.

How to use leftovers?

I’ve used the leftovers as a sauce for pasta, adding in some toasted pine nuts and corn.

I’ve used the sauce as gravy over mashed potatoes or chicken (for the husband).

And, I’ve always been pleased with how delicious and versatile it is.

Milk of choice

Feel free to use whatever milk you prefer, from whole dairy milk to lower fat dairy to plant-based milks.

For the soup in the pictures here I used whole milk, but will often use 1% milk.

The color of the soup will be darker if you use a lighter-fat milk.

I think refrigerated carton almond or cashew milk would be a good plant-based milk to use in this for its neutral flavor.

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California Grilled Chicken

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1. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, oil, and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken and marinate 20 minutes.
2. When ready to grill, heat grill to medium-high. Oil grates and grill chicken until charred and cooked through, 8 minutes per side.
3. Top chicken with mozzarella, avocado, and tomato and cover grill to melt, 2 minutes.
4. Garnish with basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cαjun Chicken Pαstα

Yield: 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Totαl Time: 30 Minutes

Chili’s copycαt recipe mαde αt home with αn αmαzingly creαmy melt-in-your-mouth αlfredo sαuce. Αnd you know it tαstes 10000x better!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breαsts
• 2 tαblespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tαblespoon cαjun seαsoning
• 8 ounces penne pαstα
• 2 tαblespoons unsαlted butter
• 3 cloves gαrlic, minced
• 1 cup heαvy creαm, or more, to tαste
• 1/2 teαspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup freshly grαted Pαrmesαn
• Kosher sαlt αnd freshly ground blαck pepper, to tαste
• 2 Romα tomαtoes, diced
• 2 tαblespoons chopped fresh pαrsley leαves

DIRECTIONS:

• In α gαllon size Ziploc bαg, αdd chicken, 1 tαblespoon olive oil αnd cαjun seαsoning, shαking to coαt thoroughly.
• Heαt remαining 1 tαblespoon olive oil in α grill pαn over medium high heαt. Αdd chicken αnd cook, flipping once, until cooked through, αbout 5-6 minutes on eαch side. Set αside αnd keep wαrm.
• In α lαrge pot of boiling sαlted wαter, cook pαstα αccording to pαckαge instructions; drαin well.
• Melt butter in α sαucepαn over medium heαt. Αdd gαrlic, αnd cook, stirring frequently, until frαgrαnt, αbout 1-2 minutes.
• Grαduαlly whisk in heαvy creαm αnd lemon zest. Cook, whisking constαntly, until incorporαted, αbout 1-2 minutes. Stir in Pαrmesαn until slightly thickened, αbout 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, αdd more heαvy creαm αs needed; seαson with sαlt αnd pepper, to tαste.
• Stir in pαstα αnd gently toss to combine.
• Serve immediαtely with chicken, gαrnished with tomαtoes αnd pαrsley, if desired.

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Buffalo Wild Wing Night at Home

My family LOVES Buffalo Wild Wings. One thing I DON'T love is spending $75 on one meal (yes, that price includes a couple of beers each for the hubby and I. Who can have wings without beer?). So...we just don't get to go out to eat as often as we would like. I guess that is one of the drawbacks of being a stay-at-home-mom. When we originally cut back on our dining out, I won't lie, it was hard and I really missed it. Now, I have started to have fun with it. Funnily enough, many of our restraunt favorites are actually very easy to make at home.

For both of the sauce recipes below, we used popcorn chicken. The ones I used were the Member's Mark brand from Sam's Club, which are very good and almost exactly like the boneless wing pieces at BWW. We do deep fry our chicken just like BWW's does, but I do think you could get away with baking it if you wanted to save some calories. We don't have these very often, so we go all out when we do;P

Sweet and Spicy Wing Sauce is a tried and true recipe we have been making for awhile now. It is a bit spicy, but it is mild enough that all 3 of my kids will eat it. It also has a sweetness to it from the honey that is irresistable. This sauce is not actually a BWW copycat recipe, but it is at least as good as many of their best sauces.

Combine the butter, hot sauce, ketchup, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

The next sauce recipe I would like to share is for Spicy Garlic Sauce. Let me just say, it is AWESOME. It really is just like the real thing that they serve at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Combine all ingredients except egg yolk, water, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Heat sauce over medium heat until boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow it to cool, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

While sauce cools, vigorously whisk egg yolk with 2 tsp. water in a medium bowl for about 2 minutes or until the color is a pale yellow. Whisk in cornstarch until disolved. Drizzle sauce mixture into egg yolk mixture in a steady stream while rapidly whisking. Now you should have a nice, thick creamy sauce! If you aren't ready to make yours wings, just pop in the fridge and store until needed!

Now I just need to learn how to make Mango Habanero Wings! Yum! Those are my new favorite thing to have at Buffalo Wild Wings. When I made the above recipes, I also made Buffalo Chips. I will have to share the recipe for those soon!