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SANDRA'S EASY ONE-PAN CHICKEN THIGH and RICE CREOLE BAKE

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First, I sear the chicken thighs, then add all the other ingredients, cover and bake for 50 minutes = absolute perfection with crispy, moist chicken and heavenly seasoned rice! Servings: 3-4 Prep: 5 Mins. Cook   10 Mins. Bake: 50 Mins. Rest: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Spice blend (divided): 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's in the green container) 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper Chicken: 3-4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, (mine are from Costco the 3-pack tends to come with 3/4 thighs) 1/2 of above spice blend mixture (reserve other 1/2 for rice, below) 1 teaspoon Mazola oil Plus, 1 tablespoon Mazola oil for searing Rice: 1 cup raw Calrose rice (short-grain) Remaining 1/2 of spice mixture 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon lemon juice METHOD

SANDRA'S MORNING ALASKA WHOLE-WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD LOAF

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This is a 1-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 1-2 hours Bake: 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 -1/2 cups Whole-Wheat Flour (I use King Arthur) 1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flours, kosher

SANDRA'S OVERNIGHT ALASKA SOURDOUGH BREAD LOAF

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This is a 9-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 9-12 hours Bake 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS   Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 3-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flour, kosher salt, and sponge. Once the yeast mixture has

SANDRA'S 24-HOUR REFRIGERATOR FUDGY ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES

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Super fudgy, decadent and chilled brownies that are incredibly addicting, but must be refrigerated for a minimum of 24 hrs to set... Yield: 16 squares Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 27 to 30 Mins. Cool: 1 Hr. Refrigerate: 24 Hrs. INGREDIENTS Brownie Batter: 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup walnuts, chopped coarse Topping: 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x9" square baking dish with baking spray; set aside. To make the brownie batter, in a heavy 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, unsweetened chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate, stirring constantly, just until smooth. Add sugar, stirring to incorporate, then remove pan from heat. Cool mixture 10 minutes. In a small bow