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BBQ pork sandwich on bun on white plate

The Best BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}

October 28, 2020
Scooping out spoonful of skillet chicken fajita pasta.

Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta

November 6, 2019
Three easy sheet pan chicken fajitas on white board topped with sour cream and guacamole.

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

September 4, 2019
Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Smoky Honey Cilantro Chicken

Instant Pot Smoky Honey Cilantro Chicken {Bonus: Slow Cooker Directions}

September 25, 2017
The Best Barbecue Sauce

The Best Homemade Barbecue Sauce {BBQ Sauce}

July 22, 2016
Sweet Pork Burritos

Smothered Sweet Pork Burritos

September 20, 2013
Cowboy Spaghetti

Cowboy Spaghetti

March 4, 2013
white platter with fajita chicken strips, and pepper strips

The Best Chicken Fajitas

January 13, 2010
shredded pork on a white plate

Kalua Pork

August 31, 2009

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