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Homemade Chili Recipe

Beef, Recipes, Soups
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I can’t believe I don’t have a homemade Chili recipe in the collection already! Especially when it’s this dang good! With the first slight breeze in this Louisiana air, I instantly thought of a big pot of hearty Chili. Gotta love the throw it all in and simmer recipes!

One of the keys to a great chili recipe is to use lean ground meat. You don’t want greasy chili! I use 93/7. However, 85/15 will be fine as well. 

Quality tomato products is important as well. Use a brand that you love! I use crushed tomatoes and diced. But, if you’re not a big fan of tomatoes, use the petite diced ones. They’ll cook down more into the sauce and won’t be so visible. 

Ancho Chili powder is amazing in this recipe. Regular chili powder is cool. But, there’s a certain added sultriness the ancho stuff provides. Can we call chili sultry?

I don’t think this chili needs rice. But, hey, do what you want. I prefer to sprinkle on some sharp cheddar, ripe avocado slices, and a “dollop of Daisy” (sour cream). Stuff tastes like a big ole hug in a bowl!

Happy Cooking,

B. Coop

Homemade Chili Recipe
Serves 5
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
35 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 T olive oil
  2. 2 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
  3. 1 diced onion
  4. 1 diced bell pepper
  5. 1 T diced jalapeño
  6. 1 T minced garlic
  7. 1 (28oz) can of crushed tomatoes
  8. 1 (14.5oz) can of diced tomatoes
  9. 2 T tomato paste
  10. 1-2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans (drained)
  11. 2 T Worcestershire sauce
  12. 1/3 cup ancho chili powder
  13. 2 tsp brown sugar
  14. 2 T onion powder
  15. 1 T garlic powder
  16. 1 T Italian seasoning
  17. 1 tsp cumin
  18. 1 tsp allspice
  19. 1 1/2 cup water
  20. 2 beef bouillon cubes
  21. Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven
  2. Add the ground meat and brown; drain fat
  3. Add in onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños.
  4. Sauté veggies until tender
  5. Add in the garlic and stir
  6. Stir all remaining ingredients into the pot.
  7. Bring to a slight boil then reduce heat to a simmer
  8. Cook uncovered for 30 mins
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve with your choice of toppings.
  11. Enjoy!
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Homemade BBQ Sauce | Coop’s Original BBQ Sauce Recipe

Recipes, Sauces
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So, here I go opening my secret vault again. I never thought I’d share my special, homemade BBQ sauce recipe. But, I just can’t keep anything from my Cookies! Sauces are my thing.This recipe is what I call my fundamental BBQ sauce. Because, it’s the base sauce that I always use. Now, you can use it as is or add your favorite flavors. Orange, pineapple, honey, Hennessy…whatever, Chile! Again, I really didn’t think I’d ever share this recipe. However, I just adore you guys!  So, here are the steps to getting folks lost in the sauce…

Lost in the sauce!

What I love most about making BBQ sauce is that you can just throw all of the ingredients into a pot at one time. Just stir it well and let it simmer. Because, the magic happens during the simmer. That’s when all of those flavors marry each other and live happily ever after. Besides that, BBQ sauce is one of the most popular sauces. You’ve got to have a go to recipe in your stash.

To Booze or Not to Booze…

Of course, I’m using bourbon in this recipe. However, it’s completely optional. But, whiskey tastes amazing in this smokey sauce! And, if you know, it’s Bourbon!

Don’t worry about it being boozy. The alcohol content will cook out in 20-30 seconds. It’s completely kid proof. However, feel free to substitute the liquor for fruit juices like orange, pineapple, or apple. Obviously, the flavor choices are endless. Giving the sauce the right amount of simmer time is most important. Doing so, makes all of the difference in the quality of your BBQ sauce.
Listen, I believe I’ve created the perfect, customizable, homemade BBQ sauce! But, hey, i’m biased. So, tell me what flavored BBQ sauce is your fave in the comment section. And let me know what you plan to use this sauce on.

Happy Cooking,

B. Coop

 

Homemade BBQ Sauce
Yields 2
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 1/2 cup ketchup (I would tell you the brand I use, but Heinz hasn’t cut me a check yet. Whoops!)
  2. 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed; meaning, press it down in the measuring cup, Baby! Don't make this difficult)
  3. 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  4. 1 T apple cider vinegar
  5. 1 T liquid smoke (flavor of your choice)
  6. 1 T Creole mustard
  7. 1 T onion powder
  8. 1 tsp garlic powder
  9. 3 T molasses
  10. 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  11. 1 tsp black pepper
  12. 1/3 cup Bourbon (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Stir well and bring to a boil
  3. Lower heat and allow to simmer uncovered for 35 mins.
  4. Allow to cool completely before storing in a jar or container.
  5. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. Leftover sauce will last up to one month if refrigerated properly in an airtight container or jar.
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My Momma’s Biscuits

Breakfast, Recipes
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I know you watch the tv show “Martin”, right? “Not my momma biscuits!!” That’s all I could think of while filming my mom making these things! Cookies, I convinced my mom to share her easy and perfect biscuits with you! That’s a real feat! See how much I love you guys!

No milk, eggs, or butter needed. Well, only at the end. Who can eat biscuits without butter?? I wouldn’t dare! 

Enjoy these with some jam, syrup, or my Sausage gravy!

Love,

B. Coop

My Momma's Biscuits
Yields 6
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Prep Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 3 cups self rising flour
  2. 1 T granulated sugar
  3. 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  4. 1/2 cup lemon lime soda (7 up or Sprite)
  5. 1 T vegetable oil
  6. 2 T butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour and sugar
  3. Create a "well" in the center of the bowl and pour in the 1/3 cup of oil and soda
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Knead only until all is combined
  6. Pinch a small handful of dough and roll it into a ball
  7. Add 1 T of oil to your pan or cast iron skillet and spread
  8. Add the biscuits into the pan, gently pressing them flat
  9. Bake on the lower oven rack for 10-15 mins or until the bottom of the biscuits are brown.
  10. Rub butter on the top of each biscuit and move them up to the top oven rack
  11. Continue to bake until the tops of the biscuits are golden brown
  12. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. If dough is crumbly, add more soda as needed.
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Homemade Banana Pudding

Desserts, Recipes
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Sweet tooth alert! One of my goals is to take the fear away from beginner cooks that shy away from “homemade” and “from scratch” recipes. It’s not as hard as you think! I believe in you! You can do it! I’m here to help. Take this banana pudding. No box of of pudding mix necessary.banana-pudding It just breaks my heart to see people buying that “banana pudding” from the deli at grocery stores. It’s literally banana pudding. It’s instant banana cream flavored pudding mix and vanilla wafer. The devil is busy!! That’s why i’m sharing this with my Cookies. Don’t settle for less out of fear. I promise my version is super easy. Watch me whip it up…

 

See. Piece of cake, right? Told ya it was easy! Make this!! 

banana-pudding

Love, 

B. Coop

Homemade Banana Pudding
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 3-4 bananas
  2. 3/4 cup of sugar
  3. 3 egg yolks
  4. 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  5. 3 cups of milk
  6. 3 tablespoons salted butter
  7. splash of pure vanilla extract
  8. 1 pkg cream cheese, softened
  9. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  10. 1-2 pkgs vanilla wafers
  11. 1 tub of cool whip
Instructions
  1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks well
  2. Add to a heavy bottomed saucepan
  3. Whisk in milk slowly on medium heat
  4. Add butter
  5. Continue whisking and bring mixture to a simmer
  6. When it starts to thicken turn off the heat
  7. Add extract and cream cheese
  8. Whisk until smooth
  9. Allow to cool for 20 mins.
  10. Slice bananas and toss in lemon juice
  11. Layer in a dish or bowl starting with cookies and ending with cool whip
  12. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours
  13. Enjoy!
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Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy

Pork, Recipes
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I had no intentions of cooking on Tuesday. None! Cookies, I’m telling you I was gonna take the day off, Honey! But, my family had other plans in mind. There were pork chops thawing in kitchen. And guess who was expected to cook them!! No rest for poor, B. Coop! You know I love it though. I don’t even eat pork chops. But, this gravy was heavenly. Thick, savory, and comforting. The ideal “Hungry Man Meal”! I served it with rice and green beans. But, creamy, mashed potatoes would be ah-may-zing with this gravy!! I was too tired to make biscuits, but you should! Do as I say, not as I do. haha!

Love,

B. Coop

Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy
Serves 4
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
Pork Chops
  1. 4 pork chops
  2. 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  3. Garlic & onion powder (2 tablespoon of each)
  4. 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
  5. Dried parsley
  6. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Gravy
  1. 1 onion (sliced)
  2. 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  3. 1/3 cup flour
  4. 2 cups water
  5. 1 cup milk
  6. 2 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
  7. 1 beef flavored bouillon cube
  8. Season to taste
Pork chops
  1. Season pork chops with all spices
  2. Season flour with onion & garlic powders
  3. Coat chops in flour
  4. Let them rest for 20 mins
  5. Heat oil in cast iron skillet
  6. Sear each pork chop for 3-4 mins per side *
  7. Set aside.
Gravy
  1. Add more oil.
  2. Whisk in the flour and stir until the roux darkens to a peanut butter color
  3. Add in the onions and sauté
  4. Whisk in the liquids and bouillon cubes
  5. Continue stirring until it starts to thicken**
  6. Once bouillon cubes have dissolved, taste and adjust seasoning
  7. Add the chops back in
  8. Turn on low and allow to simmer for 20 mins or until chops are tender
  9. Enjoy
Notes
  1. *Feel free to add more oil if you need to.
  2. **Add more water if gravy is too thick
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