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I'm actually more of a Pepsi girl, but occasionally, I like to switch it up and when I do, it's frequently Dr Pepper to the rescue. So imagine my surprise when I learned some pretty cool things about this cherry-like-flavored-cousin-to-cola - [Unlock the Hidden Power of Homemade Chicken Stock](https://cheflorious.com/homemade-chicken-stock/) - Chicken broth is the building block to so many delicious dishes. From soups, to rice to mac & cheese...even homemade Alfredo sauce! Making your own is easier than you think, and the flavor will make you never want to buy a can or box again. - [The Ultimate Guide To Irresistible Baked (Smothered) Turkey Wings](https://cheflorious.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-irresistible-baked-smothered-turkey-wings/) - The absolute easiest recipe you'll every find for delicious, tender, juicy turkey wings. You won't believe how simple these come together and how flavorful they are. Make them. Take a picture. Tag me. Eat them! (In that order!! ) Baked Turkey Wings 2 tbsp olive oil4 turkey wings parts1 cup celery (cut into 1 inch - [Calibama Succotash with Fireball Glaze](https://cheflorious.com/calibama-succotash-with-fireball-glaze/) - Calibama Succotash with Fireball Glaze When I think of succotash I instantly hear Sylvester the Cat and Yosemite Sam exclaiming "suffering succotash"! Actually, there is quite a history to succotash that dates back to the Native Americans. It is made historically and primarily with corn and beans...Lima beans to be exact. As with most dishes, - [Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Wings](https://cheflorious.com/garlic-parmesan-air-fryer-wings/) - Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Wings For the wings 1 1/2 lbs chicken party wings1 tbsp black pepper1 tbsp kosher salt2 tbsp garlic powderFor the sauce1/2 cup butter (1 stick)2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese1 tbsp parsley flakes2 tbsp garlic powderkosher salt, to taste Wash the chicken wings and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.Toss - [Garlic Parmesan Roasted Game Hens](https://cheflorious.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-game-hens/) - Little baby chickens, bathed in garlic, parmesan cheese, herbs and butter. It really doesn't get much better does it? Since they're little, they capture flavor extremely well. The individual sized nature of game hens makes them an excellent option for dinner parties. I've been to dinners where each person was served half a game hen. - [BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf](https://cheflorious.com/bbq-bacon-cheddar-meatloaf/) - As if meatloaf could get any better, I had a new meatloaf baby, y'all. It's got BBQ sauce, bacon and cheddar cheese. Basting it with BBQ sauce only adds to the deliciousness. Serve this baby with mashed potatoes...OMG!! Enjoy! BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf 2 pounds ground beef½ pound ground sausage½ pound cooked bacon (cut into - [Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs](https://cheflorious.com/air-fryer-garlic-parmesan-chicken-thighs/) - Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (approx 4-6)2 eggs1 T minced garlic1 T parsley½ c panko bread crumbs½ c finely grated parmesan (set aside some for garnish)4 T butter (melted) Combine the eggs, garlic and parsley together and pour over the chicken. For best results, put in the refrigerator - [Perfect Pizza Dough](https://cheflorious.com/perfect-pizza-dough-2/) - Perfect Pizza Dough The best pizza starts with the best pizza crust. Making your own pizza dough is not difficult, you just need to have a few things down. Here's my recipe for the perfect pizza crust. This recipe never disappoints and every pizza is better than the last one! Enjoy. 1 1/3 cup water - [Black Eyed Peas](https://cheflorious.com/black-eyed-peas/) - When I was a little girl I couldn't stand black eyed peas! I loved my grandma's cooking, but something about them just didn't work for me. Well, as with a lot of things, as I became an adult I realized how good they actually are. But in all fairness, I don't cook them like my - [Swine & Cheese Burgers](https://cheflorious.com/swine-cheese-burgers/) - Swine & Cheese Burgers Summer is here and it's burger time! I shared four signature Chef Lorious burgers on WJLA's Good Morning Washington. This one, the "Swine and Cheese" burger are my favorite! Enjoy the recipe.Burger Makeover with Chef Lorious (WJLA-GMW) 1 lb ground beef1 lb sweet ground sausage1 medium yellow onion, chopped1 Tbsp garlic, - [Strawberry Shortcake](https://cheflorious.com/strawberry-shortcake/) - Strawberry Shortcake We are officially into the summer season and everywhere I look there are strawberries! Ripe strawberries are so sweet and delicious, they speak to me. They say "cut us up and make a shortcake!" (Please don't worry, I'm just kidding, I'm not off my rocker!) Strawberry shortcake is super easy to make. You - [Avocado Aioli](https://cheflorious.com/avocado-aioli/) - Avocado Aioli Burgers and things need sauces! Mayonnaise is the most common of the sauces on burgers, but dare I raise the stakes! Aioli is a cousin to mayonnaise. Both creamy, but aioli tends to be fresher and smoother (in my opinion!). Avocados are enjoying a moment in society right now. They've always been tasty, - [Home Style Coconut Cream Pie](https://cheflorious.com/home-style-coconut-cream-pie/) - Home Style Coconut Cream Pie If you know anything about old fashioned pies, you know about Lemon Meringue and Coconut Cream Pies. Trends come and go, but the classics, the staples, the best things…they have longevity. They stick around and stand the test of time. Enter the Coconut Cream Pie. By now everyone knows I’m a church - [Lori's No-Mess Pie Crust](https://cheflorious.com/loris-no-mess-pie-crust/) - Pie makers rejoice! If you're anything like me, you enjoy making pies...especially home made pie crust. But generally speaking, the process is messy. Flour here, flour there, flour, flour everywhere! Well look no further. I've got the solution. This simple trick will make your life so much easier and you'll thank me. So in advance, - [S'Mores Panna Cotta](https://cheflorious.com/smores-panna-cotta/) - I have had so much fun with the summer dessert series we've been cooking up here in Lori-Land. It's been excited and fattening! LOL But, alas, before we say "goodbye" to all of these extra calories, I wanted to visit the quintessential summer camp dessert--S'MORES! S'mores are everything that's good and memorable about summer. BUT, - [Hennessy Glazed Soul Food Sliders](https://cheflorious.com/hennessy-glazed-soul-food-sliders/) - Hennessy Glazed Soul Food Sliders Where oh where do I begin with this post! First of all, I got the inspiration for this dish after the passing of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. I got to thinking about soul music and my favorite Aretha Franklin songs. I was unable to name just one (I - [Four-Bacon Pasta Carbonara](https://cheflorious.com/four-bacon-pasta-carbonara/) - Four-Bacon Pasta Carbonara Nothing says "I love you" like carbs. At least that's my opinion! And there's nothing like a classic carbonara to make you feel warm inside and just plain 'ol content. Classic Pasta Carbonara is made with pancetta. Pancetta is an Italian style bacon that is not smoked like American style bacon. It - [Curried Butternut Squash Deviled Eggs](https://cheflorious.com/curried-butternut-squash-deviled-eggs/) - I know this sounds a little strange, but trust me! It's Fall and squash is everywhere. Most of the time we make butternut squash and make soup....which by the way, is amazing! But, there are many other things that can be done with butternut squash. They receive spices so well, because of their nutty and - [Chili Roasted Acorn Squash](https://cheflorious.com/chili-roasted-acorn-squash/) - Chili Roasted Acorn Squash Squash season continues! Today, it's acorn squash. Acorn squash is relatively sweet,, and actually reminds me of sweet potatoes. There are a number of ways to prepare acorn squash, but so far this is high on my list of favorites. It's roasted with chili powder and a touch of brown sugar. - [Pumpkin Bread Pudding](https://cheflorious.com/pumpkin-bread-pudding/) - Pumpkin Bread Pudding Fall is upon us, and it's pumpkin season!! I love a good bread pudding, so I figured why not make it even better with pumpkin! And my oh my, this is worth every single calorie. I made this with brioche bread because of its sweetness and soft texture. The subtle sweetness of - [Easter White Chocolate Mousse](https://cheflorious.com/easter-white-chocolate-mousse/) - White Chocolate Mousse So I had a brilliant idea this year for Easter! I didn't feel like dyeing eggs, and my littles (my nickname for my 5 and 10 years old) told me they didn't want dyed eggs anyway. Score---Bonus!!! But I couldn't let Easter come and go without doing something fun for them. That - [Easy BBQ Baked Chicken](https://cheflorious.com/easy-bbq-baked-chicken/) - Easy BBQ Baked Chicken I don't know about you, but despite my best plans, very frequently I end up not knowing what to make for dinner!  Sometimes - especially during the school year - it can seem impossible to get dinner on the table.  One the keys to successful meal planning is having a back - [Calibama Pralines](https://cheflorious.com/calibama-pralines/) - Calibama Pralines There's nothing quite as good as a piece of homemade candy! Enter Pralines. Historically, pralines are a New Orleans, Louisiana specialty. But y'all know, my folks are from down Mobile, Alabama...another Gulf town! So that means, the 'Bama part of me has a claim on pralines. And then when you add in the - [Corn Pudding](https://cheflorious.com/corn-pudding/) - [Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes](https://cheflorious.com/easy-creamy-mashed-potatoes/) - Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Nothing like it....add some cheese...YASS HUNNY YASS! (LOL) 2 lbs potatoes (cooked)1 stick butter, salted2 cups heavy whipping cream ((use more/less to get desired consistency))1 cup shredded cheese1 tsp salt, to taste Cook potatoes and mash.In the stand mixer, add butter and half of cream. Combine well.Add cheese. Slowly pour in - [Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast](https://cheflorious.com/herb-crusted-prime-rib-roast/) - There is nothing quite as good as an excellent cut of beef. I grew up eating my steaks well done. Then years later, my dear husband talked me into trying a steak cooked Medium. I have three words for the experience: O - M - G!! There are amazing steak houses throughout the country, and - [Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake](https://cheflorious.com/lemon-buttermilk-pound-cake/) - Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake No words - just good!!!! Cake3 cups cake flour2 cups sugar2 sticks butter4 eggs1 cup buttermilk3 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp lemon extract (optional)Lemon Syrup1 cup sugar1 cup lemon juice Make the CakeCream the butter.Add sugar; cream together.Add eggs 1 at a time.Alternate adding flour and buttermilk.Add lemon juice and extract.Combine well.Bake - [Calibama Quiche](https://cheflorious.com/calibama-quiche/) - Calibama Quiche This is one of those recipes that you stumble upon and it turns out you're really happy with the results. It was birthed from a lovely Friday night dinner with my wonderful husband. I didn't finish all of my steak, so of course I decided to take it home. What I didn't tell - [Warm Baked Brie](https://cheflorious.com/warm-baked-brie/) - Nothing says party time like Brie. Step it up several levels to warm baked Brie and all of a sudden, you're a super star! This recipe is like an explosion of flavors, that work so well together, it's almost hard to believe how beautifully they all get along. Every now and then the stars align, - [Red Velvet Pound Cake](https://cheflorious.com/red-velvet-pound-cake/) - Red Velvet Pound Cake Christmas isn't Christmas without red velvet cake! Here's another confession... Layered red velvet cakes are sometimes a little bit a pain to put together. The first time I tried this as a pound cake several years ago, the cake came out a little too dry for me. So I messed around - [Egg Nog Scones](https://cheflorious.com/egg-nog-scones/) - Egg Nog Scones For the scones...3 cups A.P. flour2/3 cup sugar2 Tbsp baking powder2 sticks butter1/2 tsp salt (if unsalted butter)1 egg1 cup eggnogFor the glaze...1 - 2 cups powdered sugar4 - 5 Tbsp eggnog (add slowly)1 tsp vanilla1 tsp cinnamon Prepare the scones...Combine all dry ingredients. Whisk together well.Mix in butter. Combine until crumbly.Mix - [Grandma's Collard Greens](https://cheflorious.com/grandmas-collard-greens/) - [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oayJ-zWljGs[/embedyt] - [Sweet Potato Casserole](https://cheflorious.com/sweet-potato-casserole/) - Sweet Potato Casserole A fall classic, sure to leave you satisfied and full. For the casserole....6 lbs sweet potatoes1 stick butter1 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1 cup evaporated milk2 Tbsp cinnamon1 Tbsp nutmeg1 Tbsp vanilla4 eggsTopping1 cup brown sugar3/4 cup flour2/3 stick butter1 cup chopped pecans, optional Combine all ingredients in stand mixer.Cover with topping.Bake - [Stuffed French Toast](https://cheflorious.com/stuffed-french-toast/) - Stuffed French Toast This delicious recipe was initially shared during the Christmas season. It’s great for Christmas breakfast, etc…but the truth is, this is great for brunch anytime of year. This recipe has two variations: 1) sweet stuffed with lemon cream cheese and 2 savory stuffed with scrambled eggs and bacon. Honestly, both ways are - [Red Velvet Waffles](https://cheflorious.com/red-velvet-waffles/) - Nothing says the holidays like Red Velvet anything!!! This is a simple, delicious and festive recipe for red velvet waffles. You'll be in love and so will your family. P.S. They're also really great for Valentine's Day! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sm91Yoc-rE[/embedyt] - [Quick and Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast](https://cheflorious.com/quick-and-healthy-breakfast-oatmeal-with-dates/) - Quick and Healthy Breakfast: Oatmeal with Dates As much I enjoy cooking everything from scratch, there are many days....ok, most days....I don't have time to make my family full scale pancakes from scratch with bacon, eggs, etc., you get the picture. And on top of that, even those of us who are addicted to comfort - [Sage-Honey Glazed Pork Chops](https://cheflorious.com/sage-honey-glazed-pork-chops/) - Sage Honey-Glazed Pork Chops Pork: The Other White Meat!Remember that slogan from years ago? Well, you know it's actually true. Pork chops, especially boneless chops, really are white meat. Glazed pork chops are beyond yummy in my opinion, but sometimes they can be a little too sweet. Enter SAGE! Enter BROWN BUTTER! First of all, - [Broiled Lobster Tails](https://cheflorious.com/broiled-lobster-tails/) - Broiled Lobster Tails Broiled lobster tails are a very elegant and amazingly simple meal to prepare. Honest moment coming: I've never really liked lobster tails much, but I figured out why. I've never had them cooked correctly. If they're overcooked, they become much like shrimp: dry, tough, chewy. BUT, when you cook them right, they - [Chocolate Bread Pudding with Irish Whiskey Caramel Cream Sauce](https://cheflorious.com/chocolate-bread-pudding-with-irish-whiskey-caramel-cream-sauce/) - I stumbled up on this idea.,... I enjoy traditional bread pudding. There's nothing like it. Delicious, full of carbs...you know....everything that makes food good. And then, I added chocolate to it. And then I added Baileys Irish Creme. And then I added Irish Whiskey! I think you get the picture. This turned out to be - [Valentine's Day Fun Tray](https://cheflorious.com/valentines-day-fun-tray/) - Valentine's Day Fun Tray Happy Valentine's Day!!I decided to have a surprise Valentine's Day party with my kiddos after school. I didn't want to make a big deal out of the whole thing, but I did want to have some special time with my babies. So I came up with a simple way to make - [Blueberry-Peach Bourbon Caramel](https://cheflorious.com/blueberry-peach-bourbon-caramel/) - Blueberry-Peach Bourbon Caramel There are few things in life, well actually, few things in the world, that leave me speechless. Anything that makes me lose the ability to speak, is definitely one of the great wonders of the world. Enter Infusion Blends! So I tried this new company Infusion Blends, which makes specialty infused butters. - [Caramelized Banana French Toast](https://cheflorious.com/caramelized-banana-french-toast/) - Let's start with the obvious. French toast is a fancy way to have dessert for breakfast. You take sweet bread (Challah or brioche, typically), you dip it into a sweet eggy custard (with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg) and brown it on both sides in butter over a a medium-high skillet. Then you sprinkle powdered sugar - [Cheesy Bacon Scalloped Potatoes](https://cheflorious.com/cheesy-bacon-scalloped-potatoes/) - Cheesy Bacon Scalloped Potatoes 2 large russet potatoes, sliced 1/8" thin (skin on)4 tbsp butter4 tbsp flour1/2 chopped yellow onion1 minced garlic clove1 lb bacon cooked and chopped2 cups half and half1/4 cup chicken broth1 cup Parmesan cheese2 cups shredded cheese (any mix will do!!) Preheat oven to 325 degrees.Slice the potatoes thinly, approximately 1/8" - [Lemon Meringue Pie](https://cheflorious.com/lemon-meringue-pie-2/) - Lemon Meringue Pie This pie takes me back to my childhood. As soon as I take a bite, I’m an eight-year-old “Little Lori†again, running around the church parking lot, giving and receiving hugs and kisses from the people who loved me. Growing up a church girl, a lot of memories center around church dinners - [Crab Cakes](https://cheflorious.com/crab-cakes/) - Crab Cakes 2 cups jumbo lump crab meat1/2 cup bread crumbs2 cloves garlic, minced1 small yellow onion, chopped1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning1 tbsp chili powder1 tbsp parsley flakes2 tbsp mayonnaise2 - 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 - 2 tbsp hot sauce1 tsp salt1 tsp cayenne (optional)2 tbsp olive oil (to drizzle)1 egg lightly beaten - [Olive Tapenade](https://cheflorious.com/olive-tapenade/) - Olive Tapenade 1 1/2 cups Kalamata olives1 cup green olives2 tbsp capers, rinsed2 cloves garlicjuice of one lemon3 - 5 tbsp olive oilfresh ground black pepper, to taste In a food processor, combine all ingredients except for the olive oil. Pulse to chop.Add olive oil and continue pulsing until desired consistency is reached. Add fresh - [Crock Pot Vegetable Bean Soup](https://cheflorious.com/crock-pot-vegetable-bean-soup/) - Crock Pot Vegetable Bean Soup 1 16 oz can black beans1 16 oz can garbanzo beans or chickpeas1 16 oz can pinto beans1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)1 - 2 small bags mixed vegetables1 medium diced potato1 medium diced yellow onion1 tbsp thyme1 tbsp basil1 tbsp oregano1 tbsp Herbs de Provence1 tbsp parsley2 bay leaves1 - [Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce](https://cheflorious.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake-with-salted-caramel-sauce/) - Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce For the cake...1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)8 oz cream cheese, softened3 cups sugar6 eggs1 tsp vanilla3 cups cake flourFor the salted caramel...1 cup sugar6 tbsp butter1/2 cup heavy cream1 tbsp salt (sea salt or kosher) For the cake...Preheat oven to 325 degreesCombine butter and cream cheese - [Pumpkin Spice Scones](https://cheflorious.com/pumpkin-spice-scones/) - Pumpkin Scones For the scones...2 cup flour2/3 cup sugar1 tbsp baking powder1 tbsp cinnamon1 tbsp nutmeg1 tsp ginger1/2 tsp cloves1 tsp salt1/2 cup butter1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 egg1 tbsp vanilla extractFor the icing...2 cups confectioners sugar1/3 cup (est) heavy whipping cream 1 tp maple extract Preheat oven to 400.Whisk together all - [Hot Bacon Dressing](https://cheflorious.com/hot-bacon-dressing/) - Honest moment here: I'm not much of a salad person. I sometimes get a real hankering for a salad, but as a general rule, I'm not a salad eating type of girl. Until you introduce bacon in the dressing...and not cold bacon pieces, but HOT slightly sweet with a little bit of bite. The first - [Extreme Green Bean Casserole](https://cheflorious.com/extreme-green-bean-casserole/) - Let's have an honest moment, shall we? Green Bean Casserole is a common Thanksgiving dish. But if I'm honest, I've never liked it...and I don't thin my mother cooked it more than maybe once or twice. But alas, part of being 'Chef Lorious' is being willing to try things that have not previously appealed to - [Flourless Chocolate Cake](https://cheflorious.com/flourless-chocolate-cake/) - You know, some times it's really difficult to fid the words to describe a dish. If you've followed me for a while, you know that I'm not a choc-a-holic, but I can definitely appreciate a dessert with a personality as big as mine. This Flourless Chocolate Cake is so rich and decadent it left me - [Apple Crisp](https://cheflorious.com/apple-crisp/) - I'd like to introduce you to Apple Pie's baby cousin: Apple Crisp. They are definitely related! I like to say Apple Crisp is the "lighter calorie version" of apple pie. I know that's pretty silly, but it works for me! Personally, I think I like the crisp a just a bit better than apple pie. - [Brined & Roasted Turkey](https://cheflorious.com/brined-roasted-turkey/) - Cooking a turkey can be a daunting task. There are several methods to cooking a turkey, but today I'm sharing one of the more straightforward methods. What makes this turkey delicious, is the brine. The brine is how the turkey gets its flavor(s). By allowing the turkey to sit in the brine for several hours, - [Mama VJ's Candied Yams](https://cheflorious.com/mama-vjs-candied-yams/) - Mama VJ's Candied Yams 2 lbs yams1 1/2 cups white sugar1 cup brown sugar1 tbsp nutmeg1 tbsp cinnamon1/2 cup butter cut into cubes (1 stick)3/4 cup water1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 375 degrees.In a bowl, stir to combine the white sugar, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamonPeel yams and slice them approx. ¼ inch thickIn - [Brown Butter Honey Cornbread](https://cheflorious.com/brown-butter-honey-cornbread/) - As if buttermilk cornbread couldn't get any better, meet the favorite family member: Brown Butter Honey Cornbread. Brown butter adds a delicious, rich and nutty flavor that raises this corn bread to a different level. The honey combined with the browned butter that tops the cornbread when it's fresh out of the oven is absolutely - [Cheddar & Chive Biscuits](https://cheflorious.com/cheddar-chive-biscuits/) - There's nothing like a good biscuit. Until you add cheese! These are an easy upgrade to biscuits making them a delicious accompaniment to pretty much any meal. The cool part is you can sub any cheese you want. I like the way cheddar tastes in biscuits. Something about the cheddar flavor with the buttermilk biscuit - [Fried Green Tomatoes with Parmesan Basil Aioli](https://cheflorious.com/fried-green-tomatoes-with-parmesan-basil-aioli/) - Fried Green Tomatoes Fried Green Tomatoes2 - 3 unripe green tomatoes1 - 2 cups flour + 1 tbsp of salt1 cup buttermilk1 -2 cups bread crumbs + ½ cup grated parmesan cheeseSalt (pinch)Peanut oil for fryingParmesan Basil Aioli1 egg1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp crushed garlic (recommend garlic paste)½ cup Parmesan cheese2 tbsp chopped basil1 cup - [Classic Chicken Pot Pie](https://cheflorious.com/classic-chicken-pot-pie/) - Some dishes are so classic they're in a class all by themselves. Chicken Pot Pie is one of those dishes. I have all kinds of ways I want to be creative with chicken pot pie, and I'm sure one day I'll do [some of] them. But, alas, this wouldn't be a true comfort food site - [The Ultimate Crab Dip](https://cheflorious.com/the-ultimate-crab-dip/) - Crab dip never lets you down. It is always delicious and it you'll always want more...unless you don't eat seafood! I recommend using jumbo lump crab meat because it doesn't fall apart when added to the dip. There is nothing wrong with back fin or other crab meats, I have found that the jumbo lump - [Key Lime Pound Cake](https://cheflorious.com/key-lime-pound-cake/) - Key Lime is one of those things you either love it or you don't. Thankfully I fall into the category of people who love it! I also love pound cakes. Put them together and a beautiful baby is born. It's my pleasure to introduce you to Key Lime Pound Cake. I'm not really a baker, - [Hot Honey Wings (in the Air Fryer!)](https://cheflorious.com/hot-honey-wings-in-the-air-fryer/) - Hot Honey Wings (in the Air Fryer!) For the wings...2 lbs chicken wings1 Tbsp chili powder1 Tbsp garlic powder1 tsp cayenne pepperSalt & Pepper to tasteFor the hot honey sauce...1 cup butter½ cup honey¼ cup hot sauce (more if you want it really hot!!) For the wings...Preheat their fryer to 375 degrees.Season the wings generously.Place - [Creamy White Chicken Lasagna](https://cheflorious.com/creamy-white-chicken-lasagna-2-2/) - Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Olive oil¾ cup yellow onions¾ cup mushrooms3 garlic cloves (minced)1 tbsp thyme1 tbsp chopped basil1 rotisserie chicken (bones & skin removed)2-3 tbsp flour3 cups cream1 cup chicken broth1 ½ cups mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses2 cups chopped spinachLasagna noodles Preheat oven to 400 degrees.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the - [Chocolate Pound Cake](https://cheflorious.com/chocolate-pound-cake/) - This chocolate pound cake is so moist and delicious you won't believe it. Chocolate Pound Cake For the cake...1 ½ cups butter (3 sticks)2 ½ cups sugar5 eggs¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 ½ cups cake flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp baking soda1 cup buttermilk¼ coffee1 tsp vanilla extractFor the ganache...2 cups dark chocolate chips1 cup - [Lobster Bisque](https://cheflorious.com/lobster-bisque/) - Lobster Bisque 3 lbs lobster tail4 T butter1 onion (chopped)3 celery ribs (chopped)1 c carrots (chopped)2 garlic cloves (chopped or minced)4 T flour2 T thyme2 T tomato paste¼ cup cognac4 - 5 cups lobster or fish broth (I recommend Better Than Boullion Lobster or Fish Base)½ - ¾ cup heavy whipping cream Prepare the lobster...Season - [Honey-Poblano Corn Muffins](https://cheflorious.com/honey-poblano-corn-muffins/) - Honey-Poblano Corn Muffins This has become one of my new favorite cornbread recipes. Usually, people spice up corn muffins with jalapeno peppers. But I prefer poblano peppers. Why? Because poblanos are a rich and smoky flavored pepper that's not dependent on heat to give it flavor. The flavor of poblano pepper is distinct and (to - [Seafood Lasagna](https://cheflorious.com/seafood-lasagna/) - Seafood Lasagna The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you're anything like me, you're always on the hunt for something new to add to your holiday spread. Here's one of my favorite options: Seafood Lasagna. It's made with shrimp, crab and bay scallops, and features an Old Bay Parmesan cream sauce, that's spiced up with - [Poached Pears](https://cheflorious.com/poached-pears/) - Poached Pears The holidays are fast approaching! Poached pears are a simple and elegant dessert that will impress everyone. The key to poached pears is the presentation. I like using Bosc pears because they are beautifully shaped and stand up very well to the poaching process. You can poach with just about any liquid whose - [JAM VINO IS HERE!](https://cheflorious.com/jam-vino-is-here/) - Jam Vino Is Here Exciting news from the Love Lab! Jam Vino, our exclusive hand crafted, wine-infused jams are now available! These jams are uniquely designed by Chef Lorious and can be delivered to your doorstep.  Our jams feature fresh berries and luxurious wines to create delightful, rich and indulgent flavor profiles. Jam Vino is an - [Jam Vino Limited Holiday Edition](https://cheflorious.com/jam-vino-limited-holiday-edition/) - What makes the holidays even better? How about some Limited Edition Jam Vino! Today is your lucky day. We are proud to release our Holiday Limited Edition Cranberry Jam Vino just in time for Thanksgiving, Christmas and all of the Holiday Parties you'll be attending. Cranberry sauce is a holiday staple, but when you infuse - [Truffle and 7 Cheese Mac & Cheese](https://cheflorious.com/truffle-and-7-cheese-mac-cheese/) - Truffle and 7 Cheese Mac & Cheese Well, Family! I believe I have found The Answer to all of our problems. Are you ready for it? Here it comes......Truffle and 7 Cheese Mac & Cheese. As if Mac & Cheese by itself couldn't cure all that ails you, make it SEVEN cheese and truffle oil, - [Old Bay Wings](https://cheflorious.com/old-bay-wings/) - Old Bay Wings Just in time for the big game, I've created an error-proof recipe for spicy, crispy chicken wings. I recently purchased an Air Fryer, and can I just say that it has changed my life?! Wings are one of the easiest things ever to prepare. 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