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Dairy-Free, Halloween, Fall, Winter Julie Butler Dairy-Free, Halloween, Fall, Winter Julie Butler

Ramekin Chicken Pot Pies Recipe

Fun and spooky Halloween party food idea for mini chicken pot pies baked in ramekins with cute ghost and mummy pie crust cut outs on top to wow your ghoulish guests. Hearty and cozy for a cool Fall night with hearty chucks of roasted chicken, carrots, celery and peas in a creamy base and spooky pie crust cut-outs for a creepy twist on a classic.

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Easy Crockpot Chili

This easy crockpot chili has a flavor twist I had to hide from my husband before he tasted it. His verdict was: BEST CHILI EVER!! What’s the twist? I added cocoa powder to lend flavors of mole and add a rich, complex taste that blends well with the spices, jalapeños, taco sauce and stout. Yes, a cherry stout was also another secret ingredient that adds a deep savory compliment to this sweet heat chili.

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Mardi Gras, Dinner, Winter, Dairy-Free Julie Butler Mardi Gras, Dinner, Winter, Dairy-Free Julie Butler

Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

With Mardi Gras around the corner, I was inspired to create a homemade Smoked Sausage Jambalaya to bring a little taste of New Orleans to our dinner table. It’s said that the Jambalaya dish origin was created by mixing French and Spanish cuisines together, now considered “American Creole.” Whatever the history, it’s a flavor fest for your tastebuds, a sweet spicy heat and very satisfying and cozy meal. Made using Poppa Earles Cajun Seasoning for an authentic taste of Louisiana.

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