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& with that… it’s officially fall! This is my favorite (non-spicy) mild chili!!

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 white onions, small diced
3 bell peppers, small diced (any color works)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground chicken (ground turkey or beef also work)
4 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
3 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon cumin
2 (14 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
2 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
Salt to taste

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/mild-chili-recipe/

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The first thing gone at a tailgate: browned butter Rice Krispie treats!

Ingredients:
12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced (1 1/2 sticks)
2.5 (10-oz) bags mini marshmallows, DIVIDED
1 (12-oz) box rice krispie cereal (about 10 cups)
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
3/4 teaspoon salt

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/rice-krispie-treat-recipe/

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The best Sunday snack: chicken nuggets in a blanket 🏈

Ingredients:
16 Just Bare Chicken Breast Bites (about 12 ounces)
1 (8 oz) package original crescent rolls
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons honey
Chick-fil-a sauce

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/chicken-nuggets-in-a-blanket/

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happy anniversary to my favorite person!!! this year was my favorite year ever!!! 🤍🤍

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Easy weeknight dinner idea: chicken taco salads!

Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced into 1 inch cubes
Salt and pepper
1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
1 (1 oz) packet Taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
1/2 lime, juiced
1 (10 oz) package frozen corn, thawed in the microwave
1/2 cup (~2 oz) crumbled queso fresco (or crumbled feta)
3 Tablespoons mayo
1 lime, juiced
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt to taste
4 crunchy taco shells (more or less depending on how many chips you like in your salad)
2 romaine hearts, thinly sliced
pickled onions
Cilantro (optional)
Taco Bell Mild sauce (optional)

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/chicken-taco-salad/

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kid approved back to school dinner: bbq chicken nuggets!!!

ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch pieces (you can also use chicken tenderloins)
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
2 Tablespoons BBQ seasoning I like Jack Daniels Pork Rub
2 (7.75 oz) bags regular BBQ chips

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/homemade-bbq-chip-chicken-nuggets/

how to cut a watermelon!

how to cut a watermelon!

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The best BLT!!!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
6 slices whole wheat bread
6 Tablespoons pimento cheese (homemade or store bought)
3 pieces bacon, cooked until crispy
3 pieces of bibb lettuce

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/best-blt-sandwich-recipe/

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Labor Day series recipe #4: summer corn salad!!

ingredients:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons fresh mint
2 Tablespoons fresh basil
2 Tablespoons fresh chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (10 oz) bags frozen corn, microwaved until room temperature but not hot (or 8 ears of corn kernels cut off the cob)
1 pint container cherry tomatoes, halved
2 mini cucumbers, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup shaved parmesan (optional)

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/summer-corn-salad/

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Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef patties (~4 patties)
Famous Dave’s Steak & Burger Seasoning
1/2 cup pimento cheese (store bought or homemade)
4 brioche buns
Famous Dave’s Signature Spicy Pickle Chips
Shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
8 slices bacon
Ketchup
Yellow mustard

Challenge Instructions (these are all required steps to be considered):

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2. Record a video showcasing your recipe and tell Dave why the recipe is meaningful to you. Remember – we are not necessarily judging based on advancedness or complexity of dish. Dave will be judging based on creativity, flavor, and above all, the personal stories that make each dish meaningful!

3. Nominate one or more person you know (friend, family, or social media creator) in your video to join the challenge.

4. Upload the video to Tiktok and/or Instagram. Make sure to tag @famousdavesproducts and use the hashtag #DavesBBQShowdown so they see your video!!

Prizes!!!!

Grand Prize: $1000 Cash Prize. Feature on website and social media.

Second Place: BBQ Tool Set (worth $200) + BBQ Master Apron. Feature on website
and social media.

Third Place: Deluxe BBQ Sauce and Rub Gift Pack (worth $100). Feature on website
and social media.

Runners Up: Famous Dave’s will be shipping out PR boxes and signed cookbooks to
their favorite deserving runners up :)

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Labor Day series recipe #2: hot onion dip!

Ingredients:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup grated parmesan, plus more for topping
1/2 cup light mayo (important to use light mayo so the dip doesn’t get too oily!)
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 (9.25 oz) bag Frito scoops

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/hot-onion-dip/

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Labor Day series recipe #1: frozen lemonade with vodka!

Ingredients:
1 cup (8 ounces) lemon-flavored vodka (regular vodka works too)
2 (0.14 oz) bottle packets Crystal Light Lemonade
25 leaves fresh mint (about 1 container)
3 splenda or truvia packets
5 cups ice
6 ounces sparkling water or club soda

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/frozen-lemonade-with-vodka/

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A dinner recipe that uses up sooooo much zucchini: zucchini lasagna!!!

Ingredients:
8 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons salt
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb ground chicken, turkey, or beef
1 (18 oz) package mild Italian sausage, casings removed (you can use more or less depending on the package size)
5 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
1/2 cup red wine
3 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup ricotta
1 (8 oz) package mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/recipe-for-zucchini-lasagna/

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Pesto zucchini noodles is the best way to use up a ton of zucchini!

Ingredients:
4 zucchini, spiralized or diced
1 (10 oz) package frozen corn
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 Tablespoons pesto
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/pesto-zucchini-noodles/

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A club sandwich with chicken (& pimento cheese!)

Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup Italian Dressing (about 1/2 a bottle)
3 Tablespoons Montreal Steak Seasoning
8 Tablespoons pimento cheese (homemade or store bought)
4 brioche buns
4 pieces bacon, cooked until crispy
1 heirloom tomatoes
4 pieces of bibb lettuce

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/club-sandwich-with-chicken/

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Summer grilled dinner series recipe #4: easy grilled chicken marinade

Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (chicken breasts and chicken wings also work)
1 cup Italian Dressing (about 1/2 a bottle)
3 Tablespoons Montreal Steak Seasoning

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/easy-grilled-chicken-marinade/

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Summer grilling dinner series recipe #3: cedar plank salmon!!

Ingredients:
2 cedar planks
4 (6 oz) pieces Atlantic salmon, skinless
4 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/cedar-plank-salmon/

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Summer grilled dinner series recipe #2: Honey mustard sausages!

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 or 5 count) package chicken apple sausage (I like the Aidells Smoked Chicken & Apple Sausage from Costco)

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/honey-mustard-sausages/

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Summer grilled dinner series recipe #1: BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs (with a creamy ranch corn!!!)

Ingredients:
3 (10 oz) packages frozen yellow corn, microwaved until room temperature but not hot
1 (8 oz) block chopped or shredded white cheddar cheese
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, diced or sliced
6 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1 bunch)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 (1 oz) package ranch seasoning (~2 Tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons BBQ seasoning
Salt to taste
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
6 Tablespoons BBQ seasoning
1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/bbq-boneless-chicken-thighs/

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what griffin requests for dinner 99% of the time: salmon sushi bake!

ingredients:
2 (10 oz) packages frozen white basmati rice (I like Trader Joe’s)
1 (0.17 oz) package nori sheets (seaweed)
3 (6 oz) pieces Atlantic salmon, diced into small cubes
1/4 cup yum yum sauce
1 Tablespoon chili onion crisp (You can find at Target or Trader Joe’s)
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved, scoop seeds out with a spoon, and diced
2 bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow bell peppers work)
1 avocado, diced
1/3 cup ginger dressing* (storebought or see notes for homemade dressing recipe)
1 Tablespoon chilli onion crisp (You can find at Target or Trader Joe’s)
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Yum yum sauce
Eel sauce (optional)
Crispy onions (optional)

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/salmon-sushi-baked/

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