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Chuleta’s famous potato salad and Jack Daniels Whiskey and Peach bbq chicken

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I gotta tell you, Im one of those simple give me a cheeseburger and mashed potatoes (’cause I don’t like fries) type of girl.

Some would call that, a cheap date? Well I call it a realistic I dont want no salad kinda date!

Anyways, last night I went out to TGI Friday’s which is like one of my favorite fast food restaurants. Dont judge me because I love me some fast food, at 1000 calories a meal that just means a whole bunch of deliciousness!!!

I dont know how many of you are familiar with TGI Fridays but they are known for their Jack Daniels sauce on many of their meals. So of course, it only makes sense that I would concoct my own dish that involves Jack Daniels and I think its one of those things that works on any night of the week!

Forgive me for not taking the most appetizing picture but please please please believe me that this is a delicious meal!!!

Heres my recipe for Chuleta’s Jack Daniels BBQ Chicken

  • 12 Chicken Legs/Breasts bone in and skin on
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 1-½ cup Jack Daniels
  • 12 ounces, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce
  • 1 jar Peach jam
  • ½ cups Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Peeled
  • 3 whole Green Onions, Sliced Thin

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Heat oil and butter in a heavy OVEN SAFE pot over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs, four at a time, in the pot, skin side down. Brown both sides, then remove to a plate and repeat until all chicken is browned.

Pour off half the grease, then return pan to stove. Add onions to pan and stir, cooking for 2 minutes. Pour whiskey into the pot, being very careful if you’re using an open flame. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan, allowing whiskey to reduce for a minute or two. Pour in barbecue sauce, peach preserves, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Throw in garlic cloves. Stir until combined, then return chicken to the pot, skin side up. Cover and put pot in oven.

Cook for 1 1/2 hours, then remove from oven.

For my potato salad you will need:

  • 6 red potatoes skin on
  • 1  cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 granny smith apple cubed
  • salt and pepper to liking
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Scrub and wash potatoes, cube into small 1 inch pieces. In a large pot bring 6 quarts water to a boil.

Once water is at a boil place potatoes in pot, boil until fork tender.

Once potatoes have cooled, in a large mixing bowl mix together all ingredients with potatoes. Taste and alter seasonings to liking.

Simple Sunday: Peach Cobbler

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On my blog post yesterday I said that the one thing you should always have in your pantry is Canned Peaches. I say this not because in case you get scared one day that someone is burglarizing your home and you need a weapon to grab but because one of the easiest desserts to make in a jif is Peach Cobbler.

I tend to find myself with a sweet tooth and usually nothing in my house to cook/eat when that craving hits. One because my mother’s boyfriend is on the border of diabetes and has to watch his sugar, and two because sometimes my week is so hectic I barely have time to take a breath let alone actually go food shopping.

After the first time I made peach cobbler I realized that maybe having a can of Peaches in my house wouldnt be a bad idea for those times when hunger hits for something sweet.

not to mention, Peach cobbler is one of the simplest dishes to make!

 

peach cobbler

  • 1 large can peaches (I use the store brand, quartered peaches) or you can use 4 cups of real peaches.
  • 2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups self rising flour  (it MUST be self rising, I use Aunt Jemima’s self rising flour)
  • 1 1/2  cup milk
  • Ground cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Put the butter in a baking dish (deep one–I happened to use ramekins for this recipe because I was making individual ones but you can use a large dish which is what I usually do.)  and put it in oven to melt.

Combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, and water in a  saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, and milk slowly to prevent clumping. Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon fruit on top, gently pouring in syrup. Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if using. Batter will rise to top during baking. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.

you can serve the peach cobbler with whipped cream (store bought or home made like in my post ) or your favorite ice cream (vanilla works best though)

& then you can take a horrible picture of it the way I did (please dont judge me!)