Best 7 Kickin Bucket Recipes

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Kickin' bucket is a spicy, savory, and flavorful dish that will surely be a hit at your next gathering. This classic dish is a perfect combination of sweet and heat, with a kick that will leave you wanting more. Made with a variety of vegetables, meat, and a flavorful sauce, kickin' bucket is a great way to enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone. With so many variations of the recipe, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KICKIN' SNACK MIX



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The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and cayenne pepper adds an interesting kick. Packed with almonds, pistachios and loads of flavor, this snack is definitely addicting! Kim Vogt - Creighton, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups Crispix
3 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups cheddar-flavored snack crackers
1 cup pretzel sticks
1 cup almonds
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup pistachios
1/2 cup butter-flavored popcorn oil
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the oil, dressing mix, dill, garlic powder and cayenne. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

KATE'S KICKIN' SPICE BLEND



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I put this together because I found myself using these same seasonings a lot in everyday cooking and I finally got tired of adding things separately! I use (with a tablespoon of olive oil) to season water before I steam greens or corn, to roast potatoes or yams (cut into 1/2 inch cubes and toss with olive oil), as a dry rub on meat for bbq, and in soups to add a little extra kick. It tastes similar to the seasoning they use in some restaurants for French fries. I use it pretty liberally because I like extra spice, can be used more sparingly if you like less. Start with a tablespoon and make it yours!

Provided by Kate

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 5m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, black pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 764.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

KOMBUCHA TALKIN' ABOUT?



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 fresh mint leaves plus 1 large sprig, for garnish
1 ounce pineapple juice
2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce agave
1 lemon wheel
2 ounces lemon kombucha

Steps:

  • In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the pineapple juice. Add the vodka and agave. Add 1 ice cube to the shaker, cover and shake.
  • Strain into a tall glass filled with large ice cubes. Garnish with the mint sprig and lemon wheel. Top with a float of kombucha.

KICKIN CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: heavy whipping cream, butter, Zatarains crawfish boil, rotini pasta, garlic, onion, boudin sausages, sharp cheddar cheese

Provided by Mike Volpe

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 stick butter
1 tablespoon Zatarains crawfish boil
16 oz rotini pasta
1 teaspoon garlic
½ onion, finely chopped
2 boudin sausages, chopped into 1/2 in (1.24 cm)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a pan. Once melted, whisk in heavy whipping cream and add crawfish boil, garli, onions, and sausages.
  • Once the mixture becomes slightly creamy and thick, add cheese and cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Pour pasta into a large glass dish and add sauce on top, stirring into the pasta.
  • Broil for five minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

KICKIN' CHICKEN BAKE



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This delicious twist on the chicken & broccoli crescent ring was a contest winner submitted on one of Emeril's Cooking with Kids specials. A little boy named Noah came up with this version, which I tried immediately and loved. I added jalapenos and more garlic to mine. I use leftover rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned or freshly poached chicken breast meat in this. Also NOTE: The original version called for only 1 can of crecsent rolls and made 1 wreath. However, I found there was a lot of filling, enough for 2 wreaths. I made 1 wreath and saved the extra filling to bake as a separate casserole (bake for the same amount of time and serve with crusty rolls on the side).

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2 wreaths, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 cup broccoli floret, chopped (lightly steamed-still very crisp, but slightly fork tender)
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced (optional)
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons emeril's southwest seasoning
2 (8 ounce) cans crescent roll dough (these can be skipped if not making into wreaths)
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients, except the crescent rolls and egg wash.
  • IF MAKING INTO A WREATH: Divide crescent rolls into 8 equal triangles.
  • Arrange triangles on lightly greased round baking sheet (or pizza stone)in a circle with the skinny pointed ends facing out (like a sun).
  • Spoon chicken mixture around the ring, mainly on the wider parts of the dough, leaving the points exposed.Fold the pointed ends over the chicken mixture, pressing the points down to seal (so it now looks like a wreath).
  • Brush with egg wash then proceed with the baking instructions.
  • IF MAKING AS CASSEROLE:.
  • Sprread filling into a lightly greased casserole dish, cover with foil.
  • TO BAKE EITHER TYPE: Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown, removing foil from casserole in the last 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 301.1, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 10.6

KEN'S KICKIN' POSOLE



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This is my version of the classic dish. Part soup, part stew but always comforting. Garnish with lime wedges, sour cream, and grated cheese on top.

Provided by Ken from CA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 fresh poblano chile peppers
8 ounces bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon bacon drippings
2 pounds pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, diced
10 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon New Mexico chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
8 cups chicken stock
1 (14.5 ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce
2 (29 ounce) cans white hominy, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the poblano chiles cut-side-down onto the baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Dice the chiles.
  • Cook and stir the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until it has released its fat and is beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, and discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the pork loin cubes. Cook, stirring occasionally until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the pork from the pot, and reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and is beginning to turn brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the roasted poblano chiles, jalapeno peppers, oregano, cumin, New Mexico chile powder, cloves, salt, and cilantro into the onions; cook for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock and enchilada sauce. Stir in the bacon and pork cubes, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Stir in the hominy, recover, and continue cooking 1 hour more until the pork is very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1101.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

KICKIN' RICE



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Simple and versatile rice side dish that everyone loves!

Provided by cburkholder

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir rice in hot oil until coated; add green chiles and continue cooking until rice begins to brown lightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Season rice with pepper. Pour broth into the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed and the rice tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 756.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Always prepare and measure all ingredients before starting to cook. This will help you stay organized and prevent scrambling for ingredients in the middle of cooking.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices will make your dishes come alive.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to taste your food as you cook and adjust the seasonings accordingly. This will help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
  • Cook Meat to the Proper Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that meat is cooked to the proper internal temperature. This will help prevent foodborne illness and ensure that the meat is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking meat, fish, or vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly and will result in steamed, not seared, food.
  • Garnish Your Dishes: A simple garnish can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dishes. Try using fresh herbs, citrus zest, or edible flowers to add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Cooking delicious and impressive meals at home doesn't have to be difficult. By following these simple tips and using the recipes provided in the article, you can create restaurant-quality dishes that will wow your family and friends. Remember to have fun and experiment with different flavors and ingredients. With a little practice, you'll be a pro in the kitchen in no time!

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