So, who won?
I was absolutely blown away by the response to our contest. So many of you liked, commented and shared far beyond my expectations. You followed the rules and read the posts. You all are winners.
Arkansas Recipes
Apricot Glazed Petit Jean Ham
Petit Jean Meats is known for their ham. They are flavorful, tender and easy to cook. I added a simple glaze to my ham and it was phenomenal. The glaze was sweet and slightly tangy, but didn’t over power the ham’s flavor.
Smoked Sausage and Penne Casserole
This Smoked Sausage and Penne Casserole has some similarities to Green Bean Casserole, but it is much heartier. I used whole grain penne and skim milk to lighten the recipe up a bit. It was really good. The texture was great, creamy and cheesy without being too gooey. The sausage added the perfect punch of flavor.
Weekly Pinspiration: Sweet Potato Brown Sugar Cinnamon Rolls, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Cheddar Ale Soup
Just in time for the cool weather this weekend I found three recipes for fall friendly foods. Sweet Potato Brown Sugar Cinnamon Rolls, Chicken Tortilla Soup and Cheddar Ale Soup all sound delicious.
Summer Sausage Cheese Board
One of my favorite holiday appetizers is a Summer Sausage Cheese Board. Check out how I deck out my cheese board below. If you enter our contest, you could win your very own Petit Jean Summer Sausage to snack on!
Bacon-Wrapped Red Potatoes
You could win a Deluxe Gift Box from Petit Jean Meats. The gift box will have your very own package of bacon included and a couple other great prizes. Go enter and win! But first, check out this simple, delicious recipe for Bacon Wrapped Red Potatoes.
How to win Petit Jean Meats, P. Allen Smith’s Veggies & Herbs and a Le Creuset Dish
Check out this blog post for how to enter and win some great prizes from Le Creuset, P. Allen Smith and Petit Jean Meats! Don’t miss out on this contest and help us celebrate one year of Tasting Arkansas.
Weekly Pinspiration: P. Allen Smith, Petit Jean Meats, Le Creuset & a BIG Surprise
I am excited because this week marks Taste Arkansas’ one year anniversary! So I planned a very special giveaway just for you, our loyal readers. You can win a Deluxe Gift Box from Petit Jean Meats, P. Allen Smith’s Veggies & Herbs, and a Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Casserole Dish.
Panko Baked Chicken Strips
I really like these Panko Baked Chicken Strips because the panko breadcrumbs are extra crispy. You get all of the texture without the calories of a fried tender.
Brooklyn Devazier’s Cheesy Rice and Beef
I love sharing these recipes from the Miss Arkansas Rice Contest. Each of the girls worked very hard to develop their recipes and present them to the judges. I hope that by sharing them with you, they will live on. I know I’ll be making Brooklyn Devazier’s recipe a lot this fall.