Execelenté Arroz or Excellent Rice

Miss Stephanie Palmerin Sanchez made some of the best Mexican style rice I have ever had. She calls it Excelenté Arroz. Stephanie served her rice dish with another favorite of mine, molé.

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Chicken and Dumplings

I’ve simplified my parents’ recipe and can whip up a big pot of Chicken and Dumplings in close to 30 minutes.The moist, yet fluffy, dumplings, creamy broth, tender chicken and veggies will make any day better.

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Bailey’s Farmers’ Market Soup

Bailey Davis was another contestant in the Miss Arkansas Rice contest. I am not a huge fan of curry, but Bailey won me over with this recipe. It had the perfect amount of bite and the green apple was a surprising, but fantastic addition. Don’t miss out on this recipe for Bailey’s Farmers Market Soup.

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Bailey’s Gumbo

Here’s another amazing recipe from the Miss Arkansas Rice competition. This Gumbo was hearty, flavorful and perfect for the fall weather. Bailey Dillinger of Palestine was first runner-up and this girl can make some amazing gumbo.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

I love peanut butter pie. It is so light, fluffy and refreshing. There is something about peanut butter that makes me happy. Maybe its because it reminds me of the carefree nature of childhood.

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