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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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