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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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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Susan Anglin Guest Post

My parents have a farm and I know my mom is the glue that holds everything together. Hearing from the perspective of the farmer’s wife is always interesting to me. Susan Anglin is a fantastic example. You should check out her blog The Spotted Cow Review here, and her first guest post here. Now, check out what Susan is up to on the farm.

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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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