SUNDAY DINNER | BAKED CHICKEN | SCALLOPED POTATOES | RED BEANS | COLE SLAW | CORN | FRY PLANTAIN

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives, while ketchup is a budget-friendly base.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more economical.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

White vinegar is a common substitute, while lemon juice adds a fresh flavor.

Prepare fresh green seasoning by blending fresh thyme, scallions, garlic, celery, parsley, bell peppers, and half an onion with olive oil.

Season chicken drumsticks with olive oil, green seasoning, turmeric, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, paprika, and chicken seasoning. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Make the sauce by mixing original barbecue sauce, tomato ketchup, and honey.

Place the marinated chicken drumsticks in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.

Bake uncovered in the oven until the sauce reduces and thickens.

Prepare beans by seasoning with garlic, scallions, sea salt, and black pepper, then cook in an Instant Pot for 20 minutes.

Make scalloped potatoes by boiling thinly sliced potatoes for 5 minutes, then layering with a cheese sauce made from butter, flour, heavy cream, garlic powder, and cheese.

Boil corn with garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and coconut milk.

Prepare coleslaw by mixing shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sugar, garlic powder, salt, mayo, and vinegar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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