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Chicken Wings Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Baked Beans Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) of your favorite baked beans
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)
Mac & Cheese Ingredients:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Chicken Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chicken wings in the marinade until they’re evenly coated.
- Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the wings are cooked through and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Baked Beans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a baking dish, mix together the baked beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, diced onions, and chopped bacon if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the beans are hot and bubbly.
Mac & Cheese:
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it’s lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
- Serve hot.
