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Season chicken with Creole seasoning. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken pieces on both sides. Arrange thighs, bone-side up, and legs in a roasting pan. Pour tomato juice mixture evenly ...

Combine flour and Creole seasoning in a large plastic bag. Add steak and shake to coat evenly. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a cast iron Dutch oven or a deep pan set over medium-high heat. Add steak ...