Smothered Turkey Wings with Mac & Cheese & Yellow Rice

🦃 For the Smothered Turkey Wings:

4 large turkey wings (split at the joint)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp thyme

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 cups chicken broth

2 tbsp flour (for slurry)

2 tbsp water (for slurry)

🧀 For the Southern Baked Mac & Cheese:

2 cups elbow macaroni

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

2 eggs

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp butter

🍚 For the Yellow Rice:

1 1/2 cups long grain rice

3 cups chicken broth

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp butter

Salt to taste