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Gourmet Meatballs with Mushroom Sauce INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground beef or mixed meats 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 cup beef broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Fresh parsley, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS: In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into meatballs. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until golden brown. Add beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Dijon Mushroom Cream Chicken INGREDIENTS : 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish INSTRUCTIONS : Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have softened. Stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream, mixing until well combined. Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until warmed through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Servings 8 Ingredients 12 lasagna noodles, cooked 10 oz fresh spinach 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 3 cups Alfredo sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Prep Spinach & Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Layer Lasagna: In a greased 9x13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce. Add 3 lasagna noodles. Top with some spinach-mushroom mixture, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of Alfredo sauce and mozzarella. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover th...

Caramelized Onions ( NUWAVE OVEN) Servings  4/  Prep Time 10 minutes /  Cook Time 8 minutes Ingredients 1 (½lb) Vidalia onion, halved and cut into ⅛-inch slices 2T extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1t brown sugar Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Place all ingredients in oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 350°F on 3-inch rack for 8 minutes. Stir as needed.

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips (from Simply Recipes) Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 36 mins Total Time 46 mins Servings 2 to 4 servings This recipe was developed in a 6-quart air fryer which is large enough to cook the zucchini in 2 batches. If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook the zucchini in 3 batches. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pou nd total) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , plus a pinch for salting the zucchini 1/3 cup plain fine breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan , plus more for serving 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon granulated garlic  or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne , optional 1 tablespoon olive oil Cook ing spray Method Prepare the zucchini: Trim the ends off the zucchini. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds (about 3/16-inch thick). Transfer to a medium bowl followed by a pinch of salt. Use a ...

French Onion Soup Burgers Prep Time : 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients : 1 lb ground beef 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme) Salt and pepper to taste 4 slices of Gruyère or Swiss cheese 4 hamburger buns 1 clove garlic, minced (optional for garlic butter buns) Additional butter for buns Directions : Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and sweet, about 20-25 minutes. Add a splash of beef broth if the onions start to stick, to deglaze the pan. Prepare the Burger Patties: Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 4 equal-sized patties. In a separate skillet or on a grill, cook the burger patties to your desired level of doneness...

Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup light cream (or half 'n' half) 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Instructions: Season the Chicken:* Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Sear the Chicken:* Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Sauté the Mushrooms:* In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add Garlic and Chicken Broth:* Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until f...

Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms These air-fried mushrooms have a crispy crumb coating on the outside. Cooking them in an air fryer keeps them juicy inside. Don't forget the ranch dressing for dipping! Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole Prep Time: 10 mins  Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients 3 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup plain bread crumbs ½ cup panko bread crumbs ½ tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) 1 pound small cremini mushrooms nonstick cooking spray Directions Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Beat eggs in a bowl. Combine flour, plain bread crumbs, panko bread crumbs, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and seafood seasoning in a separate bowl. Dip mushrooms in...

Zucchini Cornbread Casserole This cornbread zucchini casserole is a delicious and easy to prepare side dish loved by everyone in the family. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 (2-quart) casserole Ingredients cooking spray 4 cups shredded zucchini 1 onion, chopped 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix 2 large eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Mix together zucchini, onion, muffin mix, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in 4 ounces cheese. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 4 ounces cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, abo...

French Onion Chicken & Rice Recipe Author: Kimberly Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Yield: 4 servings Category: Main Course Method: Baking Cuisine: French-American Diet: Non-Vegetarian Description French Onion Chicken & Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with caramelized onions, savory rice, and gooey melted cheese. This easy and flavorful dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests. Ingredients Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons ol...

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips These crispy air fryer zucchini chips are the perfect way to make use of those abundant zucchini from the garden! Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.  Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 cup panko bread crumbs ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 large egg, beaten cooking spray Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine panko and Parmesan cheese on a plate. Dip 1 zucchini slice into beaten egg then into panko mixture, pressing to coat. Place zucchini slice on a wire baking rack and repeat with remaining slices. Lightly spray zucchini slices with cooking spray. Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes; flip ...

Air Fryer Rib-Eye Steak It's so easy to air-fry steaks in your air fryer. These definitely rival a steak cooked on the grill. You can marinate the rib-eyes in the morning before you leave for work, then cook them at night. Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2 rib-eye steaks, cut 1 1/2- inch thick ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup olive oil 4 teaspoons grill seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®) Directions: Combine steaks, soy sauce, olive oil, and seasoning in a large resealable bag. Marinate meat for at least 2 hours. Remove steaks from the bag and discard marinade. Pat excess oil off steaks. Add about 1 tablespoon water to the bottom of the air fryer pan to prevent it from smoking during cooking. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cook steaks in the preheated air fryer for 7 minutes, fl...

Air Fryer Meatloaf This juicy air fryer meatloaf with a tangy glaze is easy to make in a fraction of the time compared to cooking a meatloaf in the oven. Serve with mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. Submitted by aigerekairfryer Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients Meatloaf: 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup whole milk 1 pound ground round (85/15) 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Glaze: 1 tablespoon ketchup ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce cooking spray Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To make the meatloaf: Stir breadcrumbs and milk together in a medium bowl and let sit...

Creamy Boursin Chicken Garlic Herbs Tender pan-seared chicken smothered in a luxurious Boursin cheese sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. Ingredients: → For the chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon salt ...

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese A delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors wrapped in a soft tortilla, perfect for a light snack or appetizer! Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch) Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish) Instructions: Prepare the Filling :  In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, crumbled feta, and green onions. Stir until everything is well mixed and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Assemble the Pinwheels :   Spread about a quarter of the mixture evenly over one tortilla, covering it completely to the edges. Roll the tortilla up tightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Chill :   Wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and make...

Crispy Dry Rub Chicken Wings Ingredients: * 2 pounds chicken wings (drummettes or split wings) * 1/3 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (enough to fully coat the wings) * 2 teaspoons brown sugar or brown sweetener * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika * 1 teaspoon chili powder * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/2 teaspoon onion powder * Salt and pepper to taste * Cooking oil spray (olive oil recommended) Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken wings dry and place them in a large bowl or plastic bag. 2. Add the flour, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the wings. Ensure they are fully coated. 3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the wings on it, and spritz them with cooking oil. 4. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings, spritz again with cooking oil, and bake for another 10 minutes until the wings are crispy and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Air Fryer Instructions: 1....