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Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

November 17, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Craving that homestyle taste but short on time? These Airfryer Chicken Fried Steak Bites can be ready in 10 minutes and have that comforting homestyle taste. Spice up these bites with the homemade seasoning mix!


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6 (3 steak bites per serving)
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6 (3 steak bites per serving)
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6 (3 steak bites per serving)
Servings
6 (3 steak bites per serving)
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup 1% Milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Servings: (3 steak bites per serving)
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  1. Wash hands and clean the food prep area.
  2. In one bowl, combine ingredients for homemade seasoning and put aside.
  3. To prepare breading stations, set out 3 medium size bowls. In the first bowl, place flour and one-third of the homemade seasoning and mix. In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs with milk. In the third bowl, lightly mix panko breadcrumbs with another one-third of the homemade seasoning mix.
  4. Next, take the ground beef in a bowl and lightly mix the remaining one-third homemade seasoning mix into the beef. Take about 1 tablespoon size piece of beef and form into palm size square minis. Place in a bowl or on a plate until all are ready to coat.
  5. To bread, first place steak minis in the flour bowl to coat, then place in egg bowl to dredge, and then place in breadcrumb bowl to cover the minis with breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Continue the process until all steak minis are breaded.
  7. Place steak minis in the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes turning halfway.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, Chicken, protein

Sausage and Veggie Skewers

September 9, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Get to grillin’ with our Smoked Turkey Sausage and Veggie Skewers!  Loaded with flavorful grilled sausage and a variety of veggies, these are sure to be a hit at your next summer barbeque!


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8 skewers
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8 skewers
Ingredients
  • 13 ounces Smoked Turkey Sausage Sliced into 24 pieces
  • 1 each red bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1 each green bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 1.5 cups portabella mushrooms halved
  • 1.5 cups onions approximately ½ large onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup asparagus
  • 3 each jalapeno peppers (Cut into 1x1 inch pieces)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Crushed Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Servings: skewers
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  1. Clean and prepare your working space.
  2. Prepare your outside grill or inside grill/grilling pan, as necessary.
  3. Cut and prepare all of your ingredients as directed.
  4. Take your smoked turkey sausage and vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, and jalapenos) and place them in a large mixing bowl, and mix.
  5. In a smaller bowl, add your olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  6. Next, add the oil and spice mixture to the large bowl of sausage and veggies. Mix until everything is well-coated.
  7. Grab your skewers and evenly distribute the sausage and vegetables on the eight metal skewers in the pattern of your choice.
  8. (If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them prior to use)
  9. Once the sausage and veggies have been added to the skewers, place them on your grill for approximately 10-20 minutes or until your desired doneness.
  10. Remove from grill. Eat and enjoy!
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Shrimp, Pineapple & Veggie Skewers

March 10, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Grill up the perfect healthy appetizer for the home team with these Grilled Shrimp, Pineapple and Veggie Skewers.


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10 servings (2 skewers)
Ingredients
Skewers
  • 1 pound large fresh or raw Shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on
  • 20 ounce can Pineapple Chunks in 100% Pineapple Juice reserve juice
  • 2 Cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Large zucchini sliced
  • 1 Large yellow squash sliced
  • 1 Cup green bell pepper sliced
  • 20 small Skewers
BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1/4 Cup Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Shrimp Skewers
  1. Clean and sanitize your workspace. Pull back your hair and wash your hands.
  2. Prepare your shrimp by peeling them and ensure they are all deveined, leave the tail on
  3. Next, drain your pineapple and reserve your juice. Additionally, wash and prepare your tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and green peppers to be added to the skewers.
  4. Place one shrimp, one pineapple chunk, one cherry tomato, 1 zucchini slice, 1 yellow squash slice, and 1 bell pepper slice on a skewer
  5. Place on a plate and prepare your grill and BBQ Sauce.
  6. Once the BBQ sauce is made (instructions below) and the grill is ready (Medium Heat), brush each skewer with BBQ Sauce.
  7. Place skewers, BBQ sauce side down, on the grill. While the bottom is grilling, brush the top side of each skewer with BBQ Sauce.
  8. Grill 1-2 minutes then flip skewers over. Grill additional 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  9. When ready, serve and enjoy!
BBQ Sauce
  1. Place a pan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add all BBQ Sauce ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, grill, Grilling, shrimp, skewer

Avocado Nachos with Cilantro Lime Crema

February 1, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Try changing up your regular nachos by replacing the chips with these air-fried crunchy and creamy avocado slices. Avocados are a nutrient-dense food full of healthy fats, fiber, and a number of other vitamins and minerals.


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6 1 cup servings
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6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
Nachos
  • 1/2 pound of lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon low sodium taco seasonings
  • 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 avocados seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
Cilantro Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Nachos
  1. In a medium skillet brown the ground beef. Cook until it reaches 160°F. Add the water and 1 tablespoon of taco seasonings stir to combine. Take off heat and set aside.
  2. In a shallow plate combine the breadcrumbs and remaining taco seasoning.
  3. Take the avocado slices and roll in the breadcrumbs and place on a plate.
  4. Place avocadoes slices in an air fryer basket and spray tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook at 375°F for 7 minutes. Note: Refer to the air fryer owner’s manual for specific cooking times. The time and temperature listed above are general guidelines.
  5. Place avocado slices on a serving plate. Top with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro lime crema
Cilantro Lime Crema
  1. Place all ingredients in the food processor. Blend until combined.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, appetizer, appetizers, avocado, nacho, nachos, snack, vegetable, Vegetarian

Margherita Pizza

May 14, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Having a girls’ or boys’ night in? What about a pizza and movie night with the kids? Or maybe you expect more protein from your pizza? What about a date night? Build our Margherita Pizza to enjoy your pizza style!

 

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7 flatbreads
Ingredients
Naan Bread Pizza Crust
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup milk 2%
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese reduced fat grated
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
Pizza Sauce
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic clove chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes, canned, italian style blended
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken broth dehydrated
Margherita Pizza Toppings
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, part skim diced
  • 2 cups tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 cup basil, fresh chiffonade
Servings: flatbreads
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Naan Bread Pizza Crust
  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Combine all dry ingredients, parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl. Create a well in the center of the ingredients.
  3. Add olive oil and milk to the well of the flour mixture. Combine until it creates a ball of dough and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Separate into 7 balls. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to be 1/8” thick. Making the bread thin will allow it to cook evenly.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. One at a time, cook the naan bread dough for about 90 seconds on each side. It will toast and get air pockets.
Pizza Sauce
  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing. Wipe down the tops of canned vegetables before opening.
  2. Using a medium-size non-stick skillet, saute the diced onion and chopped garlic in olive oil until they become translucent.
  3. Add kosher salt, chicken broth, and blended tomatoes to the skillet. Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes or until the pizza sauce is thickened.
Margherita Pizza
  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  3. Add Pizza Sauce to a Naan Bread Pizza Crust. Add 2-3 slices of tomato. Top with cubed mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle basil on top.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: flatbread, margherita, naan, pizza, pizza sauce, tomato

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