Name: Parmesan Pasta Chips
Yield: 2 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce
Ingredients: 1.5 Cup dry pasta (rigatoni); 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (divided); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided); 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon parsley (dried); 1/2 Cup traditional marinara sauce (No added sugar options)

Parmesan Pasta Chips

April 28, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

If you’re looking for a delicious, easy, on-the-go snack, then our Parmesan Pasta Chips are just for you! With their crunch and cheese flavor these pasta chips are sure to be all the rave!

Parmesan Pasta Chips

CourseSnacks

Servings

2 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce

Servings

2 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce

Parmesan Pasta Chips

CourseSnacks

Servings

2 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce

Servings

2 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce

Ingredients

1.5 Cup dry pasta rigatoni
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
1/2 Cup traditional marinara sauce No added sugar options

Servings: 1 cup pasta chips + ¼ cup marinara sauce

Units:

Instructions

Clean and prep cooking area.
Cook pasta according to the packaging.
Once pasta is cooked, drain it, and set it aside.
To a large mixing bowl, add your cooked pasta, olive oil, parmesan cheese (1 Tbsp), minced garlic, garlic powder (½ tsp), onion powder, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Air Fryer: If you are using an air fryer, add pasta to basket and cook at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until crunchy. Mix pasta every 3-5 minutes for the first 10 minutes and every minute thereafter during cooking time to avoid burning. Oven: If you are using an oven, pre heat oven to 400 degrees and cook pasta chips for 15- 25 minutes or until crunchy. Mix every 3-5 minutes to allow even baking.
Once pasta chips are done, mix with the remaining parmesan cheese and garlic powder and top with red pepper flakes and parsley.
Serve with ¼ cup of marinara sauce (per serving) to dip and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

February 3, 2023 by odessa.keenan

These Spicy Salmon Cups are just enough heat to complement the deliciously seasoned salmon. Score major points making at home, and double up when you pack for lunch the next day.

Make healthier substitutions when it comes to your sushi rolls – see our recommendations here.

Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

CourseMain Dish

Servings

6 2 cup servings

Servings

6 2 cup servings

Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

CourseMain Dish

Servings

6 2 cup servings

Servings

6 2 cup servings

Ingredients

Cups

1 pound fresh salmon skin removed and cubed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 nori sheets (seaweed wraps)
1 1/2 cups white sticky sushi rice cooked

Sauce

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat
2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce
1 teaspoon honey

Toppings

1/2 avocado diced
1/2 English cucumber diced
1 jalapeno sliced

Servings: 2 cup servings

Units:

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash hands and clean the prep area.
Remove skin from salmon and cut into cubed bitesize pieces. Place salmon in a large bowl adding olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and zest. Mix well.
Cut nori seaweed sheets into 4 equal squares, and set aside.
Using a measuring spoon, place 2 Tablespoons of rice in the middle of a nori square.
Gently push down rice and nori sheet into an individual cup of a nonstick muffin pan. (tip: Use a little olive oil on your fingers to evenly press down sticky rice. The edges for the nori sheet will stand up along the edge.)
Evenly distribute the salmon mixture into the 12 muffin pan cups.
Insert the pan into the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
Top with avocado, cucumber, jalapenos, and spicy sauce.
Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, and reheat in the oven for 10 minutes in a 400 degrees preheated oven.

Recipe Notes

Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

January 5, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl is packed full of hearty plant-based proteins.

Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

CourseMain Dish

Servings

6 1 cup servings

Servings

6 1 cup servings

Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

CourseMain Dish

Servings

6 1 cup servings

Servings

6 1 cup servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup green lentils dry
1/2 cup quinoa dry
15 ounce can low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
2.5 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup frozen yellow corn
1 cup yellow onion chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno seeded and diced
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon garlic minced
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups water
1/4 cup cilantro for garnish

Servings: 1 cup servings

Units:

Instructions

Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
Once the olive oil is heated, add the onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 –7 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
.Next, add quinoa, lentils, and tomatoes to the cooked vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure ingredients are well combined.
Add beans, corn, water, and dry seasonings and stir to combine.
Allow the dish to boil, cover it with a lid, then let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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!

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Servings

6 (3 steak bites per serving)

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish

Servings

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)

Units:

Instructions

Wash hands and clean the food prep area.
In one bowl, combine ingredients for homemade seasoning and put aside.
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.
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.
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.
Continue the process until all steak minis are breaded.
Place steak minis in the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes turning halfway.

Recipe Notes

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!

Sausage and Veggie Skewers

CourseAppetizers

Servings

8 skewers

Servings

8 skewers

Sausage and Veggie Skewers

CourseAppetizers

Servings

8 skewers

Servings

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

Units:

Instructions

Clean and prepare your working space.
Prepare your outside grill or inside grill/grilling pan, as necessary.
Cut and prepare all of your ingredients as directed.
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.
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.
Next, add the oil and spice mixture to the large bowl of sausage and veggies. Mix until everything is well-coated.
Grab your skewers and evenly distribute the sausage and vegetables on the eight metal skewers in the pattern of your choice.
(If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them prior to use)
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.
Remove from grill. Eat and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Parmesan Pasta Chips

Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl

Sausage and Veggie Skewers

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