Name: Smokey Snack Mix
Yield: 14 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Tablespoon butter (salted); 3 Tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 Tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups corn cereal squares; 2 cups rice cereal squares; 1 cups oyster crackers; 1/2 cup peanuts (unsalted); 1/2 cup bagel chips; 1 cup pretzels

Smokey Snack Mix

March 4, 2022 by odessa.keenan

Don’t forget to bring this shareable snack mix to your next watch party!! It has the perfect crunch and satisfies that sweet and salty craving.

Smokey Snack Mix

Servings

14 1/2 cup servings

Servings

14 1/2 cup servings

Smokey Snack Mix

Servings

14 1/2 cup servings

Servings

14 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

1/2 Tablespoon butter salted
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups corn cereal squares
2 cups rice cereal squares
1 cups oyster crackers
1/2 cup peanuts unsalted
1/2 cup bagel chips
1 cup pretzels

Servings: 1/2 cup servings

Units:

Instructions

Wash your hands and clean your counter tops. Preheat oven to 250*F (or pellet smoker to 225*F).
Melt butter with olive oil in a small sauce pan. Add Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, parsley, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Add corn cereal squares, rice cereal squares, oyster crackers, bagel chips, and pretzels to a large bowl.
Add melted butter mixture to large bowl. Toss cereal mixture to coat.
Pour snack mix across a foil-lined cookie sheet.
Bake the snack mix for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. (or 1 ½ hours in the pellet smoker, stirring every 15 minutes)
Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Pizza Waffle

February 15, 2022 by odessa.keenan

Who says the waffle iron is only for breakfast time? Get the most out of your appliances by trying out this quick and easy Pizza Waffle recipe! Perfect for a fun dinner or snack!

Pizza Waffle

CourseKid Friendly

Servings

4 servings (1 waffle)

Servings

4 servings (1 waffle)

Pizza Waffle

CourseKid Friendly

Servings

4 servings (1 waffle)

Servings

4 servings (1 waffle)

Ingredients

1 package crescent roll dough
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese nonfat
16 slices of pepperoni
1/2 cup pizza sauce for dipping

Servings: servings (1 waffle)

Units:

Instructions

Preheat waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Unroll crescent roll dough and pinch seam to make four rectangles.
Place ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and four pepperonis in each rectangle. Fold the dough in half and pinch each edge to seal together.
Place each piece of dough in the center of the iron. Close and cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

Recipe Notes

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.

Avocado Nachos with Cilantro Lime Crema

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Servings

6 1 cup servings

Servings

6 1 cup servings

Avocado Nachos with Cilantro Lime Crema

CourseAppetizers, Main Dish, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Servings

6 1 cup servings

Servings

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

Units:

Instructions

Nachos

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.
In a shallow plate combine the breadcrumbs and remaining taco seasoning.
Take the avocado slices and roll in the breadcrumbs and place on a plate.
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.
Place avocado slices on a serving plate. Top with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro lime crema

Cilantro Lime Crema

Place all ingredients in the food processor. Blend until combined.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes

Coffee Smoothie

January 28, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious smoothie is a perfect start to your day or break-time in the afternoon. Use your leftover coffee as the main ingredient, blend, and enjoy!

Coffee Smoothie

CourseSnacks

Servings

2 2 cups

Servings

2 2 cups

Coffee Smoothie

CourseSnacks

Servings

2 2 cups

Servings

2 2 cups

Ingredients

2/3 cup brewed coffee cold
1/2 cup 1% Milk
1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon peanut butter creamy, reduced fat
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium Banana frozen
1 cup Ice

Servings: 2 cups

Units:

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. The amount of ice will vary depending on desired consistency. Pour into a glass and serve chilled.
Tips: Place individually frozen ripe bananas in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Always peel before storing. Storing over ripe bananas can be used later in smoothies or recipes. Save leftover coffee in the refrigerator for an afternoon pick me up iced coffee or smoothie for the next day's breakfast. You can also store coffee in ice cube trays to freeze and use for smoothies. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for additional nutrition. (Food label will differ)

Recipe Notes

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

December 16, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

If you are looking for a great make-ahead, tasty small bite appetizer for your holiday week, these Sweet and Tangy Cranberry Orange Meatballs are festive and have all those holiday flavors we love! You can make the meatballs beforehand and freeze them until you are ready to put all the ingredients in the slow cooker to save you even more time in the kitchen and give you more time to celebrate with family!

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

CourseSnacks

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

CourseSnacks

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Servings

10 servings (5 meatballs)

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated

Orange Cranberry Sauce

1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar-free orange marmalade with Splenda
1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil or spray non-stick cooking spray
1/4 cup Chopped parsley for garnish

Servings: servings (5 meatballs)

Units:

Instructions

Meaballs

Clean area and preheat oven at 425 degrees.
Line two baking sheets with foil and set them aside.
Place all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large mixing bowl. Gently mix with your hands until well combined. Do not overmix.
Use a small scooper to portion out meatballs to ensure they are all the same size and cook evenly. Place on foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake meatballs in over for 10-14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Meatballs & Sauce

Once the meatballs have been cooked, lightly spray your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray and add meatballs.
Top the meatballs with the remaining ingredients listed for the orange cranberry sauce and stir to coat the meatballs well.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Turn heat to low until ready to serve.
Note: Cooked meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

Ingredients in Cranberry Orange Meatballs may include added sugars. 1 serving of Cranberry Orange Meatballs contains:

Total Sugars – 12.8 grams

Added sugars 4.8 grams

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