Jan
2025

Simple Seasoning Salt

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Make homemade, simple seasoning salt in under 5 minutes! Use this easy spice mix to help season beef, pork, lamb, fish or chicken dishes.
Make homemade, simple seasoning salt in under 5 minutes! Use this easy spice mix to help season beef, pork, lamb, fish or chicken dishes.

Today I want to share a super easy and quick way to make Simple Seasoning Salt for your pantry, using a few common spices you may already have in your kitchen!

I’m grateful whenever I find a simple way to make spice blends in the convenience of my own home! I like being able to make it from scratch to have on hand, or if needed as a quick substitute when I run out of a certain seasoning mix.

If you have the ingredients, and can measure and stir, then you’ve got this! The “recipe” is THAT EASY! Here’s how to make this spice mix.

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What Is Seasoning Salt Used For?

Seasoning salt is a combination of common spices that together create a flavorful seasoning for many recipes, including pork, fish, beef, and chicken dishes!

Seasoning salt can also be used to enhance the flavor of roasted vegetables, as well. The ingredients including garlic powder, onion powder and paprika (to name a few) combine to give your dishes an additional pop of flavor!

Seasoning salt can be used to season pork, fish, beef and chicken.

What Do I Need To Make Simple Seasoning Salt?

To make simple seasoning salt you will need salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and ground turmeric, and that is it.

All of these spices are commonly found in most grocery stores in the spice section. I keep a supply on hand year round, because they are pretty basic staples used in many recipes.

A photo of the ingredients used to make simple seasoning salt.

Measure And Mix!

Measure the spices into a small bowl. This recipe, as it is written, will yield just over 1/3 cup of simple seasoning salt. 

This amounts to approximately 19 teaspoons, or just over 6 Tablespoons of seasoning mix, but it’s easy to double or triple the recipe, if you need or want to make a larger quantity.

Spices are measured into a small bowl before combining.

Stir the spices well, until they have been fully incorporated together. This is your simple seasoning salt! Now the question is… how should you store the spice mix?

A small bowl of simple seasoning salt, after spices are mixed together.

Storing Simple Seasoning Salt

Use a funnel (if you have one) to transfer the seasoning salt into a clean, dry and airtight container. TIP: Try using old spice bottles that have been thoroughly cleaned and completely dried to store the spice mix.

Once you’ve transferred the spice mixture to the container, seal it, then slap a label on it, to identify which spice mixture is inside. That’s it!

Store the simple seasoning salt in your pantry or on a spice rack. This mixture should hold its flavor (at its peak) for 6-12 months. 

The seasoning salt is transferred to a labeled container for storage.

I hope you have the opportunity to whip up a batch of simple seasoning salt to enhance your favorite recipes. It’s so simple to make, and I am confident you’ll enjoy having it on hand!

Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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Make homemade, simple seasoning salt in under 5 minutes! Use this easy spice mix to help season beef, pork, lamb, fish or chicken dishes.

Category: Seasoning Mix
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: simple seasoning salt
Servings: 19 (one teaspoon per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 2 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1¼ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅓ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Measure all the ingredients into a small bowl. Stir well, until the ingredients are completely mixed together.

  2. Transfer spice mixture to a labeled airtight bottle or container. Store for 6-12 months (for best flavor).

  3. Use to season beef, fish, chicken, pork, or vegetable dishes, as needed.

Nutrition Facts
Simple Seasoning Salt
Amount Per Serving (1 teaspoon)
Calories 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.04g0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 1489mg65%
Potassium 13mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 0.03g0%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin A 69IU1%
Vitamin C 0.05mg0%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jan
2025

Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole is a delicious dish, with layers of ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy sauce and cheddar cheese. Serves 4.
Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole is a delicious dish, with layers of ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy sauce and cheddar cheese. Serves 4.

Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole is a simple yet delicious main dish to make! The layers of seasoned ground beef, potato slices, creamy sauce and grated cheddar cheese blend together to make a yummy “comfort food” type of casserole.

This casserole will yield 4 generous servings, and can be prepared ahead of time, if necessary, then reheated in a microwave. I really think you’re going to enjoy this tasty casserole! Here’s how to make it.

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Prep The Ingredients For The Casserole

Heat olive oil in a large skillet on MEDIUM heat. Once the oil is hot, add ground beef and chopped onion, and cook until meat has browned and cooked through, and onions are translucent. Drain the grease out of the skillet (discard).

Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and 2 T. water to the meat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until the water has cooked out and the spices coat the ground beef and onions. Taste a small piece of the meat, and add additional salt (to taste).

Ground beef is cooked with chopped onions in olive oil in skillet.After grease is drained, spices are added to the ground beef mixture.

In a separate bowl, whisk or stir one can of cream of mushroom soup and milk together until they’re well-combined. Set the sauce aside.

Cream of mushroom soup is combined with milk in a small bowl.

Now it’s time to very thinly slice seven small red potatoes. Clean the potatoes very well, leaving the peel ON. Slice the potatoes really thin with a sharp knife. TIP: If you have access to a mandolin, you can use that for thinly slicing the potatoes.

NOTE: You can also substitute 2 large russet potatoes for this, if you don’t have access to red potatoes.

Small, unpeeled red potatoes are very thinly sliced for the casserole.

Layer The Casserole

Now it’s time to “build” the cheesy beef potato casserole. Create layers in 4 easy steps (see below), then repeat these 4 layers once more to make the casserole.

Spray or grease the bottom and sides of an 8″ x 8″ baking dish. Place a single layer of thinly sliced potatoes (use HALF) on the bottom of the dish, covering as much of the bottom of the pan as possible.

Evenly distribute a layer of HALF the ground beef mixture on top of the potatoes. After that, distribute HALF of the mushroom soup mixture over the ground beef. NOTE: Distribute ground beef and mushroom soup mixtures evenly (as much as possible) in the baking dish.

Top the casserole with HALF the grated cheddar cheese. Okay… now repeat the process one more time, layering potatoes, meat, mushroom soup, and finish with the remaining cheddar cheese. 

Four layers of ingredients are used in the cheesy beef potato casserole.

Bake The Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole

Now the cheesy beef potato casserole is ready to bake! Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, and place it on the middle rack in a preheated 350°F. oven.

The cheesy beef potato casserole is ready for the oven!

Bake (covered) for 45 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil. Bake (uncovered) an additional 20 minutes until the top of the casserole has become golden brown and it is bubbly around the edges. The cooking time is necessary to make sure the potatoes are tender!

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes to let the casserole “firm up” just a bit. Garnish the top with chopped fresh parsley (curly OR Italian flat leaf), if desired.

After baking 45 minutes, the casserole is uncovered then baked more.Cheesy beef potato casserole is garnished with parsley before serving.

Serve The Casserole

The potatoes should be tender, and if the casserole rested for 4-5 minutes as recommended, it should slice very easily. Carefully slice the cheesy beef potato casserole into 4 pieces. 

The layers of potatoes will help hold everything together (similar to pasta in a lasagna). Use a large spatula to transfer the pieces onto serving plates. Serve the casserole with a veggie or salad on the side, and enjoy this delicious dish!

 This finished casserole is a delicious and comforting type of meal I trust you’ll enjoy as much as we do.

After being sliced, a peek inside reveals layers of potatoes, cheese and beef.A piece of cheesy beef potato casserole on white plate with corn on the side.

I hope you have the opportunity to make this easy casserole! Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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Total Time
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Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole is a delicious dish, with layers of ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy sauce and cheddar cheese.

Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy beef potato casserole
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 524 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ pound ground beef (lean)
  • ½ medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt* *or more, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup = 1 can
  • ½ cup low-fat milk
  • 7 small red potatoes unpeeled, very thinly sliced *See note*
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish (OPTIONAL)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease or spray an 8" x 8" baking dish.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet on MEDIUM heat. Add beef and onion; cook until meat has cooked through and browned. Drain/discard grease. Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and water to meat. Cook (and stir) 1-2 minutes, until water has cooked out and spices coat the beef. Taste; add additional salt (if necessary).

  3. PREP: In a medium bowl, stir mushroom soup and milk until well-combined. Set bowl aside. Wash potatoes well, leaving the peel ON. Slice potatoes very thin (1/8"-1/4") with sharp knife (or mandolin). Set slices aside. Grate cheddar cheese; set it aside, also. Now it's time to make the casserole!

  4. Place HALF the sliced potatoes in a single layer on the bottom of greased baking dish, covering as much of the bottom as possible. Evenly distribute HALF the beef mixture over potatoes. Spread HALF the mushroom soup mixture over ground beef. Top with HALF the grated cheese. Repeat process one more time, layering potatoes, meat, mushroom soup, and remaining cheese. 

  5. Cover casserole with aluminum foil; place on middle rack in preheated oven. Bake (covered) at 350℉ for 45 minutes, then remove foil. Bake (uncovered) an additional 20 minutes until casserole is lightly browned and bubbly around the edges. Remove casserole from oven; let it rest 4-5 minutes to "firm up" slightly before slicing. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Cut into 4 portions, and serve!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: 2 large russet potatoes may be substituted for the red potatoes.

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 524 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 944mg41%
Potassium 1754mg50%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 176IU4%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Cheesy Beef Potato Casserole is a delicious dish, with layers of ground beef, sliced potatoes, creamy sauce and cheddar cheese. Serves 4.


Jan
2025

Instant Pot Green Beans

categories: Instant Pot Recipes, Vegetable Dishes
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It’s really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.
It's really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.

If you’re looking for a crazy easy way to make green beans, may I suggest making them in an Instant Pot (if you have one)? After the Instant Pot comes to pressure, the beans only cook for ONE MINUTE!

The texture and flavor of the cooked green beans comes out wonderful, every single time.  I recommend this easy, no-fuss method of cooking fresh (or frozen) green beans.

The green beans are pressure-cooked in low sodium broth, then seasoned with butter, salt and pepper after cooking. If you want to double the recipe, simply double the amount of green beans. There is no need to double the broth amount!

The recipe, as written, makes 2 good-sized servings (or 3 if you prefer smaller portions). Honestly… there is nothing difficult at all about preparing this veggie dish. Here’s how to make Instant Pot Green Beans.

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What Type Of Green Beans To Use

For this small batch recipe, you can use fresh green beans, or if they are not readily available, use frozen green beans.

Rinse the fresh beans, and trim the ends before they are cooked. If you are using frozen green beans, there is no need to thaw them!

Fresh green beans, ready to be trimmed and cooked.

How To Make Instant Pot Green Beans

Place the fresh, trimmed green beans or the STILL FROZEN green beans in the inner cannister of the Instant Pot.

NOTE: You can use a steamer basket to hold the green beans, if desired. I do not use one, and the beans turn out wonderful every time!

Trimmed green beans in the inner cannister of an Instant Pot.

Measure ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth), and then pour it over the green beans in the Instant Pot.

Please note that the broth will not cover the green beans. It will only cover the bottom of the pot, which will provide steam while the beans cook.

Low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) can be used.Broth is poured over the green beans in the Instant Pot.

Cook The Green Beans

Lock the lid in place, then flip the top venting knob to SEALING. Program the MANUAL button for 1 minute, cooking at High Pressure. 

It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the pressure gauge will pop up, and the timer will come on and begin 1 minute of high pressure cooking.

As soon as the cooking program has finished (my IP beeps), flip the top venting knob to VENTING, for a Quick Release of internal pressure. After all the steam has been released (and the pressure gauge on top has dropped back down), it is safe to open the lid of the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Green Beans are cooked at high pressure for 1 minute.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans out of the liquid in the pot and place them in a serving bowl. Immediately top the hot green beans with butter, so it has a chance to melt from the heat.

Hot green beans are transferred to serving bowl, then topped with butter.

Serve The Instant Pot Green Beans

Season the instant pot green beans with salt and black pepper, to taste, then serve them, while they are hot! This dish is so simple, yet it is very satisfying, and pairs well with a lot of main dishes.

Instant Pot Green Beans, seasoned with salt, pepper, and butter, ready to serve.

I hope you give this simple dish a try, and trust you’ll enjoy Instant Pot Green Beans as much as we do! They taste GREAT, and I think you’ll be surprised at the result.

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a great day!

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Instant Pot Green Beans
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Time for IP to reach full pressure
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 

It's really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: instant pot, green beans
Servings: 2 (or 3, if smaller portions)
Calories Per Serving: 82 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • ½ pound green beans* *can use fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth* *or veggie broth - See NOTE below
  • ¾ Tablespoon butter
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place green beans (fresh or frozen)in inner cannister of the Instant Pot. Pour broth over the green beans. NOTE: Can use steamer basket for green beans, if desired.

  2. Lock IP lid in place; flip top venting knob to SEALING. Program the MANUAL button for 1 minute at High Pressure. It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure. Pressure gauge will pop up, and the timer will come on and begin 1 minute of high pressure cooking.

  3. As soon as cooking program has finished (my IP beeps), flip the top venting knob to VENTING, for a Quick Release of internal pressure. After all steam has been released (and pressure gauge on top has dropped down), it is safe to open the lid.

  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer green beans out of the liquid in the pot. Place them in a serving bowl. Immediately top the hot beans with butter, so it has a chance to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve immediately! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTES:
**DOUBLING the recipe? Only use the same amount of broth indicated in ingredient list (Don't double the broth amount!).

**You can put the green beans in a steamer basket in the inner pot, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Green Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 82 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 914IU18%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!It's really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.

 


Jan
2025

Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl

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Make a delicious Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl for breakfast! Maple cinnamon oats are topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and granola.Make a delicious Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl for breakfast! Maple cinnamon oats are topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and granola.

My husband and I had the opportunity to travel to Portugal this past October, and enjoyed our time in central Portugal, Porto and Lisbon. While in Lisbon we discovered a fabulous, yet unassuming little restaurant several doors down from our hotel.

Menu cover from the Lisbon restaurant where I enjoyed overnight oats.

This restaurant is called Gosto do Castelo, and the food was so fantastic (thank you, Chef Demer!) we went back several times for dinner and breakfast. The food, atmosphere and service were top notch, all the way!

The restaurant is up on the hill near the huge castle in Lisbon (in the Alfama district), and I TOTALLY recommend it, if you’re ever fortunate enough to be in Lisbon.

One of the breakfasts I ordered was an overnight oats bowl (seen below), and I REALLY enjoyed it, especially with all the fresh fruit on top! This dish was presented in a different way then I usually serve overnight oats, but their use of colorful fresh fruit and granola on top got my attention and INSPIRED me!

The overnight oats I had for breakfast in Lisbon at Gosto do Castelo.

I’ve made overnight oats so many times, over the years, and have posted quite a few of the recipes here on my blog. Typically I make them in small canning jars, with a small amount of chopped fruit mixed into the oats. That way they are very portable and convenient to have around!

However, after enjoying my fantastic breakfast at this restaurant I was determined to “up my game” a bit, and that’s how I ended up with this simple, tasty recipe!

While this version may not be as “stunningly beautiful” as the chef-created dish I was served at the restaurant, it sure looks good and tastes great! Here’s how to make it.

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Prepare The Oats For Their Overnight Chill

Any time you make “overnight oats” you will need to remember that the oats must “soak” overnight in the refrigerator, so PLAN AHEAD!

For each serving you will need old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, milk, and real maple syrup (or honey). You will also need fresh sliced fruit to put on top of the  oats before serving the next morning.

To prepare this dish, place oats, chia seeds, and ground cinnamon into a bowl (use a separate bowl for each serving).

Old-fashioned oat, chia seeds and cinnamon in a white bowl.

Refrigerate The Oats Overnight

Stir in milk and maple syrup (or substitute honey), until all ingredients are very well combined. Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap, then place it in a refrigerator overnight.

As the oats soak in the milk and seasonings overnight, they absorb a lot of liquid, so overnight refrigeration time is necessary, for soft and creamy oats and chia seeds (which have lots of fiber and help to fill you up).

Oats, cinnamon and chia seeds are soaked overnight in milk and maple syrup.

Top The Oats With Fresh Fruit And Granola

In the morning, before you serve the overnight oats, prepare the fresh fruit to display on the surface of the oats. I use half a small banana (thinly sliced), a few thinly sliced fresh strawberries, and about 15 fresh blueberries.

If you have homemade (or store-bought) granola, I recommend adding a couple Tablespoons to the top of the oats as well. They add a wonderful crunch to this dish!

Give the oats a good stir, then decoratively place the sliced fruit and granola over the surface of the oats. This give this breakfast good visual appeal and lots of color, because “we eat with our eyes first”, right?

The overnight oats are topped with a variety of fresh sliced fruit and granola.

Serve And Enjoy The Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl

I once had a reader ask me if the fruit get “weird” or “mushy” when you heat the oats up after overnight refrigeration, which is when I realized some folks have never eaten overnight oats before.

So in case you didn’t know… you EAT THE OVERNIGHT OATS FRUIT BOWL COLD!!! Yep… after topping the oats with fruit, you just dig in! The soft and creamy overnight oats are surprisingly good when eaten cold!

Serve the overnight oats fruit bowl and enjoy the soft creamy oats, sweet fresh fruit, and crunchy granola! All these individual components combine for a delicious, filling, enjoyable, and hearty breakfast!

I love having an overnight oats fruit bowl for breakfast, and feel confident you will, too! It’s a wonderful way to start the day, and always keeps me full until lunch time!

A spoonful of overnight oats and blueberries are a good start to breakfast.Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl is a delicious, colorful and filling breakfast!

I hope you have the opportunity to try this simple breakfast! This recipe, as written below is enough for one serving, but the recipe can EASILY be doubled, tripled, etc. to meet your needs.

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a GREAT day.

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Make a delicious Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl for breakfast! Maple cinnamon oats are topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries and granola.

Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: overnight oats fruit bowl
Servings: 1
Calories Per Serving: 492 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Overnight Oats:
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats uncooked
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon real maple syrup (can substitute honey)
  • ½ cup milk (I use 1%)
For Topping: (estimates- use fresh fruit or combinations you enjoy!)
  • ¼ cup granola **See NOTE below
  • ½ small banana thinly sliced
  • 3 medium strawberries de-stemmed, cored, thinly sliced
  • 15 fresh blueberries
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Instructions

  1. Place oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon into a bowl (use a separate bowl for each serving).

  2. Stir in milk and maple syrup (or honey), until all ingredients are well-combined.

  3. Cover the bowl securely with plastic wrap, then refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).

  4. In the morning, give the oats a good stir, then decoratively place the sliced fruit and granola on top of the oats.

  5. Serve immediately (while still cold), and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: If you do not wish to use granola on top, consider using chopped walnuts or sliced almonds for the additional "crunch"!

Nutrition Facts
Overnight Oats Fruit Bowl
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 492 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 769mg22%
Carbohydrates 81g27%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 285IU6%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 299mg30%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Jan
2025

Rockfish Potato Chowder

categories: Main Dishes, Seafood, Soups
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Rockfish Potato Chowder is filled with potatoes, corn, onions and pieces of rockfish. This tasty chowder is both satisfying and filling.

If you enjoy seafood chowders, I hope you’ll check out this recipe for rockfish potato chowder I am sharing today.

I found the original recipe online from a seafood market in Alaska, and made a few changes to suit our taste. This is a thick chowder, with corn, potatoes, celery and onion providing extra flavor along the way.

The recipe is simple to make, and features rockfish, a firm and fairly mild tasting white fish, which makes it perfect for a seafood chowder! Here’s how to make rockfish potato chowder.

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Cook The Onions And Potatoes

Melt butter in a Medium-sized saucepan on LOW heat. Once the butter has melted, add chopped onions. Cook the onions until they become translucent and soft. This typically takes about 4-5 minutes.

Chopped onions are cooked until tender in melted butter.

Add sliced celery, then add peeled, cubed potato pieces. Pour in enough water to just barely cover the potatoes (approx. 3 cups). Stir, then cook the potatoes on Medium heat for 11-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are just barely tender.

Potato chunks and water are added to pan and cooked until slightly tender.Potatoes, onions and celery are now tender in the saucepan.

Add The Rockfish

Place rockfish pieces (cut into 2″ chunks) on top of the potatoes, distributing them evenly on the surface. Do not stir them into the chowder.

Cover the pan and simmer the dish until the fish and the potato chunks are cooked through. This usually takes about 10-12 minutes (time will vary slightly depending on the size chunks you use).

Two-inch pieces of rockfish are placed on top of cooked potatoes in pan.

Once the fish and potatoes are cooked through, remove the lid from the saucepan. Stir in frozen corn kernels.

Pour 1¾ cups of milk into a bowl or measuring glass. From that amount, remove 3 Tablespoons of the milk, and whisk the 3 T. milk separately with flour until smooth and there are no lumps remaining. 

Frozen corn is added to the saucepan.Milk is added to the chowder in the saucepan.

Add the remaining milk AND the milk/flour mixture into the saucepan of chowder. Stir until combined. The milk/flour mixture will help to thicken the chowder slightly as it finishes cooking.

Season the rockfish potato chowder with garlic powder, salt and pepper (to taste), then put the lid back on the saucepan. Simmer the  chowder on LOW heat only until it is heated through. Don’t let the fish get overcooked!

Milk and flour are added to chowder to act as a thickening agent.Garlic powder, salt and pepper are added to the rockfish potato chowder.

Add one teaspoon of butter and stir it in until it melts and is incorporated into the soup. Now the chowder is ready!

After chowder thickens, a pat of butter is added.

Serve The Rockfish Potato Chowder

Once the rockfish potato chowder is fully heated through, it is ready to be served. Take a taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed. Ladle the hot chowder into individual serving bowls.

If desired, garnish each bowl of chowder with crispy, crumbled bacon and chopped chives for added flavor and color. This garnish is completely optional, but we like it that way! Serve immediately.

A bowl of rockfish potato chowder is served with bacon/chive garnish.A spoonful of hot rockfish potato chowder, with bacon and chive garnish.

I hope you have the opportunity to try this seafood and potato chowder. The chowder is filling and flavorful, and I trust you’ll enjoy it! 

Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day, friends.

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Recipe adapted from Darius Kasprzak via: sitkaseafoodmarket.com/blogs/culinary/recipes/darius-rockfish-chowder

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Rockfish Potato Chowder is filled with potatoes, corn, onions and pieces of rockfish. This tasty chowder is both satisfying and filling.

Category: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rockfish potato chowder
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 344 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1½ Tablespoons butter
  • ½ medium yellow onion
  • ½ cup celery thinly sliced
  • 2 medium russet potatoes peeled, cut in 1" chunks
  • 1 pound rockfish cut in 2" chunks
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1¾ cup low-fat milk
  • 1½ Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon butter
Garnish (OPTIONAL): crisp, cooked bacon bits and/or chopped chives
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    Instructions

    1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan on LOW heat. Once melted, add chopped onions. Cook onions until they become translucent and soft (about 4-5 minutes).

    2. Add celery, then potato pieces. Pour in enough water to just barely cover the potatoes (approx. 3 cups). Stir, then cook potatoes on Medium heat for 11-12 minutes, or until potatoes are just barely tender.

    3. Place rockfish (cut into 2" chunks) on top of the potatoes, distributing them evenly. Do not stir them into the chowder. Cover pan; simmer until fish and potatoes are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

    4. Remove lid from saucepan. Stir in frozen corn kernels. Pour 1¾ cups of milk into a bowl or measuring glass. From that amount, remove 3 Tablespoons of milk, and whisk the 3 T. milk separately with flour until smooth and no lumps remain. 

    5. Add remaining milk AND the milk/flour mixture to the chowder. Stir until combined. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper (to taste), then put lid back on the pan. Simmer on LOW heat only until heated through. Don't overcook fish. Add butter; stir until it melts and is blended into the chowder.

    6. Take a taste; add additional salt and pepper, if needed. Ladle chowder into bowls. If desired, garnish chowder with crisp, crumbled bacon and chives. Serve immediately while hot.

    Nutrition Facts
    Rockfish Potato Chowder
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
    Calories 344 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 0.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 79mg26%
    Sodium 386mg17%
    Potassium 1210mg35%
    Carbohydrates 38g13%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 29g58%
    Vitamin A 344IU7%
    Vitamin C 11mg13%
    Calcium 166mg17%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Jan
    2025

    Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

    categories: Sauces and Dressings
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    Make homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing in about 5 minutes! This recipe yields 2 cups of flavor-packed dressing for mixed green salads.
    Make homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing in about 5 minutes! This recipe yields 2 cups of flavor-packed dressing for mixed green salads.

    I don’t know about you, but I LOVE to make homemade salad dressings for our green salads, and have made plenty over the years! Today I want to share this simple recipe for a delicious, creamy Italian salad dressing with you.

    I adapted this recipe from one of my old cookbooks to suit our taste, and it’s really good, with lots of great flavor! The recipe is super easy to make, and only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch. Here’s how to make this creamy Italian salad dressing.

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    What Ingredients Will I Need?

    To make this creamy Italian salad dressing you will need several ingredients. They are red wine vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise, onion powder, minced garlic, salt/pepper, dried parsley, mustard powder, Italian seasoning and sugar.

    Photo of mayonnaise, oil, vinegar and spices used to make salad dressing.

    How To Make Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

    Place red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil in a medium-sized bowl. The bowl needs to be large enough to hold 2 cups of the finished salad dressing.

    Add onion powder, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried parsley, mustard powder, Italian seasoning and sugar to the bowl.

    Red wine vinegar and olive oil are poured into a medium bowl.Spices and minced garlic are added to the oil and vinegar in bowl.

    Place the mayonnaise in the bowl with all the other salad dressing ingredients.

    Mayonnaise is added to the salad dressing, which will make it creamy.

    Use an electric mixer to fully beat all the ingredients together. At first the mayonnaise may have some lumps, but continue beating the salad dressing until it is smooth, and lump-free.

    Electric mixer is used to blend ingredients for creamy Italian salad dressing.

    Store And Serve The Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

    Transfer the Creamy Italian Salad Dressing into an airtight container or bottle (with a lid). This can be done very easily if you use a funnel to pour the salad dressing directly into the bottle.

    This recipe, as written, will yield about 2 cups of salad dressing, which should be refrigerated before and after each use. You will also need to shake the bottle well before using, as the contents can separate after refrigeration.

    When fully mixed, salad dressing is poured into a bottle.

    Be sure to shake the bottle of salad dressing well, then serve creamy Italian salad dressing over a favorite mixed green salad, and enjoy it’s GREAT flavor!

    After refrigeration, creamy Italian salad dressing is drizzled on green salad.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make this creamy, flavorful salad dressing, and trust you will enjoy it as much as we do! The recipe can easily be cut in half OR doubled, to meet your needs.

    Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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    You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a large variety of salad dressings to choose from, including:

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    Recipe adapted from: “Dining On A Dime” Cookbook, by Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper, page 165. Published in 2004 by T & L Group

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    Make homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing in about 5 minutes! This recipe yields 2 cups of flavor-packed dressing for mixed green salads.

    Category: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: creamy Italian salad dressing
    Servings: 32 (1 Tbsp. per serving)
    Calories Per Serving: 62 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar
    • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
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    1. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl (big enough for 2 cups of salad dressing).

    2. Use an electric mixer to beat ingredients together. At first the mayonnaise may have some lumps; continue beating until the dressing is smooth, and lump-free.

    3. Transfer salad dressing into an airtight container or bottle (with a lid). This can be done very easily using a funnel to pour salad dressing directly into the bottle.

    4. Refrigerate before and after each use. Vigorously shake salad dressing bottle before each use to re-blend ingredients, as they may separate during refrigeration. Drizzle on green salad. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
    Amount Per Serving (1 (2 Tablespoons))
    Calories 62 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Sodium 55mg2%
    Potassium 4mg0%
    Carbohydrates 0.3g0%
    Fiber 0.03g0%
    Sugar 0.1g0%
    Protein 0.04g0%
    Vitamin A 1IU0%
    Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
    Calcium 1mg0%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Jan
    2025

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    categories: Salads
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    Make a delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 minutes, with garbanzo beans, red onion, fresh mint and a simple homemade salad dressing!
    Make a delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 minutes, with garbanzo beans, red onion, fresh mint and a simple homemade salad dressing!

    If you’re looking for a very tasty simple salad you can make and have on the table in a few minutes with minimal effort, may I suggest this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad?

    Chickpeas (commonly known as garbanzo beans) are a good source of protein and fiber and are the primary ingredient of this quick to assemble salad. This recipe calls for one can of chickpeas, which can be found in any grocery store!

    Seasoned with a light olive oil, honey and lemon salad dressing, it’s a tasty little side salad I believe you’ll really like! It’s so quick and easy to make, which is fantastic on busy days! Here’s how to make it.

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    Make The Simple Salad Dressing

    Measure extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt and black pepper into a medium bowl. Use a whisk or fork to fully combine these ingredients (whisk for a minute or two).

    This is the simple (but yummy) salad dressing you will use on the salad. Set the salad dressing aside while you create the salad.

    Ingredients for the salad dressing are mixed in a medium bowl.The salad dressing for the Mediterranean chickpea salad is mixed and ready.

    Make The Salad

    Drain and then rinse a 15 ounce can of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). Place them in a mixing bowl OR the salad bowl you will be using.

    Add thinly sliced red onion (about ¼ of a small one), and chopped fresh mint leaves. Now the Mediterranean chickpea salad is almost complete!

    Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are drained and rinsed.Sliced red onion and chopped fresh mint are added to the chickpeas.

    Add Seasoning And Salad Dressing

    Season lightly with additional salt and pepper, if desired, then pour the salad dressing onto the salad. Toss the salad well, to fully combine the ingredients and coat everything with salad dressing.

    Salt, pepper and salad dressing are added to the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad.After tossing, the Mediterranean garbanzo bean salad is ready to be served.

    Serve The Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    It is not necessary to refrigerate the salad before serving. Serve this delicious side salad alongside a favorite main dish and enjoy it’s wonderful flavor! The recipe, as written, will yield about 4 small side servings.

    Mediterranean chickpea salad pairs very well with roasted chicken or fish, with a slice of garlic bread on the side. It is a refreshingly light and simple salad, yet it tastes GREAT!

    Mediterranean chickpea salad, served with roasted chicken and garlic bread.

    I hope you have the opportunity to try this salad, and trust you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. It’s a fantastic recipe to “throw together” in a couple of minutes, which makes it VERY convenient on busy days.

    Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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    Salad dressing adapted from: “The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook”, page 293, published 2016 by the editors at America’s Test Kitchen

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    Make a delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 minutes, with garbanzo beans, red onion, fresh mint and a simple homemade salad dressing!

    Category: Salad
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: mediterranean, chickpea, salad
    Servings: 4 small side servings
    Calories Per Serving: 165 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Salad Dressing:
    • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1¾ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    For Salad:
    • 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained, rinsed
    • ¼ small red onion peeled and very thinly sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
    • additional salt & pepper, to taste (if desired)
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    1. Make Salad Dressing: Measure olive oil, lemon juice, honey, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper into a medium bowl. Use a whisk or fork to fully combine.

    2. Make salad: Drain and rinse chickpeas; place them in a mixing bowl OR salad bowl you're using. Add thinly sliced red onions, and chopped mint.

    3. Season lightly with additional salt and pepper, if desired, then pour salad dressing onto the salad. Toss well, to fully combine ingredients and coat everything with salad dressing.

    4. Serve and enjoy (no refrigeration necessary before serving).

    Nutrition Facts
    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 165 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Sodium 370mg16%
    Potassium 193mg6%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 248IU5%
    Vitamin C 4mg5%
    Calcium 47mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make a delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 minutes, with garbanzo beans, red onion, fresh mint and a simple homemade salad dressing!


    Jan
    2025

    Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips

    categories: Air Fryer Recipes, Chicken
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    Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!
    Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!

    Looking for a quick and delicious air fryer recipe for chicken breasts? Well this one is pretty amazing, and it’s incredibly versatile!

    Chicken breasts are well seasoned, then cooked in an air fryer for about 10 minutes. After that they are sliced into strips which can be eaten as is, or added to soups, salads, casseroles, taco shells, quesadillas, burritos, pasta, etc.

    How’s that for versatile? This recipe comes together so fast, it is a perfect choice for a crazy busy day… and the chicken tastes so good! Here’s how to make air fryer chicken breast strips. I think you’re going to love them!

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    What Ingredients Will I Need?

    When making this dish, you will need 1¼ pounds of boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 3), olive oil, and seasoning mix. To make the seasoning mix you need paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, brown sugar and cornstarch.

    Spices used to make seasoning mix for the chicken strips.

    Mix the spices in a small bowl until they’re fully combined. It takes about a minute to whip this spice mix together. That’s it. So easy, right?

    A variety of 7 spices are used to make the seasoning mix.Once fully combined, the seasoning mix is ready to apply to the chicken.

    Prepare And Season The Chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels, then slice each chicken breast into 3 pieces. Place each piece (one at a time) between layers of plastic wrap, and pound them thin, using a meat mallet.

    Season the chicken (on one side) with HALF of the seasoning mix, then drizzle with HALF of the olive oil. Rub the oil and spices together to cover the chicken.

    Chicken breast pieces are dried with paper towel, then pounded with a mallet.Spice mixture is sprinkled over each chicken breast piece, then drizzled with oil.

    Turn the chicken pieces to the other side and repeat the process with the seasoning and olive oil. Now both sides of the chicken should be well-coated with spices and oil.

    Chicken is well seasoned and ready for the air fryer.

    Cook Chicken Breasts In The Air Fryer

    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lay the seasoned chicken pieces (in a single layer) in the basket of the air fryer. Try not to crowd them, so the hot air circulates better.

    Cook the chicken at 400°F. for 5 minutes, then pause the cooking, and carefully turn the pieces over to the other side. 

    Seasoned chicken pieces in air fryer in single layer for cooking.The chicken is flipped over halfway through cooking time.

    Put the basket back into the air fryer and continue cooking the other side of the chicken for an additional 3-5 minutes.

    Keep an eye on the internal temperature using a digital thermometer. When done, the chicken should register an internal temperature of 165°F.

    Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F. when done.

    Time To Enjoy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips!

    Now it’s time to enjoy air fryer chicken breast strips! Transfer the chicken from the air fryer onto a cutting board. Let rest for 2-3 minutes.

    Slice each piece of chicken into thin strips, and then they are ready to be eaten. There are so many different ways you can enjoy these chicken strips!

    Serve them on rice, pasta, in tacos, on mixed green salads, make chicken quesadillas, add to a casserole, or use them in soup. There really is no limit to what you can use air fryer chicken breast strips for… use your imagination!

    Air fryer chicken breast strips are cut into thin slices and served.

    I love that there are so many ways to use this deliciously seasoned chicken, and trust you will find this chicken recipe convenient and tasty, too!

    Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day!

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    You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a nice variety of Air Fryer recipes to choose from, including:

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    Original recipe source: Lindsay, at: https://pinchofyum.com/ridiculously-good-air-fryer-chicken-breast

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    Cook Time
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    Total Time
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    Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!

    Category: Main Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: air fryer, chicken breast strips
    Servings: 4
    Calories Per Serving: 190 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Seasoning Mix:
    • 1½ teaspoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ¾ teaspoon paprika
    • ¾ teaspoon salt fine grind-not coarse
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    Chicken:
    • 1¼ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 3 large)
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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    Instructions

    1. Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until combined.

    2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; slice each chicken breast into 3 pieces. Place pieces (one at a time) between layers of plastic wrap, and pound them thin, using a meat mallet. Lay in single layer on cookie sheet.

    3. Season chicken (top side) with HALF the seasoning mix, then drizzle with HALF the olive oil. Rub oil/ spices together to cover chicken. Turn chicken over; repeat with remaining seasoning/ oil.

    4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lay chicken (in single layer) in air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F. for 5 minutes; pause cooking; turn pieces over. Continue cooking chicken an additional 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on internal temp. using a digital thermometer. When done, chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F.

    5. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let rest 2-3 minutes. Slice into thin strips, and serve as is, or added to a favorite salad, soup, etc.. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
    Calories 190 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.02g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 91mg30%
    Sodium 602mg26%
    Potassium 545mg16%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 30g60%
    Vitamin A 289IU6%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 11mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!

     


    Dec
    2024

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    categories: Holidays!
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    I wish all my wonderful readers the most joyous holiday season! I’ll be back here in the New Year (after a short Christmas break) with more delicious, new recipes to make and enjoy with those you love.

    Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether you find yourself alone or surrounded by family and/or friends. I wish you all the very best, and I sincerely thank you for your support this past year!

    With a GRATEFUL heart,
    JB (The Grateful Girl Cooks!)

    Merry Christmas from our home to yours!


    Dec
    2024

    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

    categories: Side Dishes, Vegetable Dishes
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    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They’re baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.
    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

    If you’re looking for a wonderful way to prepare fresh green beans, may I suggest this recipe for Parmesan Garlic Green Beans? They are so yummy, and don’t require too much prep work!

    This vegetable side dish is ready in about 25 minutes, and most of that time is “cooking time”. These tasty green beans can be a perfect compliment for a wide variety of main dishes.

    The recipe as written below, will yield 3 servings, but it’s so easy to double or triple the recipe, based on your needs! Here’s how to make Parmesan Garlic Green Beans.

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    Prepare The Fresh Green Beans

    Snap or cut the stem end off of the fresh green beans, then give them a quick rinse before cooking them. I was grateful to be able pick these green beans from our raised bed garden in our backyard!

    A bowl of fresh green beans before the ends are trimmed.

    Blanch Beans For Tenderness

    It is okay to avoid this step (and go straight to the next one), but I have found it makes the finished green beans more tender to the bite once the entire recipe is done! I recommend this step, but of course, it is your decision!

    Place the green beans in a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup of water to the bowl. Microwave the green beans on High power for 3 minutes.

    While the beans cook, place water and ice cubes in a separate bowl (large enough to hold the green beans). The water will need to be icy cold as soon as the beans are done. 

    Immediately after the beans finish microwaving, plunge them into the ice water (water and cubes) in a separate bowl. The ice water helps “shock” the beans to quickly stop the cooking process (and preserves their color). Let them soak for a minute.

    Fresh green beans are microwaved in a bowl with water.Microwaved green beans are placed in ice water after cooking to cool them.

    Add The Butter And Spices

    Drain the green beans well, pat them dry (as much as possible), then place them in a large bowl. Add soft butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. TIP: Pinch the soft butter into small pieces!

    Gently stir to combine all these ingredients as much as possible. The soft butter will remain a bit “clumpy”, but try to distribute the small pieces throughout the mixture.

    Soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper & Italian seasoning on the beans.

    Bake The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

    Spread the green beans out on a large baking sheet, making sure the butter “clumps” and spices are evenly distributed. Bake the Parmesan garlic green beans at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, turning them over halfway through the baking time.

    TIP: I have found the green beans are typically done (crisp on the outside-tender inside) after 15 minutes, so be sure to check yours, because oven temps can vary quite a bit. You don’t want to burn them!

    Combined beans, butter and spices are laid on baking sheet for cooking.Halfway through baking, cheese has melted, and beans are turned over.

    Serve The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

    When done, transfer the green beans (using a spatula) from the baking sheet to a serving platter. Garnish them with chopped, fresh parsley (optional), and serve immediately while they are hot.

    The buttery, Parmesan covered, well-seasoned green beans are delicious, and have LOTS of great flavor! Serve them with a favorite main dish and enjoy every bite.

    A platter of Parmesan Garlic Green Beans is topped with fresh, chopped parsley.The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are served, garnished with parsley.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious veggie side dish for those you love, and trust everyone will enjoy these green beans as much as we do. 

    Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon, for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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    Recipe adapted from Christina Cherrier at: https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-green-beans-recipe

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    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    15 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

    Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
    Cuisine: All Cuisines
    Keyword: parmesan garlic green beans
    Servings: 3
    Calories Per Serving: 235 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    • ½ pound fresh green beans
    • ¼ cup butter (soft)
    • 1½ teaspoons minced garlic (approx. 3 large cloves)
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • fresh, chopped parsley (OPTIONAL-for garnish)
    US Customary - Metric
    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400℉. (204.4 ℃).

    2. Trim stem end off beans; rinse beans. Place beans in microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup water. Microwave on High power for 3 minutes.

    3. While beans cook, in separate bowl place water and ice cubes. Immediately after beans finish cooking, plunge them into the ice water (to stop cooking process). Let soak for 1 minute.

    4. Drain beans, pat dry; transfer to a large bowl. Add soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. TIP: Pinch butter in small pieces! Gently stir to combine ingredients as much as possible (butter will remain "clumpy). Spread green beans on a large baking sheet; make sure butter pieces and spices are evenly distributed.

    5. Bake at 400°F. (204.4 ℃) for 15-20 minutes, turning beans over halfway through baking time. TIP: The beans are typically done (and crisp-tender) after 15 minutes, but be sure to keep an eye on them, because oven temps can vary quite a bit.

    6. When done, transfer green beans (with a spatula) to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped, fresh parsley (optional). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
    Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
    Calories 235 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 12g75%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 55mg18%
    Sodium 806mg35%
    Potassium 218mg6%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 1157IU23%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 200mg20%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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