Air Fryer Frozen Food Cooking Guides

 

Photo source:  Air Fryer World

"Our air fryer cooking guides shows you how to cook frozen foods in the air fryer. Timing will vary depending on the brand of frozen food and the model, size and power of your air fryer. Once you cook your first batch, you’ll know the best timing for your preferred texture."  Comment from Air Fryer World

My air fryer has become my oven and these type of cooking guides are important in learning as much I can.  I've been very impressed with how much I have been able to do with it.  

Click here to go to the Air Fryer World article.

Penne Pimento Cheese

Photo source:  zestuous.com

Pasta should be a major food group . . . at least it is in my house.  

This dish looks like a very fancy mac 'n cheese with pimentos . . . and the possibilities are endless for variations.

It is one of those dishes that is delicious as a hot meal or a cold pasta salad.

Click here to go to the zestuous.com recipe page.

Baked Creamed Corn

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

This baked cream corn recipe sounds perfect with the corn and cream cheese with the other ingredients.  It looks like a winner to me.

Click here to go to the All Recipe recipe page.

Chicken Burrito Skillet

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This chicken burrito skillet is a one-pan Tex-Mex meal that’s big on flavor and easy on cleanup. With juicy chicken, hearty rice and beans, and a gooey cheese topping, it’s a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will devour."  Comment from Taste of Home

Chicken burrito skillet sounds delicious and love a one pot meal!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Coconut Cream Cheese Brownies

 

Photo source:  Bake or Break

"If you’re as coconut-obsessed as I am, these brownies are about to shoot to the top of your favorites list. They start with a simple one-bowl brownie base—deep, dark, and fudgy—and get swirled with a creamy coconut cheesecake layer that’s sweet, tangy, and full of coconut flavor. It’s a fun mashup of two classic desserts, and it delivers in a big way. Between the richness of the brownie and the sweet swirl, it’s a combo that just works."    Comment from Bake or Break

The combination of cheesecake and brownies is a winner. 

Click here to go to the Bake or Break recipe page.

Chicken Alfredo ~ lighter version

Photo source:  Recipe Girl

Alfredo-style pasta is my favorite type of pasta!

The recipe is from Recipe Girl . . . I have not tried it yet, but it looks like a keeper! Her blog is awesome :)  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bubble Up

Photo source:  Plain Chicken

"Great weeknight casserole! Only 5 ingredients and ready in 30 minutes. Chicken, swiss, ham, Alfredo sauce tossed with refrigerated biscuits. Everyone cleaned their plate and asked for seconds!"  Comment from Plain Chicken

Love those recipes that take advantage of leftovers and are semi-homemade.  

This one is quick, easy and economical!  Oh yeah, delicious too.

A word about alfredo sauce out of a jar . . . they are a bargain (generic brands are just as good) and give you the best bang for your buck.  I have not found a brand that did not turn out delicious.  It is what you do with that plain jar of sauce, how you doctor it up . . . the flavored ones are awesome.  My favorite is roasted red pepper.  Adding a jar to a sofrito of onion, peppers and garlic, along with your spices of choice, is the beginning of a wonderful meal for me.  

The alfredo sauces are on buy one get one free sale at least once a month at my local grocery store, so I make sure to stock up and always have at least a couple of jars on hand for a quick and delicious meal.

Click here to go to the Plain Chicken recipe page.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

 

Photo Source:  Taste of Home

"While other homemade chicken and rice soup recipes typically require an extended cooking time on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, this simple version comes together in only 30 minutes. This short cooking time is possible thanks to precooked chicken, plus the fact that the rice doesn’t need to be cooked in a separate pot.

From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado"  Comments from Taste of Home

This soup sounds delicious!!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Fried Pork Chops

 

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"This easy Fried Pork Chops recipe is crispy, golden perfection on the outside and juicy deliciousness on the inside! Perfectly seasoned pan fried pork chops are marinated in buttermilk and coated in a flavorful seasoning mix and fried up in just minutes! A classic recipe that’s hearty, satisfying and perfect to serve alongside your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans or a simple green salad."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

This recipe is a different way for me to make Fried Pork Chops.  Usually I sauté seasoned pork chops in butter/olive oil until crispy or dredge the pork chops in a seasoned cornmeal/flour mixture and sauté in butter/olive oil.  

My basic seasoning is paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.  I never use salt anymore and don't even miss it.  Also, I always pan fry in butter with a little olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.

Click here to go to the Mom On Timeout recipe page.

Here’s Every Type of Pepper From Sweet to Spicy

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Pick the wrong pepper and you could be in for a spicy surprise. Discover which types of peppers work best in which dishes—and avoid accidentally setting your mouth on fire!"  Comment from Taste of Home

The way I learned about different types of peppers was trial and error.  But not the normal way of trying different peppers from the grocery store.  I first bought lots of seeds to grow pepper plants.  The worse thing I did was buy the pepper plant mixes of seeds.  Most of the ones I really liked I had no idea what they were called and could not order again.  You live and learn.

Learn about the different types of peppers the easy way and read this article.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home article on peppers.

Roasted Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup In Pretzel Bowls

 

Photo source: Yammie's Noshery

Not only did Yammie provide an awesome recipe for Potato and Ham Soup, but also included her recipe for Pretzel Bowls.  

Those bowls remind me of what The Captain used to make for his potato soup which he never wrote the recipes down for.  It makes me so sad.  I would ask him for the recipes and he would respond with, "yes, I have been meaning to do that, but I'm not going anywhere."

There are other potato soup recipes I've posted, but this one is different with the addition of ham, which sounds delicious to me.

Click here to go to Yammie's recipe page for the soup and pretzel bowl.

Potato Corn Chowder

 

Photo source:  The Recipe Rebel

"This Potato Corn Chowder is a thick, hearty, creamy, and flavorful soup. It’s made with smoky bacon, creamy potatoes, and sweet corn."  Comment from The Recipe Rebel

These ingredients are some of my favorite things.  Sounds really good on a chilly day.

Click here to go to The Recipe Rebel recipe page.

Homemade Potato Soup

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This easy potato soup recipe is just like one you’d find on a steakhouse menu. Its rich and velvety base is loaded with cubes of tender potato, pieces of salty bacon, a healthy dose of melty cheese and a final flourish of green onions for color. Once you learn how to make this potato soup, it will become your go-to comfort food dinner anytime the weather is chilly or you’re feeling a little under the weather."  Comment from Taste of Home

Potato soup recipes have gotten my attention today.  It was one of the dishes The Captain made that I loved, but he never wrote the recipe down for me.  Same for recipes I didn't get from my nana.  Learn from my lesson, get your favorite recipes written down by your loved ones so you can pass them on.

Anyway, several caught my attention and I will try out.  This one is made from scratch, using real potatoes.  I love both made from scratch recipes as well as semi-homemade recipes.  It all depends on how much time I want to spend in the kitchen.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Ore-Ida Loaded Potato Soup

Every day is Potato Day in my house.  I absolutely love potatoes!

This recipe comes from one of my old magazines from back in the 80's.  Ore-Ida does not have this recipe listed on its website.  What is listed is a slow cooker recipe submitted to All Recipes, which I have also posted on this blog.

I've lost track of the magazine article, so I can't list the date of this article.  What I can tell you is that it was a winner in the Ore-Ida Employee Recipe Contest.

Click here to go to the Kraft/Heinz Ore-Ida potato recipes page for lots of yummy potato recipes.

Cooking time: 15 minutes
No. of Servings: 4-6


Ingredients:

1 24 oz. bag Ore-Ida® Steam n' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes
2 cups broccoli florets, frozen
1 jar (12-16 oz) Creamy Alfredo sauce
2 cups milk
1/4lb bacon
1 cup cheddar cheese
¼ cup green onions, chopped


Directions:

Prepare Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes in the microwave, as directed on package.

While the potatoes are cooking, cut bacon into mall strips, chop green onions and shred cheddar cheese. Fry bacon in a sauce pan over med-high heat, set aside.

Turn heat down to medium-low and pour jar of Creamy Alfredo sauce into sauce pan.

Add milk and broccoli florets, and stir soup occasionally.

Pour one cup of cooked potatoes into small bowl, mash.

Blend mashed potatoes into soup.

Pour 1 cup of cooked potatoes into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup over
the potatoes.

Top with cheese, bacon and green onions.

Ore-Ida Slow-Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This ORE-IDA slow-cooker loaded potato soup recipe makes a rich and creamy slow-cooker loaded baked potato soup with Cheddar cheese, hash brown potatoes, and bacon — it's comfort food at its finest."  Comment from All Recipes

This recipe was submitted by Ore-Ida, who has had years to perfect this recipe, so you know it has got to be good.  Love the semi-homemade type of easiness and the convenience of using the slow cooker.  Got to try this recipe soon!

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page, recipe submitted by Ore-Ida.

Easy Italian Roasted Chicken

 

Photo Source:  Savoring Italy

"Some roast chicken recipes call for a long list of ingredients or a bed of perfectly cut vegetables, but I promise, it doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious. In fact, I'm a firm believer that simple is often best, especially when it comes to classic comfort food."  Comment from Savoring Italy

Love this versatile recipe.  It can be used for the oven, slow cooker or instant pot.  Simple and easy.  That chicken looks delicious.

Click here to go to the Savoring Italy recipe page.

Breakfast Burritos

 

Photo source:  Natasha's Kitchen

"These Breakfast Burritos are crisp on the outside and filled with tender scrambled eggs, ham, and plenty of melty cheese, of course. If you haven’t tried sautéing breakfast burritos, try these and you won’t want them any other way."  Comment from Natasha's Kitchen

That is my kind of breakfast!  They look delicious and I will be making these soon.

Click here to go to the Natasha's Kitchen recipe page.

Famous Butter Chicken

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"These butter chicken breasts are dipped in beaten eggs and cracker crumbs, then baked with butter. These chicken breasts are really tender and moist with excellent flavor! I never have leftovers."  Comment from All Recipes

The chicken looks delicious and easy!

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.

Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

 

Photo source:  Bless This Mess Please

"These juicy Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs have a gooey, melty center and are simmered in rich tomato sauce right in the slow cooker. They’re a family favorite comfort food that’s perfect over pasta, on subs, or served as an appetizer!"  Comment from Bless This Mess Please

Great idea to stuff the meatballs with mozzarella.  Love it! 

Click here to go to the Bless This Mess Please recipe page. 

Ravioli Filling Recipes and Pasta Sauce Make for Easy Italian Dinners

 

Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens

This excellent article has everything you need to know about making ravioli from scratch, including the dough, the filling and recipes.  If you love ravioli, this article is for you.  Make the best ravioli ever for your friends and family!

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens page on ravioli.