Spicy Tilapia and Feta Cakes
Full of zesty, fresh, spicy flavor from feta cheese, lemon juice, dill, and hot sauce, these tilapia cakes are a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add 1 tablespoon oil.

Add tilapia fillets salt and pepper and cook until easily flaked with a fork about 2 minutes on each side.

Turn off the heat and shred the fish with 2 forks.

Transfer to a bowl.

Toss the fish with bread crumbs green onions egg lemon juice feta cheese garlic powder dill and hot sauce.

Form patties with your hand and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Set a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add remaining oil.

Cook patties in the hot oil until golden brown 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

ArnoldGreg April 8, 2024

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Parmesan-Crusted Lemon-Pepper Chicken
These baked chicken breasts are a simple family meal that are coated in Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs after being dipped in a lemon-pepper mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface.

Slice horizontally through the thickest part of the breasts being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.

Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book.

Combine butter lemon juice garlic salt and pepper in a shallow dish.

Combine bread crumbs Parmesan cheese parsley and basil in another dish.

Dip chicken in butter mixture then coat in Parmesan-crumb mixture.

Place into the prepared baking pan.

ArnoldGreg April 7, 2024

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Crispiest Apple Crisp
This traditional apple crisp has a crunchy topping made of rolled oats and Grape Nuts®.

Set the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).

To keep apples from browning, toss them in lemon juice.

Wheat and barley nugget cereal, melted butter, and flour should be combined.

In a big bowl, combine 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar.

Put a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

Melted butter is combined with 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup white sugar, and cinnamon.

Stirring for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar starts to dissolve.

Add apples and water, and cook and stir until the apples are soft and covered in sauce.

4.5-7 minutes.

In a 2 quart baking dish, pour the apple and sugar mixture.

Over the apple filling, evenly distribute the topping.

ArnoldGreg April 6, 2024

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Ginger Rice
Perfect served alongside any fish entree, this delicious and fragrant ginger rice is ready in just 30 minutes.

Melt butter in a small pot over medium-high heat.

Add ginger; cook and stir until fragrant 1 to 2 minutes.

Add water and a pinch of sea salt; bring to a boil.

Stir in rice cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.

Cook until tender about 15 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper.

Serve with lime wedges.

ArnoldGreg April 5, 2024

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Tiropita
This Greek cheese pie comprises layers of crispy phyllo dough and a filling of feta and Kefalotiri cheeses. If you can’t find Kefalotiri, you can use Parmesan cheese.

Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

Whisk in flour until smooth and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

Gradually pour in milk stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon.

Add salt and nutmeg stirring occasionally until white sauce is bubbly and thickened 5 to 10 minutes.

Mash feta cheese in a large bowl with a fork; stir in beaten eggs grated kefalotiri and parsley.

Pour in hot white sauce and mix well.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Lightly brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.

ArnoldGreg April 4, 2024

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken
Buttermilk and hot sauce are combined with chicken pieces before they are cooked in an air fryer for extra crispy fried chicken that uses no oil.

Chicken should be defatted before being placed in a big bowl.

Pour 2 teaspoons of salt and buttermilk hot sauce over the chicken.

Ensure that all of the chicken pieces are coated, cover, and chill for at least one hour or overnight.

Achieve a 400°F air fryer temperature (200 degrees C).

In a shallow bowl or pie dish, mix the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the oregano, the pepper, and the cayenne.

Shake off excess buttermilk as you remove the chicken pieces one at a time.

Turn to coat after placing in flour mixture.

Place the coated chicken in the air fryer’s basket, working in batches if necessary to prevent the basket from becoming crowded.

ArnoldGreg April 3, 2024

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Warm Chili Cheese Dip
Chili con carne and cream cheese are used to make this warm cheese dip. It’s a simple appetizer to prepare for any Sunday football party or potluck.

Place processed cheese chili cream cheese and picante sauce into a slow cooker.

Set on Low and let processed cheese melt about 30 minutes.

Stir until thoroughly combined; serve warm.

ArnoldGreg April 2, 2024

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Family-Favorite Pumpkin Pie
Use this recipe to make this seasonal treat that is suitable for the whole family using fresh pumpkin.

Cut pumpkin into halves and remove seeds.

Cut seeded pumpkin into 3-inch chunks.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Cook pumpkin in boiling water until tender about 20 minutes; drain.

Set pumpkin aside to cool until the skin hardens and the flesh is cool enough to handle.

Scrape pumpkin flesh from skin into a large bowl; transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.

Put pureed pumpkin into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and set aside to drain.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Press pie crusts into pie pans.

Trim dough to overlap edges of pans by about 1/4 inch.

ArnoldGreg April 1, 2024

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Zucchini Pickles
Sandwiches and snacks are great with pickled zucchini! A plentiful zucchini crop is used to great effect in this simple recipe for sweet and tangy zucchini pickles.

In a sizable bowl, combine the zucchini and onions.

Add the water, then the salt and stir to combine.

Vegetables should soak for at least two hours before being drained and added to a big pot.

Bring yellow mustard, sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seed, and water to a boil in a pot.

Pour the mixture over the onions and zucchini, then let it stand for an additional two hours.

Put the pot of pickling liquid, spices, and vegetables on the stove and bring to a boil.

a three-minute boil.

In the meantime, check three 1-quart jars for cracks and rust on the rings, and discard any that are damaged.

Vegetables should be cooked for at least five minutes in simmering water.

New, unused lids and rings should be cleaned in warm, soapy water.

ArnoldGreg March 31, 2024

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Chef John’s Shakshuka
Eggs are cooked on top of a fiery tomato and pepper sauce as it simmers slowly to completion. You can eat this for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, and it’s always delicious!

Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onions and mushrooms.

Sprinkle with salt.

Cook and stir until mushrooms release all of their liquid and start to brown about 10 minutes.

Stir in bell peppers and jalapeno pepper.

Cook and stir until peppers begin to soften up about 5 minutes.

Season with cumin paprika turmeric black pepper and cayenne.

Stir and cook to “wake up” the flavors about 1 minute.

Pour in crushed tomatoes and water.

Adjust heat to medium and simmer uncovered until veggies are softened and sweet stirring occasionally 15 to 20 minutes.

Add more water if sauce becomes too thick.

ArnoldGreg March 30, 2024

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