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Weekly Meal Plan 36

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Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 36. Each meal includes side dish recommendations, along with a beverage and dessert of the week along with weekend options.

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🍽️ Meal Planning and Prep Tips

I'm here to share with you recipes to make during the week that aren't hard to make and take little prep. Most feed 4 so if there are just 1 or 2 to feed, you may want to scale down and halve a recipe OR just make a couple of these and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

Here are some shortcuts and tips to help you throughout the week.

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Any prep that can be done on Sunday is called prep day.

  • On prep day, precook the bacon for the burgers, make the potato salad, and M&M Cookies for Monday's meal.
  • Make the homemade flour tortillas for Tuesday's fajitas on prep day.
  • If cod is frozen, take it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge on Tuesday night morning so it is thawed and ready to cook the next day.
  • Thursday night make the pizza dough and keep it in the fridge overnight. Take it out about 45 minutes before making the pizza to allow it to warm up some.
  • The waffle recipe feeds 8 so, make them on Saturday morning and enjoy them both weekend days or freeze some to enjoy for breakfast throughout the week.

Weekly Meal Plan 36

Monday

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Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger

End the summer season with this Barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger and serve it up with a side of Classic Potato Salad, a green salad, and these Chewy M&M Cookies for dessert!

Tuesday

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Venison Fajitas

If you have some deer steak in the freezer then it's time to use it before the hunter brings the new season meat! These Venison Fajitas are a great way to do so. If you aren't a venison fan, then beef steak will work here too. Pair them up with these Homemade Flour Tortillas.

Wednesday

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Air Fryer Cod

Dinner is ready in a flash with this Air Fryer Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping recipe. I like to serve it with Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Brown Butter for a flavor packed dinner.

Thursday

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Chipped Beef and Gravy

This is a meal my mom would make when I was a young girl, Chipped Beef Gravy is pretty easy to make and is great on biscuits, toast, or noodles. You substitute canned tuna here if you don't want the beef and make sure to try my Mom's Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits!

Friday

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

This Buffalo Chicken Pizza is one of my favorite pizza flavors to serve on Friday nights. Serve a side of Baked Sweet Hot Chicken Wings, some blue cheese, celery sticks, and if you have room for dessert, one of these these 7 Layer Bars.

Dessert of the week

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Tres Leches Cake

I was quite surprised at how good this Easy Tres Leches Cake was and my kids thought it was one of their favorites! This would be a good one for Sunday dessert, make it on Friday night or Saturday morning so it has time to sit.

Cocktail of the week

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Sex on the Beach

Wind down on the weekend with one of these fruity and delicious Sex on the Beach Cocktails!

Sunday Brunch

Fluffy Waffles on a white plate.

Fluffy Waffles

This Fluffy Waffles recipe is just like my mom made, and are a nice weekend brunch. Serve them with some maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Sunday Supper

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Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta

Make this Sunday's dinner a casserole event. This Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta is a family favorite and delicious with a green side salad and one of these Sweet Dinner Rolls.

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Fluffy Waffles

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Theses Fluffy Waffles are so easy to make and are slightly different from classic waffles in that the egg whites are whipped separate and then folded into the batter for the fluffiest waffles!

Fluffy Waffles on a white plate.

Unlike Belgian waffles, which are made fluffy by activating dough with yeast, the magic in the fluff for this recipe is the whipped egg whites. They are whipped until stiff peaks form, then folded into the batter, creating air pockets that cause the batter to stay fluffy.

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It is the best fluffy waffle recipe made with just a few simple ingredients!
  • Homemade waffles make the weekend morning special for both kids and adults.
  • Freezing the extra waffles makes it easy or quick breakfasts throughout the week.

🥘 Ingredients

All purpose flour

Baking powder

Salt

Milk

Vegetable oil

Large eggs

Vanilla extract

Batter added to hot iron.
Be sure the waffle iron is hot and the indicator light has gone off before placing waffle batter into the iron.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat waffle iron.
  2. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and oil until mixture is smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium to medium-high speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Using a large rubber scraper, gently fold egg whites into pancake batter.
  7. Spray pre-heated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.
  8. Scoop waffle batter into bottom of hot waffle iron. Cover and cook until golden.

🥄 Equipment

Mixing bowls

Electric mixer

Large rubber spatula

Batter scoop

Cooked waffle in hot iron.
The indicator light should go off when the waffle is cooked. It will be golden on top and bottom.

🥫Storage

Store any leftover waffles in an airtight container the fridge up to 5 days and in the freezer up to 3 months.

📖 Variations

  • Stir some ½ cup mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or strawberries.
  • Use almond extract in place of vanilla extract.
  • Use any non-dairy milk you prefer in place of the cow's milk.

💭 Tips

  • Use a clean stainless steel or glass bowl when whipping the egg whites. Plastic bowls can have a greasy residue that will affect proper whipping.
  • Be sure the waffle iron is hot. This is usually indicated by the indicator light going off.
  • Don't spray the waffle iron with cooking spray until it has heated, right before placing the batter onto the iron.
Two fluffy waffles on a white plate topped with strawberry slices and a side of bacon.

Savory and delicious Waffle Egg Sandwiches are also low carb!

Try these Blueberry Waffles for a hearty and healthy breakfast.

If you are looking for basic, then try this Classic Waffles Recipe.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve waffles warm with whipped butter or cream, maple syrup, and fruit.

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Fluffy Waffles on a white plate.

Fluffy Waffles

Shelby Law Ruttan
These delicious fluffy waffles are ready in just 15 minutes! Thick and airy, these are some of the best waffles and ones the family will love. Perfect for busy mornings and great for brinner also!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Belgian
Servings 8
Calories 254 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat waffle iron.
  • In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and oil until mixture is smooth.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium to medium-high speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.Using a large rubber scraper, gently fold egg whites into pancake batter.
  • Spray pre-heated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.Scoop waffle batter into bottom of hot waffle iron. Cover and cook until golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 142IUCalcium: 186mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 26g
Keyword Fluffy Waffles
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French Onion Soup

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Easy French Onion Soup recipe is full of caramelized onions that have been simmered in red wine and beef broth, then put under the broiler to melt the cheese on top. It makes a delicious appetizer to your main meal or enjoy a side to your favorite sandwich.

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If you love French Onion Soup then you need to make this classic recipe! a delicious lunch or a great appetizer before dinner. Great for special family dinners or a romantic evening meal at home. This soup recipe warms your heart and soul and will make your guests tastebuds happy.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Comfort food: french onion soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days!

Great starter: for those who like to start their meal off with a soup appetizer, this soup with its caramelized onion broth and cheesy top is the perfect choice.

Gooey cheese: you will love the gooey cheese topping with the crispy cheese that drips down the side of the bowl.

French Onion Soup ingredients.
Just a few simple fresh ingredients, beef stock, and red wine are all you need to make this simple soup recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

Olive oil or butter: to simmer the onions.

Onions: I like to use a sweet onion like Vidalia but large yellow onions can be used as well.

Beef Broth: Use a good quality broth. Bone broth is a good one to use. This is my favorite brand!

Fresh Thyme: I always have fresh thyme in my refrigerator. If you don't have fresh, that is ok, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon dried thyme.

Bay Leaf: this will be used to flavor the soup while it is simmering, be sure to remove it before serving.

Swiss cheese: Swiss is traditional (from what I have seen anyway!) but you can substitute shredded gruyere cheese, provolone, or parmesan cheese in place of the swiss.

Salt and ground black pepper: to add flavor

Dry red wine: any dry red wine you have for drinking will work for this soup recipe. I used a cabernet. Beef stock can be used in place of the wine.

Bread: Use a sturdy bread that won't fall apart when adding to the soup, but yet one that you can easily break with a spoon when dipping into the soup bowl. My preference is french bread or a crusty baguette with a firm edge but a chewy center.

Ingredients for soup recipe.
Fresh is best, I love fresh garlic, onion, and herbs for this soup recipe.
Herbs and onions simmering in the stock pot.
Onions will be caramelized before adding liquids.
Onions simmering in beef broth.
Beef stock is the main liquid in the soup.
Wine added to onion mixture
Red wine is added for a flavor boost. You can also use red onions.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook until onions are soft and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add wine, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the wine has evaporated and onions start to dry.
  3. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook stirring so the flour doesn't burn for about 10 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Add the beef broth 1 cup at a time, stirring well while doing so. Bring the soup back to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer another 10 minutes.
  5. Ladle soup in oven-safe bowls on a large baking sheet. Arrange toasted bread slices on top of the soup and sprinkle with the cheese.
  6. Preheat the oven on broil.
  7. Broil for 3 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

🥄 Equipment

Large pot

Flathead wooden spoon

Measuring cups

Oven safe bowls

A spoonful of onion soup.

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.

Freeze: freeze leftover french onion soup in an airtight freezer safe container up to 3 months.

Reheat: reheat soup in an 350 degree oven until warmed through.

📖 Variations

  • Add a tablespoon balsamic vinegar to the onions while cooking to enhance the flavor of the soup.

💭 Top Tip

Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a great way to brunch!

Roasted Tomato Soup Shooters are great appetizers for holiday guests or special parties at home.

Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese is a delicious vegetarian sandwich to enjoy for lunch or dinner.

🍽 Serve with…

Serve as an appetizer to any main course or as a lunch soup with a sandwich or side salad.

A spoon with soup and cheese stringing from the spoon to the bowl.

🏫 The last word

I never enjoyed a bowl of French Onion Soup until I visited a restaurant called Barkeaters in Watertown NY. It was my first bowl of soup I ever ordered out that wasn't Clam Chowder! It was so delicious, I knew that one day I would be trying it on my own.

What I loved the most about my first bowl of French Onion Soup was the melty cheese on top of the toast that got all crispy and dripping around the edges of the bowl. I hope you will give this recipe a try and you love it as much as I do!

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A spoonful of onion soup.

French Onion Soup

Shelby Law Ruttan
This French Onion Soup is full of caramelized onions that have been simmered in red wine and beef broth, then put under the broiler to melt the cheese on top. This warm, comforting soup is perfect for cold days when you need to warm up!
4.63 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine French
Servings 8
Calories 351 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook until onions are soft and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
  • Add wine, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the wine has evaporated and onions start to dry.
  • Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook stirring so the flour doesn't burn for about 10 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  • Add the beef broth 1 cup at a time, stirring well while doing so. Bring the soup back to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Place the soup in oven-safe bowls on a large baking sheet. Arrange bread slices on top of the soup and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Preheat the oven on broil.
  • Broil for 3 minutes or until bubbly and golden

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 698mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 28g
Keyword Easy French Onion Soup, French Onion Soup with Wine
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Chipped Beef Gravy

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This Chipped Beef Gravy recipe is a homemade creamy white gravy with dried beef stirred into it and served over toast or biscuits. It's pure comfort food that brings nostalgia of old days.

Chipped Beef Gravy on a biscuit.

This classic recipe is also called sos gravy, is an easy meal mom would make when I was a little girl that was budget friendly and delicious!

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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It is super easy to make and very budget friendly
  • The original recipe is very versatile and you can pretty much use any small pieces of meat you would like in the gravy!
  • This recipes can make a quick breakfast or easy weeknight dinner for those who are short on time.

🥘 Ingredients

Chipped beef

Whole milk

Butter

All purpose flour

Garlic powder

Black pepper

Fresh parsley

Mixing the roux in the skillet.
The roux should be bubbly and cooked at least 1-2 minutes before adding the flour.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large deep skillet until lightly browned.
  2. Using a hand whisk, gradually add flour and pepper to melted butter, whisking until combined. Cook and stir for 1 minute until flour begins to brown.
  3. Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture and stir until blended well.
  4. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until gravy has thickened into a creamy sauce.
  5. Stir in chopped beef and stir to combine. Serve as desired.

🥄 Equipment

Large deep skillet

Hand whisk

Measuring cups

🥫Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.

Dried beef strips in white gravy.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute ground beef, ground sausage, or canned tuna or salmon for the chipped beef.
  • Add ½ chopped onion to the butter when melting and saute for 1 minute, then proceed with the recipe.
  • Garnish with chopped chives or green onions in place of the parsley.
  • Make a cheesy cream gravy by adding ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese to the gravy once it has thickened.

💭 Tips

  • When making the gravy, brown the butter before adding the flour, or use bacon grease. This will give your gravy a richer flavor.
  • Be sure to rinse the dried beef, it is very salty and will add a lot of salt to your gravy (which is why you should not add any extra salt to the gravy).
  • Cut the dried beef in slices for a better eating experience!

🙋 FAQ's

Where can you buy chipped beef?

Chipped beef is a salted and cured meat that is stored in a sealed jar or pouch and usually on the top shelf in the grocery store usually in the canned meats aisle. It also is called dried beef.

Is chipped beef the same thing as corned beef?

The only thing remotely similar is the fact it they are salted cured meats that can be stored on the shelf. Chipped beef is dried, cured beef that is sliced and sealed in its packaging. Canned corned beef is made from beef cuts not good enough to sell in the deli. It is slowly cooked in brine, minced, and packed into cans to seal.

What is milk gravy?

Milk gravy is basically a creamy béchamel sauce. It is made with butter, flour, salt, pepper, and whole milk. In this recipe we leave out the salt.

Drop biscuits on a cooling rack.
Biscuit are just one way to enjoy this beef gravy! You can also serve it on top of toast, english muffins, or noodles.

Venison in Mushroom Gravy over Egg Noodles is pure comfort food!

Have you tried making Homemade Strawberry Curd?

Country Fried Steak with Mushroom Gravy is a family favorite and healthier version of the original recipe.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve this creamy chipped beef gravy over top of homemade buttermilk biscuits, toasted bread, english muffins, or egg noodles with a side of home fries or fresh fruit. You can also serve this creamy gravy over top of mashed potatoes or potato patties.

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Chipped Beef Gravy

Shelby Law Ruttan
A country style creamy white gravy with chipped beef that can be served over toast, biscuits, english muffins or noodles. Great for breakfast or dinner.
4 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 183 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large deep skillet 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Using a hand whisk, gradually add flour and pepper to melted butter, whisking until combined. Cook and stir for 1 minute until flour begins to brown.
  • Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture and stir until blended well.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until gravy has thickened into a creamy sauce.Stir in chopped beef and stir to combine. Serve as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 498IUCalcium: 204mgIron: 0.3mgNet Carbohydrates: 11g
Keyword Chipped Beef Gravy, Chipped Beef Gravy Recipe
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Potato Patties

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Potato patties are a delicious and clever way to use leftover mashed potatoes. The fresh herbs and sour cream topping is the perfect accompanyment to these crispy fried potato pancakes.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • You can make the patties bite sized and serve them as appetizers with assorted toppings.
  • The recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, especially around the holidays.
  • They add variety to the plate and make a perfect side dish to your main meal.

🥘 Ingredients

Leftover mashed potatoes, these should be at room temperature to make them easy for adding mix ins. See tip if potatoes are cold.

Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Garlic powder

Large egg

Sour cream

Fresh chives or green onions

A brown bowl with mashed potatoes topped with chives.
Depending on how creamy and loose your mashed potatoes are, you may need to add more or less bread crumbs to adjust.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl, chop through mashed potatoes to crumble and loosen them up to prepare for mixing other ingredients in. 
  2. Stir in egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 
  3. Once ingredients are well blended, prep a plate by covering it with bread crumbs. Scoop potato mixture using a ¼ cup sized scoop and place on top of crumbs. Roll ball over bread crumbs and coat opposite side, patting cake down some to flatten into a patty. Move to another plate until ready to fry. Repeat until all potato mixture has been scooped and coated.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add potato cakes to hot oil and brown on one side, cooking over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. 
  5. Place on serving platter and top with sour cream, chives, and bacon (if using) as garnish. 

🥄 Equipment

Large nonstick skillet

¼ cup size scoop

Wooden spoon

🥫Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

Patties can be made ahead of time and frozen until ready to use. Took cook from frozen state, remove patties from freezer and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until hot.

📖 Variations

  • Stir ½ cup freshly grated asiago or parmesan cheese into the potato mixture before forming into cakes.
  • Another way you may enjoy these cakes would be to make them just a little larger and top a cake with a soft fried egg and salsa - perfect weekend breakfast or evening dinner! Enjoy!
  • This is also a great recipe to use with leftover mashed sweet potatoes.

💭 Tips

  • Use a large ice cream scoop (about ¼ cup sized) to portion out the potato cakes.
  • If using bacon as a garnish, save the bacon grease to use for frying the patties.
  • Don't flip patties more than once. They are fragile and can break easily by flipping over and over.
  • If mashed potatoes are still a little wet, add enough breadcrumbs to thicken the mixture up.
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Cheesy Bacon Home Fries are some good old fashioned comfort food the whole family will love.

Try these Chickpea and Corn Patties for a tasty twist on corn cakes.

Vegetarian Patties are a long time favorite of mine. I love them with tomato or mushroom sauce.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve as a side to meatloaf or country fried steak and gravy. These also are great for breakfast as a side to fried eggs, sausage, or bacon.

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Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream and Chives

Shelby Law Ruttan
A great way to use up holiday leftover mashed potatoes! These potato pancakes fry up crispy on the outside and are topped with a touch of sour cream and chives.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 176 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ⅔ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs , divided
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt , optional
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper , optional

Optional toppings:

  • 4 tablespoons sour cream , optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives , optional
  • 2 slices crispy cooked bacon , optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the mashed potatoes in a large bowl, chop through mashed potatoes to crumble and loosen them up to prepare for mixing other ingredients in. 
  • Stir in egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Once ingredients are well blended, prep a plate by covering it with bread crumbs. 
  • Scoop potato mixture using a ¼ cup sized scoop and place on top of crumbs. Roll ball over bread crumbs and coat opposite side, patting cake down some to flatten into a patty. Move to another plate until ready to fry. Repeat until all potato mixture has been scooped and coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add potato cakes to hot oil and brown on one side, cooking over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. 
  • Place on serving platter and top with sour cream, chives, and bacon (if using) as garnish.

Notes

A note about your mashed potatoes. When making this recipe, if your mashed potatoes are still kind of wet, then you will need to add more bread crumbs to help thicken the cakes up. I wouldn't skip the egg because that is a binder, although I'm sure you can get away with it by adding cheese or something else that would help keep the cakes together.
My mashed potatoes were mashed with some butter and sour cream. I did not use any milk when mashing, so they were on the dryer side the next day when I made these cakes. I used about ¼ cup of the bread crumbs and they held their shape quite well. You will have to go with what you feel will work when it comes to your potatoes and how wet or dry they are.
About the nutrition facts: Nutrition information does not include any of the optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 29g
Keyword Crispy Potato Pancakes, Potato Pancakes, Potato Pancakes Recipe
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Weekly Meal Plan 35

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Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 35. Each meal includes side dish recommendations, along with a beverage and dessert of the week along with weekend options.

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🍽️ Meal Plan 35 and Prep Tips

I'm here to share with you recipes to make during the week that aren't hard to make and take little prep. Most feed 4 so if there are just 1 or 2 to feed, you may want to scale down and halve a recipe OR just make a couple of these and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

This weekly meal plan makes your life easier with easy air fryer recipes! Then on the weekend, relax with a hot cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll for brunch, and enjoy a super easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for Sunday supper.

Here are some shortcuts and tips to help you throughout the week.

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Any prep that can be done on Sunday is called prep day.

  • Monday's meal actually comes together rather quickly, but to make things easier, the burgers can be shaped and refrigerated, and veggies chopped on prep day. If making mashed cauliflower or mashed potatoes, they can be made on prep day and reheated for the meal.
  • Prep the chicken on Monday night or Tuesday morning before work and allow it to marinate. It will be ready to air-fry and on the table in 15 minutes! If serving rice, that can be made on prep day and stored in the fridge until Tuesday evening.
  • The buffalo shrimp quesadillas don't need much prep. The shrimp cooks quickly and the quesadilla takes mere minutes to crisp up and melt the cheese.
  • For Thursday's meal, make the vinaigrette on prep day and keep it in the fridge. The pasta will cook while you are making the sauce and the whole meal is ready for the table in 30 minutes.
  • If making your own homemade dough, I recommend doing so on Wednesday or Thursday evening and allow it to set in the fridge to develop and bloom flavors. Take it out at least an hour before ready to spread the toppings on to allow it to warm up and become easy to stretch onto the pizza stone.

Weekly Meal Plan 35

Monday

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Homemade Salisbury Steak

This recipe for Homemade Salisbury Steak and Gravy is one I have made for many years and will forever be a family favorite. Serve it with mashed potatoes, or Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter, and green peas.

Tuesday

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Super easy and oh so delicious! I love this with Cauliflower Fried Rice but carb lovers can enjoy it with white rice or brown rice. I love to serve this with a side of steamed broccoli.

Wednesday

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Buffalo Shrimp Quesadillas

Buffalo Shrimp Quesadillas are one of my newest recipes and one I could eat every day! They are made in the air fryer but can also be done on the stove top. If you have a sweet tooth for dessert, try these Peanut Butter No Bakes.

Thursday

Shrimp with Vodka Sauce and Penne

Shrimp with Vodka Sauce and Penne is another recipe that's been around for a long time on my blog, and it's so good I do make it often. Pair this up with a nice green side salad topped with Italian Vinaigrette.

Friday

Cheeseburger Pizza

This Friday try this delicious Cheeseburger Pizza and plan to make The BEST Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe! The dough recipe is my son's recipe and he's the one the process photos! I'm Garlic Dill Pickles fan and I love to load this pizza up with them.

Dessert of the week

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7 Layer Bars

Decadent, chewy, and oh so good! Also known as Hello Dollies or Magic Cookie Bars, these 7 Layer Bars are a childhood favorite. Great with a hot cup of coffee or tea or cold glass of milk!

Cocktail of the week

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Vanilla Dark and Stormy

I made this Vanilla Dark and Stormy because my son had one out one night and told me I had to try it. This is a drink I love to enjoy when the weather cools down. It makes me feel all classy and sophisticated when I sit down with a glass!

Sunday Brunch

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

If you have never made overnight oats before, you are missing out! Let these Pumpkin Overnight Oats be your first. I promise you will love them and you can eat them warm or cold!

Sunday Supper

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Pan Roasted Turkey

Thanksgiving is coming, so what better time than to test out a turkey recipe? This Pan Roasted Turkey is a classic way to roast a turkey. Serve with Momma Law's Crockpot Stuffing, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Southern Sweet Potato Pie.

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

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This Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe is made with tender boneless chicken thighs cooked right in the sauce for a simple, flavorful dinner. It's an easy option for busy nights and works just as well served in bowls, wraps, or on its own.

A white plate with white rice topped with pieces of air fryer teriyaki chicken sprinkled with black sesame seeds.

I lean on recipes like this when I want something comforting without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Using the air fryer keeps things simple and delivers juicy chicken every time.

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Why You'll Love Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Easy dinner: minimal prep and quick cooking make this a great weeknight choice.

Saucy bites: the chicken cooks right in the teriyaki sauce for rich flavor.

Flexible option: use a low carb teriyaki sauce to adapt this recipe for clow carb needs.

Key Ingredients for Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

A white bowl filled with dark marinade surrounded by glass jars of sesame seeds, black pepper, and salt, with raw chicken thighs on a wooden background.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Boneless chicken thighs: tender, flavorful, and ideal for air fryer cooking.

Teriyaki sauce: the main flavor element that coats and glazes the chicken.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Chicken breast can be used, but thighs stay juicier.
  • Low carb teriyaki sauce, such as Primal Kitchen, works well for reduced carbs.
  • Toasted white sesame seeds can replace black sesame seeds for garnish.
Bite sized chicken pieces simmering in a dark savory glaze inside a round baking pan.

Variations on Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bites

  • Serve the chicken over rice or cauliflower fried rice for an easy bowl.
  • Spoon the chicken into lettuce cups for a lighter meal.
  • Add steamed broccoli or snap peas after cooking for a complete dish.

Tips for Great Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

  • Use an air fryer safe pan or dish to keep the sauce contained.
  • Toss the chicken halfway through cooking so it cooks evenly.
  • Let the chicken rest a minute after cooking so the sauce thickens slightly.
Overhead shot of air fryer teriyaki chicken on a bed of rice on a white plate.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions for Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Serve this chicken recipe with rice, vegetables, garlic noodles, or tucked into flour tortillas for an easy dinner. It pairs well with simple sides and works nicely for meal prep.

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More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes You'll Love

If you like the quick dinner style of this teriyaki chicken, my Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli is another fast, sauce forward meal that's great for weeknights. For another American-Asian air fryer favorite, Air Fryer General Tso Chicken brings that takeout-style vibe at home. A different chicken thigh dinner with bold flavor is my Honey Chipotle Chicken, and for game day fun these Boneless Chicken Wings fit right in!

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Shelby Law Ruttan
Skip the takeout with this easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken! These tender, juicy chicken thighs are cooked right in a savory glaze for maximum flavor in just 15 minutes. it's a versatile dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights when you want a healthy, 30 minute meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian-American
Servings 4
Calories 178 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the raw chicken pieces in a large bowl . Add marinade, salt (if using), and black pepper (if using). Refrigerate chicken 30 minutes in the teriyaki marinade.
  • Place chicken and marinade into a pie pan in a single layer that fits into the air fryer basket (or tray) and place in the basket.
  • Air fry at 350 for 15 minutes. After 7 minutes, use tongs to toss chicken. Air fry 7 minutes longer, until chicken is fully cooked. Garnish with sesame seeds (if using).

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 2312mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 29IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g
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Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins (Air Fryer Recipe)

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These Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins are crispy, savory, and made in just minutes using your air fryer. They're the perfect way to use up holiday leftovers and serve them in a fun, hand held twist everyone will love.

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My family loves Thanksgiving leftovers, and I love finding different ways to repurpose them! These stuffing muffins are similar to my Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole, but made in individual muffin cups and air fried to get the best of the crispy bits from the leftover stuffing!

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Why You'll Love Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins

Quick and Easy: ready in under 20 minutes using pre-cooked leftovers.

Crispy and creamy texture: the stuffing shell turns golden and crisp while the inside stays creamy and rich.

Great for meal prep: perfect for freezing!

Key Ingredients

Unstuffed stuffing shell in silicone cup on a wooden board with mashed potatoes and gravy in bowls nearby, showing the hollowed center ready for filling.

Stuffing: acts as the "crust" and crisps up beautifully in the air fryer. My Mom's Crockpot Stuffing works great here!

Mashed potatoes: my Mayonnaise Mashed Potatoes recipe makes the filling creamy and comforting.

Chopped turkey: adds hearty protein and uses up the star of Thanksgiving dinner.

Gravy: brings moisture and flavor to the filling.

Cranberry sauce: adds a bright, tart contrast on top of the savory filling.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Use leftover shredded rotisserie chicken instead of turkey if that's what you have on hand.
  • Swap the mashed potatoes for mashed sweet potatoes.
  • Use cornbread stuffing if that's what was served at your table.
  • Swap the cranberry sauce with Cranberry Chipotle Sauce for a touch of spice.
Six stuffing muffin cups in a black air fryer basket, each filled with mashed turkey and lightly browned from cooking.

Variations

  • Add shredded cheese to the filling before air frying the 2nd time.
  • Stir in chopped green beans or peas for extra veggies.
  • Top with french fried onions before serving for a crunchier finish.

Top Tips

  • Make sure to press the stuffing up the sides of the muffin cups firmly so they hold their shape.
  • Don't overfill the muffin cups with the turkey mixture. One large scoop per cup is just right.
  • Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the silicone liners so they hold together.
Overhead shot of stuffing muffin in silicone cup placed on a wooden board next to a small jar and spoon of cranberry sauce.

Storage and Reheating

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes. They can also be frozen and reheated straight from frozen, just add a few extra minutes in the air fryer.

Serve With...

Serve these stuffing muffins with a side of Instant Pot Turkey Lentil soup or a bowl of Pumpkin Soup. They're also great with a side of Green Bean Casserole and a slice of leftover Maple Pumpkin Pie!

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Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins

Shelby Law Ruttan
These Leftover Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins are crispy on the outside with a warm, savory center made from turkey, potatoes, and gravy. They're a clever way to repurpose your holiday meal into a new dish that feels fresh but tastes like Thanksgiving all over again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 261 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups stuffing
  • 1½ cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cups chopped turkey
  • ½ cup gravy
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions
 

  • Form a ½" layer on the inside of a jumbo silicone muffin liner. Press stuffing up from the bottom of the cup and into the side of the liner to form a cup.
  • Air fry the stuffing cups in the air fryer basket for 10 minutes at 400°F. Add the turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy to a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Remove the stuffing cups from the air fryer and using a large cream scoop, fill the stuffing cups with one scoop of filling.
  • Return cups to the air fryer basket and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F, until meat filling is warmed through and stuffing cups are golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the stuffing muffins from the air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes. Add dollop of leftover cranberry sauce to the top of the turkey filling. Drizzle with more warmed gravy if desired.

Notes

No air fryer? No problem! Make these in the oven instead.
Just follow the instructions above and place the ingredients bake the stuffing muffins in a preheated 350ºf oven for 25 minutes, until edges are golden and filling is hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 229IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 34g
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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This Southern Sweet Potato Pie is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving dinner. Simple ingredients and warm spices make this a great pie recipe to put on the holiday table.

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This Southern Sweet Potato Pie recipe will be the center of attention on your holiday dessert table!
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • The sweet potato pie filling is made with canned sweet potatoes, making prep time much shorter!
  • The buttery pie crust and sweet potato mixture bakes up golden and creamy and it's perfect with a dollop of whipped cream.
  • It is a classic southern sweet potato pie recipe that is perfect for the holiday season and can be served at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

🥘 Ingredients

Canned Yams: You will need a 40 ounce can for this particular pie.

Large eggs and egg yolk: these will need to be at room temperature. Freeze the extra egg white for later use.

Heavy whipping cream: adds volume and aids in a creamy custard pie.

Granulated sugar: used to sweetened the pie.

Vanilla extract: compliments the flavor in the pie recipe.

Salted butter: needs to be at room temperature or very soft. You can also use melted butter.

Cornstarch: is used as a thickening agent for the pie filling.

Pumpkin pie spice: a combination of warm spices for sweet recipes.

Unbaked pie crust, for 8"/9" pans: use a refrigerated store bought pie crust or your favorite pie crust recipe. I love my Mom's Oil Pie Crust recipe and it is super easy to make!

Ingredients for pie recipe.
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make this delicious Southern Sweet Potato pie!

🔪 Instructions

  1. Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, combine the mashed yams, eggs, egg yolk, and whipping cream.
  3. Add the sugar, spices, vanilla, cornstarch, and butter to the sweet potato mixture. Mix until the filling is smooth and slightly whipped.
  4. Roll the pie crust out to fit the pie pan and place in the pie dish. Press the crust into the pan removing any air pockets from between the dish and crust.
  5. Press the edge of the crust into a decorative shape or in the dish's edge mold if desired.
  6. Bake the pie shell for 3 minutes.
  7. Remove the pie shell and add the pie filling, spreading with a the back of the spoon to evenly distribute.
  8. Bake pie on a baking sheet in the oven for 12 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 335° and bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set.
  9. Remove from the oven and let pie cool on a wire rack for 3-4 hours, until no longer warm. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

🥄 Equipment

Larbe bowl

Potato masher

Electric mixer

Pie pan

Baking sheet

Wire rack

Wet and dry pie ingredients in a mixing bowl.
This recipe is as easy as mixing dry, then wet ingredients, then combining them.
Unbaked pie crust and pie filling in a bowl.
A refrigerated pre-made pie crust or your favorite pie crust recipe can be used to make this pie.
Sweet Potato Pie filling in the mixing bowl.
The pie filling should be almost fluffy from the whipping cream mixed into it.
Unbaked pie.
When spreading the filing into the crust, be sure to smooth it out evenly and all the way to the edges.

🥫Storage

Store pie in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Use all brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a deeper flavor to the pie.
  • If desired, substitute 4 cups cut (3 medium or 2 large sweet potatoes), boiled, fresh sweet potatoes for the canned yams. Mash potatoes after measuring.

💭 Tips

  • Be sure the butter is very soft, or melted before adding to the pie filling.
  • Insert a toothpick into the center of the pie to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, it is ready to remove from the oven.
  • To prevent the edges of the pie crust from burning, use a pie shield, or crimp strips of aluminum foil around the crust before baking.
  • Be sure to serve the pie completely cooled. Attempting to serve it warm can result in the pie falling apart. Once it is cool enough to refrigerate, I highly recommend doing so until time to serve.
Whole baked southern sweet potato pie in the pie plate.
Be sure to cool pie completely before serving. A warm pie will easily fall apart.

If you're looking for something new and delicious for the holiday tables, try this German Chocolate Pecan Pie!

Everyone loves this Red White and Blueberry Pie recipe!

This is my mom's recipe for Homemade Apple Pie Filling used for Canning.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve pie topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or nutmeg to garnish.

🏫 The last word

I never had sweet potato pie until I moved to the south and started to date a southern gentleman. His family serves this pie for the holiday season and not only is it delicious, it is their southern tradition to do so. This classic recipe has become a new tradition in my home and a part our holiday dessert table!

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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Shelby Law Ruttan
A delicious fall pie with warm spices, this Southern Sweet Potato Pie is sure to become your family favorite and southern tradition on the holiday dessert table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 438 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, combine the mashed yams, eggs, egg yolk, and whipping cream.
  • Add the sugar, spices, vanilla, cornstarch, and butter to the sweet potato mixture. Mix until the filling is smooth and slightly whipped.
  • Roll the pie crust out to fit the pie pan and place in the pie dish. Press the crust into the pan removing any air pockets from between the dish and crust.
  • Press the edge of the crust into a decorative shape or in the dish's edge mold if desired.Bake the pie shell for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the pie shell and add the pie filling, spreading with a the back of the spoon to evenly distribute.
  • Bake pie on a baking sheet in the oven for 12 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 335° and bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set.
  • Remove from the oven and let pie cool on a wire rack for 3-4 hours, until no longer warm. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 274mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 554IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 55g
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Buffalo Shrimp Quesadillas

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Made in the air fryer, Buffalo Shrimp Quesadillas are a quick and easy recipe for weeknight dinner or lunch when time is short and tummies are hungry! Juicy shrimp are coated in a buffalo sauce between tortillas cooked to crispy perfection!

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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It is a tasty mixture of spicy shrimp, gooey cheeses, and buttery crispy tortillas.
  • This simple recipe is a delicious way to enjoy shrimp and is ready in under 30 minutes!
  • Buffalo fans and shrimp lovers will love this protein packed quick dinner.
  • The air fryer makes the buttery tortilla crispy and delicious!
  • They are a delicious low carb recipe with just 3 net carbs per serving!

🥘 Ingredients

Raw shrimp: I like to use small to medium sized shrimp, but jumbo shrimp can be used. If using jumbo shrimp, I recommend chopping it into smaller pieces.

Garlic and onion powder: used to season the shrimp before cooking.

Buffalo wing sauce: just enough to add buffalo flavor to the shrimp.

Flour tortillas: use your favorite low carb brand or make your own homemade flour tortillas.

Mozzarella cheese: is the glue that holds the shell together. I like to use part-skim mozzarella because it has less moisture than whole milk mozzarella

Blue cheese: because buffalo style anything needs this sharp bite with it!

Celery: this is also an optional ingredient. Chopped pieces can either be sprinkled in the quesadilla or it can be served on the side.

Cilantro: not required, but I love the combination of flavors.

Ingredients for buffalo shrimp quesadillas.

🔪 Instructions

For the shrimp:

  1. Place 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter until bubbly.
  2. Add the shrimp to the hot butter and cook for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more.
  3. Transfer the shrimp from the skillet to a small bowl and set aside.Add the remaining butter and hot sauce to the skillet. Melt butter and stir to combine with the hot sauce.
  4. Remove the skillet from the burner and add the shrimp back to the hot sauce mixture. Toss to coat shrimp with buffalo sauce.

To make the quesadilla:

  1. Spread butter on 1 side of a large tortilla.
  2. Place tortilla, butter side down, on air fryer tray or basket. Add ingredient layers on half of each tortilla as follows: mozzarella cheese, buffalo shrimp, blue cheese, and cilantro (if using).
  3. Bring empty side of tortilla over top of the filling and press lightly. Cook for 3 minutes. Carefully flip quesadilla and cook 3 minutes longer, until tortilla is golden brown.
  4. Remove quesadilla from air fryer and allow to cool for 1 minute. Cut into wedges and serve.
Cooked shrimp in a skillet covered with buffalo sauce.
Small shrimp in buffalo sauce adds tons of flavor!
Shrimp and cheese assembled on a flour tortilla.
Easy layering of cheese and buffalo shrimp
Low Carb flour tortilla on an air fryer tray with quesadilla toppings on half.
Top with a little extra mozzarella to help the tortilla adhere to the filling.
Flour tortilla with shrimp and cheese filling on air fryer tray.
So easy in the air fryer to get crispy tortilla perfection.

🥄 Equipment

Air Fryer (or Large skillet)

Butter knife

Chef knife

🥫Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

📖 Variations

  • Use low carb tortillas in place of regular ones.
  • Substitute pepper jack cheese for the mozzarella cheese.
  • Garnish with the green parts of a scallion instead of the cilantro.
Four wedges of buffalo shrimp quesadillas.

💭 Tips

  • Have the skillet hot before assembling the quesadilla. I like to have the whole tortilla warming while I assemble so it is easy to fold over the half to cover the filling.
  • Use a little extra mozzarella cheese to place on the top layer to help the quesadilla hold together better.
  • No airfryer? No problem! Just grill these on a hot griddle on each side until golden brown.

Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are another family favorite.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve with a side of creamy blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.

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Buffalo Shrimp Quesadillas

Shelby Law Ruttan
Buffalo Shrimp Quesadillas are a delicious low carb recipe packed with flavor. Juicy shrimp in buffalo sauce are folded in with gooey cheeses and air fried to crispy tortilla perfection. Just 3 net carbs per serving!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 435 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the shrimp

  • 1 pound small shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup hot sauce

For the quesadilla

Instructions
 

For the shrimp:

  • Place 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter until bubbly.
  • Add the shrimp to the hot butter and cook for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer the shrimp from the skillet to a small bowl and set aside.Add the remaining butter and hot sauce to the skillet. Melt butter and stir to combine with the hot sauce.
  • Remove the skillet from the burner and add the shrimp back to the hot sauce mixture. Toss to coat shrimp with buffalo sauce.

To make the quesadilla:

  • Spread butter on 1 side of a large tortilla. Place tortilla, butter side down, on air fryer tray or basket.
  • Add ingredient layers on half of each tortilla as follows: mozzarella cheese, buffalo shrimp, blue cheese, and cilantro (if using). Bring empty side of tortilla over top of the filling and press lightly. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully flip quesadilla and cook 3 minutes longer, until tortilla is golden brown.Remove quesadilla from air fryer and allow to cool for 1 minute. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 42gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 248mgSodium: 1335mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 15gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 717IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 488mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 3g
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Homemade Salisbury Steak and Gravy

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This homemade Salisbury Steak recipe is pure comfort food made better for you! The whole family loves this hamburger steak dinner paired up with a mushroom onion gravy with a side of mashed potatoes!

Homemade Salisbury Steak on a white plate with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, and green peas.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It is an easy dinner recipe for classic comfort food.
  • This delicious salisbury steak is rich in flavor but low in calories/
  • The entire recipe is made on the stove top in one dish meaning less mess to clean up.
  • It's a bunless burger covered in rich brown gravy that even picky eaters will love.

🥘 Ingredients

Lean ground beef: choose a low fat blend of meat to fat ratio, my preference is 85/15.

Butter: just a small amount is used and added for flavor

Onion and garlic cloves: adds flavor to the meat and gravy. I like to use diced onions but fans of large onion pieces in the gravy can slice them.

Button mushrooms: I prefer the baby button mushrooms and halve them, however a regular sized mushroom will work, they will need to be sliced.

Beef stock and dry red wine: the red wine adds extra flavor to the gravy, but you can stick with all beef broth if preferred.

All-purpose flour: the flour is used as a thickening agent in the gravy recipe.

Red wine vinegar: for a splash of acid as a flavor enhancer.

Butter basted burgers cooking in a skillet

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine onion, pepper, salt, garlic, and ground beef. Shape meat mixture into 4 (½-inch-thick) oval patties.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray and add patties, cooking for 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in same large skillet. Add mushrooms and sauté 4 minutes, until softened and water has released. Stir in red wine and cook 2 minutes.
  4. In a large measuring cup, combine beef broth and flour. Add to skillet, whisking constantly, bringing the gravy to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes or until gravy has thickened. Add salisbury steak patties and vinegar to the skillet and cook 2 minutes longer. Serve hot.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet

Large bowl

Turner

Large measuring cup

Hand whisk

🥫Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

Hamburger steaks simmering in mushroom gravy.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute your preferred ground meat for the beef. Good choices would be ground turkey or chicken.
  • Substitute beef broth for the red wine.

💭 Tips

  • If gravy is not thick enough for your tastes, mix together 1 tablespoon cold water and 2 teaspoons cornstarch until cornstarch has dissolved. Whisk into the gravy and cook for 1 minute, until gravy thickens more.
  • This is a great for meal prep! Place cooked hamburger patties and gravy in a freezer safe and oven safe container and freeze up to 3 months. To heat, remove from freezer and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, until meat patties are warmed through and gravy is bubbly.

Try this Air Fried Hamburger recipe for a delicious mess free way to fry burgers!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve with a side of mashed potatoes or garlic mashed cauliflower with green beans or peas.

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🏫 The Last Word

I because curious about where this recipe originated and went on a mission to discover that it is an American dish created by Dr. James Henry Salisbury during the Civil War as a way to combat digestion issues of soldiers. It later became a popular frozen tv dinner that you could buy in individual servings or family sized.

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Homemade Salisbury Steak with Gravy

Shelby Law Ruttan
Homemade Salisbury Steak patties made with lean ground beef are simmered on the stove top with a mushroom onion gravy for a classic comfort food meal the entire family will enjoy.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 230 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine onion, pepper, salt, garlic, and ground beef. Shape meat mixture into 4 (½-inch-thick) oval patties.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray and add patties, cooking for 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Melt butter in same large skillet. Add mushrooms and sauté 4 minutes, until softened and water has released. Stir in red wine and cook 2 minutes.
  • In a large measuring cup, combine beef broth and flour. Add to skillet, whisking constantly, bringing the gravy to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes or until gravy has thickened and beef is cooked thru.
  • Add salisbury steak patties and vinegar to the to gravy mixture and cook 2 minutes longer. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 5g
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Shrimp with Vodka Sauce and Penne

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Shrimp with Vodka Sauce is a easy dinner recipe that is ready in just 30 minutes. Plump shrimp are tossed in a tomato-based sauce creamy sauce made made with heavy cream and vodka.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • The creamy vodka sauce is the yummiest pasta sauce ever!
  • It's a shrimp recipe you will come back to time and again and the whole family will love it.
  • This 30 minute recipe makes weeknights a whole lot easier.

🥘 Ingredients

White onion

Unsalted butter

Garlic cloves

Vodka, any brand will work here.

Fresh whole tomatoes

Heavy cream

Vegetable bouillon concentrate (or 1 bouillon cube)

Red pepper flakes, to add as little or as much heat as desired.

Penne pasta, feel free to use whole wheat pasta or regular pasta.

Large shrimp, buy fresh shrimp that has been peeled and deveined shrimp with the tails already removed.

dicing tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes are the base of the creamy vodka sauce.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat until hot.
  3. Add the butter to the hot skillet and heat until melted and bubbly. Add onion and and cook for 3 minutes, until softened. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute more. 
  4. Add vodka to the onion mixture and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, heavy cream, and bouillon. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes, until sauce will begins to thicken.
  5. While sauce is simmering, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in shrimp adding salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring periodically, until shrimp is no longer opaque
  6.  Remove shrimp from heat and let cool.
  7. Add cooked pasta to sauce along with shrimp. Stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet, to cook the shrimp and make the sauce

Large pot: to cook the pasta

Flat head wooden spoon, for stirring

Chef knife, for chopping the tomatoes and shrimp

Cutting board

Shrimp cooking in a skillet.
It only takes a few minutes for these shrimp to cook, making lunch a flash in the pan!

🥫Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • If desired, substitute olive oil for the butter.

💭 Tips

  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw it quickly by running under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess water.

Shrimp with Squash and Penne is another quick and easy meal for fans of shrimp recipes with pasta.

Everyone loves this Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta.

Applebee's Shrimp and Broccoli with Pasta is one of my personal favorites!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve with a garnish of fresh basil and a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese and a slice of crusty bread.

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🏫 The last word

I personally like to use penne pasta for this recipe. I like the fact that sauce also flows through the hole of the pasta, allowing sauce to pool inside the pasta.

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Shrimp with Vodka Sauce and Penne

Shelby Law Ruttan
Shrimp with Vodka Sauce and Penn is a creamy and delicious quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor an protein, it is one that the whole family will love.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 6
Calories 561 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the sauce

  • ½ onion , chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • ½ cup vodka
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon better than boullion vegetable concentrate or 1 bouillon cube
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes , optional
  • 8 ounces penne pasta ,cooked according to package directions

For the shrimp

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.Heat a large skillet over medium high heat until hot.
  • Add the butter to the hot skillet and heat until melted and bubbly. Add onion and and cook for 3 minutes, until softened. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute more. Add vodka to the onion mixture and simmer for 5 minutes. 
  • Stir in tomatoes, heavy cream, and bouillon. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes, until sauce will begins to thicken.
  • While sauce is simmering, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in shrimp adding salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring periodically, until shrimp is no longer opaque 
  • Remove shrimp from heat and let cool.Add cooked pasta to sauce along with shrimp. Stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 18gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 562mgPotassium: 398mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1898IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 32g
Keyword Shrimp Vodka Sauce, Shrimp with Vodka Sauce
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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

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Creamy and packed with flavor, these Pumpkin Overnight Oats are a delicious and healthy way to start the day. They are packed with nutrition and pumpkin pie flavor made the night before to be enjoyed the next morning.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast made with simple ingredients and perfect for busy mornings.
  • This easy recipe takes just 5 minutes to mix together and needs no cooking!
  • It is a great way to enjoy a healthy breakfast option packed with hearty oats and pumpkin spice flavor.
  • It's like eating pumpkin pie in a jar or breakfast!
  • Overnight oats will be one of your favorite easy breakfast items!
Ingredients for Pumpkin Overnight Oats.
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make this delicious breakfast recipe!

🥘 Ingredients

Here is everything you need to make this creamy, delicious breakfast!

  • Milk: I used whole milk for this recipe, however non-dairy milks can be used in it's place.
  • Old-fashioned oats: these work best as they lend some chew to the oatmeal. These are also known as rolled oats,
  • Pumpkin puree, be sure to buy the can that says puree, not pie filling. Or, make your own homemade pumpkin puree.
  • Brown sugar: light or dark will work. I prefer the dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • Pumpkin pie spice: to add the warm fall flavors to the oatmeal.
  • Vanilla extract: compliments the flavors
  • Chia seeds: add fiber and healthy fats to the oats.
  • Pecans: chopped
Oats, milk, and pumpkin in a glass jar.
Using pure pumpkin in this overnight oatmeal adds vitamins A & C for an immunity boost to your meal.
Glass jar with pecans, spice, and sweetener.
Just a touch of sugar sweetens the oatmeal and pecans add a buttery nut flavor.
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Use a spoon or cover with the lid to mix.
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Once the overnight oats are mixed, cover tightly and store in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a pint sized mason jar, add the oatmeal, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and pecans.
  2. Using a tablespoon, stir the ingredients until well combined.
  3. Place the pumpkin oats in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Enjoy cold or warmed up with a little whipped cream, pumpkin spice, and pecans for garnish.

🥄 Equipment

Mason jar

Measuring spoons

Fully set pumpkin overnight oats.

🥫Storage

This delicious pumpkin oatmeal is great for meal prep. I like to make enough to enjoy for the whole week and store it in airtight jars in the fridge. Don't store for longer than 5 days.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute pure maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar
  • Use a oat milk, cashew milk, or unsweetened almond milk in place of cow's milk for a vegan, dairy-free breakfast
  • I recommend whole rolled oats, but quick oats can be used in a pinch.
  • Substitute hemp seeds for the chia seeds.
  • Substitute pumpkin seeds for the pecans.

💭 Tips

  • To enjoy these overnight oats warm, simply place in the microwave for a minute or two.
  • Be sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
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This delicious Maple Oatmeal Bread is perfect for sandwiches or toast in the morning.

My whole family loves this Strawberry Baked Oatmeal.

Nanny's Soft Oatmeal Cookies are soft, packed with raisins, and absolutely delicious with a glass of milk!

These Peanut Butter No Bakes are a delicious addition to lunch boxes or as an after school snack.

For a savory overnight casserole, try this Mushroom Strata.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve with a side of fresh fruit and any of your favorite toppings. Some tasty ways to top the oatmeal is with a dollop of greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and dash of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.

Pumpkin overnight oats in a glass jar.

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Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Shelby Law Ruttan
Pumpkin Overnight Oats are delicious, creamy, and packed with pumpkin and spice flavors, this nutrition breakfast is easy to make the night before and enjoy the next morning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 295 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • In a pint sized mason jar, add the oatmeal, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and pecans.
  • Using a tablespoon, stir the ingredients until well combined.Place the pumpkin oats in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Enjoy cold or warmed up with a little whipped cream, pumpkin spice, and pecans for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 4877IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 29g
Keyword Pumpkin Oats, Pumpkin Overnight Oats, Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
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7 Layer Bars

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These 7 Layer Bars are the are the original recipe for magic cookie bars of my childhood. This one dish easy recipe makes the best bar cookies and is perfect for the Christmas season or as a portable cookie for picnics or potluck!

A 9x13 glass baking dish filled with freshly baked 7-layer bars, topped with toasted coconut, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • These gooey bars are made with sweetened condensed milk making them chewy, gooey, and delicious!
  • They are great make ahead dessert bars to prepare for holiday cookie trays.
  • The buttery graham cracker crust has 7 layers of deliciousness sprinkled over top and is an easy dessert recipe.
  • This family favorite is perfect for bake sales!

🥘 Ingredients

Graham crackers, crushed into crumbs or buy a box of graham cracker crumbs.

Unsalted butter, this is melted right in the baking dish!

Sweetened condensed milk, my preference is eagle brand.

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Butterscotch chips

Shredded coconut flakes

Walnuts

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🔪 Instructions

  1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees for glass dish).
  2. In a 13 x 9 inch baking pan melt butter in oven.
  3. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over top of the melted butter. Mix together and press into pan to cover the bottom of the pan.
  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over top of the graham cracker crust.
  5. Top evenly with remaining ingredients. Press down firmly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.

🥄 Equipment

9 x 13 baking dish

Sharp knife

🥫Storage

Store these cookie bars in an airtight container on the counter up to 1 week, in the fridge up to 1 month, or freezer up to 3 months.

📖 Variations

  • Make different layers of flavors using dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, caramel bits, and peanut butter chips to measure 4 cups total.
  • Sprinkle some chocolate covered toffee chips over top of the final layer for extra sweet crunch.
  • Substitute chopped pecans for the walnuts.
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💭 Tips

  • Use a piece of parchment paper to lie over top of the assembled bars and press down with hands to firmly pack the ingredients into the dish.
  • If crushing your own graham crackers, place them in a ziploc bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.

These Chewy Peanut Butter Layer Bars will be another family favorite!

Peanut Butter No Bakes are a delicious no bake cookie that is a take on the traditional chocolate version.

Peanut Butter Granola Bars are a lunchbox favorite!

Rhubarb Custard Bars are a bar recipe that is perfect for spring or year round (freeze that rhubarb!).

Butterscotch fans will love these Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies!

🍽 Serve with...

The best way to enjoy these bar cookies is with a tall cold glass of milk. They are also a highly approved treat to leave out on Christmas eve for Santa!

🏫 The last word

This is a classic dessert recipe that I remember my mom making when I was young. It is a cookie bar with several different names. Mom always called them 7 Layer magic bars. They are also called magic cookie bars, or hello dolly bars. No matter what the name, the end result is a sweet cookie bar with crispy edges and chewy inside!

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7 Layer Bars

Shelby Law Ruttan
These 7 layer magic cookie bars are a sweet and chewy dessert bar is made with 7 layers of ingredients. There is no mixing or stirring. You will just layer, bake, and enjoy!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Bars
Calories 230 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° (325 degrees if using a glass dish).
  • In a 13 x 9 inch baking pan melt the butter in oven. Evenly sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over top of the butter.
  • Using a fork, mix together the butter and graham cracker crumbs and press into pan to form a crust.
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
  • Top evenly with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and walnuts..
  • Press down firmly on top of the layers. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 7 Layer Cookies, Hello Dolly Bars, Magic cookie bars
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Peanut Butter No Bakes

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These Peanut Butter No Bakes are a delicious cookie packed with peanut butter flavor with a perfect texture similar to fudge. These tasty cookies are one of my old-fashioned favorites to make for bake sales, special occasions, or holiday cookie plates.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Fudge like cookies: these no bake peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat that taste like fudge!

Simple ingredients: you need very basic pantry ingredients to make these

Packed with peanut flavor: peanut butter lovers will love this peanut butter version of the original fudgy no bake cookies.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies.
Just a few simple ingredients make the most delicious no bake cookie recipe!

🥘 Ingredients

Granulated white sugar

Unsalted butter: if you use salted butter, cut the salt you are adding to the recipe in half.

Creamy peanut butter: I prefer Peter Pan Creamy peanut butter.

Milk: any type of milk will work.

Salt: compliments the flavors in the cookies

Vanilla extract: adds flavor to the cookies

Quick cooking oats: instant oats will help the cookies take shape.

Sugar mixture in sauce pan before boiling stage.
The butter/sugar mixture will need to come to the boiling point then cook to 230 degrees F.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, stir together butter, sugar, milk, and salt until combined.
  2. Bring the sugar mixture to full rolling boil and cook until the temperature reads 230°F, (soft ball stage), turning the heat down to medium if the mixture boils to high.
  3. Once the temperature reaches 230°F, immediately remove syrup from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla extract into the syrup, stirring until mixture is almost smooth.
  4. Stir the oats to the peanut butter mixture, then quickly scoop and drop tablespoonfuls of the peanut butter balls onto foil lined cookie sheet. Cool completely before storing.

🥄 Equipment

Large saucepan: for boiling the syrup

Wooden spoon: to stir the syrup

Candy thermometer: to register the temperature of the syrup

Aluminum foil or parchment paper: to line the baking sheet to prevent cookies from sticking to the pan

Baking sheet: to give the cookies a hard surface for portion out

Peanut butter and vanilla on top of boiled sugar mixture in a saucepan.
Stir the peanut butter and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture until almost smooth.
Oatmeal on top of peanut butter mixture.
Next stir in the oats until well combined.

🥫Storage

Room temperature: store cookies in an airtight container on the counter up to 1 week.

Freezer: I don't recommend freezing these cookies as the moisture will change the structure of the cookie.

📖 Variations

  • Almond milk can be substituted for whole milk
  • Use your favorite nut butters in place of the peanut butter. I love to use almond butter to change things up a bit.
  • Quick oats can be used in place of whole oats (also known as old fashioned oats)
  • Substitute ½ of the oatmeal for rice krispies.
  • Use light brown sugar in place of granulated sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • Crunchy peanut butter can be substituted for creamy peanut butter.
Peanut Butter No Bakes cooling on a foil lined cookie sheet.
Portion the no bake cookies out with a tablespoon sized cookie scoop onto wax paper lined baking sheet or wire rack.

💭 Tips

  • Stay away from using natural peanut butter as the oils will change the texture of the cookie.
  • Use a small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon sized) to portion perfectly sized cookies.
  • If the cookie seizes up too fast, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until the mixture loosens up enough to scoop.
  • For best results, be sure to use a candy thermometer.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I use steel-cut oats for these no bake cookies?

I don't recommend using them for this particular recipe. Steel cut oats are firmer and need to be cooked for a longer time in order for them to soften.

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a long time favorite cookie with crispy edges and chewy centers!

Old-Fashioned No Bake Fudge Cookie recipe is a delicious no bake chocolate version.

Try my Grandmother's Old Fashioned Soft Oatmeal Cookies, they are easy to make, super soft, and so delicious.

Peanut butter lovers will love this No Bake Peanut Butter Pie.

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies stacked on a plate.
Leave a plate out for Santa on Christmas Eve with a cold glass of milk!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve peanut butter no bake cookies as part of your next holiday cookie plate or give away as hostess gifts at your next party.

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Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Shelby Law Ruttan
No bake cookies that are like pieces of peanut butter fudge with oatmeal stirred in. Similar to the chocolate no bake cookies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 187 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine butter, sugar, milk, and salt until combined.
  • Bring the milk mixture to full boil and cook until the temperature reads 230°F, (soft ball stage), turning the heat down to medium if the mixture boils to high.
  • Once the temperature reaches 230°F, remove syrup from heat and stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into the syrup until almost smooth.
  • Stir the oats into the peanut butter mixture, then quickly scoop and drop tablespoonfuls of the peanut butter balls onto paper lined cookie sheet. Cool completely. 

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 67IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 25g
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Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Shrimp and Bacon

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This Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Bacon and Shrimp is my favorite pizza recipe. You'll love the combination of the sweet hot pepper jelly and cream cheese as the base sauce topped with crispy bacon, savory shrimp and spicy jalapeno slices. 

Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Bacon and Shrimp.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ It will quickly become your favorite appetizer for super bowl parties or a quick weeknight dinner.

✔️ It is a different pizza to put on the party table.

✔️ This jalapeno pizza will be a huge hit of jalapeno popper fans.

Fresh whole jalapenos on a cutting board.

🥘 Ingredients

Pizza dough, I like to make my own homemade pizza dough, but you can also purchase premade pizza dough.

Reduced fat cream cheese

Sweet hot pepper jelly, I buy mine at Trader Joe's but you can also buy it online.

Thick cut bacon is best to really get the flavor and texture

Cooked shrimp, just barely cook the shrimp as it will cook more while in the oven.

Jalapeno peppers, sliced

Salt and black pepper

bacon that has been cooked and crumbled
Crumble or dice crispy cooked bacon for pizza topping.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Press pizza dough out onto pizza stone or baking sheet into pizza form.
  2. Bake pizza crust for 10 minutes, or until crust just begins to brown.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and warm until hot. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and transfer to the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until shrimp are almost pink.
  4. While dough is baking, combine the cream cheese and sweet hot pepper jelly in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer until creamy. Set aside.
  5. Remove dough from oven and spread the warm crust with cream cheese mixture. Top the pizza with jalapeno slices, shrimp, and diced bacon.
  6. Return pizza to oven and bake another 4-6 minutes, or until cheese is beginning to bubble and slightly brown.
Roasted Strawberry Chipotle Sauce

🥄 Equipment

Mixing bowls

Pizza stone

Large skillet

🥫Storage

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

📖 Variations

  • Mix ½ cup of cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle the top before baking with another ¼ cup.
  • Save time and precook the bacon so it is ready when it is time to make dinner or, substitute real bacon bits for the bacon.
  • Substitute the bacon with pepperoni.
  • Top with ¼ cup red onion slices.
Jalapeno Popper Pizza side view.

💭 Tips

  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it can be whipped smooth. If you forget, place the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and soften heat for 30 seconds. If still too firm, microwave in 5 second intervals until softened.

I absolutely love this flavor combination. I had the shrimp and bacon left over from my Deviled Eggs with Shrimp and Bacon, so it was easy for me to just toss this one together. If you haven't tried it, then you must!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve this Jalapeño popper pizza as part of an appetizer spread on game day along with your favorite snacks and treats.

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Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Bacon and Shrimp

Shelby Law Ruttan
This Jalapeno Popper Pizza has a sweet hot pepper jelly mixed cream cheese base spread over a baked pizza crust topped with salty crispy bacon, sauteed shrimp, and jalapeno slices.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 159 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Press pizza dough out onto pizza stone or baking sheet into pizza form. Bake pizza crust for 10 minutes, or until crust just begins to brown.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and warm until hot. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and transfer to the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until shrimp are almost pink.
  • Combine the cream cheese and sweet hot pepper jelly in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer until creamy. Set aside.
  • Remove pre-baked dough from oven and spread the warm crust with cream cheese mixture. Top the pizza with jalapeno slices, shrimp, and diced bacon.
  • Return pizza to oven and bake another 4-6 minutes, or until cheese is beginning to bubble and slightly brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 18g
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Pan Roasted Turkey

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This pan roasted turkey recipe is the best, most delicious moist turkey with juicy meat and golden brown crispy skin. This super easy recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

Whole pan roasted turkey on serving tray.
Pan roasting a turkey produces a golden brown crispy skin with juicy turkey meat sealed inside!
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It roasts a whole turkey in just 3 hours and feeds a small crowd (8-10 people), making it a perfect roast for any holiday dinner.
  • This whole turkey offers up white meat and dark meat to satisfy the likes of everyone at the table.
  • Leftovers make great hot or cold sandwiches!
Ingredients for recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

Dried parsley

Garlic powder

Celery seed

Cardamon

Dried thyme

Onion powder

Olive oil

Salt

Black pepper

15 lb turkey

Spices for rub mixture.
Just 6 different spices season this delicious pan roasted turkey!
Whole raw turkey with skin pulled back on breast and rubbed with spices.
Gently separate the skin from the meat to add a layer of spices on top of the meat.
Seasoned raw whole turkey on top of parchment paper.
Seasoning beneath and on top of the skin on the raw turkey adds delicious flavor!
Raw turkey wrapped in parchment paper
Wrapping the parchment around the turkey while baking seals in moisture and aids in browning.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Set the oven temperature to 350° F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, garlic powder, celery seed, cardamon, thyme, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  4. Separate the turkey skin on the breast meat using your hands. Go slow and gentle to not rip the skin. Pull the skin back and rub the breast meat with ½ of the spice rub. Fold the skin back over the meat and then spread the oil across the whole top of the bird.
  5. Rub the remaining spice rub over the whole bird including the legs.
  6. Place a large sheet of parchment paper in the roasting dish to cover the bird. Place the bird on the parchment and then cover the bird with the parchment. Seal the parchment by crumbling it together. This seals in moisture that evaporates during cooking.
  7. Roast turkey for 3 hours, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire rack. Let turkey rest covered by parchment for 30 minutes to rest once fully cooked.

🥄 Equipment

Roasting pan with rack

Parchment paper

Electric knife for slicing the turkey

Mixing bowl

Roasted turkey in glass baking dish with parchment paper beneath the turkey.

🥫Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days, in the freezer up to 4 months.

To reheat, thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.

📖 Variations

  • A heavy duty rimmed baking sheet pan can be used in place of the roasting pan.
  • Use a turkey oven bag in place of the parchment paper. Be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging for roasting the turkey.
  • Stuff the cavity of the turkey with fresh herbs and halved lemons.

💭 Tips

  • Place frozen turkey in the refrigerator 2 days before cooking to ensure it has thawed completely.
  • Most turkeys have a packet with giblets and neck inside the cavity of the bird. Be sure this is removed before cooking.
  • Use fresh herbs in place of the dried herbs.
  • Place the neck and giblets in a small shallow roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Roast along with the turkey in the oven.
  • Use any pan drippings in the roasting dish for making gravy, adding turkey stock to scape any roasted bits from the bottom of the roasting pan.
A golden brown pan roasted turkey on a platter.

Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar Garlic Biscuits is a delicious with buttery cheddar garlic biscuits topping a delicious turkey and veggie filled gravy.

Make Turkey Hot Brown Sandwiches with leftover turkey!

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole is a big hit with my family.

Don't want to roast the whole turkey? Try this Turkey Tenderloin in an air fryer!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve turkey cut into thin slices with a side of mashed potatoes, crockpot stuffing, this broccoli casserole recipe, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and sweet potato pie.

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Pan Roasted Turkey

Shelby Law Ruttan
In just 3 hours you can have a delicious, golden brown roasted turkey with juicy meat inside and crispy skin on the outside. Feeds up to 12 people and perfect for Thanksgiving!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 219 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven temperature to 350° F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the parsley, garlic powder, celery seed, cardamon, thyme, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  • Separate the turkey skin on the breast meat using your hands. Go slow and gentle to not rip the skin. Pull the skin back and rub the breast meat with ½ of the spice rub.
  • Fold the skin back over the meat and then spread the oil across the whole top of the bird. Rub the remaining spice rub over the whole bird including the legs.
  • Place a large sheet of parchment paper in the roasting dish to cover the bird. Place the bird on the parchment and then cover the bird with the parchment. Seal parchment paper by crumbling it together. This seals in moisture that evaporates during cooking.
  • Roast turkey for 3 hours, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire rack. Let turkey rest covered by parchment for 30 minutes to rest once fully cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 346mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 1g
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Meyer Lemon Curd

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Meyer Lemon Curd is a basic curd recipe made with fresh meyer lemons rather than regular lemons. It is delicious as a condiment or part of your favorite lemon desserts.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ It is a little sweeter with a less tang than traditional lemons, but still has a lot of flavor!

✔️ This creamy lemon curd has a velvety texture and is delicious served on pound cake, ice cream, or spread between cake layers!

Homemade Lighter Lemon Curd

🥘 Ingredients

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Large egg yolks

Granulated sugar

Fresh squeezed meyer lemon juice

Unsalted butter

Meyer Lemon zest

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a double boiler over medium heat whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, or until the egg mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Strain the lemon curd through a sieve into a large bowl to remove any lumps that may have formed.
  4. Add the butter and lemon zest and stir to thoroughly combined. Cover and cool completely before placing in the refrigerator.
Lemon zest in a bowl.

🥄 Equipment

Double boiler, is used to prevent the curd from scorching.

Hand whisk, to whisk the egg yolks

Wooden spoon

Fine mesh sieve, to strain any lumps from the curd.

Lemon zester, to remove the zest from the lemon

Chef knife

Citrus juicer

🥫Storage

Store in an airtight glass jar in the fridge up to 1 month or in the freezer up to 1 year.

Curd in a glass bowl with plastic wrap on top.

📖 Variations

  • 2 whole eggs can be used in place of the egg yolks, just be sure to whisk the entire egg thoroughly.
  • Use your favorite citrus fruit in place of the meyer lemons. Good choices would be blood oranges, mandarin orange,

💭 Tips

  • Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the curd while cooling to prevent a skin from forming on the surface of the curd.
  • Use softened or melt the butter to be added to the lemon curd to ensure the butter melts completely.
  • Freeze the egg whites for future use. Egg whites can be frozen up to 1 year.
  • If you don't have a double boiler you can make your own! Use a medium saucepan and a heatproof bowl. Add a few inches of water to the saucepan and set the glass bowl on top.

🙋 FAQ's

What is the difference between a Meyer lemon and a typical lemon

A glass dish filled with meyer lemon curd.

Lemon Bars are a delicious treat the whole family will love!

If you love fruit curd recipes, then you must give this Strawberry Curd a try!

Glazed Lemon Cookies are a family favorite.

Try your hand at making Homemade Limoncello

This Lemon Swirled Cheesecake is divine!

🍽 Serve with...

Homemade lemon curd is delicious spread on muffins, toast. I can be used to swirl into cheesecakes or used a a filling for lemon meringue pie.

If you give this 4-bean salad a try, I'd love to hear how it turned out! Please leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below to let me know if you kept the heat mild or went all in with the jalapenos. Don't forget to tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your beautiful salad bowls!

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Meyer Lemon Curd

Shelby Law Ruttan
Made with meyer lemons, this lemon curd is a little sweeter and less tangier than most. It is delicious on biscuits, toast, cookies, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 59 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a double boiler over medium heat whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, or until the lemon mixture begins to thicken.
  • Strain the lemon curd through a sieve to remove any lumps that may have formed.
  • Add the butter and lemon zest and stir to thoroughly combined. Cover and chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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Maple Cupcakes

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These Maple Cupcakes are made with pure maple syrup both in the cupcake and in the frosting! This delicious cupcake recipe is perfect for picnics, barbecues, birthday parties and more!

Maple Cupcake in a paper wrapper with maple frosting and topped with a walnut.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • There is pure maple flavor in both the cupcake and the frosting!
  • They are single serving cakes that can be eaten with your hands!
  • Cupcakes are easily portable!

🥘 Ingredients

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Granulated sugar

Unsalted butter, best used at room temperature

Vanilla extract

Imitation maple flavoring, I love to use this one.

Large eggs

All-purpose flour

Baking powder

Salt

1% low-fat milk

Real maple syrup

Powdered sugar

Scooping batter into paper liners.
Use a ¼ cup sized scoop to scoop the batter into the baking liners.

🔪 Instructions

For the cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream together the the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and maple extract for 5 minutes, until well blended.
  3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well on low speed, after each addition.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring well with a whisk.
  5. Combine milk and maple syrup. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix well after each addition.
  6. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners. Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, divide cupcake batter into muffin pan.
  7. Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

For the maple frosting

  1. In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix together maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract, maple extract, and salt for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until just blended (do not overbeat).
  3. Spread the frosting over cooled cupcakes using an offset spatula.

🥄 Equipment

Mixing bowls

Electric mixer

Rubber scraper

Cupcake liners

12 cup cupcake tin

Cooling rack

Offset spatula

Measuring out the maple syrup.
Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor!

🥫Storage

Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

📖 Variations

  • Sprinkle some crispy cooked chopped bacon on top of the frosting.

💭 Tips

  • For a liner that doesn't stick to the cupcake and tear, use these parchment paper cupcake liners.

🙋 FAQ's

Can you substitute imitation maple syrup for the pure maple syrup?

Yes, imitation maple syrup will work in this recipe.

Maple Cupcakes with maple frosting topped with a walnut.

Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes will make any chocolate lover happy!

Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting are another lower fat cupcake with incredible flavors.

Diabetic Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe are lower sugar and delicious!

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Maple Cupcake in a paper wrapper with maple frosting and topped with a walnut.

Double Maple Cupcakes

Shelby Law Ruttan
A delicious light cupcake made with pure maple syrup in the cake and in the frosting. These individual sized maple cupcakes are perfect for parties, birthdays, and more.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 253 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the frosting

Instructions
 

For the cake

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream together the the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and maple extract for 5 minutes, until well blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well on low speed, after each addition for 1 minute, or until well incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Combine milk and maple syrup. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix well after each addition.
  • Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners. Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, divide cupcake batter into muffin pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

For the maple frosting

  • In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix together maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract, maple extract, and salt for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until just blended. Spread the frosting over cooled cupcakes using an offset spatula.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 259IUCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 44g
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Weekly Meal Plan 33

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Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 33. This week you will enjoy quick and easy dinners made with beef, chicken, shrimp, tofu, and pork. All recipes are easy to make and I have included prep tips in the post.

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🍽️ Meal Planning and Prep Tips

I'm here to share with you recipes to make during week 33 that aren't hard to make and take little prep. Most feed 4 so if there are just 1 or 2 to feed, you may want to scale down and halve a recipe OR just make a couple of these and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

This free weekly meal plan makes your life easier with easy air fryer recipes! Then on the weekend, relax with a hot cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll for brunch, and enjoy a super easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for Sunday supper.

Here are some shortcuts and tips to help you throughout the week.

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Any prep that can be done on Sunday is called prep day.

  • Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp is super simple, and it works best in the air fryer (sorry but in tests the oven did not brown up before the shrimp was cooked). If you don't have an air fryer, go ahead and pan fry in shallow oil.
  • Bread the shrimp before cooking it. You will need to do cook in 2 batches depending on the size of the air fryer.
  • Kids and adults both love sloppy joes. This recipe is super simple and goes great with a scoop of homemade coleslaw. Make the coleslaw on Monday night so it has time to develop flavors before dinner on Tuesday night.
  • Buy a rotisserie chicken (or make your own air fryer rotisserie chicken on prep day) and use some of the meat for Wednesday night Chicken Penne Pasta. Use any leftover chicken to make sandwiches throughout the week.
  • At least 30 minutes before making the tofu, remove it from the water and press between paper towels to squeeze any excess water out (more info in the post on how to do this). Cut the tofu into triangles or squares, whatever your heart may fancy!
  • I recommend stopping at the market on Thursday on the way home from work and buy fresh fish for the air fryer fish sticks. You can make your own tartar sauce or buy some.
  • On Prep Day, bake the Chocolate Mocha Toffee Cookies. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer and take them out as desired. These don't need to be thawed, they are delicious frozen, but don't take long to thaw either.
  • On Sunday brunch, use either a store-bought pie crust, or make my Mom's Oil Pie Crust recipe for the tart. This can be made the day before and just warmed up in the oven before serving.
  • With apple season upon us, now is the perfect time to make this recipe for Pork Chops with Apples and onions!

Weekly Meal Plan 33

Monday

Featured image keto coconut shrimp.

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Naturally gluten free, this Keto Coconut Shrimp made in the air fryer is quick and easy! Dip in the refreshing pina colada sauce for a treat like Red Lobster! Serve these with a side of Keto Roasted Radishes or Roasted Red Skinned Potatoes.

Tuesday

Sloppy Joes

An American Classic, these Sloppy Joes are made without ketchup. Top with some Homemade Coleslaw for a sandwich the whole family will love.

Wednesday

Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta Bake Featured Image.

Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta

Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta is in a creamy sauce and toothsome pasta tossed with chicken and peas is a recipe that everyone will love. Serve with a buttered Sweet Dinner Roll and a green salad.

Thursday

Crispy General Tso's Tofu

My family loves this General Tso's Tofu. If you're not a tofu fan, just use chicken. The sauce is spicy and sweet and delicious on a bed of white rice or Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe.

Friday

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Air Fryer Fish Sticks

These Air Fryer Fish Sticks are my go to for busy nights. You can eat them with some Tartar Sauce or make a sandwich with them. Serve this yummy Parmesan Pasta Salad as a side dish.

Dessert of the week

A stack of four chewy mocha toffee chip cookies

Chewy Mocha Toffee Chip Cookies

This Chewy Mocha Toffee Chip Cookies recipe is my absolute favorite chewy cookie. If you eat one, you will want another! Make these to enjoy throughout the week for snacks and lunches.

Cocktail of the week

Dill Pickle Martinia

Hands down still my favorite martini. This Dill Pickle Martini is also known as the Dirty Pickle. I always make this when I have a jar of Garlic Dill Pickles open!

Sunday Brunch

Asparagus Tart

Asparagus Tart makes the perfect weekend brunch. Just add a side of fresh cut fruit and a hot cup of coffee.

Sunday Supper

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Skillet Pork Chops with Apples and Onions is super easy and so delicious making Sunday dinner one that won't take much time out of your family time. Stay with the apple theme and serve this Almond Apple Loaf Cake for dessert!

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Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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These Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delicious Thanksgiving recipe with only 3g net carbs, making holiday dessert a win for those following the ketogenic diet!

One slice of pumpkin cheesecake on a plate topped with whipped cream.

If you love pumpkin desserts, then you are going to love these creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars!

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❤️ Why you'll love it

Sugar-free holiday dessert: keto pumpkin bars make a great holiday dessert.

Creamy cheesecake: The pumpkin filling has a creamy cheesecake like texture, making it a huge hit with cheesecake fans.

Easy recipe: It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time making holidays easier.

Ingredients for pumpkin dessert.
Make sure all of the ingredients are brought to room temperature before mixing for a smooth batter.

🥘 Ingredients

Almond flour

Sugar free powdered sweetener, my preference is monk fruit sweetener.

Unsalted butter

Ground ginger, this is added to the crust to replicate the flavor of gingersnaps, which is a common ingredient for pumpkin cheesecake crust.

Regular cream cheese, be sure it is full fat cream cheese and that it is at room temperature so it is easy to mix and the sugars blend well into it.

Granulated sugar free sweetener, I prefer to use Bocha sweet for this particular recipe. It has a smooth texture in the cheesecake like other granulated sweeteners.

Sugar free brown sugar, my preference here is Swerve.

Large eggs, these need to be kept at room temperature so when they are added to the cream cheese mixture, it doesn't firm up the filling.

Vanilla extract

Pumpkin pie spice

Canned pumpkin purée, this is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.

Almond flour crust in a mixing bowl.
The almond flour crust should resemble a graham cracker crust before pressing into prepared pan.
Unbaked almond flour crust.
Pack the crust into the pan on top of parchment paper. The parchment paper will aid in removing the bars from the pan.
Baked crust for cheesecake bars.
Allow the crust to get golden around the edges before removing from the oven.
Unbaked bars in the baking pan.
The pumpkin cheesecake batter will easily pull away from the parchment paper when cooled.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, powdered sweetener, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until you have a mixture similar to graham cracker crust.
  3. Transfer the crust ingredients to the baking dish and press the crust down and out to fill the pan and pack it together. Bake for 10 minutes, until crust just turned golden around the edges.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and sweeteners until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice and mix to combine.
  5. Pour pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the prebaked almond flour crust. Bake for 35 minutes, until edges are set and center still appears slightly jiggly.
  6. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
  7. To cut the bars, lift on the sides of the parchment paper and lift the pumpkin bars out. Cut into 16 evenly sized bars.
Baked Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars in the baking dish.
When cooked the edges will look firm and dry and center will be slightly jiggly like jello.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl

Electric hand mixer

Parchment paper

Square pan

Rubber scraper

Sharp knife.

🥫Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 2 months.

📖 Variations

  • Pumpkin pie spice can be substituted with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ¼ ground ginger.
  • Mix 1 cup of full fat sour cream with ¼ cup of powdered sweetener. Spread over top of the cheesecake

💭 Tips

  • Use a flat bottom cup sprayed with cooking spray to press the crust mixture down into the pan and pack it in.
  • Make your own pumpkin spice whipped cream to top the pumpkin cheesecake bar. Whip 1 tablespoon skinny pumpkin spice syrup with 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar on a plate with a red, green and white napkin.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a great dessert for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas!

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are another delicious low carb dessert bar.

Pumpkin Dutch Baby Pancake is a keto breakfast perfect for weekend mornings.

Lemon Cheesecake Muffins have a great texture and go great with a hot cup of tea.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve these pumpkin cheesecake bars with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkling of pumpkin spice.

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Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Shelby Law Ruttan
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delicious keto pumpkin dessert with just 3 net carbs per serving. They are perfect for halloween or Thanksgiving.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Keto Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 128 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter , melted
  • 1 tablespoons sugar free powdered sweetener
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the cheesecake batter:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, powdered sweetener, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until you have a mixture similar to graham cracker crust.
  • Transfer the crust ingredients to the baking dish and press the crust down and out to fill the pan and pack it together. Bake for 10 minutes, until crust just turned golden around the edges.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and sweeteners until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice and mix to combine.
  • Pour pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the prebaked almond flour crust. Bake for 35 minutes, until edges are set and center still appears slightly jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.
  • To cut the bars, lift on the sides of the parchment paper and lift the pumpkin bars out. Cut into 16 evenly sized bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2691IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 3g
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Butter Burgers

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Butter burgers are flavorful juicy beef patties basted with butter, topped with cheese and sandwiched between toasted buns. It it is a low carb recipe that is perfect for those on the keto diet.

Butter Burgers topped with diced cooked onions and toasted keto burger bun.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

Rich flavor: the butter basted burgers and toasted buns make a great burger the whole family can enjoy.

Game day recipe: a butter burger is a great way to get your burger game on during football season.

Keto friendly: Each flavorful burger sandwich has 32 grams protein and 7 net carbs.

Ingredients for keto burger recipe.
Just 3 simple ingredients make this delicious low carb hamburger recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

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Ground beef, I prefer to use ground chuck

Hamburger buns, I like to use these keto burger buns, but non keto peeps can use a regular kaiser roll.

Cheese slices, American cheese or pepper jack melts best.

Onion

Butter, using real butter is important as that is where the flavor is coming from.

Umami seasoning (or salt and black pepper)

Sauteeing onions in butter in a skillet.
Diced onions are sauteed in plenty of butter adding another level of flavor.
Butter basted burgers cooking in a skillet
Butter adds flavor to these ground beef patties, making this a perfect recipe for keto!
Browned hamburgers in a skillet.
Basting the burgers with the butter as they are cooking adds so much flavor!
Grilled keto burger buns.
The keto burger buns are fried in the butter left in the skillet after cooking the hamburgers, adding even more flavor and texture.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Shape ground beef into 4 large burger patties. Place in the refrigerator and chill while the onions are cooking.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the raw onions and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Place the burger patties in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes on each side, placing ½ slice of cheese on top of each burger a short while before meat reaches desired level of doneness.
  5. Transfer burgers from skillet to a plate and keep warm.
  6. Place burger buns cut side down in the skillet and grill until golden brown. Serve burgers in toasted buns topped with onions.

🥄 Equipment

Large cast-iron skillet

Spatula

A keto butter burger on a plate with a side green salad.

🥫Storage

Refrigerate: store leftover burgers in an airtight container up to 4 days. 

Reheat: warm burgers in the microwave for 1-½ minutes until warm.

📖 Variations

  • For extra flavor, cook the hamburgers on a charcoal grill.
  • Top with any of your favorite toppings.
  • Take the burgers to another level of flavor top with caramelized onion instead of sauteed.

💭 Tips

  • If you want to be precise on the burger size, use a scale to weigh each patty. Each patty should weigh ¼ pound each before cooking.

Fans of swiss cheese and rye bread will love this Patty Melt Recipe.

Barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger Steakhouse Style

Kimchi Burgers have all the flavors you love from kimchi on a hearty burger.

I love the flavor of these Garlic Basil Pork Burgers.

Onionfans will love these French Onion Burgers with Caramelized Onions.

🍽 Serve with...

I love to serve these homemade butter burgers with Cheese Flavored Almond Flour Chips.

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Butter Burgers

Shelby Law Ruttan
This keto recipe is a delicious beef and butter combination that is packed with flavor. A butter basted burger is topped with cheese and onions and served on a buttery toasted keto hamburger bun.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Keto Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 475 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Shape ground beef into 4 large burger patties. Place in the refrigerator and chill while the onions are cooking.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the raw onions and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
  • Place the burger patties in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3 minutes on each side, placing ½ slice of cheese on top of each burger a short while before meat reaches desired level of doneness.
  • Transfer burgers from skillet to a plate and keep warm.
  • Place burger buns cut side down in the skillet and grill until golden brown. Serve burgers in toasted buns topped with onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 564mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 20gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 7g
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Keto Coconut Shrimp

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This Keto Coconut Shrimp recipe made in the air fryer makes delicious, golden and perfectly cooked shrimp in just minutes. They make a great appetizer or main course for those following a low carb keto diet.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It's an easy recipe using the air fryer with just a few simple ingredients that is keto friendly!
  • Each serving has a carb count of 6 net carbs and 24 grams of protein per serving.
  • It takes only 7 minutes in the air fryer to get plump, golden brown shrimp.
Ingredients for shrimp recipe.
Just a few simple ingredients will make this delicious low carb shrimp recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

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Large raw shrimp works best for this recipe, although you can use jumbo shrimp as well.

Coconut flour, you only will "dust" to prep the shrimp for the egg wash.

Large eggs

Coconut milk, be sure to use full fat, added for flavor and fat.

Black pepper, garlic and onion powder to season the flour mixture.

Unsweetened shredded coconut flakes

Cooking spray, to spray the inside of the air fryer basket and the top of the shrimp.

Full fat greek yogurt

Pineapple and Coconut skinny syrup, this is a sugar free brand. You can either buy it on amazon or at the company website.

Toasted coconut flakes

One shrimp coated with coconut flour mixture.
Just a light dusting of coconut flour is needed to aid in the egg wash and coconut sticking to the shrimp.
Dipping shrimp in egg wash.
After dipping in coconut flour, dip shrimp in egg wash.
Breaded raw shrimp on a baking sheet.
Once the shrimp is breaded, give it a quick spritz of cooking spray to aid in browning.
Golden brown shrimp in the air fryer basket.
Just 7 minutes in the air fryer and you will have golden crispy shrimp ready to eat!

🔪 Instructions

  1. Using a hand whisk or blender, whisk the eggs and coconut milk until well incorporated. If using a blender, transfer to a small bowl.
  2. In a separate shallow bowl whisk together the coconut flour, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. In a third bowl, add the unsweetened coconut flakes
  4. Dip a piece of shrimp in the coconut flour mixture, then into the egg mixture and lastly the coconut flakes. Lightly press into coconut flakes to adhere to the egg wash. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  5. Spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place shrimp in a single layer, leaving space between the shrimp to allow air to circulate.
  6. Cook at 400 degrees f for 7 minutes, turning shrimp over halfway through cooking.

🥄 Equipment

Air fryer

Shallow mixing bowls

Magic bullet blender, to break down the coconut. and to blend the egg wash.

🥫Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.

To reheat shrimp, place in an air fryer on the reheat setting (or 350 degrees) for 3-4 minutes.

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp on a plate.

📖 Variations

  • Stir ½ cup coarsely ground pork rinds into the coconut mixture for extra crispy coconut shrimp
  • Almond flour can be substituted for coconut flour.

💭 Tips

  • Unsweetened coconut can have long strands. To make it easier to adhere to the shrimp, Place it in a mini blender or food chopper and pulse it a few times to break it down. Don't pulse too much or you will have coconut dust.
  • To toast the coconut for the sauce, place 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes in the air fryer at 400 degrees. Cook for 2 minutes, shaking periodically, until golden brown.
  • Bread all of the shrimp before cooking any of it. As each piece is breaded, place it on a large baking sheet until ready to add to the air fryer.

Everyone loves these Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers.

Shrimp Quesadillas make a delicious low carb lunch or light dinner.

Keto Coconut Curry Shrimp and Zoodles are packed with flavor.

This Air Fryer Roast Beef is naturally keto, super easy, and ready fast!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve with a side of pina colada dipping sauce or a sugar free spicy dipping sauce (I like this sugar free version).

A plateful of keto coconut shrimp with a dish of pina colada dipping sauce.

🏫 The last word

I love the pina colada dipping sauce from Red Lobster, and the yogurt sauce recipe that I share with this coconut shrimp is so close to it!

When testing this recipe I used the oven method as well as the air fryer method. Of the two ways, the air fryer method was the best way to cook it. It worked faster and made the coating a crispy golden brown.

When using the oven method, the coconut coating did not crisp up and the shrimp were cooked way before the coating was golden. I highly recommend air frying over the oven method.

Deep frying is an option and the end result is delicious crispy golden shrimp. Heat the oil in a deep fryer until it is 350 degrees. Place shrimp in the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and drain excess oil before serving.

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Air Fryer Keto Coconut Shrimp

Shelby Law Ruttan
Crispy and succulent keto coconut shrimp made in the air fryer is the best way to enjoy this homemade recipe. Golden and crispy coconut coating on the shrimp tastes as good as if it were fried and served with a pineapple coconut dipping sauce you won't be able to resist!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Keto Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 331 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the shrimp

For the sauce

  • ½ cup full fat greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple skinny syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut skinny syrup
  • 2 tablespoons toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • Using a hand whisk or blender, whisk the eggs and coconut milk until well incorporated. If using a blender, transfer to a small bowl.
  • In a separate shallow bowl whisk together the coconut flour, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • In a third bowl, add the unsweetened coconut flakes.
  • Dip a piece of shrimp in the coconut flour mixture, then into the egg mixture and lastly the coconut flakes. Lightly press into coconut flakes to adhere to the egg wash. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place shrimp in a single layer, leaving space between the shrimp to allow air to circulate. Cook at 400 degrees f for 7 minutes, turning shrimp over halfway through cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 6g
Keyword Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Keto Coconut Shrimp
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Fireball Apple Bread Pudding

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Fireball Apple Bread Pudding makes a delicious fall dessert with a sweet and creamy sauce made with Fireball whiskey that is lick the bowl delicious!

One serving of Apple Bread Pudding on a plate.

This apple bread pudding recipe with creamy custard, crisp tender apples, and Fireball cream sauce is a perfect way to celebrate fall or as a holiday dessert.

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • It's a delicious comfort food recipe made with in season apples and simple ingredients.
  • The Fireball sauce is the perfect accompanyment to the bread pudding but is great on ice cream as well!
  • Fans of bread pudding desserts will love the cinnamon apple flavor combination.
Ingredients for Fireball Apple Bread Pudding.
This dessert has tons of flavor and is easy to make with simple ingredients from your pantry.

🥘 Ingredients

Brioche bread

Whole milk

Fireball cinnamon whiskey

Granulated sugar

Light brown sugar, packed

Ground cinnamon

Salted butter, cut into tablespoons

Vanilla extract

Apples, Granny smith apples were used in this particular recipe, however, other kind of apples that you could use would be honey crisp, or gala apples would work well also.

Large eggs, well beaten

Heavy cream

Dried bread cubes soaking in egg mixture.
The bread cubes should soak in the egg mixture for 15 minutes.
Diced apples added to bread pudding mixture.
After soaking, add the apples and stir to combine.
Unbaked apple bread pudding in casserole dish.
Transfer the bread pudding mixture to a prepared large casserole dish (9x13)
Baked apple bread pudding in casserole dish.
Once the bread pudding is baked, allow it to at least 15 minutes before serving.

🔪 Instructions

  1. The night before, cube the bread and lay it on a sheet tray. Place it in a cold oven overnight to dry out. Or, you can dry them out in a 250°F for 20-30 minutes, flipping them every 10 minutes until crisp.
  2. Add the milk, fireball, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5 minutes, until sugars are melted.
  3. Add butter to the saucepan and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Place the cubed bread into a large bowl. Pour the milk mixture over the cubes and stir to combine. Let the bread soak at room temperature for 30 minutes so the liquid can soak into the bread.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
  6. Add the diced apples and egg mixture to the pudding mixture folding in ingredients until everything is well combined.
  7. Pour bread pudding mixture into prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
  8. Bake for 50 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and the edges begin to pull away from the sides. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
  9. Place casserole dish on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
  10. While the bread pudding is cooling, make the sauce. Add the sugar, heavy cream, and butter to a small saucepan over medium-. Stir constantly over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove the sauce mixture from the heat and stir in the fireball whiskey.
Heavy cream being poured into saucepan.
Mix together heavy cream and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
Butter being added to sauce mixture.
Add the butter to the heavy cream mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until melted.
Add the fireball whiskey to the heavy cream mixture.
After the butter has melted and is incorporated into the heavy cream mixture, whisk in the fireball until creamy. Remove from heat and serve hot over bread pudding.
Pouring Fireball sauce over top of apple bread pudding.
Best served warm with fireball whiskey sauce.

🥄 Equipment

Large baking sheet.

Small saucepan

Wooden spoon

Large baking dish

Large and Medium mixing bowls

Hand whisk

Wire rack

Fireball Apple Bread Pudding serving on a white plate.
Apples and cinnamon whisky infused bread pudding is delicious served with a creamy fireball sauce.

🥫Storage

Store any leftover bread pudding and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.

To serve leftovers, reheat bread pudding and sauce in the microwave for 1 minute, or until heated through.

📖 Variations

  • Serve the bread pudding with a butterscotch or caramel drizzle, maple syrup, or a dollop of cinnamon flavored whipped cream in place of the Fireball sauce over top of the bread pudding.
  • Stale bread works best (bread that is more than a day old that has begun to dry out). Other breads that work for this homemade bread pudding would be Italian, French, or challah bread.
Overhead shot of two servings of Fireball Apple Bread Pudding.
Get a taste of fall and warm up at the same time with a serving of Apple Bread Pudding topped off with Fireball Whiskey sauce.

💭 Tips

  • 1 (14 ounce) loaf of brioche bread equals 9 cups of bread cubes (1 inch pieces).
  • The Fireball sauce will thicken after refrigeration and will need to be reheated before serving.

This Hot Fireball Apple Cider makes a warming drink on cool fall nights!

Guests will love these Fireball Cheesecake Shots.

Pumpkin Chocolate Bread Pudding is another warm, custardy fall dessert.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve Fireball Apple Bread Pudding warm with the fireball whiskey sauce and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a hot cup of coffee.

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Fireball Apple Bread Pudding

Shelby Law Ruttan
A custardy bread pudding packed with apples and spices is dressed with a divine cinnamon flavor whiskey cream sauce, making this the ultimate fall dessert.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 345 kcal

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Ingredients
  

For the bread pudding

For the sauce

Instructions
 

For the bread pudding

  • The night before, cube the bread and lay it on a sheet tray. Place it in a cold oven overnight to dry out. Or, you can dry them out in a 250°F for 20-30 minutes, flipping them every 10 minutes until crisp.
  • Add the milk, fireball, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5 minutes, until sugars are melted.
  • Add butter to the saucepan and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Place the cubed bread into a large bowl. Pour the milk mixture over the cubes and stir to combine. Let the bread soak at room temperature for 30 minutes so the liquid can soak into the bread.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
  • Add the diced apples and egg mixture to the pudding mixture folding in ingredients until everything is well combined.
  • Pour bread pudding mixture into prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer. Bake for 50 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and the edges begin to pull away from the sides. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Place casserole dish on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.

For the Fireball Whiskey sauce

  • Add the sugar, heavy cream, and butter to a small saucepan over medium heat, Stirring constantly for 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove the sauce mixture from the heat and stir in the fireball whiskey.
  • Serve warm over bread pudding.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 581IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 38g
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Weekly Meal Plan 32

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Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 32. This week you will enjoy quick and easy dinners made with beef, chicken, shrimp, and pork. All recipes are easy to make and I have included prep tips in the post.

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Do you have any requests or special needs? If so, please let me know and I will do what I can to help!

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🍽️ Meal Plan 32 Prep Tips

I'm here to share with you recipes to make during week 31 that aren't hard to make and take little prep. Most feed 4 so if there are just 1 or 2 to feed, you may want to scale down and halve a recipe OR just make a couple of these and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

This free weekly meal plan makes your life easier with easy air fryer recipes! Then on the weekend, relax with a hot cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll for brunch, and enjoy a super easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for Sunday supper.

Here are some shortcuts and tips to help you throughout the week.

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Any prep that can be done on Sunday (August 7) is called prep day.

  • If making the M&M Cookies, do so on Prep Day and store them in the freezer. Not only do they make a nice after dinner dessert, they are great for packing in lunch boxes.
  • On Prep Day, wash and chop the lettuce for the Big Mac Salad and store it in the fridge. The lettuce will be crisp and fresh, ready to assemble on Monday night.
  • Clean and trim the radishes on Prep Day, they will be ready to roast while the beef is cooking for dinner on Monday night.
  • Pre-cook bacon for Tuesday dinner on Prep Day, then reheat it quickly in the microwave or air fryer until warm.
  • Make the ranch dressing for the Avocado Tomato Salad Stack on Prep Day and store in the fridge. (Recipe is in the post).
  • If making your own zucchini noodles, this can be done on Prep Day and stored in the fridge you are ready to cook on Wednesday evening.
  • For Friday dinner, make the Potato Salad on Thursday evening and make sure the chicken is taken out of the freezer to thaw (if frozen).
  • If it is easier to put the pork in the slow cooker on Friday morning for dinner, then do so and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • If you want to enjoy the Blackberry Upside Down Cake throughout the week, then make it on Prep Day and store it in the fridge.
  • On Saturday evening or Sunday morning, put the venison in the marinade so it is ready for dinner. The pickles can be made in the morning also.

Weekly Meal Plan 32

Monday

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Big Mac Salad

Big Mac Salad is all the delicious flavors of a big mac without the bun. Serve with a side of Roasted Radishes to keep the meal low carb.

Tuesday

Tomato Avocado Salad Stack

This Tomato Avocado Salad Stack is SO good, and is a great recipe with the abundance of fresh garden tomatoes right now. Serve it alongside these Grilled Pork Chops.

Wednesday

Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

Garlic Shrimp Zoodles are a great way to use garden fresh zucchini! Serve them with a Low-Carb Biscuits with Zucchini and Cheese or one of these Air Fryer Biscuits.

Thursday

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Grilled Apricot Glazed Chicken

Grilled Apricot Glazed Chicken is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Serve it with a side of Classic Potato Salad and some fresh strawberries. These Chewy M&M Cookies make a great dessert!

Friday

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Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork Tacos

Everyone loves these Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork Tacos! Serve these up for Friday night dinner along with a Classic Margarita!

Dessert of the week

Blackberry Upside Down Cake

Blackberry Upside Down Cake

Blackberry Upside Down Cake is full of plump blackberries covering a delicious homemade vanilla cake.

Cocktail of the week

Frozen Strawberry Daiquari

It's still steaming outside, so no better time than to enjoy one a Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri this weekend!

Sunday Brunch

Fried Green Tomatoes Eggs Benedict

This recipe for Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict is incredibly delicious! Pimento cheese, toasted croissants, and fried green tomatoes are topped with an irresistible poached egg! Serve with a side of fruit salad for the perfect Sunday brunch.

Sunday Supper

Venison Satay with Peanut Sauce and Pickled Cucumbers

Venison Satay is a great way to enjoy venison and use up what you have left before the new season starts! If venison isn't your thing, you can substitute beef. For dessert you can serve these delicious Easy Lemon Bars.

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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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This low carb keto recipe for Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are spicy bites of shrimp tossed in buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese crumbles and drizzled with ranch dressing.

Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce wraps on an appetizer tray.

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • They make a delicious lunch in under 15 minutes!
  • You can eat the lettuce wraps with your hands or serve it as a salad for a delicious lunch or light dinner.
  • Each serving has 18 grams of protein and 2 net carbs.
Ingredients for Buffalo Shrimp.
Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make this super easy shrimp recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

Shrimp, rinsed, deveined, tails removed and patted dry. I prefer to use a medium sized shrimp but large shrimp is good to use also.

Onion and garlic powder for seasoning.

Hot sauce, choose your favorite brand. I prefer either Texas Pete or Red Hot.

Butter, using salted butter eliminates the need to add salt to the recipe.

Romaine lettuce, butter lettuce cups, or iceberg lettuce will work for making lettuce wraps.

Blue Cheese

Shrimp cooking in a skillet.
Cook shrimp until they are no longer opague.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter until bubbly.
  2. Add the shrimp to the hot butter and cook for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more.
  3. Transfer the shrimp from the skillet to a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining butter and hot sauce to the skillet. Melt butter and stir to combine with the hot sauce.
  5. Remove the skillet from the burner and add the shrimp back to the hot sauce mixture. Toss to coat shrimp with buffalo sauce.
  6. Place ½ cup of shrimp in the center of romaine leaf. top with blue cheese crumbles.
Cooked shrimp in a skillet covered with buffalo sauce.
Once the shrimp is cooked, it will be tossed with a buffalo wing sauce adding tons of flavor.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet

Small saucepan

🥫Storage

Store any leftover shrimp in the fridge in an airtight container up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Add a sprinkle of green or red onion for added flavor.
  • Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice for a touch of acid.
Up close image of cooked shrimp coated in buffalo sauce with blue cheese and celery.

💭 Tips

  • If desired, remove the huge core on the back of the romaine leaf by slicing down the back of the rib, making sure to not remove it completely.

Sweet and spicy turkey is the star of the show in these Asian Lettuce Cups.

Make these Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches keto easily by swapping a keto bun.

Buffalo Chicken Chaffles are a family favorite!

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad is a delicious hearty lunch or light dinner salad.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with a side of celery sticks, avocado slices, drizzle of ranch dressing, and extra hot sauce.

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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Shelby Law Ruttan
A light, low carb lunch with shrimp tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and served in lettuce wraps with a drizzle of ranch and crumbly blue cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 169 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter until bubbly.
  • Add the shrimp to the hot butter and cook for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer the shrimp from the skillet to a small bowl and set aside.Add the remaining butter and hot sauce to the skillet. Melt butter and stir to combine with the hot sauce.
  • Remove the skillet from the burner and add the shrimp back to the hot sauce mixture. Toss to coat shrimp with buffalo sauce.
  • Place ½ cup of shrimp in the center of romaine leaf. Top with blue cheese crumbles.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1173mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5335IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 2g
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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

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These homemade Peanut Butter Granola Bars are chewy bars that are perfect for packing in the kids lunch boxes or after school snack time. They are packed with peanut butter flavor and good for you whole grain oats.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • The whole family loves these homemade granola bars and they are the perfect snack for when hunger strikes!
  • It is a delicious bar with a chewy texture and healthy whole grain oats.
  • These no bake granola bars are delicious homemade snacks to serve in place of candy bars!
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Granola Bars.

🥘 Ingredients

Rice cereal

Old-fashioned oats

Light brown sugar, dark brown can be used for a deeper flavor.

Light corn syrup or honey for a healthier bar.

Vegetable oil, or coconut oil

Smooth peanut butter

Vanilla extract

Peanut butter chips

Sea salt (optional)

Brown sugar in corn syrup mixture.
The corn syrup (or honey) is one of the ingredients that makes this granola bar chewy!
Peanut butter and vanilla added to corn syrup mixture.
Peanut butter and vanilla are whisked into corn syrup mixture until full incorporated for a creamy sweet peanut butter sauce.
Pouring the peanut butter mixture over top of the dry ingredients.
This no bake granola bar is as easy as pouring the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients!
Peanut butter and oat mixture.
Once the peanut butter and oats are combined, allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then add the peanut butter chips.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, fully incorporate the oats and rice cereal.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, corn syrup, vanilla, and brown sugar.
  3. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Let boil for 45 seconds and then remove from heat.
  4. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth.
  5. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and rice cereal and begin to work it with a spatula until oats and cereal are fully coated
  6. Place a piece of parchment paper on a medium-sized cookie sheet and pour the mixture on top of the prepared baking pan.
  7. Spread to mostly cover the whole cookie sheet.
  8. Place another sheet of parchment paper over the mixture and using a rolling pin, flatten the mixture to cover the whole sheet and form into an even layer.
  9. Sprinkle with the peanut butter chips and a little bit of flaky sea salt (if using).
  10. Let cool for 1 hour then remove from sheet and cut into bars.
Granola bar mixture on a silpat lined baking sheet.
Rolling pin with parchment paper on bars.
Cover the bars with parchment paper to prevent sticking when rolling them out to fit the pan.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl

Medium saucepan

Wooden spoon

Rubber spatula

Parchment paper

Baking sheet, the sheet should have edges to aid in an even layer when rolling the bars flat.

Rolling pin, used to roll the granola bar mixture out evenly and flat on the baking sheet.

Chef knife

Airtight container

Measuring cup

Bar mixture pressed out flat into pan.
Once the bars are pressed out flat, allow them to cool and harden some before cutting.
Scored granola bars on a cutting board.
To cut the bars, score vertically in ⅓rds and horizontally in 7ths. This will produce 32 bars.

🥫Storage

Store this peanut butter granola bars recipe in an airtight container with wax paper between the layers to prevent sticking. They can be stored at room temperature or in the fridge up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 2 months.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute chocolate chips for the peanut butter chips or use half and half.
  • Use honey in place of the corn syrup
  • Stir in your favorite dried fruits in place of the peanut butter chips.
  • Add ¼ cup of chia seeds for a boost of fiber.
  • Substitute almond butter for the peanut butter.
  • Coconut oil can be used in place of vegetable oil.

💭 Tips

  • Wrap granola bars individually in plastic wrap or with press and seal wrap for easy lunch box packing.
Upclose image of chewy granola bars on a white plate.

🙋 FAQ's

Can you use natural peanut butter in this recipe?

Yes, natural peanut butter is less sweet can be substituted for the regular peanut butter. Just be sure the oil is completely mixed into the peanut butter.

Can I use quick oats instead of old fashioned oats?

Yes, quick oats and old fashioned oats are interchangeable in recipes. The only difference is the quick cooking oats have been broken down into smaller pieces.

Homemade Nutty Granola or Dark Chocolate Coco-Nutty Granola are great recipes to top your favorite ice cream or yogurt.

Chocolate Chip Energy Bars are another fun snack treat the kids will love!

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are a stand by tried and true recipe.

Chewy Peanut Butter Layer Bars are like a 7 layer bar packed with peanut butter.

These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are the best of two classic cookies in one!

A stack of granola bars.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve these chewy peanut butter granola bars as a snack with a glass of cold milk.

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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Shelby Law Ruttan
Peanut Butter Granola Bars are a delicious no bake snack recipe. They are chewy and delicious and packed with peanut butter flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cool time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 32
Calories 133 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, fully incorporate the oats and rice cereal.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, corn syrup, vanilla, and brown sugar.
  • Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Let boil for 45 seconds and then remove from heat.
  • Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and rice cereal and begin to work it with a spatula until oats and cereal are fully coated.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on a medium-sized cookie sheet and pour the mixture on top of the prepared baking pan. Spread to mostly cover the whole cookie sheet.
  • Place another sheet of parchment paper over the mixture and using a rolling pin, flatten the mixture to cover the whole sheet and form into an even layer. Sprinkle with the peanut butter chips and a little bit of flaky sea salt (if using).
  • Let cool for 1 hour then remove from sheet and cut into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 291IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 26g
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Air Fryer Biscuits

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These soft and tender air fryer biscuits are so easy to make and come out perfectly golden brown with crispy buttery edges. They are a delicious side dish for breakfast or with strawberries and whipped cream for dessert!

A stack of air fryer biscuits on a plate.

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Buttermilk biscuits in the air fryer has less cook time than they do in the oven.
  • The air fryer is the best way to make homemade biscuits without turning on the oven and heating up the kitchen.
  • You get perfect biscuits every single time!
Biscuit ingredients mis en place.

🥘 Ingredients

All purpose flour

Baking powder, aids in the biscuit rise.

Granulated sugar and salt, to balance out the flavors.

Unsalted butter, should be kept as cold as possible.

Buttermilk, should be kept as cold as possible.

Cheese (optional)

Mixed biscuit dough.
Don't overwork the dough or you will have tough biscuits. The dough should be shaggy before turning out onto a floured surface.
Biscuit dough patted out before cutting into circles.
Lightly pat the dough out until it is about ½-34 inch thick.
3 biscuits cut from dough.
Using a round biscuit cutter, cut the dough into 12 portions.
Brushing butter on cut biscuits.
Brushing the top of the dough with a little bit of butter helps make these golden brown and buttery!

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in the shredded butter and using a pastry blender, work the butter into the flour mixture.
  2. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then stir the buttermilk and milk into the flour mixture, stirring until dough begins to form. Add cheese (if using). Do not overmix the dough.
  3. Sprinkle a hard dry surface with flour. Transfer the biscuit dough to the floured surface and pat dough out into a rectangle. Fold dough in half and pat down until dough is about ½ inch thick.
  4. Cut biscuits using a round biscuit cutter or using a pastry cutter, cut into 12 equal squares.
  5. Transfer biscuits air fryer basket in a single layer and brush tops with melted butter. Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may need to bake the biscuits in two batches.
  6. Place basket in the air fryer and cook at 390 for 9 minutes, or biscuit is puffed and tops are golden brown.
Biscuits in air fryer basket.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl

Wooden spoon

Rubber spatula

Round biscuit cutter

Spatula

🥫Storage

Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container on the counter up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 3 months. They can be reheated in the air fryer for 2 minutes to warm them back up before eating.

Biscuit dough can be frozen and stored in an airtight container in the freezer. To cook frozen biscuits, remove desired number from the freezer and place in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Biscuits on a cooling rack.

📖 Variations

  • Use any of your favorite cheeses to add flavor to the biscuits.
  • Sprinkle a little coarse sugar on top of the biscuits after brushing with butter and before baking.
  • Spray tops of biscuits with butter flavored non stick cooking spray instead of brushing with butter.
  • Substitute self rising flour for the all purpose flour and eliminate the baking powder and salt.

💭 Tips

  • All ingredients must be cold in for the best results.
  • Shed cold butter with a cheese grater then freeze butter up to 30 minutes before using.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to cup measure, then add regular milk. Allow to set for 5 minutes to allow the milk to curdle.
A stack of baked biscuits.
The end result of being gentle with the biscuit dough are tall, tender, flaky biscuits.

🙋 FAQ's

Can I freeze the biscuits and cook them in the air fryer from the freezer?

Yes, place frozen biscuits in the air fryer oven, brush with butter or spray with cooking spray and bake at 340 degrees fahrenheit for 10 minutes, or until golden. Time may vary depending on the air fryer.

Can I make this biscuit recipe in the oven?

Yes, place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake biscuits at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until golden.

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The air fryer produces buttery browned bits of deliciousness all around the biscuits.

These Pecan Sour Cream Biscuits have a delicious nutty flavor.

Try these Low-Carb Biscuits with Zucchini and Cheese for a keto twist.

These 57 Easy Recipes in the Air Fryer are great for beginners.

With this Air Fryer Baked Potatoes you get the most fluffy tender potato.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve these homemade air fryer biscuits with butter, honey, or jam as a side dish or enjoy them as dessert with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

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Air Fryer Biscuits

Shelby Law Ruttan
Making biscuits in the air fryer produces a tender flaky biscuit with crispy browned bits on the outside and it takes less time than baking them in the oven. A perfect side for breakfast or use to make strawberry shortcake.
4.41 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 238 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Stir in the shredded butter and using a pastry blender, work the butter into the flour mixture.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture, stirring until dough begins to form.
  • Add cheese (if using). Do not overmix the dough.
  • Sprinkle a hard dry surface with flour. Transfer the biscuit dough to the floured surface and pat dough out into a rectangle. Fold dough in half and gently pat down until dough is about ½ inch thick.
  • Cut biscuits using a round biscuit cutter or using a pastry cutter, cut into 12 equal squares.
  • Transfer biscuits air fryer basket in a single layer and brush tops with melted butter. Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may need to bake the biscuits in two batches.
  • Place basket in the air fryer and cook at 390 for 9 minutes, or biscuit is puffed and tops are golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 451IUCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 21g
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Weekly Meal Plan 31

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Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 31 for August 1 - August 5. This week you will enjoy quick and easy dinners made with beef, chicken, shrimp, and pork. All recipes are easy to make and I have included prep tips in the post.

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I'm here to share with you recipes to make during week 31 that aren't hard to make and take little prep. Most feed 4 so if there are just 1 or 2 to feed, you may want to scale down and halve a recipe OR just make a couple of these and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

This free weekly meal plan makes your life easier with easy air fryer recipes! Then on the weekend, relax with a hot cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll for brunch, and enjoy a super easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for Sunday supper.

Here are some shortcuts and tips to help you throughout the week.

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Any prep that can be done on Sunday is called prep day.

  • Not much work to making the kimchi burgers themselves, but if you plan to make the keto slider rolls, make these on Prep Day and when making them, make them double the size to fit the burgers. Store these in the fridge until you are ready to use them on Monday.
  • Tuesday's meal is another easy prep. Buy the fish on Monday night or Tuesday afternoon if you can to have the freshest fish available.
  • On Prep Day the radishes can be cleaned and stored until it is time to roast them on Wednesday. Take the shrimp out of the freezer on Wednesday morning and allow it to thaw during the day in the fridge. It will take just a quick rinse for the shrimp to be ready.
  • Wednesday evening parboil the chicken, then after it cools, store it in the liquid in the fridge until it's time to grill on Thursday.
  • If serving the Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, make it on Wednesday evening so it has time to develop flavors by dinner time on Thursday.
  • The German Potato Salad is served hot so cook the potatoes and mix the dressing while the chicken is on the grill.
  • Green Chicken Enchiladas are super easy, if making the enchilada sauce, do so on Thursday evening so it is ready on Friday when assembling the enchiladas. I like to buy pre-cooked chicken pieces or a rotisserie chicken for the chicken filling.
  • Bake the cookies on Prep Day so you can enjoy them all week long!
  • For Sunday supper, use a roast that is somewhere between 3-4 pounds. This is the best size for an air fryer. A tenderloin, top loin, or ribeye works best.

Weekly Meal Plan 31

Monday

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Kimchi Burgers

Kimchi Burgers are a packed with flavor without being hot! These burgers are keto and easy to keep that way with keto burger buns. You can either make your own Keto Slider Buns or buy premade keto rolls. Non keto peeps can use regular rolls.

Tuesday

Baked Red Snapper

Baked Red Snapper with Garlic is a meal that comes together quick and easy. And, if you don't have red snapper, it works great on tilapia, cod, or haddock. Serve with a side of Air Fried Asparagus and Bachelor's Pasta!

Wednesday

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad will please the shrimp lover! Serve with a Homemade Sweet Dinner Rolls and for dessert this Fudgy Mocha Brownies recipe.

Thursday

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

My whole family loves these Pulled Chicken Sandwiches buried in Garlic Dill Pickle slices! Serve with a side of German Style Potato Salad or Dill Pickle Pasta Salad.

August 5

Butternut Squash Enchiladas

Chipotle Butternut Squash Enchiladas are a great and easy way to end the week. Serve with a side of 3 Ingredient Cauliflower Spanish Rice!

Dessert of the week

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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are a sweet cookie with crisp edges and chewy center. These cookies disappear fast so you might want to double the recipe!

Cocktail of the week

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Sex on the Beach Cocktail

Sex on the Beach Cocktail is a refreshing and fruity way to end the work week. I love to enjoy one of these on Friday evening while relaxing in the back yard!

Sunday Brunch

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Iced Bulletproof Coffee

Fuel up this weekend and start the day off with an Iced Bulletproof Coffee. Want hot coffee? You can do that too with this recipe! Instructions are in the post.

Sunday Supper

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Air Fryer Roast Beef

This Sunday try making this Air Fryer Roast Beef! This is a highly rated and popular recipe for good reason! If you have leftovers, save them for sandwiches during the week. Serve with a side of Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter and Garlic Mashed Cauliflower.

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Big Mac Salad

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This Big Mac Salad recipe is all the deliciousness of a fast food burger without the sesame seed bun. It is a low-carb salad recipe for those on the keto diet that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

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This delicious Big Mac Salad has 30 grams of protein and 4 net carbs per serving.

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Keto big mac salad recipe fits perfectly into a low-carb diet with 4 net carbs for each generous serving!
  • When the fast food cravings hit, it is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of a traditional big mac without the carbs.
  • It's made with super simple ingredients that you likely have on hand.
Ingredients for Big Mac Salad.
Crisp romaine lettuce, ground beef, cheese, pickles, sesame seeds and big mac sauce are all you need to make this Big Mac in a Bowl.

🥘 Ingredients

Lean ground beef

Onion powder

Garlic powder

Cheddar cheese, this is used in place of American cheese (which is processed food)

Romaine or iceberg lettuce

Dill pickles

Toasted sesame seeds

Thousand Island dressing, this is the special sauce to top the salad. Try this keto Thousand Island Recipe or you can buy a sugar-free

Breaking ground beef down with a meat masher.
Using a meat masher helps break the ground beef down into perfect crumbles.
Ground beef crumbles in a skillet.
Cooked and crumbled, each serving of this Big Mac Salad has 30 grams of protein.
A layer of lettuce in a bowl with crumbled cooked ground beef.
It all starts with a layer of crispy lettuce and seasoned ground beef.
Big Mac Salad without the special sauce.
Next, a layer of cheese and dill pickles go on top of the cooked ground beef.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook ground beef using a meat masher to break it down into crumbles as it cooks. Cook for 5 minutes, or until beef has browned.
  2. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Divide the lettuce between 4 small bowls. Top with the cooked ground beef mixture, shredded cheese, and diced dill pickles.
  4. Drizzle salad dressing over top of the burger bowls prior to serving.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet

Meat masher

Measuring spoons

Side view of Big Mac Salad.

🥫Storage

Store any leftover ground beef and lettuce separately in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. To serve leftovers, warm ground beef in the microwave for 1 minutes, then assemble salad.

📖 Variations

  • Instead of beef crumbles, serve the salad with beef patties on top.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • Top with your favorite salad toppings such as fresh tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Add 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce to the ground beef
Big Mac Salad on a fork.

💭 Top Tip

  • Big Mac Salad is perfect for meal prep, be sure to keep the cold ingredients separate until the ground beef has been warmed up.
  • Wash, shred and chill the lettuce at least an hour before serving to have crisp romaine lettuce for the salad bowl.

🙋 FAQ's

What is Big Mac secret sauce made with?

Big Mac dressing is pretty much Thousand Island Salad dressing, made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and hard boiled egg.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve this keto salad with a side of zucchini fries or keto roasted radishes.

🏫 The last word

The traditional Big Mac sandwich has onions on the burgers. I did not use onions in this recipe, however if you wish, a sprinkle of diced white onion can be added to the salad.

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Big Mac Salad

Shelby Law Ruttan
Big Mac Salad is a high protein low carb dinner in a bowl minus the sesame seed roll. This hearty salad is easy to satisfy when the fast food craving hits.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Keto Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 489 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook ground beef using a meat masher to break it down into crumbles as it cooks. Cook for 10 minutes, or until beef has browned.
  • Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Divide the lettuce between 4 small bowls. Top with the cooked ground beef mixture, shredded cheese, and diced dill pickles.
  • Drizzle salad dressing over top of the burger bowls prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8487IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 4mgNet Carbohydrates: 4g
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Kimchi Burgers

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These Kimchi Burgers are bursting with flavor topped with cheese, a spicy mayo, and chopped kimchi. Served on a keto bun, this Korean inspired kimchi burger will be your next favorite low carb burger recipe.

Two burger patties stacked between a bun with sauce, cheese, and kimchi.
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Adventurous eaters will love the fermented cabbage topping and spicy mayo on top of a hearty beef burger.
  • The macros for this kimchi burger are on pretty point with 2% net carbs, 69% fat content, and 29% protein.
  • Kimchi is good for you! It is low in calories, packed with a lot of nutrients and works as a probiotic.
8 ground beef balls on a cutting board.
Each burger patty is 3 ounces (raw) beef before cooking.

🥘 Ingredients

Ground beef

Kimchi, I buy this in the grocery stores refrigerated section.

Sriracha sauce, there are several different kinds out there, I like to buy the spicy garlic one.

Sugar free ketchup, this is important if you are following keto or low carb.

Mayonnaise, I opt for full fat, but if you are not following keto, feel free to use a lighter mayonnaise

Salt & black pepper to taste

Cheese slices

Keto burger buns (if not keto, regular burger buns are ok to use).

Super flat ground beef patties cooking in a skillet.
Flatten the burger patties thin so they work well for stacking!

🔪 Instructions

  1. Divide the ground beef into 8 3 ounce portions. Shape into a flat burger patty. Place on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Place the burgers in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until burger reaches desired level of doneness.
  3. While the burgers are cooking, mix mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and ketchup in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
  4. Lightly butter the bun top and bottom and place face down in a hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until buns are lightly golden. Remove from the skillet.
  5. In the final minutes before burgers are done, place ½ slice of cheese on each burger and allow it to melt slightly.
  6. To serve, place one burger on top of the bottom bun, cover with 1 tablespoon of sauce, then layer with another burger patty and sauce. Top with ¼ cup of kimchi and place bun tops on burgers.
A cup of chopped kimchi.
Chop the kimchi up to make easier to top the burgers.

🥄 Equipment

Large skillet or grill pan

Turner

Chef knife

Cutting board

Mixing bowls

Small hand whisk

8 ground beef balls on a cutting board.
Each burger patty is 3 ounces (raw) beef before cooking.
Burger rolls toasting in a skillet.
Toast buns in a skillet with butter for a golden crust on the bun.
Golden brown keto burger bun.
Butter adds flavor and color to the burger bun.
Burger sauce and kimchi.
Whether it is a single or double burger, the special sauce and chopped kimchi make this burger outstanding in flavor.

🥫Storage

Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Add a sweet touch to the burger sauce by stirring in a teaspoon of sugar free maple syrup, or pure maple syrup (for regular or Paleo diets).
  • Substitute a sugar free barbecue sauce or chili sauce for the ketchup.
  • Make a burger with just one beef patty and place a fried egg on top of the kimchi layer.

💭 Tips

  • Flatten the burger patties out enough to be larger than the bottom of the bun as it will shrink when cooking.
Kimchi Burger with two burger patties, sauce, and kimchi topping.
Whether it is a single or double burger, the special sauce and chopped kimchi make this burger outstanding in flavor.

🙋 FAQ's

What is kimchi?

Kimchi is a fermented Korean condiment made with vegetables, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce.

Pimento Cheese Burgers are ground beef burgers topped with a jalapeno pimento cheese for a low carb burger everyone will love!

Air Fryer Roast Beef with Herb Crust is one of the best ways to cook a roast!

Keto Hamburger Helper for those nights when you want a convenience meal without sacrificing the pasta!

Single Kimchi Burger.
Smaller appetites can skip the double meat and enjoy a single burger instead.

🍽 Serve with...

These burgers can be served with a green side salad and a serving of keto almond flour tortilla chips.

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Kimchi Burgers

Shelby Law Ruttan
A delicious flavor and protein packed burger with just 4 net carbs per serving. Two beef patties are topped with a spicy mayo, cheese, and chopped kimchi for a delicious Kimchi Burger.
4.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Keto Main Dish
Cuisine American-Korean, Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 763 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Divide the ground beef into 8 3 ounce portions. Shape into a flat burger patty. Place on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Place the burgers in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until burger reaches desired level of doneness.
  • While the burgers are cooking, mix mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and ketchup in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Lightly butter the bun top and bottom and place face down in a hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until buns are lightly golden. Remove from the skillet.
  • In the final minutes before burgers are done, place ½ slice of cheese on each burger and allow it to melt slightly.
  • To serve, place one burger on top of the bottom bun, cover with 1 tablespoon of sauce, then layer with another burger patty and sauce. Top with ¼ cup of kimchi and place bun tops on burgers.

Nutrition

Calories: 763kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 54gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1423mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 19gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 5mgNet Carbohydrates: 2g
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Dried Apricots in a Dehydrator

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Sweet, chewy, and naturally flavorful, Dried Apricots made in a dehydrator are the perfect homemade snack. They're simple to prepare, keep well, and taste far better than store-bought versions.

Dried apricots on a striped cloth with fresh apricot halves scattered around.

I've always loved keeping dried fruit on hand, and making it at home lets me control the freshness and sweetness. If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like my Dehydrated Zucchini Chips for another healthy snack idea.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Simple process: just a few steps and your dehydrator does the work.

Healthy snack: no preservatives, just pure fruit flavor.

Better flavor: fresh apricots make these naturally sweet and chewy.

Key Ingredients for Homemade Dried Apricots

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

A bowl of fresh apricots with a glass of lemon juice and a small bowl of sugar on a rustic wooden surface.
  • Fresh apricots: choose ripe, firm fruit for the best texture and taste.
  • Lemon juice: helps preserve the bright color and adds a hint of tartness.
  • Water: dilutes the lemon juice for soaking.
  • Sugar (optional): adds a touch of sweetness if your apricots are more tart.
Apricots cut in half with pits removed, sitting on a cutting board next to a paring knife and a pile of seeds.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Honey: use instead of sugar for a natural sweetener.
  • Lime juice: a swap for lemon juice with a slightly different citrus note.
  • Peaches: can be dehydrated the same way when apricots aren't available.

Variations on Dried Apricots

  • Spiced apricots: sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg before drying for extra flavor.
  • Savoy apricots: lightly dust with chili powder for a sweet-heat snack.
  • Apricot leather: puree fruit and spread thin for chewy fruit rolls.
Halved apricots arranged in a single layer on a dehydrator tray, ready for drying.

Tips for Perfect Dried Apricots

  • Uniform size: press apricot halves evenly so they dry at the same rate.
  • Don't overcrowd: leave space between pieces for proper airflow.
  • Check dryness: they should be pliable but not sticky when fully done.
Dried apricots on dehydrator tray.

How to Store

Store dried apricots in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month or refrigerate for up to 6 months. For longer storage, keep them in the freezer.

More Easy Fruit Recipes You'll Love

If you love easy fruit recipes, you'll enjoy my Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Caramel Apple Butter, Mom's Rhubarb Sauce, and Strawberry Rhubarb Compote.

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Dried Apricots in the Dehydrator

Shelby Law Ruttan
Dried Apricots in a dehydrator turn fresh fruit into a chewy, sweet treat that stores beautifully. This method keeps their flavor bright and makes them handy for snacking or adding to recipes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Dehydrating time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 87 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together the water, lemon juice, and sugar (if using). Stir until sugar has dissolved.
  • Cut each apricot in half and remove the pits and place apricot halves in the lemon water. Soak for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the apricots from the lemon water and lay flat on a paper towel lined baking sheet, skin side down.
  • Using a paper towel, pat the apricots dry then press down the halves with the palm of your hand until they are flat.
  • Arrange the apricot halves on dehydrator trays in a single layer allowing air flow to circulate around the apricots.
  • Dry apricots at 135 degrees for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 8halvesCalories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2699IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 18g
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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies is one of my family's favorite cookie recipes. They are have crispy edges and chewy centers with a tiny touch of flaky sea salt sprinkled on top.

Overhead shot of Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies cooling on the baking sheet.
Allow the baked cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes before transfer to a cooling rack.

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • The sweetness of the butterscotch and chocolate chips with grey sea salt sprinkles is a delicious combination..
  • This sweet cookie goes perfectly with a hot cup of coffee, tea or cold glass of milk.
  • It is a delicious cookie recipe that is great for after school sweet treats.
Cookie ingredients.
This cookie recipe uses simple ingredients to make the most delicious thin cookie with crispy edges and chewy center.

🥘 Ingredients

All purpose flour, stir the flour, then us a spoon to lightly measure into the measuring cup and level off without tapping the cup.

Baking soda

Baking powder

Salt

Ground cinnamon, this adds a touch of spice to the cookie but can be left out if desired.

Unsalted butter, the butter will be melted to aid in mixing the dough together easier.

Light brown sugar

Dry ingredients added to wet ingredients.
This recipe is as easy as mixing wet and dry ingredients separately then mixing them together.

Granulated sugar

Vanilla extract, using a good, pure extract will make the difference in flavor so avoid using imitation vanilla.

Large eggs

Dark chocolate chips

Butterscotch chips

Chopped pecans

Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Butterscotch and chocolate chips with chopped pecans on top of cookie dough with spoon in the dough.
Using melted butter in the dough makes it so much easier to stir in the goodies!

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Using a hand whisk, stir to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Stir in chocolate chips, butterscotch ships, and chopped pecans.
  5. Using a tablespoon sized cookie scoop, portion out cookie dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with a pinch of flaky salt (if using).
  6. Bake for 12 minutes, or until edges are browned and center of cookie is no longer wet on top.
Cookie dough mixture in mixing bowl.
When using melted butter, the cookie dough will mix together smoothly and will not stick to the bowl!

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl, for mixing the dry ingredients

Medium bowl, for the wet ingredients

Wooden spoon, to mix the cookie dough

Rubber scraper, to scrape sides of bowl and spoon

Small cookie scoop

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Wire rack

Scooping a tablespoon of cookie dough onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
Use a small cookie scoop to portion the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet.

🥫Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute the butterscotch morsels for peanut butter chips, or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Add ½ cup of toffee pieces to the cookie dough.
  • When melting the butter, keep it over the heat until it begins to brown, for a deeper nuttier flavor.
  • Eliminate the salt sprinkle and top with a whole roasted pecan, 1 mini pretzel or crushed pretzels.
A ball of cookie dough sprinkled with sea salt.
Just a pinch of flaky sea salt is needed to add an extra touch of incredible flavor to the cookies.

💭 Tips

  • Be sure to leave at least 2 inches between each ball of cookie dough as these cookies will spread out when baking.
  • Eggs should be room temperature before adding to melted butter.
  • Once butter is melted, set aside to cool at least 10 minutes before adding the eggs and vanilla.
  • For a deeper caramel flavor, substitute dark brown sugar in place of light brown sugar.
  • Warm cookies are delicious, try reheating the cookie in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds to soften and enjoy!

🙋 FAQ's

Do I need to chill the dough before baking these cookies?

Since the butter is melted to begin with you will not need to chill the dough.

What makes a cookie chewy?

Moisture is what makes a chewy cookie. This can be done by using certain ingredients or changing the structure of an ingredient, such as melting the butter.

Overhead view of baked cookies on parchment paper.
Allow cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Sweet and creamy, I love this Butterscotch Pudding!

These Butterscotch Haystacks are only 2 WW Points and a delicious treat for cookie trays.

Oil Pie Crust is a great way to make a pie crust with liquid fat rather than shortening or butter.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve these cookies with a hot cup of coffee, cold glass of milk, or with a scoop of ice cream sandwiched between two of the cookies.

A stack of 4 cookies with one cookie cut in half and stacked on top.
Thin cookies with sweet buttery and chocolate flavors are complimented with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt!

🏫 The last word

I made these cookies with melted butter to see how they would turn out as mixing the dough is far easier when starting with a melted fat. The dough will not stick or cling to the bowl when using a liquid fat.

These cookies are thin, but they stay chewy in the center up to 5 days of sitting on the counter. So, I can attest to the fact that these cookies do not get crispy after sitting for a few days.

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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Shelby Law Ruttan
A delicious buttery cookie with a caramel flavor enhanced with butterscotch and chocolate chips. This Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe bakes up with crisp edges and a delicious chewy center!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 112 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Using a hand whisk, stir to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Stir in chocolate chips, butterscotch ships, and chopped pecans.
  • Using a tablespoon sized cookie scoop, portion out cookie dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with a pinch of flaky salt (if using).
  • Bake for 12 minutes, or until edges are browned and center of cookie is no longer wet on top.
  • Remove cookies from oven and cool for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.4mg
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Iced Bulletproof Coffee

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Iced Bulletproof Coffee is a delicious and refreshing keto coffee that will stave off hunger and give you extra energy. This cold and creamy low carb drink is used by many on the keto diet to aid in weight loss.

A tall glass of iced bulletproof coffee with ice.
I love to refresh and recharge with an iced bulletproof coffee in the summer mornings!

This iced bulletproof coffee recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy a high fat cold drink. With just 3 net carbs per serving, it is a good choice to start the day and a way to add healthy fats to your ketogenic diet.

❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ It is a creamy healthy cup of coffee that allows you to feel full and is perfect to break a fast.

✔️ Easy to make ahead of time so you can have a ice cold coffee ready to go the next morning.

✔️ It is a delicious alternative to breakfast that will keep you satisfied all morning.

Ingredients for coffee recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

Brewed strong organic coffee, hot (needs to be hot to melt the butter)

Heavy cream helps to make the coffee creamy like your favorite coffee shop drinks.

Grass-fed butter, at room temperature

Cinnamon, adds a touch of flavor

Monk fruit sweetener (optional)

Collagen protein, for extra creaminess

Coffee in a blender.
Pour hot coffee and add cinnamon in a heavy duty blender. The coffee needs to be hot to melt the butter.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place freshly brewed hot coffee, and all other ingredients in a blender and blend.
  2. Allow the hot coffee to come to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  3. Before serving, shake the coffee container or return the the blender to make sure all ingredients are fully incorporated. Serve over ice cubes.

🥄 Equipment

Coffee maker or French press

Blender

🥫Storage

Store cold coffee in the fridge up to 4 days.

Creamy bulletproof coffee in a blender.
Once blended, the iced coffee will look creamy. Allow this to come to room temperature before chilling.

📖 Variations

  • Mct oil, coconut oil, or grass-fed ghee can be substituted for the butter.
  • Substitute half of the heavy cream for coconut milk or almond milk.
  • Sweeten with your favorite keto friendly sugar free syrup flavors for the monk fruit.
  • Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for a vanilla flavored coffee.
  • You can drink this drink hot also! After it has been blended, just pour in your mug and enjoy!

💭 Tips

  • Be sure to shake the coffee well to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated, before pouring into the glass of ice.
  • You will need hot coffee in order to melt the butter and to easily blend the oils to make the drink creamy. Use caution when blending the hot liquid.
  • Make a double batch of coffee and freeze one batch in an ice cube tray to use as in the coffee.
  • MCT oil can cause problems with the gut, so if you are new to MCT oil, start out with a teaspoon, then gradually increase as your body adjusts to it.
Overhead shot of iced bulletproof coffee in a glass with ice.

🙋 FAQ's

What is bulletproof coffee?

It is healthy coffee drink made with a combination of organic coffee, MCT oil, and grass fed butter and is a popular drink in the keto community.

What is MCT Oil?

MCT oil is short for medium chain triglycerides and is derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. It helps your body make ketones and may aid in weight loss.

Keto Snickerdoodle Coffee is a hot beverage with the aroma and flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie.

If you are in a snacking mood, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs are as good as a real no bake cookie and will help boost fats.

These Pineapple Coconut Fat Bombs have a tropical flavor and make a delicious snack.

🍽 Serve with...

Bullet proof coffee is a great addition to your morning routine and is designed to be a meal on it's own.

A tall glass of iced bullet proof coffee.

🏫 The last word

I like to have a keto butter coffee most mornings. It helps keep me satisfied for a good part of the day I love the great health benefits you get from the mct oil. It also is a great way to end intermittent fasting.

Bulletproof coffee is known for the following benefits:

  • It can trigger weight loss and aids in keeping your body in ketosis.
  • Cravings are curbed.
  • It boosts cognitive function allowing your mind to have better clarity and gets rid of that "morning fog""

My personal experience with drinking bulletproof coffee is that it clearly curbs my cravings. I feel I can focus on work better and makes me feel energized. As for the MCT oil, I started with just 1 teaspoon, and gradually worked my way up to 1 tablespoon and did not have any digestive issues.

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Iced Bulletproof Coffee

Shelby Law Ruttan
This delicious refreshing and energizing Iced Bulletproof Coffee recipe is a great start to the day. It can boost weight loss, improve mind fog, and give energy to get through the day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 440 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz brewed hot strong coffee
  • 8 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter , softened
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 scoop collagen protein

Instructions
 

  • Place freshly brewed hot coffee, and all other ingredients in a blender and blend.
  • Chill in the fridge for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  • Serve over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1842IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 0.1mgNet Carbohydrates: 3g
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Peach Salsa

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This fresh Peach Salsa recipe is the perfect summer appetizer and one of my favorite homemade salsa recipes.

A bowl of fresh peach salsa.

It is a great recipe to make when it is peach season and you have the best fresh peaches on hand!

❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ It is an easy peach salsa that is made with fresh fruit with no cooking required!

✔️ Homemade peach salsa is the perfect topping for chicken or fish tacos.

✔️ This easy peach salsa is the best way to enjoy fresh peaches in season.

Fresh peach cut in half.

🥘 Ingredients

Fresh ripe peaches, I like to use yellow peaches but white peaches work as well.

Tomato, choose a large plum tomato

Jalapeno peppers, I like to pick a large jalapeno to make sure I have the heat factor I love.

Red onion, adds color and flavor

Red bell pepper, should be firm to the touch with no blemishes.

Cilantro, choose cilantro that is fresh without wilted leaves.

Limes, choose plump limes that give when squeezed as fresh lime juice will be extracted from them.

Salt and black pepper

Fresh cilantro leaves on cutting board.

🔪 Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine peaches, tomato, jalapeno, onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
  2. Pour the lime juice over top of the peach mixture and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

🥄 Equipment

Large bowl with lid (you will mix and store the salsa in the same bowl)

Chef knife

Cutting board

Citrus juicer

Strainer

Measuring cups

Ingredients in a bowl.

🥫Storage

Store fresh salsa in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Substitute diced cherry tomatoes in place of the plum tomatoes
  • If you are sensitive, reduce the amount of jalapeno, or substitute green pepper for the jalapeno.
  • Adjust the heat level to your liking by adding more or less jalapeno to the recipe.
  • Substitute any seasonal fruits for the peaches. Strawberries or mangos are great choices.
  • Add 2 teaspoons chili powder for added flavor.

💭 Tips

  • Any tomato will work, but plum tomatoes have more meat and less juice. If using a real juicy tomato you may want to drain some of the liquid before adding to the salsa.
Overhead photo of fresh peach salsa with chips blurred in background.

These Peach Muffins can be made with canned or fresh peaches.

Avocado fans will love this Avocado Tomato Mango Salsa.

Cool down with a Frosty Peach Mojito!

Kids of all ages love these Peaches and Cream Pancakes

🍽 Serve with...

Serve this delicious peach salsa with a side of salty tortilla chips, on fish tacos, or alongside grilled chicken.

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Peach Salsa

Shelby Law Ruttan
A delicious homemade peach salsa recipe made with fresh ingredients. Can be used as an appetizer with salty tortilla chips or as a topping to chicken or fish tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 12
Calories 37 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium ripe peaches , diced
  • 1 large tomato , diced
  • 1 large jalapeno , seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • ½ red red bell pepper , finely diced
  • ½ cup cilantro , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice , 2-3 limes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine peaches, tomato, jalapeno, onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
  • Pour the lime juice over top of the peach mixture and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 205mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 431IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg
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Weekly Meal Plan 30

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Here is your free Weekly Meal Plan 30. Each meal includes side dish recommendations, along with a beverage and dessert of the week along with weekend options.

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🍽️ Meal Planning and Prep Tips

I'm here to share with you recipes to make during the week that aren't hard to make and take little prep. Most feed 4 so if there are just 1 or 2 to feed, you may want to scale down and halve a recipe OR just make a couple of these and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.

This weekly meal plan makes your life easier with easy air fryer recipes! Then on the weekend, relax with a hot cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll for brunch, and enjoy a super easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for Sunday supper.

Here are some shortcuts and tips to help you throughout the week.

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Any prep that can be done on Sunday (July 24) is called prep day.

  • If you belong to Costco, BJ's or Sam's club, grab a big package of Chicken Drumsticks and then freeze in portions that will feed the family. If you don't belong to a club, I find Aldi meat prices are good as well.
  • Make the Amish Macaroni Salad on prep day so it has time to develop the flavors and absorb some of the dressing. It is much better the day after making it.
  • Make the meat and rice filling for the stuffed peppers on prep day then reheat in the microwave before adding to the peppers. You can also prep the peppers on prep day and keep them stored in the fridge. This will save a lot of time when cooking dinner.
  • Buy the fajita tortilla or the low carb street taco tortilla as they are smaller and fit in the air fryer best.
  • The black bean corn salsa can be made on prep day if desired.
  • On Thursday, while the potatoes are cooking for the German Potato Salad, prep the toppings you will want for your hot dogs. Some of my favorites are crushed bbq potato chips, blue cheese, sweet and spicy bbq sauce, mustard, sriracha sauce, and more.
  • Clean, chop, and store the cauliflower on prep day or while the chicken is in the rotisserie. About 30 minutes into the cooking time for the chicken, make the mashed cauliflower. Be sure to have an instant read meat thermometer to check for doneness on the chicken.
  • Make the oatmeal cookies on prep day and store them in the freezer. They thaw in just minutes so just take out what you want when you are ready to enjoy.
  • Friday morning put together the sangria and it will be ready when you are home from work!
  • The cinnamon rolls can be assembled ahead of time. Just place the baking dish of unbaked rolls in the fridge covered lightly in plastic. Then take out in the morning and allow them to come to room temp and rise before baking.

Weekly Meal Plan 30

Monday

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Air Fryer Chicken Legs

These Air Fryer Chicken Legs are SO delicious. They can be served with or without barbecue sauce and goes great with a side of Amish Macaroni Salad.

Tuesday

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are so full of flavor! This is a big batch recipe so there will be plenty of leftovers to pack for lunches. Serve these stuffed peppers with a side of Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.

Wednesday

Air Fryer Quesadillas

Air Fryer Quesadillas are so easy and are excellent with a side of this Black Bean Corn Salsa or Homemade Guacamole.

Thursday

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Dinner can be ready in a flash when making these Air Fried Hot Dogs. Top with your favorite toppings and serve with a side of potato chips and/or this German Potato Salad.

Friday

One whole chicken that was cooked in an air fryer rotisserie with golden brown and crispy skin.

Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

I love to make this Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken and use leftovers to make Buffalo Chicken Burritos or Buffalo Chicken Bowls. Serve the chicken with a side of Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter.

Dessert of the week

Nanny's Soft Oatmeal Cookies

I have made these many times as an adult and enjoyed them more times as a child in my Nanny's kitchen. These Soft Oatmeal Cookies are a perfect ending to dinner with a cup of coffee, tea, or milk and make great snacks.

Cocktail of the week

Watermelon Berry Wine Sangria

Try this cool and refreshing Watermelon Berry Wine Sangria to end the week with! I

Sunday Brunch

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Clone of a Cinnabon

One of my favorites, Easy Cinnabon Recipe Clone is soft, sweet, and delicious. Serve these warm with a hot cup Irish Coffee or Almond Coffee Cream.

Sunday Supper

Slow Cooker Beef Sliders

These Slow Cooker Beef Sliders can make Sunday dinner easy. Just put it in the slow cooker and enjoy the rest of the day with your family. Serve with a side of Air Fryer Corn on the Cob and

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Weekly Meal Plan 34

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This weekly meal plan makes your life easier with easy air fryer recipes! Then on the weekend, relax with a hot cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll for brunch, and enjoy a super easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for Sunday supper.

Here are some shortcuts and tips to help you throughout the week.

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Any prep that can be done on Sunday is called prep day.

  • Make the salad of choice on prep day for Monday's side dish. If making the broccoli salad, don't add the bacon until you are ready to serve.
  • Use regular or keto buns for the butter burgers, and make the Italian Vinaigrette on prep day.
  • Special K Loaf can be made on prep day and stored in the fridge. Just reheat in the oven or microwave on Wednesday dinner. Squash for the side dish can be washed and sliced on prep day and stored in the fridge.
  • Bacon and shrimp can be precooked and stored until ready to use and the cream cheese spread for the pizza can be made ahead of time also.
  • If making your own pizza crust, mix it the night before and keep it in the fridge. Take the dough out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before shaping.
  • Make the maple cupcakes and/or peanut butter no bakes on Sunday. Keep the cupcakes in the fridge.
  • Allow a couple of hours on Sunday morning to make the cinnamon rolls.
  • For Sunday dinner, put the roast in the crockpot in the morning. For dinner make your own homemade mashed potatoes and use the air fryer to make the asparagus.

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Monday

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Air Fryer Salmon

I am loving this Air Fryer Salmon Fillet with a maple walnut topping. It is so easy and good for you. Serve with a side of Amish Macaroni Salad or Broccoli Salad.

Tuesday

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Butter Burgers

These Butter Burgers are SO packed with flavor, and you can enjoy these on Keto by using a keto burger bun! Serve with a green side salad topped with Italian Vinaigrette.

Wednesday

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Special K Loaf

I LOVE this Special K Loaf. I is so delicious and perfect for a vegetarian meal. Serve with a side of sauteed summer squash and Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.

Thursday

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

When I'm in a hurry, this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich makes dinner time easy. Adults and kids both love the gooey cheese and crispy brown bread. Serve with a fresh fruit salad or green tossed salad.

Friday

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Jalapeno Popper Pizza

It's Friday night and in traditions past with my family, it's pizza night. How about giving this Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Shrimp and Bacon a try this week? It is SO good! These Boneless Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer are a great side and kids love these Peanut Butter No Bakes for dessert.

Saturday

Maple Cupcake in a paper wrapper with maple frosting and topped with a walnut.

Maple Cupcakes

Made with pure maple syrup in the cake and frosting, this recipe for Maple Cupcakes make one dozen, enough for a few days worth of dessert!

Cocktail of the week

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Hot Fireball Apple Cider

With the fall coming up on us, I love to enjoy this Hot Fireball Apple Cider. The combination of apple and cinnamon is a perfect pairing and if there is a chill in the air, it will be sure to warm you up.

Sunday Brunch

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Apple Filled Cinnamon Rolls

Apple season means it is time to try these Apple Filled Cinnamon Rolls! They are moist, delicious and the perfect Sunday morning sweet treat with a hot cup of coffee, make it extra special and serve with this Irish Coffee.

Sunday Supper

Crock Pot Pot Roast FI.

Crockpot Roast with Onions

Crock Pot Pot Roast and Onion Gravy is an all time favorite. I love to serve this with mashed potatoes, gravy, and Air Fried Asparagus! For dessert serve this Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Spiced Cream.

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Nanny's Soft Oatmeal Cookies

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This is my Nanny's recipe for Soft Oatmeal Cookies that I enjoyed all my childhood.

Tender, pillowy, and studded with plump raisins, these are the best oatmeal cookies to have on hand for a quick snack or to include in a holiday cookie tray!

A stack of 3 soft oatmeal cookies studded with raisins.

While I love chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, these soft oatmeal cookies bring back a lot of childhood memories, and these classic cookies are pure comfort food for me.

❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ The cookies are puffy and soft with a hint of cinnamon.

✔️ Just 1 cookie has 70 calories, so you can help yourself to 2 without guilt!

✔️ You get 3 dozen good sized cookies from 1 batch!

Ingredients for Nanny's Soft Oatmeal Cookies.

🥘 Ingredients

Vegetable oil, feel free to use canola oil or olive oil. I went with vegetable oil because that is what my grandmother used and it is more budget friendly.

Granulated sugar

Large eggs, take the eggs out at least 15 minutes to bring to room temperature before mixing together the cookie dough

Ground cinnamon, adds a touch of sweet warmth to the cookies

Vanilla extract, I always use pure vanilla extract. If using imitation, you may want to double the amount used.

Buttermilk, I don't always have buttermilk on hand and sometimes it is hard to find in the store. But Kefir is a great substitute in a pinch or make your own by adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the measuring cup and filling the cup with whole milk.

All purpose flour, flour doesn't have to be sifted, but at least stir the flour with a spoon to aerate it.

Old fashioned oats, these are also known as whole oats.

Baking powder aids making a puffed cookie.

Salt to balance out the flavors.

Raisins (optional)

Walnuts (optional)

Adding wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
I like to blend all wet ingredients and add at once to the flour mixture.
Pouring oats into cookie batter.
Use regular or instant oats, whatever you have on hand.
Adding oats and raisins to the cookie dough.
Raisins are optional, you can also add your favorite add ins like chocolate chips or toffee chips!
Cookie dough mixture in mixing bowl.
The fully mixed batter will have a soft wet look, but still will hold its shape when scooped.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together canola oil, granulated sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together baking soda, baking powder, white whole wheat flour and oatmeal.
  4. Stir ½ dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  5. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined. Add remaining flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir in raisins if desired.
  6. Scoop batter with cookie scoop and place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 14-15 minutes or until edges are slightly browned and top of cookie no longer looks wet.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely.
Cookie dough on parchment lined baking sheet.

🥄 Equipment

Large mixing bowl

Mixing spoon, there is no need for an electric mixer with this recipe, a spoon will suffice.

Measuring cup and spoons

Rubber scraper

Medium cookie scoop

Cooling rack

Parchment paper

Cookie sheet

🥫Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature up to 5 days and in the freezer up to 3 months.

Baked Soft Oatmeal Cookies on a baking sheet.

📖 Variations

  • Use your favorite add ins instead of the raisins. Great choices would chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, or candy coated chocolate pieces.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter can be melted and used in place of the vegetable oil. Just remember the cookies may not be as soft as if you used oil.
  • Quick oats can replace the whole oats, when doing so, the batter will be a little thicker due to the difference in the oats.
  • Substitute light brown sugar half of the white sugar or use dark brown sugar to give the cookies a more caramelized flavor.
  • Coconut oil can be used in place of vegetable oil without changing the texture of the cookie. It will give the cookie a hint of coconut flavor.

💭 Tips

  • For a more shaped cookie, gradually add more flour to the dough to make it stiffer. Then roll out the dough on a floured work surface and cut into circle shapes. The end result will still be a soft, but firmer cookie.
  • I don't recommend using a hand mixer for this recipe. The oil in the recipe makes it very easy to mix with a spoon. As the dough comes together it will come clean easily from the sides of the bowl due to the oil in the dough.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop cookie dough balls onto the sheet. Freeze cookie dough until stiff, then transfer to the freezer in an airtight container. To bake, remove oatmeal cookie dough from freezer and place on baking sheet. Cook time will be a little longer due to the frozen dough, just bake until edges are brown and top of the cookie is no longer wet.
A plate full of oatmeal cookies studded with raisins.

Old Fashioned Peanut butter cookies have crispy edges and chewy centers.

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a family favorite chewy oatmeal cookie.

This Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is perfect for weekend brunches.

Peanut butter lovers will love these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies.

These Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies are for chewy cookie lovers!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve these soft oatmeal cookies with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream, glass of milk, of hot cup of coffee.

🏫 The last word

Nanny's kitchen always had cookies in it and if the box in the cupboard was empty, you could be sure there was a box in the freezer. She always made soft, tender cookies and all of the grandkids loved the old-fashioned cookies

The one thing Nanny's soft cookie recipes all had in common was the use of oil to make the dough. I believe that is the main factor in making these cookies pillowy and soft.

Soft Oatmeal Cookies

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Nanny's Soft Oatmeal Cookies

Shelby Law Ruttan
Soft Oatmeal Cookies are studded with raisins and have a hint of cinnamon. This old fashioned cookie is soft and tender and absolutely delicious. Perfect for every day and holiday cookie trays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Cookie Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 70 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together canola oil, granulated sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. 
  • In another mixing bowl stir together baking soda, baking powder, white whole wheat flour and oatmeal.
  • Stir ½ flour mixture into egg mixture and stir until combined. Add buttermilk and stir until combined. Add remaining flour mixture and stir until combined. Stir in raisins if desired.
  • Bake at 350 for 14-15 minutes or until edges are slightly browned and top of cookie no longer looks wet.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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Air Fryer Quesadillas

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When you need something quick and easy for lunch or dinner, these Air Fryer Quesadillas are is just what you are looking for. With crispy tortillas and melty cheese, this classic cheese quesadillas recipe is one your whole family will love.

A stack of air fryer quesadillas with salsa in the background.

This easy to make air fryer quesadilla recipe is a great way to feed hungry bellies and it is super versatile. All you need to know is the method and the filling can be whatever you desire!

❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ The tortillas cook to crispy perfection with perfectly melted cheese

✔️ Air fryer cheese quesadillas make a quick lunch made with simple ingredients

✔️ Making homemade quesadillas in the air fryer takes less time and no mess.

🥘 Ingredients

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Flour tortillas, smaller sizes work best to fit in air fryer baskets. I love these low carb flour tortillas.

Butter

Shredded cheese, I find the best cheese is Monterey jack, Mexican cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, or cheddar cheese.

Favorite toppings for quesadillas

Butter, shredded yellow cheese, and two flour tortillas.
Just 3 ingredients are needed for this simple recipe. Swap out cooking spray for butter to reduce the fat.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Spread one side of the tortilla with butter and place in the air fryer basket or on an air fryer tray.
  2. Sprinkle shredded cheese on the bottom half of the tortilla.
  3. Place the top tortilla on top of the cheese, butter side up.
  4. Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove basket and carefully flip tortilla over. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 2 minutes, until cheese melts and tortilla has browned.
  5. Remove quesadilla from the air fryer and place on a cutting board. With a chef knife or pizza cutter, cut each tortilla into 4-6 sections.

🥄 Equipment

Air fryer

Chef knife or pizza cutter for cutting the quesadilla

Turner

Flour tortilla topped with shredded cheese.
Use any of your favorite melty cheese to make this air fryer quesadillas recipe!

🥫Storage

Store any leftover air fryer quesadillas in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. These can be reheated easily with just a minute or two in the air fryer.

📖 Variations

  • Use cooking spray in place of butter to reduce fat and calories
  • Use corn tortillas in place of flour tortillas
  • Add shredded chicken, ground beef, or spread a layer of black beans or refried beans on the tortilla before sprinkling with cheese.
  • Include any of your favorite fillings

💭 Tips

  • Be sure to watch the quesadillas carefully if using an air fryer with trays. It will brown quickly the closer to the top of the air fryer the quesadilla is. If making more than one at a time, be sure to rotate the trays after 1 minute.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on what type of air fryer you are using. Basket air fryers and tray air fryers work differenty.
Uncut air fryer quesadilla with salsa in the background.s

Buffalo chicken fans love these Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas.

These Breakfast Quesadillas are absolutely delicious!

Have you tried making an Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

Shrimp Quesadillas are low carb and protein packed!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve this crispy quesadilla topped with homemade salsa, homemade guacamole, sour cream, and a side of black bean corn salsa.

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Air Fryer Quesadillas

Shelby Law Ruttan
Air Fryer Quesadillas make a quick and easy lunch or snack you will love with buttery crisp tortillas and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 401 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Spread one side of the tortilla with butter and place in the air fryer basket or on an air fryer tray.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese on the bottom half of the tortilla.Place the top tortilla on top of the cheese, butter side up.
  • Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove basket and carefully flip tortilla over.
  • Return to the air fryer and cook for another 2 minutes, until cheese melts and tortilla has browned.
  • Remove quesadilla from the air fryer and place on a cutting board. With a chef knife or pizza cutter, cut each tortilla into 4-6 sections.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1024mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 30gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 609IUCalcium: 423mgIron: 0.4mg
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Air Fried Hot Dogs

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Make perfectly cooked hot dogs right in the air fryer! Air Fried Hot Dogs are a quick and easy dinner and the air fryer is the best way to make them.

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Air fryer hot dogs made an easy peasy weeknight dinner and the whole family loves them. They also are perfect for game days as they take only minutes to cook.

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❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ You get a grilled juicy hot dog flavor without turning on the grill.

✔️ Cook time is approximately 6 minutes and clean up is a breeze!

✔️ It is an easy way to feed a hungry family fast!

Raw hotdogs on a plate with hot dog rolls in the background.

🥘 Ingredients

Hot dogs, I prefer what we called snappy dogs, hoffman hots, or glazier reds. These are the best hot dogs and have a thicker skin. When they cook up, they have a crispy skin, will snap when you take a bite and a tender hotdog inside.

Hot dog buns, potato buns are the best bun for hot dots. You can purchase side cut or top cut. I prefer top cut.

Favorite condiments and toppings

Air Fried Hot Dogs on air fryer rack.

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place hotdogs in a single layer n an air fryer basket or tray leaving space between the hot dogs to allow the hot circulating air flow between them.
  2. Slide basket into the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes. Remove basket and give it a shake to flip hotdogs over. Return to the air fryer and cook 2 more minutes, until outside begins to brown and skin starts to break.

🥄 Equipment

Air fryer

Tongs

Hot Dog in a roll with a combination of toppings.
Air Fried Hot Dog with Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese, Crushed Potato Chips, Diced Onion, and Jalapeno.

🥫Storage

Store any leftover hot dogs in an air tight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Make cheese dogs! Place ½ slice of cheese over the cooked hot dogs and air fry 15 seconds to melt the cheese.
  • Wrap a slice of thin cut bacon around the hot dog before cooking for bacon wrapped hot dogs.

💭 Tips

  • Watch the hot dogs carefully after returning to the air fryer for the last few minutes. They may not seem ready when you take them out to toss, but they turn brown and split quickly.
Three hot dogs in buns with different toppings.
Serve air fried hot dogs in a hot dog bun with your favorite toppings!

Perfectly cooked Air Fryer Salmon has a tasty maple walnut topping.

Air Fryer Hamburgers are super easy and delicious

Low Carb Chili Dog Casserole is another great way to enjoy this hot dog favorite!

Try these Thai Style Hot Dogs for a different twist on hot dogs.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve hot dogs on a regular or toasted bun with your favorite hot dog toppings. Great side dishes would be pasta salad, potato salad, french fries, or potato chips.

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Air Fried Hot Dogs

Shelby Law Ruttan
The best way to make perfectly cooked hot dogs with a chargrilled flavor in just minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 230 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place hotdogs in a single layer n an air fryer basket or tray leaving space between the hot dogs to allow the hot circulating air flow between them.
  • Slide basket into the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes. Remove basket and give it a shake to flip hotdogs over.
  • Return to the air fryer and cook 2 more minutes, until outside begins to brown and skin starts to break.
  • Serve hot dogs in hot dog rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

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This Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe makes the most delicious corn with just a few minutes of cook time. It is one of my favorite easy recipes and is the perfect side dish for your next meal.

Cooked air fryer corn on the cob

I love easy air fryer recipes and this sweet corn in the air fryer makes an easy side dish that goes with almost any main. That is why corn season is the best time to make it in the air fryer.

❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ There is no need to heat up the grill for just a few ears of perfect corn.

✔️ The air fryer gives the best results with roasted and crispy sweet corn kernels are packed with flavor.

✔️ Making fresh sweet corn in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to make it and it saves time!

3 ears of corn seasoned with salt and pepper on a white plate
A quick rub of olive oil or cooking spray aids in the seasoning sticking to the cob corn.

🥘 Ingredients

Fresh corn on the cob

Olive oil

Salt and black pepper

🔪 Instructions

  1. Place corn on a large plate and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the oil over the entire ear of corn with your hands.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, then place the corn in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
  3. Return the basket to the air fryer and air fry corn at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
  4. Remove the air fryer basket from and flip the corn. Cook another 8 minutes, or until corn is tender and kernels are lightly charred.
Raw seasoned corn in the air fryer.
Just a quick rub of olive oil and sprinkling of salt and pepper is all you need to air fry corn on the cob.

🥄 Equipment

Air Fryer

🥫Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Leave off the oil and spritz the corn cobs with cooking spray before adding the seasoning.

💭 Tips

  • Depending on the size of your air fryer, the amount of corn and cooking time will vary. You should be able to cook 4-8 ears of corn. Depending on the size of your air fryer Tray air fryers require you to rotate the tray because the higher the tray, the quicker the heat will char the kernels.
  • When air frying be sure to leave space between the ears of corn to allow hot air to circulate around the ears.

🙋 FAQ's

Can you cook frozen corn cobs in the air fryer?

Yes, it takes a little less time to cook frozen corn. Just follow the same prep but cook for only 12 minutes.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob on a plate.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is a great side to baked potatoes and meatloaf!

🍽 Serve with...

Serve corn with melted butter, parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lime juice, and sprinkle of cayenne pepper or red chili powder.

🏫 The last word

The air fryer method is a great option for cooking corn cobs when you want to save time. It is less messy, quick, easy, and clean up is a breeze. It is a great way to serve fresh corn fast with that roasted flavor.

Any leftover corn can be used to make this delicious Mexican Street Corn Salad or Tomato Avocado Salad Stack!

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Shelby Law Ruttan
A method for cooking corn without boiling water! Air Fryer Corn on the cob is perfectly cooked in just 7 minutes.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 113 kcal

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Instructions
 

  • Place corn on a large plate and drizzle with olive oil. Rub the oil over the entire ear of corn with your hands.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then place the corn in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
  • Return the basket to the air fryer and air fry corn at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the air fryer basket from and flip the corn. Cook another 8 minutes, or until corn is tender and kernels are lightly charred.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.5mg
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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

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You are going to love this delicious dinner recipe for Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers! This comfort food is a family favorite and an easy way to make good food fast.

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If you love easy recipes made with ground meat, then this pepper recipe is one to try. Tender pepper filled with a rice and meat mixture

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❤️ Why you'll love it

✔️ It is an easy dinner made with simple ingredients and a great use for leftover rice.

✔️ The air fryer prevents soggy peppers and browns the tops of the peppers perfectly.

✔️ The cheese topping gets golden brown and adds so much flavor.

Ingredients for air fryer stuffed peppers.

🥘 Ingredients

Fresh bell peppers, use your favorite peppers, I used red bell peppers and green bell peppers.

Lean ground beef

Ground pork

White rice, I recommend jasmine rice

Onion, I used and prefer the vidalia onion

Canned whole tomatoes, I used 1 quart of home canned tomatoes. 4 cups of canned diced tomatoes can be used instead.

Tomato paste

Italian seasoning

Garlic powder

Salt & Pepper

Monterey jack cheese

Fresh chives for garnish

Ground meat and onions in a skillet.
Meat and rice sauce for stuffing peppers.
The meat and tomato sauce mixture simmers to develop flavors.
Cooked rice on top of tomato meat mixture.
Precooked rice is added to thicken the meat sauce
Meat and rice mixture.
A delicious stuffed pepper filling, basically a spanish rice recipe!

🔪 Instructions

  1. Prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the core and seeds. Wash and dry the peppers and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until onions soften.
  3. Add the ground pork and ground beef and cook, chopping meat into small pieces while cooking for 7 minutes, until meat is browned.
  4. Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste stirring to combine.
  5. Add the cooked rice and stir to incorporate.Using a spoon, fill each bell pepper with the meat mixture then place the stuffed pepper in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each pepper to allow hot air to circulate around the peppers. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the peppers from the air fryer and sprinkle cheese over each pepper.
  7. Return the air fryer basket to the air fryer and cook at 370 degrees for 2 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and begins to brown.
  8. Remove the air fryer basket and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Using a long handled spatula, remove the peppers from the air fryer to serve.
  9. Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
Upclose image of green bell pepper with meat stuffing in the air fyer.

🥄 Equipment

Air fryer

Large skillet, to cook the stuffed pepper filling

Flat head wooden spoon

Large spoon, to mix and stir the ingredients in the skillet.

Long handled spatula, to remove the peppers from the air fryer

🥫Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

📖 Variations

  • Use taco seasoning in place of the garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Use a combination of your favorite ground meats. Lean ground turkey, ground chicken, or Italian sausage are good choices.
  • Substitute 4 cups cauliflower rice for the regular rice to make this a low carb keto recipe.
  • Try different cheeses for topping, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, or colby jack cheese all taste great with the peppers.
  • Use brown rice in place of white rice.
Overhead shot of air fryer stuffed pepper in the air fryer.

💭 Tips

  • Look for peppers that have 4 - 5 lobes on the bottom. These will be easier to stand up in the air fryer.
  • If the tomato sauce mixture is still too runny, add another tablespoon of tomato paste

These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are a personal favorite.

Air Fryer Egg Rolls make a great appetizer.

These Air Fryer Pork Chops are cooked perfectly moist and delicious.

Stuffed pepper with a portion cut out of the pepper.

🍽 Serve with...

Serve stuffed peppers with a side salad dressed with your favorite dressing

🏫 The last word

This recipe is perfect for the air fryer, but if you don't have one, bake them in the oven instead. Just preheat the oven to 350 degrees, stuff the peppers, place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and bake another 5 minutes, until melted cheese begins to brown.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Shelby Law Ruttan
Making stuffed peppers in the air fryer is an easy and delicious way to make dinner. Whole peppers are stuffed with a tomato meat mixture and topped with cheese.
4.41 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 528 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the core and seeds. Wash and dry the peppers and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until onions soften.
  • Add the ground pork and ground beef and cook, chopping meat into small pieces while cooking for 7 minutes, until meat is browned.
  • Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste stirring to combine.
  • Add the cooked rice and stir to incorporate.
  • Using a spoon, fill each bell pepper with the meat mixture then place the stuffed pepper in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each pepper to allow hot air to circulate around the peppers. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the peppers from the air fryer and sprinkle cheese over each pepper.
  • Return the air fryer basket to the air fryer and cook at 370 degrees for 2 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and begins to brown.
  • Remove the air fryer basket and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Using a long handled spatula, remove the peppers from the air fryer to serve.
  • Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 1348mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 7965IUVitamin C: 321mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 5mgNet Carbohydrates: 41g
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