This Wild Rice Tuna Casserole is something different from the average chicken and noodle casserole recipes you will find out there. This dish is very satisfying, both as a side or a main dish.
You can prepare this dish with chicken, turkey or hamburger as well or make vegetarian, all four ways are amazing.
However it’s best made with a good quality wild rice mixture.
The more natural the better since these types of rice blends contains many nutrients that other processed rice would not.
The panko crumbs and cheese topping give it that nice crunch so do not skip that combination. It makes this recipe divine!
I like to use my Dutch oven for this recipe, if you do not have a Dutch oven then feel free to use a sauteing pan and then a casserole dish once it ready to go into the oven.
Some people like to add grated cheese over top before baking, i don’t. And that is because i prefer the earthy taste of the dish, I encourage you to try it this way = delicious.
Our family’s favorite wild rice blend comes from Costco
If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!
Note: Instead of green peppers add, celery or peas.
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This simple Lemon Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti is super flavorful and flavored with parmesan cheese and garlic that is coated in a lemon butter sauce that is really inexpensive and easy to make. I like this recipe, for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.
It is made with fresh parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley then it’s coated in a oily lemon sauce.
It also has a hint of tang to it from the fresh lemon that you’re sure to love.
The great thing about this recipe is that you can have it on the table in less than 15 minutes to make.
Easy peasy right? All your basically doing is boiling some water, adding some pasta.
Then seasoning it with fresh lemon juice, garlic and parmesan cheese.
You cannot go wrong with this one! Feel free to add some cooked shrimp or chicken on top to if you’d like.
Feel free to add some sliced chicken breasts or shrimp on top if desired.
IS PARMESAN GARLIC SPAGHETTI HEALTHY
In comparison to most spaghetti recipes, it is. However keep in mind that Spaghetti is not gluten free.
With no heavy creams or sauces, this dish is actually one of the more healthy pasta dishes out their. So please do not feel guilty, everything in moderation right?
I like this recipe for those times where I am just craving some good pasta.
Just make sure your using a good quality spaghetti as it will make a world of difference in how this plate tastes.
Also, you can go ahead and fancy this dish up a bit and serve it alongside a nice caesar salad and a glass of white wine.
Who said eating good had to be expensive?
You can also add cooked chicken breasts or shrimp on top this pasta as well.
HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE SPAGHETTI
Simply find a package that is 100% gluten free and your good to go.
Who said those with Gluten allergies could not enjoy a good pasta dish too!
Sometimes I will add cherry tomatoes and spinach as well, so feel free to do that if you desire.
Also be sure you are using a lot of fresh cheese and lemons and you will be eating like the Italians in Abruzzo. Osseo apperito!
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This Salmon Artichoke Pastauses canned salmon however you can of course use cooked fresh salmon if desired. Both work well for this dish.
Also, this recipe can serve a large family in a short period of time and also does well as leftovers or packaged into meal prep bowls for the weeks lunches ahead.
It is creamy and oh so satisfying this is sure to hit the spot if your craving something fancy for dinner tonight.
You can always add more salmon if desired, depending on your taste.
Just make sure to break it up as you see in the pictures below, that sure spreads the salmon flavor out nicely and enhances the dish but definitely doesn’t overpower it.
You can use just about any pasta for this recipe, however I really like the texture of the bowtie pasta.
This dish is very satisfying, both as a lunch dish or to serve as main meal.
You will want to start by cooking the salmon in a frying pan, once the pasta and kale has been cooked or during if your good at multitasking.
Once the salmon is cooked, take a spatula and break it up, pouring in one cup of either whole milk or %2 milk along with one cup of parmesan cheese and stirring to combine.
If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!
MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead!
Imagine your work colleagues seeing this in your bowl for lunch.
I know my old work colleagues would have been so jelly! It sure looks fancy but really is easy to prepare.
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This Spicy Tuscan Salmon is just bursting with so many amazing flavors that you’re sure to love it!
WHAT IS TUSCAN SALMON
It is salmon fillets smothered in a creamy sauce with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan!
So if you’re craving something different and a little fancy for dinner tonight.
Then this one pot dish is sure to impress!
Plus it definitely is one of my favorite way to make Tuscan Salmon, with a hint of spice.
The first time I tried Tuscan Salmon, was early last year.
I followed another bloggers recipe, over at Cafe Delites and immediately fell in love with it.
But I knew it needed a little bit more to really suit my taste.
So I made a few changes and came up with this recipe.
Which is also a lower fat version of the more traditional Tuscan Salmon.
I also like to add a bit more of those delicious sundried tomatoes and spinach, so do not skip on that.
HOW TO MAKE TUSCAN SALMON
My dish brings that extra element of heat and is less cream heavy than other varieties I have tried.
Rather, I like to use whole milk instead of cream and will double the amount of spinach making it that much more healthier and tastier.
So simple, yet so impressive that you could serve this to a crowd and call it fine dining.
I like to serve this dish over a bed of Conchiglie/Shell pasta, it goes really good with this recipe.
However if your on a keto diet feel free to enjoy it as is, trust me it’s amazing either way.
If you are serving this over pasta, just make sure to cook the pasta separately before hand so it’s ready when the fish is.
This dish is very satisfying, both as a lunch dish or to serve as main meal.
So follow along Salmon lovers, this recipe is sure to impress. If you end up giving this recipe a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!
Be sure to sear the Salmon fillets directly in the oil that the sun-dried tomatoes come in.
As it really adds a nice element to the fish”.
Also you can squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon juice over top for a little tang if desired.
MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead. Or have dinner for one with this recipe, and split the last Salmon fillet in half for two meal prep bowls.
To make the bowls, simply place some Conchiglie/Shell Pasta on the bottom of the bowls and top with the Creamy Salmon, spinach, parmesan sauce.
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These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are a healthy and delicious low carb snack that is super easy to make.
Looking for more vegetable based air fryer snacks? Then your going to want to try my oh so popular Air Fryer Eggplant Chips.
These Zucchini chips are seasoned with just a few ingredients, that being of olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper, garlic powder and parmesan cheese. They will have you rethinking your snack craving and having you eating healthier.
HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI CHIPS KETO
A lot of air fryer recipes will have you breading these chips prior with breadcrumbs and then dipping them in eggs before seasoning them.
I like to skip that whole process, which makes these keto.
You will find a lot of tips to prepare Keto friendly foods.
ARE ZUCCHINI CHIPS HEALTHY
Depends on what your using to cook them, I use OLIVE OIL vs REGULAR cooking oil. And when making them this way, you really are using very little.
Then these chips are just simply seasoned with salt and pepper, rosemary, garlic powder and then are sprinkled with some parmesan cheese.
They are much better this way and lower in calories and really crisp up nice on their own, no breading needed!
As you may know I have been on the fence for the past year about buying an air fryer.
Mainly because I do not eat a lot of deep fried foods and also because I could not fathom spending $150 + for ONE.
So recently when I came across the Gotham air fryer, that does the exact same thing as an air fryer. I knew that I had to try it!
Then once I tried that, i took the leap and bought a T fal active fryer. I’m now an active air fryer lady, I love air frying now more than I ever could have thought.
WHAT IS AIR FRYING?
Air frying is a healthy alternative to deep frying food.
And most air fryers have been marketed in a way to make you think that this cooking technique is best for those who make a lot of those at home.
Well I am here to tell you that you do not need to just be a deep fried food lover to want to use this cooking method.
RATHER if you love to bake food, then this is also a great alternative. And in most cases is much healthier than traditional baking methods.
Because air frying mimics deep fried foods but uses little to no oil. And if your cooking something fatty, the fat will drip away and off the food.
So you can enjoy all the same deep – fried or baked foods that we have all come to know and love again but in a healthy way.
HOW TO AIR FRY ZUCCHINI CHIPS
Making air fryer Zucchini chips is easy, first you will need either a Tabletop Air Fryer or a Gotham Air Crisper Tray.
Start by slicing the Zucchini into 1/4 inch slices on a cutting board.
HOW TO AIR FRY ZUCCHINI WITHOUT BREADCRUMBS
Once the Zucchini is sliced, place them into a large bowl and toss with olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper along with fresh rosemary.
Place the Zucchini chips in or on the Air Fryer making sure they are not crowded, then allow it to do the Cooking.
My T fal active fryer has them cooked in 15 – 20 minutes.
Remove and allow to cool down 10 minutes prior to serving.
AIR FRYER COOKING TIMES
I use the T-Fal air fryer and put them on for 15-20 minutes, please check with your air fryers cooking instructions.
However, to convert an oven-cooked recipe to an air-fryer one, the general rule of thumb is to reduce the suggested temperature by 25°F or 3.889 C and then cut the cook time by about 20%
CAN I USE ANY KIND OF AIR FRYER?
YES!
I currently have and use the T-fal ActiFry Fryer and the Gotham Air Crisper
Both tools work well for this recipe! Cooking times vary with each air fryer, so best to check your settings.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRY ZUCCHINI CHIPS ON THE GOTHAM AIR CRISPER TRAY?
SPREAD OUT AND AIR FRY FOR 30 MINUTES!
They are going to shrink down, just like this.
Then you will want to allow them to cool so that they become extra crispy!
If your using the Gotham Air Crisper Tray I would advise to turn your oven to Conventional bake, which will make the chips more crispy.
Otherwise, if your oven does not have that setting you can simply place the crisper on the middle rack.
The air hot air is what cooks the food not the oil. If you have some frozen foods on hand, feel free to throw out any deep fryer you may have because the air fryer can now do the same job.
But it is not only frozen food that can be cooked this way, pretty much any food you can think of can.
This is my forth AIR FRYER recipe that I have shared on this blog. And I hope you like it!
WHAT MAKES ZUCCHINI CRISPY?
The air flow that is create under and around the Zucchini. The more dryer they become the more crispy they will become.
Also the thinner the fries the easier it is for them to become crispy, I like to cut mine about 1/4 to 1/2 of a inch thick.
CAN I USE ANY KIND OF AIR FRYER?
YES! Air fryers promise that you can get that deep fried texture without all the grease.
If you have a table top Air Fryer all these recipes will work the same. Because Air Fryers all use the same type of cooking techniques = AIR.
IS AIR FRYER FRIES HEALTHY?
Yes, very. Since the hot air is doing all the frying, saving you from using oil. But also giving you a deep fried taste without all those trans fats.
The food ends up crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
If you have never used an air fryer, now is the best time to start.
Because they are more affordable now than ever before.
Plus if you use the Gotham Air Fryer it is super simple to clean, I am talking hard sticky food at the bottom of the tray just slides right off.
No scrubbing at all is needed, it couldn’t be more simpular that this guys.
Another reason I like the Gotham Air Fryer is because it cooks more food than the typical table top Air Fryers.
Because it has a lot of space on that large tray !
Wanting some more AWESOME Air Fryer recipes? See below for some more inspiration!
This Cajun Creamed Corn is not your sweet Southern Corn you may be more familiar with, not to say this isn’t sweet. Because it is, we are still using sweet corn after all.
However we are omitting the sugar and using cajun seasoning to spice it up some.
This is my kind of creamed corn, I hope you enjoy it too.
My cajun creamed corn is so good it can be enjoyed as is or as a side to just about any meal.
Made with just a few simple ingredients of milk, butter and cornstarch then seasoned to perfection.
Your sure to crave this stuff next time you’re looking for a unique side dish to serve.
Feel free to use milk in replace of cream or almond milk if desired.
Also if you want it more thick simply add one more 1 tbsp of cornstarch during the cooking phase.
Did you know that sweet corn is very good for you?
It’s true, it’s loaded with lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals that promote healthy vision.
Besides helping with weight loss, the insoluble fiber in corn feeds good bacteria in your gut, which aids in digestion and helps keep you regular.
Once this recipe has been cooked, feel free to add cooked bacon pieces to this corn mixture. It works really good in this side as well.
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These Chicken Breasts are smothered in a creamy, parmesan sauce and served over a bed of egg noodles. This is definitely my favorite way to make Tuscan Chicken.
If you have ever been to the Olive Garden, this recipe is definitely a fan favorite. However mine cuts the fat in half by adding 1 cup of half n half cream, not two.
So instead of adding another cup of cream we are adding 2% milk and then some sour cream too. Plus I find doing so makes this dish taste all that much more creamier.
And who doesn’t like creamer meals with less calories than the original?
Also we are spicing it up a little by adding in some red chili flakes that really kick this recipe up a notch. And if you ask me it tastes way better than in the restaurant.
This recipe can serve a large family in a short period of time and also does well as leftovers or packaged into meal prep bowls for the weeks lunches ahead. Creamy, and oh so satisfying this is sure to hit the spot if your craving something fancy for dinner tonight.
I like to serve this dish over a bed of large egg noodles, they just go so well with the sauce. Of course you can add just about any type of pasta, so I will leave that up to you.
Just make sure to cook the pasta separately then add the dish on top once everything is cooked. This dish is very satisfying, both as a lunch dish or to serve as main meal. You can prepare this dish with turkey also, however it really tastes that much better with chicken.
Once the chicken has browned and cooked throughout on both sides, remove it and set aside for later. Then in the same frying pan add the crushed garlic and diced sun-dried tomatoes, slimming till fragrant.
Then pour one cup of half and half cream, along with 1 cup of %2 milk, 4 tbsp of sour cream and 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
Add in the spinach and simmer till the spinach has wilted then add back in the cooked chicken breasts and simmer on medium low for 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to thicken up some before serving over a bed of pasta. If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!
Creamy, tasty and great served the next day as leftovers! This recipe was inspired by Alyssa over at The Recipe Critic
Notes: You can always substitute whole milk or use just 2% in replace of the cream if desired.
MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead.
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This juicy and tender Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts are done one in the oven. Who doesn’t love deep fried chicken? It’s tender, crispy and full of undeniable flavor, but so is this.
I used to eat it allot, back in the day when I was young and really not paying attention to my diet. I used to get the take out kind, from one of my favorite chain restaurants which I won’t mention. I mean a lot, once a week at best.
However these days I like to make this kind of chicken at home, where there is no deep fryer involved. Plus instead of using chicken with the skin on, which of course you can do if you like. I choose the lean skinless chicken breasts most times when I am making this recipe. And let me tell you, this recipe is something AMAZING!
Some people like to marinade there chicken in buttermilk 24 hours prior to making oven baked chicken, however don’t. Even though this step helps to tenderize the chicken, I find it just adds more fat and takes more time, so I simply pound each breasts on a cutting board prior to tenderize mine.
Also there is a secret ingredient in this recipe, and that is the addition to the panko bread crumbs a package of kraft oven fry extra crispy chicken seasoning. See below for the exact brand I use. Serve with some honey mustard if desired!
With this recipe, you can have 5 Crispy oven baked breasts done in under 1 hour. Wanting to feed more people? Simply double to recipe up and use two pans, easy enough eh?
Now get ready for the best oven baked chicken that is sure to knock your socks off. Your family will be surprised that there was no deep fryer used to make this delicious chicken. And you can start feeding your family healthier one day at a time, without them hardly noticing the change. I hope you give my recipe a try and let me know what you think… could you switch to baked vs deep fried chicken now.
Extra Crispy Shake N Bake and Parmesan cheese.
Note: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead, simply add some corn to the bowls first then chicken on top. And then you will have the most healthiest southern style baked chicken and corn to enjoy later.
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