Month: September 2021

A classic Italian sub, while delicious, can be huge and overwhelming. Adapting it to a grilled cheese form is a lighter option with all the essential layers plus an added gooey cheese. It’s the best of both worlds. Use a mix of cured meats such as pepperoni, salami and prosciutto against a provolone cheese which has a mild flavor to complement the rest of the sandwich. You can serve this along with chips, salad, steamed veggies or a giardiniera. Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Servings: 4 sandwiches Ingredients 8 slices sandwich bread 8 slices provolone cheese 4 ounces Genoa salami 4 ounces prosciutto 2 ounces pepperoni 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed 2 tablespoons butter Directions Prepare the sandwiches: Add a slice of provolone to a piece of bread. Top with a layer of salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni. Divide the meat evenly among the four sandwiches. Top meat with a handful of fresh basil leaves and a second piece of provolone cheese. Add second piece of bread and press down slightly to keep the sandwich together. Grill that cheese: Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once warm, add about 1/2 tablespoon of butter per sandwich you are cooking. Usually, I cook two at a time. When the butter has melted, add the sandwich and coat the bread with the melted butter, then flip and coat the second side as well. Let sandwiches cook over medium-low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, making sure they don’t get too browned. After about 6 to 8 minutes total, the cheese in the sandwich should be well melted and the bread toasted. Done! Repeat the process for the last two sandwiches. You can keep the first two warm in a 200°F oven while you make the last two. Serve: Serve sandwiches with chips, salad, steamed veggies, and/or giardiniera. Source: Simply Recipes

Make a quick and easy appetizer with this jalapeno popper recipe. The combination of the cheeses with the bit of spice from the jalapenos makes a delicious balanced snack. You can conveniently place these in your air fryer to bake in just 10 minutes. Add this to your dinner meal as a side or appetizer. Ingredients: Jalapenos Cheese Cream Cheese 1 tsp. Salt 1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning 1 tbsp. Garlic Directions: Cut the jalapenos in half and pit the seeds In a bowl mix equal parts cheese and cream cheese. Season with 1 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning and 1 tbsp. garlic per 1/2 cup of mixture Stuff jalapenos with the mixture and air fry at 370°F for 10 minutes

This simple recipe delivers on flavor and creaminess. The richness of the sauce makes for a satisfying dinner. Instead of using heavy cream, this recipe calls for cashew cream as a vegan alternative. The soft texture is similar to Alredo, and with a few fresh herbs the sauce is the forefront player in the recipe. Make this with roasted butternut squash or some fried asparagus. Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Servings: 4 servings Ingredients 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 cups cherry tomatoes 1 recipe cashew cream sauce (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons chopped basil 1 tablespoons minced chives 1 small clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside. Cook the tomatoes: In the same pot you cooked the pasta, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until them until they are hot and easily burst when pressed, 6 to 8 minutes. Make the sauce: Combine the cashew cream in a blender with the chopped basil, chives, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Assemble the pasta: Add the sauce to the pan with the tomatoes and pasta. Warm over low heat until the pasta sauce is hot. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss together to combine. Serve with an extra sprinkle of basil if desired. Source: Simply Recipes

Turn simple pizza rolls into a delicious entree. Baked pizza rolls take all the classic ingredients from pizza for a double layer of flavor. Be sure to use your favorite toppings and customize ingredients as you see fit. You’ll want to use a small baking pan that fits in your air fryer. Skip out on the mess of using an oven. It’s the perfect dinner meal for a night in. Ingredients: Pizza Rolls Pizza Sauce Mozzarella Pepperoni (optional) Directions: Air fry pizza rolls with the directions on the bag In a small pan layer pizza sauce, pizza rolls, mozzarella and pizza sauce. Finish with a second layer of pizza rolls, sauce and cheese Add favorite pizza toppings Air fry at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes

These apple muffins are the perfect breakfast dessert to wake up to. The muffins are fluffy and lightly sweetened to balance out the tart apples. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Gala apples are the best choice due to their tangy and juicy sweetness. They also hold their shape well when baked. Enjoy these muffins with a cup of coffee or take it on the go. Yield: Serves 12 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients Paper muffin liners or cooking spray 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 4 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk 1/2 cup neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 medium tart apples (about 12 ounces total), such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp Directions Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Line a standard 12-well muffin pan with paper liners or coat the wells with cooking spray. Whisk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons of the ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt together in a large bowl. Stir the remaining 4 teaspoons granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside for the topping. Place 1 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk, 1/2 cup neutral oil, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Core and dice 2 medium apples (peel first if desired, about 2 1/2 cups). Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Some lumps are fine. Gently fold in the diced apple. Divide the batter between the muffin wells, about 1/3 cup of batter per well. Sprinkle each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar. Bake until the muffins are golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing the muffins from the pan. Source: the Kitchn

These potato cheddar bites are the perfect snack when you’re in a time crunch. They’re super easy to make with just a few common ingredients. You’ll want to roll the mix into small bites that are the right size for you to grab when baked and crispy. Pair these with your favorite dipping sauce. Ingredients: Potato Water 1/4 cup Cheddar 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder 1 tbsp. Pepper 1 tbsp. Salt 2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning Non-stick Cooking Oil Panko Mix Directions: Poke holes in the potato with a fork or knife Fill the bottom of the air fryer basket with water. Air fry the potato at 400°F for 30 minutes. Flip every 10 minutes Mix the potato with cheddar, garlic powder, pepper, salt and Italian seasoning in a bowl Roll the mix into small balls. Spray with oil and dust with Panko mix Oil the pan and air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until crispy brown

A popular Spanish tapa, patatas bravas consists of crunchy, bite-sized potatoes served with two delicious sauces. Traditionally the sauce is hot and smoky while the Spanish aioli is a cooling, creamy sauce. To get proper browning and crispness use potatoes high in starch. For a fluffy interior, parboil them in chunks before frying them. Yield: Serves 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients For the bravas sauce: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 (15-ounce) can tomato purée 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar For the potatoes: 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium) 1 quart vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt For the aioli: 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Carefully pour in 1 (15-ounce) can tomato purée and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, then simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. (This is a good time to make the alioli and cook the potatoes.) Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar. Finely grate 4 garlic cloves into a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes. Add 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and stir to combine. Peel and cut 2 pounds russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the potatoes are tender, about 7 minutes. (Do not overcook or they will fall apart.) Drain, then transfer to a kitchen towel and arrange the potatoes into a single layer to dry thoroughly. Heat 1 quart vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until 350°F. Working in batches so as to not overcrowd the pot (there should be some space between each potato), use a spider or slotted spoon to add the potatoes to the oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden-brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined bowl to drain briefly, then transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt over the potatoes and toss to coat. Serve with the alioli and bravas sauce for dipping. Source: the Kitchn

Look no further for a delicious and healthy snack. Air fried cabbage steak offers tasty flavor from all the seasonings while leaving it crispy from the air fryer. You can have the cabbage prepared in under 30 minutes. Leave this as a standalone snack or as a side dish to your main entrée. Ingredients: Cabbage 1 tbsp. Salt 1 tbsp. Garlic 2 tbsps. Red Pepper 1 tbsp. Black Pepper Butter or Cooking Oil Water Directions: Chop cabbage into steak sliced pieces Mix the salt, garlic, red pepper and black pepper in a bowl Butter or oil the cabbage and season generously Fill the bottom of the air fryer pan with water and heat for 5 minutes at 180°F Load the cabbage and air fry at 180°F for 15 minutes or until crispy