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DinnerDinner can be served in 35 minutes or less with baked sweet potato chicken nuggets․ Mashed sweet potatoes and ground chicken are used as the filling for each nugget․ Coating the nuggets with seasoned flour and cornstarch provides a crisp texture․ One pound of chicken will make approximately 24 nuggets․
LunchA cast iron skillet gives a flavorful crust to the shrimp without overcooking them․ Blackened shrimp bowls contain shrimp‚ lettuce‚ kidney beans‚ cucumber‚ corn‚ tomatoes‚ red onion‚ tortilla strips‚ lime‚ and guacamole․
DinnerPureed beans thicken the soup for a creamy texture in this chicken white chili recipe without using cream cheese or half-and-half․ Other ingredients in the recipe‚ in addition to shredded chicken and green chiles‚ are corn and lime juice for added flavor and heft․
LunchFor a two-sandwich prep‚ measure the softened butter‚ garlic powder‚ dried parsley‚ bread‚ along with cheese ahead of time‚ then assemble with care in addition to cook close to serving․ This garlic bread grilled cheese combines crisp‚ garlic-buttered bread with gooey mozzarella along with cheddar‚ making the cooked sandwiches best enjoyed while straight from the pan's heat․
BreakfastA brief soak lets the pumpkin-as-egg coating settle into the bread without weakening it‚ thus the strips cook with soft centers and lightly golden edges․ This pumpkin French toast combines whole wheat bread‚ cinnamon‚ and vanilla․ It is served in easy-to-hold breakfast strips․
DinnerPartially freezing flank steak helps you cut it against the grain into thin slices that better absorb pear and soy sauce flavors and stay tender․ Korean bulgogi cooked from partially frozen flank steak browns quickly and gains smoky, nutty, and sweet flavors in a cast-iron skillet․
DinnerUse oil-packed‚ sun-dried tomatoes‚ thoroughly drained before slicing‚ to add sweet and sour notes and a tomato taste to this vegetarian rigatoni recipe․ A creamy sauce prepared with white wine‚ garlic‚ cooked spinach‚ Parmesan cheese‚ lemon‚ and other ingredients adds tanginess to the rigatoni․
DinnerChoose skinless‚ boneless chicken breasts that can be cut into smaller pieces for faster cooking in this tomato cream pasta with chicken recipe․ Rotini pasta holds the mild‚ spicy tomato cream sauce well‚ and shredded mozzarella adds extra flavor to each bite of this dish․
LunchCooked beef in a pan gives it a browned, charred flavor similar to In-N-Out burgers․ Bowls are topped with iceberg lettuce, potatoes, pickles, caramelized onions, and other toppings and served with beef and a creamy pickle sauce․
DinnerDinner will be ready in 20 minutes․ Prep time is 5 minutes‚ and the salmon bakes in the oven for 15 minutes․ This honey garlic-butter-baked salmon recipe gives the top of the fillets a nice brown color while keeping the flesh flaky and moist․ There is no need to cook the salmon in a pan or flip it․
DinnerOn spaghetti night‚ German Spaghetti includes crispy bacon and sliced bratwurst‚ mushrooms‚ and German beer in a cheddar-spaghetti sauce․ Stoneground mustard and apple cider vinegar add brightness to balance the rich meat flavors in the pasta sauce․ Chopped fresh chives are sprinkled over each serving of spaghetti for additional flavor and color․
DinnerChoose a small or medium eggplant with smooth, unmarked skin and a green stem․ Cubed peeled eggplant is fork-tender enough to eat when prepared as a pasta dish with Mediterranean flavors․ Other ingredients in the sauce are tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes for a mild spicy taste․
DinnerSearing the chicken in olive oil and butter and setting aside the browned chicken pieces to use in the sauce․ This Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe uses chicken and penne pasta with a tomato passata, cream, and Parmesan cheese sauce for a lighter take on Chicken Parmesan․
DinnerFried beef thickened with cornstarch has a golden crust when fried in oil․ Simmering the beef in sauce keeps the sauce from soaking into the meat․ A typical dish made with Mongolian beef is flank steak with a sauce containing hoisin‚ ginger‚ garlic‚ and other spicy ingredients․
DinnerChoose a 3 1/2- to 4-pound whole chicken that will fit in the basket of your air fryer․ The skin on the whole chicken will crisp‚ and the meat will be juicy and tender․ This air fryer whole chicken recipe is a quick and easy roasted chicken dinner․ Season with olive oil‚ kosher salt‚ paprika‚ garlic powder‚ pepper‚ and dried thyme․
DinnerRendered guanciale fat and pasta starch coat pasta cooked in a skillet instead of going to waste․ Pasta alla Gricia is a type of Roman pasta prepared with spaghetti and topped with pecorino romano cheese‚ black pepper‚ and fried guanciale․
DinnerSprinkling cornstarch and oil on marinated steak before air frying helps dry the surface of the meat for a crispy texture when the steak is served with sauce․ Crispy chilli beef is a popular Cantonese dish made with strips of beef in a sticky sauce flavored with honey‚ soy sauce‚ garlic‚ and chillies․
DinnerBoneless skinless chicken thighs are recommended in this recipe for their flavor and moisture retention when cooked and reheated in the sauce․ This butter chicken recipe is a mild curry flavored with common curry spices‚ including garam masala‚ turmeric‚ and coriander‚ and a creamy tomato sauce․ Marinating the chicken in yogurt before cooking enhances its flavor․
LunchThese homemade beef burgers take 20 minutes or less to prepare‚ 10 minutes total cooking time․ Four beef burgers made from 80/20 beef and other ingredients‚ such as Worcestershire sauce‚ garlic‚ cayenne pepper‚ and bread crumbs‚ can be cooked on the grill or in a frying pan․
DinnerCombine cooking recipes for chicken and pasta dishes and Parmesan sauce to save time when you make dinner․ Store cooked and seasoned pasta and sauce separately in the refrigerator for later use․ This chicken fettuccine Alfredo recipe with al dente pasta and sautéed chicken is one option using Parmesan sauce․
DinnerMicrowaving sweet potatoes makes them soft and ready to cut for other dishes․ Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is one dish that uses soft sweet potatoes and a thick‚ savory beef and salsa filling‚ as well as optional toppings․
DinnerFrying the egg and batter at 350 degrees browns the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry․ Chinese orange chicken consists of cut chicken pieces covered with a thick‚ sweet-spicy sauce made with orange juice and peel‚ ginger‚ garlic‚ and red chili peppers․ Dishes of Chinese orange chicken are served with browned chicken and an orange sauce poured over the top․
LunchHeating the tortillas helps them hold in the filling when you fold them․ The Chicken Caesar Wraps recipe includes romaine lettuce‚ chicken‚ Parmesan cheese‚ croutons‚ and Caesar dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla․ These make a good lunch or dinner dish with a crunchy texture․
DinnerBreaded chicken cutlets are fried at medium-high heat and have a crispy exterior and soft interior․ Homemade Alfredo sauce is prepared with cream and Parmesan cheese․ Chicken fettuccine Alfredo contains breaded chicken and fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce․