garlic cheddar chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, and cook the garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.
• dip each chicken breast in the garlic butter to coat, then press into the bread crumb mixture. arrange the coated chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. drizzle with any remaining butter and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
• bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Low Carb Pancake Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup
• 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a bowl, mash the cream cheese with beaten eggs, about 1 teaspoon at a time at first, until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. beat in the cinnamon and sugar-free syrup.
• melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. when the butter has stopped foaming, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in several tablespoons of the batter. swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. allow to cook until set, about 4 minutes on the first side; flip the crepe with a spatula and cook the other side until the crepe shows small browned spots, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Low Carb Zucchini Fries

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 zucchini
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut zucchini into 3-inch lengths, then cut each piece into 9 fries. place zucchini fries into a colander and sprinkle with salt. let the zucchini pieces drain for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid.
• beat eggs in a shallow bowl. mix almonds, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning in a second shallow bowl. rinse salt off zucchini and pat dry with paper towels.
• dip each zucchini piece into beaten egg and roll in the almond coating. place coated fries on prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini are tender and the coating is crisp and browned, about 25 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking time.

Juicy Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
• 1/2 cup margarine, divided
• 1 stalk celery, leaves removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. sprinkle inside and out with onion powder. place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.
• bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees f (82 degrees c). remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.

pumpkin ginger cupcakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. whisk together the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, cloves, and crystallized ginger in a bowl; set aside.
• beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the vanilla and pumpkin puree with the last egg. stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
• heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

Super Simple Oven Barbequed Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• arrange chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, allowing room between pieces. drizzle with worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke, then sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
• cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.