The Crispi Kitchen: Cheesy Lemon Pepper Pesto Chicken

Using the Ninja Crispi I tried this chicken recipe. I seasoned the chicken with lemon pepper but you can change the base seasoning if desired. 

The ingredients:

Boneless  chicken breast

Avocado oil

Lemon pepper seasoning

Pesto

Mozzarella cheese

The recipe:

I sliced the tops of the chicken (not necessary).

In a ziploc, combine chicken, avocado oil, and seasoning. Rub around to coat and marinate for 30 minutes.

Add chicken to Ninja crispi and air fry for 10 minutes (bottom up).

Flip and air fry 5 minutes.

Remove and top with pesto and cheese.

Add back and air fry for another 5 min. 

Rest for 5-10 minutes.

Notes:

You can use any spice that pairs well with pesto. Italian and greek seasoning would do well.

You can also replace mozzarella with parmesan or provolone but melting may be different especially the parmesan.

Using the lemon pepper made this very lemony. I used a good amount vutting back may make it a bit less citrus.

You can add some extra pesto if desired at end. 

The Sheet Pan Kitchen: Ground Chicken Kebabs

I saw this recipe awhile ago and thought it would make a good lunch recipe. You can eat on its own, add to salads, or in wraps.

The ingredients:

1.5-2 lb ground chicken

Onion powder

Garlic powder

2 TBSP tomato paste

1 TBSP olive oil

1 TBSP CCPT (see notes)

Pinch of salt and pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper

The recipe:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.

Spread onto parchment lined baking sheet.

Score into strips.

Bake 20-25 minutes.

Notes:

CCTP is a spice blend using equal parts turmeric, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika.

I used a pastry scrapped to score the kebabs.

You can use any ground meat of choice and can change up the seasoning if desired. 

An Apeys Kitchen Original: Cowboy Shakshuka

This started as a copycat of the sausage skillet from Silver Dollar City but I wanted to add some eggs for some added protein...I give you Cowboy Shakshuka.

The ingredients:

2 C diced radishes

1 C diced bell pepper

3 kielbasa links sliced

1/2 C diced onion

1 tsp beef tallow

Garlic and salt seasoning

6 eggs

Herbs and garlic seasoning

Pepper

Cilantro

The recipe:

In a skillet, add beef tallow and radishes and cook for 10 min. Stirring occasionally.

Add sausage, peppers, and onion and the garlic and salt seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes.

Top with eggs, pepper, and herbs and garlic seasoning. Cook until eggs to you liking.

Garnish with cilantro.

Notes:

You can replace radishes with red potatoes.

You can use other fat source like butter or oil.

I used the Spanglish garlic and salt seasoning plus the burlap and barrel herbs and garlic.

This made 3 large servings for me with 2 eggs per serving. You can cut back on the eggs to 1 per serving.

The Southern Kitchen: Pimento Cheese Egg Bake

When you have leftovers from parties or special events finding new ways to use keeps things interesting.

The ingredients:

8 eggs

2 C egg whites

1 Tbsp baking powder

Salt and pepper

1 C Crumbled bacon

1 C Pimento cheese

Everything bagel seasoning

The recipe:

Preheat oven to 375.

In a bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, baking powder, salt, pepper, and a couple shakes of everything seasoning. Mix well.

In baking dish, add crumbled bacon and top with 6 spoonfuls of Pimento cheese. I do 6 servings so I place the Pimento cheese so each piece will get some.

Top with the eggs and top with a bit more everything seasoning.

Product Review: Ninja Crispi 5 in 1

For awhile I have been debating about trying this air fryer. I have limited counter space so wanted something I could easily put away. I also wanted something easy to clean. This one definately meets those requirements. I have been using it pretty regularly.

It comes with big batch and small batch bowls and lids. The small one is perfect for cooking a single chicken breast.  If I am cooking a couple burgers the big one has worked great. 

All of the parts are super easy to clean and the heating element has just needed wiped down so far (cooking steak or bacon may require more). I dont have a dishwasher but all parts except the heating lid are dishwasher safe.

Even though there are multiple pieces (3 bowls/lids plus the heating element lid) they store easily as long as you have the space. They are not too heavy or bulky. I like that its glass so its easy to keep an eye on your food.

I have found it pretty easy to use. The instructions are helpful. Everything I have made has turned out well (as long as you pay attention to the times and type of food).

I've not made anything super complicated yet mainly frozen burgers, chicken bites, and chicken breast. 

Another bonus is the air fryer does not warm the house up like the oven does. That makes it great for the summer months when its hot out. 

This has turned out to be a great tool addition to my kitchen arsenal. I am still trying new things but so far it has been great!

The Global Kitchen: Morrocan Turkey Bowl

This is a low carb turkey bowl featuring warm spices used in morracan cooking and a bit or morrocan harissa. A very tasty way to do a turkey bowl.

The ingredients:

For the turkey:

• 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 3 tsps ground coriander
• 3 tsps smoked paprika
• 2 tsps dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste

For the cauliflower rice:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower, riced (or 1 bag cauliflower rice)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced small
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper, or to taste
• juice and zest of 1 fresh lemon or lime
• a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tsp harissa
• 1 C chopped bell peppers
• 1/3 C feta

The recipe:

In a skillet cook the turkey first. Add all ingredients for the turkey to the skillet and cook until cooked through and well combined.

Set aside.

Then cook the cauliflower rice with the ingredients for the rice. Cook until well combined.

Add turkey to the cauliflower rice and combine.

Top with feta and extra herbs.

Notes:

I used garlic and onion powder.

I cooked these meat ahead then added at the step to combine with the rice.

I used dill and cilantro.

The Southern Kitchen: Pimento Cheese

Happy Derby Day! Pimento cheese is a southern staple with a lot of flavor and can be used in many ways. It can be added to eggs, top burgers, grilled cheese, and even added to biscuits. Or you can eat it as a dip. Below is the recipe plus the recipes of 2 ways to use it. 

The ingredients:

16oz sharp cheddar shredded

4oz diced pimento drained

8oz cream cheese softened

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

The recipe:

Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well until well combined.

Refrigerate and use as needed

Notes:

1 serving = 2 Tbsp

Pimento Cheese Biscuits

2 C almond flour

1.5 C Pimento cheese

2 eggs

1/2 C heavy cream

2 TBSP butter diced

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 375.

Combine dry ingredients and mix 

Add in wet ingredients and stir to combine well. 

Scoop onto baking sheet about 12. 1-2 in apart.

Bake 25 min. 

Pimento Cheese Souffle

3 eggs

2 TBSP sour cream

Pinch salt and pepper

1/3 C pimeto cheese

1/3 C bacon optional

Herbs of choice optional

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray large ramekin cup.

Put Pimento cheese and bacon in ramekin.

Whip together eggs, sour cream, salt, peppers, and herbs.

Bake 30-35 minutes.

Serve immediately, will fall.