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- Bake Tomato Casserole
  
  Posted at 9:39 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Sep 14th
  I love locally grown tomatoes. Farm fresh tomatoes taste wonderfully alive with flavor and bright with color. You can see and taste the difference. I am fortunate that the town that I live in has a summer farmers market and I have generous friends that share their bountiful produce. Lately, I’ve been seeing a rainbow of color tomatoes from golden yellow to deep purple come to market which makes a beautiful colorful tomato casserole.
  
  I serve this casserole as a side dish with dinner or for lunch with a salad and crisp fresh bread.
  
  3 cups assorted cherry tomatoes
  
  2 tablespoon olive oil
  
  1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  
  1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  
  1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, basil, rosemary, and french thyme
  
  Preheat oven to 350F. Place tomatoes, olives, and herbs in a bowl, gently toss to combine. Transfer tomato mixture to a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
  
  Bake for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are bubbling and topping is golden brown.
  
  Enjoy!
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- TUSCAN CHICKEN WINGS
  
  Posted at 5:41 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 25th
  TUSCAN CHICKEN WINGS
  
  I love my Phillips Air Fryer. Chicken wings made in the air fryer are crispy on the outside while remaining moist inside. And the wings are healthy since they are not fried. My recipe calls for crushed red pepper which gives the wing a little kick. If you don’t want the heat you can eliminate the crushed red pepper from the recipe without impacting the flavor.
  
  2 pounds chicken drumettes or party wings
  
  juice of 1/2 lemon, about 1/4 cup
  
  2 tablespoon olive oil
  
  2 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
  
  1 tablespoon dried oregano
  
  2 springs fresh rosemary, stripped and roughly chopped
  
  1 teaspoon crushed red pepper*
  
  2 teaspoons sea salt
  
  In a large bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, pepper, and salt. Add chicken wings and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for an hour or overnight.
  
  Drain and put the chicken in the basket of Phillips air fryer. Cook on 375 F for 20 minutes or until browned.
  
  *If you want less spice use 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- The Best Blueberry Pancakes
  
  Posted at 10:57 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jan 21st
  Pancakes and blueberries; sunshine meets the earth: My favorite pancake combination. Making pancake batter, not using a mix is so easy and quick. I like to make my own batter for freshness and also I can control salt and sugar in my diet. I have also added a vegan option which tastes just as delicious.
  
  2 large eggs
  
  1 1/4 cup milk*
  
  3 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil*
  
  1 1/2 cup King Arthur unbleached flour
  
  3/4 teaspoon salt
  
  2 teaspoon baking powder
  
  2 tablespoon sugar
  
  Blueberries
  
  Beat the eggs and milk until light and foamy, about 3 minutes at high speed of a stand or hand mixer. Stir in the butter or vegetable oil.
  
  Whisk the dry ingredients together to evenly distribute the salt, baking powder and sugar.
  
  Gently and quickly mix into the egg and milk mixture. Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes; it”ll thicken slightly.
  
  Heat a heavy frying pan over medium heat, or set an electric griddle to 375°F. Lightly grease frying pan or griddle. The pan or griddle is ready if a drop of water will skitter across the surface, evaporating immediately.
  
  Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the lightly greased griddle. Bake on one side until bubbles begin to form and break, about 2 minutes; add blueberries, then turn the pancakes and cook the other side until brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Turn over only once. Serve immediately.
  
  Yield: 1 dozen large (4 1/2″) pancakes
  
  *For a vegan variation substitute vegetable oil for butter and almond milk for cow’s milk.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Healthy Slaw and Undon Noodles with Honey Ginger Vinaigrette
  
  Posted at 10:19 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Aug 30th
  Summertime and I’m all about easy and quick delicious food to share with family and friends. I love to create an array of make-ahead salads perfect accompaniments for cookouts and picnic; no fussing in the kitchen yet no skimping on taste either. My healthy slaw with Undon noddles fits all my requirements for a great summer salad, quick, easy and delicious.
  
  Healthy Slaw and Undon Noodles with Honey Ginger Vinaigrette
  
  1 package 10 oz. Mann’s Power Blend, Brussels Sprouts, Napa cabbage, Kohlrai, Broccoli, Carrots & Kale
  
  1 can 15.5 oz. Garbanzo Beans drained & rinsed
  
  1 package 10 oz. Udon Noodles, cooked according to package directions*
  
  2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced, white only
  
  1/4 cup slice almonds
  
  1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  
  1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
  Honey Ginger Vinaigrette
  
  1/4 cup rice vinegar
  
  1 teaspoon honey
  
  1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  
  1 clove garlic, minced
  
  1/4 cup vegetable oil
  
  Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  
  In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar with honey and grated ginger until dissolved. Whisk in the vegetable oil and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  
  In large glass bowl combine slaw mix with beans, noodles, almonds, salt, and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over and toss until combined. Chill before serving.
  
  * I used Hakubaku Organic Udon Noodles
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Baked Artichoke Dip with Ricotta Cheese
  
  Posted at 4:44 pm by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Feb 22nd
  Baked Artichoke Dip with Ricotta Cheese
  
  Don’t you just love an easy, delicious, quick dip that you can make in a short time yet has a rich creamy flavor that begs to dip a cracker into? I have the perfect recipe that is flavorful with just the right hint of spices. All the ingredients are perfect to keep on hand for an impromptu party!
  
  Ingredients:
  
  2 6 oz. jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, reserve one tablespoon of marinade
  
  1 cup mayonnaise
  
  1 cup ricotta cheese
  
  1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  
  1 clove garlic, chopped
  
  1 tablespoon capers, chopped
  
  2 teaspoon Italian seasonings, I use Tuscan Sunset by Penzey
  
  Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl mixing well. Place in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until dip is lightly golden and bubbling.
  
  Serve with crackers.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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- Shrimp with Feta Cheese
  
  Posted at 9:05 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Jan 18th
  Quick and easy tasting delicious recipes are always welcome when having time to cook can be a changeling. I serve this shrimp dish over Arborio rice or orzo which is rice-shaped pasta. The choice is yours. Either way, the dish is so good and so easy, a quick easy homemade meal.
  
  Shrimp with Feta Cheese
  
  2 tablespoon olive oil
  
  4 cloves garlic
  
  1 shallot
  
  pinch of crushed red peppers
  
  1 teaspoon mint
  
  1 teaspoon oregano
  
  1 teaspoon salt
  
  1 can(14.5 oz) Hunt’s Petite diced tomatoes
  
  1/2 lb. uncooked shrimp cleaned and deveined
  
  2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
  2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
  
  1/4 cup feta cheese
  
  Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and shallot cooking on low for 10 minutes until onions are translucent, do not brown. Add red pepper, mint, oregano, salt and diced tomatoes simmering for 20 minutes. Add shrimp, cooking for five minutes or until the shrimp is no longer pink. Stir in lemon juice and olives. Top with feta cheese. Serve over rice or orzo. Makes 4 servings.
  
  Just add a nice tossed salad and fresh bread for a wonderfully easy and delicious meal!
  
  ENJOY!
  
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- Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
  
  Posted at 9:17 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Dec 8th
  Fall is one of my favorite baking seasons, because of all the beautiful produce now available. I love using pumpkin and fresh cranberries, so my Cranberry Pumpkin Bread is my own personal heaven. What makes my recipe so special is the aromatic spices. The aromas of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg will make your home smell so good as you bake!
  
  Making a loaf or tea bread is easy, so I like to make two. One loaf is for eating now and the other one you can freeze for later. What could be more perfect?!
  
  Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
  
  Ingredients:
  - 3 cups of sugar
  - 1 cup of vegetable oil
  - 1 16-ounce can solid pack pumpkin
  - 3 large eggs
  - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  - 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  - 1 teaspoon baking soda
  - 2 cups fresh cranberries
  - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  Directions:
  
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.
  
  2. Beat sugar and oil in a large bowl to blend. Mix in eggs and pumpkin.
  
  3. Sift flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and baking powder into another large bowl. Stir into pumpkin mixture in two additions. Mix in cranberries.
  
  4. Divide batter equally between your prepared pans. Bake until tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  
  5. Transfer to racks and cool for 10 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut around the edges of your loaves. Turn loaves out onto racks and cool completely.
  
  Enjoy!
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- Mexican Chicken Parmesan for Two
  
  Posted at 10:00 am by Good Dinner Mrs Mellen
  
  Nov 20th
  I love to experiment with different ideas to create new recipes. Since I learned to cook at a young age from my mother I developed like most experienced cooks the ability to create dishes that not only taste delicious but fill that need for putting a meal on the table quickly. I believe that if you are going to eat food it should taste wonderful inviting you to sit down even on a weeknight for a tasty meal with your family. My Mexican Chicken Parmesan is deliciously easy taking about 45 minutes from start to set the meal on the table! Perfect during the busy Holiday Season.
  
  Mexican Chicken Parmesan for Two
  
  2 large Chicken breast
  
  1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
  1 cup flour
  
  1 cup plain Panko Bread Crumbs
  
  1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
  1 egg
  
  1 carton(8 oz) fresh Salsa, medium
  
  1 cup Mexican four kinds of cheese
  
  1 jalapeno peppers, sliced
  
  Spray baking dish with cooking spray.
  
  Season both sides of chicken with salt and black pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place egg in a separate shallow dish. Combine panko crumbs and Parmesan in a third shallow dish. Dip chicken first in flour, then in the egg and then panko crumb mixture. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish. Spoon salsa over chicken. Top with cheese then arrange jalapeno pepper in baking dish Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and serve.
  
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