Breaded Chicken

 Spend With Pennies

6-8 chicken breasts (sliced is half and pounded)
3 eggs beaten

1 c flour

1t salt and pepper

2/3c of panko (or 2 sleeves of saltine cracker pureed in blender)

3 t garlic powder

1 t onion powder

1/2 t basil

2 T parsley

cooking spray

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thick.
• Beat eggs and set aside. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
• In another dish, combine Panko, bread crumbs, and seasonings.
• Dip chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
• Dip in the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Gently press the crumbs to adhere.
• Generously spray the chicken with cooking spray on each side and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-28 min or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
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I served with Megumi salad and spaghetti noodles.

Bobbly Flay's chicken Parmesan

 4 servings

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Ingredients

Tomato Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, smashed with some kosher salt to make a paste Two 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes and their juices, pureed in a blender One 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 small can tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch Italian parsley 1 Cubano chile pepper, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper 4 large eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons water and seasoned with salt and pepper 2 cups panko bread crumbs 1 cup vegetable oil or pure olive oil Tomato Sauce, recipe follows 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Fresh basil or parsley leaves, for garnish

FOR THE SAUCE-

Begin booking sauce first, simmer on stove top

FOR THE CHICKEN-

Between saran wrap flatten the chicken. Salt and pepper chicken. Then, Assemble the chicken dipping station- 3 different bowls or plates.

1. flour, salt and pepper.

2. egg with salt and pepper

3. panko

Saute and brown both sides of chicken on stove top.

It will be finished cooking in the oven.

350 for 20 min. 5 min before serving pour red sauce on top and sliced mozzarella

BEST BLACK BEAN BURGER

Tastes Better From Scratch

Makes  4 or 5 patties

Ingredients

For the Burger:

• 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 1/2 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic , peeled
• 1 large egg , beaten (*see note below)
• 2/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or crushed tortilla chips)
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

For the Chipotle Mayo Sauce:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• hamburger buns
• desired burger toppings: lettuce, tomato, etc.

Instructions

To make the Burger:

1. Place rinsed and drained black beans in a bowl. If needed, blot them with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. Place in a large bowl and mash well with a fork.
2. Place the bell pepper, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until finely minced. 
3. Transfer mixture to a fine mesh strainer to remove the excess water. (Remove as much moisture as you can--if it's too wet, the burger wont hold together as well.)
4. Add the strained vegetable mixture to the bowl with the black beans.  Add the chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper and stir to combine. 
5. Add beaten egg and mix. Stir in bread crumbs. Form mixture into 4 or 5 patties.

At this point you can choose to:

1. Grill the burgers on a well oiled grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
2. Bake them at 375 degrees F on a lightly oiled baking sheet, for 10 minutes on each side.
3. Cook them on your stove using a grill pan, for 4-5 minutes on each side.
4. Refrigerate them for later.
5. Freeze them, covered, in a freezer ziplock bag for a quick weeknight dinner in the future.

For the Chipotle Mayo Sauce:

1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Serve burgers on a white or whole wheat bun topped with a spoonful of chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, or any other desired toppings!  Enjoy!
3. Serve with one of these healthy side dishes!

SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

1. AFTER CHOPPING THE BELL PEPPER AND ONION, STRAIN THE MIXTURE REALLY WELL.

Removing that extra liquid will keep the burger from falling apart. Once you add the egg and breadcrumbs they will bind together really well.

2. IF YOU DECIDE TO GRILL THEM, MAKE SURE YOUR GRILL IS WELL GREASED.

We don’t want them to stick the grill when you try to flip them. You could use cooking spray, or oil your grill with a brush.

3. YOU CAN MAKE THESE BURGERS IN ADVANCE IF YOU WANT A STRESS-FREE DINNER.

Make them and cover them well in the fridge before baking. They also freeze really well! I lay them flat inside a ziplock freezer bag. Place a piece of parchment paper between them if you stack them.

When you’re ready to grill them you can cook them from frozen or let them come to room temperature in your fridge.

4. THE TEXTURE OF THESE BURGERS IS A LITTLE SOFTER THAN A REGULAR BURGER, WHICH CAN BE EXPECTED SINCE IT’S MADE WITH BLACK BEANS, BUT IT’S TOTALLY AMAZING!

Pile on the homemade chipotle mayo sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocados and you’ll be in healthyburger heaven!

Pan Fried Parmesan Chicken & Zucchini

My Incredible recipes

4 thin chicken breasts ( flattened to 1 inch or less)
8 T butter
2 eggs beaten
1/2c of italian bread crumbs or panko
1 t pepper
1 c grated parmesan
1/4c flour
1 t onion powder
2 med sliced zucchini
2 garlic cloves, minced



1.  Cut each while chicken breast in thin flat, with your hand on top of the chicken breast and a knife in the other hand, slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces. Then put each chicken breast into a bag and pound it thinner.

2. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts.
3. beat eggs in shallow bowl, set aside
4. in separate bowl combine- crumbs, cheese, pepper, onion powder and flour and stir.
5. in large skillet melt 4 T butter
6. Dip each chickn in egg mixture then coat with bread crumb mixture. Cook each side about 4 min or till each side is crispy. Remove each chicken to a plate.
7. Add 4 T of butter to skillet then saute garlic, then add zucchini till tender crisp add salt and pepper
8. Add Chicken back to skillet and gently mix and warm for 30 sec
ENJOY!!!

Sweet Breaded pork

• Ingredients-
• 2 (1 1/4 pound) fully trimmed pork tenderloins, cut into 8 pieces
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 eggs, beaten

3 cups panko bread crumbs

The sweet sauce, Heat on the stove-

Leftover red pepper or vinegarette  salad dressing

I added 1/4c of jam

1 t garlic powder

1/4c honey

Begin in morning-

Trim any excess fat from pork and pat dry with a paper towel. Pound down the pork till 1/2inch thick.  Season with salt and pepper. Dust with flour, shaking off any excess. Dip pork into egg mixture cover both sides, then coat with the panko crumbs, then let sit in fridge till ready to cook it.

Heat sweet sauce on stove. I like to let it cook 20 min, so it gets a tiny bit thicker, instead of runny and then let sit in fridge.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 breaded pork cutlets and cook until pork is not longer pink inside, and the crust is well-browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and pork cutlets.

Serve with the sweet sauce, corn on cob (cook for 3 min in boiling water), roasted potatoes and any type of salad.

Zucchini Fries

Choco Covered Katie

• 2-3 small zucchini, sliced into fry shapes
• 1/4 cup flour (I used chickpea flour to offer a gluten-free option, but I don’t see why regular flour shouldn’t also work.) (24g)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup milk of choice (120g)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (I made my own by toasting Ezekiel bread and processing it in a food processor. If you’re gluten-free, use gf bread.) (40g)

Total Time: 20m

Yield: 40-45 zucchini fries

Instructions

Zucchini fries recipe: Preheat oven to 420F. Lightly grease a cooling rack, place it on a baking tray, and set aside. Set up an assembly line: flour and spices in one bowl, milk in another, and breadcrumbs in a third. Dip each zucchini stick in the flour, then the milk, then the breadcrumbs. Place on the cooling rack. Bake 18-19 minutes, or until desired crispiness is reached. Makes 40-45 fries.

Crispy Chicken Parmesan

FoodNetwork and Delish

1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. canola oil
4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1 1/2 c. marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade
Pound out 6 chicken breasts till flat.
Salt and pepper both sides of chicken.  

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 

Combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan on a sheet of waxed paper/plate/ziplock bag. Spread the flour on another sheet of waxed paper. Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dip both sides into the flour, shaking off excess. Dip each piece into the egg whites, shaking off excess, and then press both sides into the breading to coat. (for a crunchier breading- dip the chicken in an egg then flour mixture and egg mixture then panko and repeat.)

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (in batches, if necessary) and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken, in 1 layer, to the baking dish, cover each chicken breast with slice of mozzarella  Bake in oven 12-15min.  Pour warmed spaghetti sauce on top of chicken right before serving.

Serve with steamed broccoli, spaghetti sauce, salad, defrost frozen rolls in fridge the night b4 (Preheat oven to 350F. Bake rolls 15-20 minutes,),  and spaghetti noodles

2 different cakes mixes

1. Chocolate cupcakes, after cooked, cut the top and bottom of cupcake apart and fill with vanilla pudding, then top with choco frosting. (or who we really kidding, just buy the premade stuff)

2. Made a vanilla cake but wanted a choco swirl in it. So i then mixed part of vanilla cake with choco pudding mix and added 1/2c-1c milk. Put vanilla cake mix in greased 9x13pan, then put plops of choco pudding cake mix in the pan and swirl the mixes together.

3/24/16, thursday, pounded chicken flat and salt and pepper each piece, coat with the breading, saute both sides on stove top, then freeze, put wax paper between each chicken piece.  On sunday pull out chicken, put on cookie sheet, put slices of mozzarella on chicken and bake 425 15min

3/24/16, thursday, make cupcakes, can put in fridge or freezer till sunday. Then sat or sunday, make pudding mixture and fill inside of cupcakes and top with frosting

3/27/16 make the pudding let sit in bowl 30 min, then put into cupcakes, then make sauce pan fluffy frosting  (to make choco frosting- add cocoa powder  or melted choco chips to sauce pan)

Coconut Shrimp

Sallys Baking

• 1/3 cup whole wheat
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
• vegetable oil or coconut oil1

Directions:

1. Start with 3 medium bowls. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in one. Beat the eggs in the second bowl.  Combine Panko and coconut in the third bowl.
2. Dip the shrimp into the flour, then the eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixing, pressing gently to adhere. You want a lot of coconut on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.  bake these (400-500 F).   Put them on a cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 mins.  Be sure to flip them after 10 mins.  
3.  Leftover coconut shrimp keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
4. Make ahead tip: Fried coconut shrimp freezes well, up to 2 months. Reheat for 10 minutes in a 350F oven-- or until thawed and warm.

Side dish- I served with baked sweet potato and crushed it up with butter, cinnamon, and little honey.

Dipping Sauce  Betty Crocker

1/2 cup apricot or peach preserves

1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes