Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Make homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing in about 5 minutes! This recipe yields 2 cups of flavor-packed dressing for mixed green salads.
Make homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing in about 5 minutes! This recipe yields 2 cups of flavor-packed dressing for mixed green salads.

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE to make homemade salad dressings for our green salads, and have made plenty over the years! Today I want to share this simple recipe for a delicious, creamy Italian salad dressing with you.

I adapted this recipe from one of my old cookbooks to suit our taste, and it’s really good, with lots of great flavor! The recipe is super easy to make, and only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch. Here’s how to make this creamy Italian salad dressing.

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What Ingredients Will I Need?

To make this creamy Italian salad dressing you will need several ingredients. They are red wine vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise, onion powder, minced garlic, salt/pepper, dried parsley, mustard powder, Italian seasoning and sugar.

Photo of mayonnaise, oil, vinegar and spices used to make salad dressing.

How To Make Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Place red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil in a medium-sized bowl. The bowl needs to be large enough to hold 2 cups of the finished salad dressing.

Add onion powder, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried parsley, mustard powder, Italian seasoning and sugar to the bowl.

Red wine vinegar and olive oil are poured into a medium bowl.Spices and minced garlic are added to the oil and vinegar in bowl.

Place the mayonnaise in the bowl with all the other salad dressing ingredients.

Mayonnaise is added to the salad dressing, which will make it creamy.

Use an electric mixer to fully beat all the ingredients together. At first the mayonnaise may have some lumps, but continue beating the salad dressing until it is smooth, and lump-free.

Electric mixer is used to blend ingredients for creamy Italian salad dressing.

Store And Serve The Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Transfer the Creamy Italian Salad Dressing into an airtight container or bottle (with a lid). This can be done very easily if you use a funnel to pour the salad dressing directly into the bottle.

This recipe, as written, will yield about 2 cups of salad dressing, which should be refrigerated before and after each use. You will also need to shake the bottle well before using, as the contents can separate after refrigeration.

When fully mixed, salad dressing is poured into a bottle.

Be sure to shake the bottle of salad dressing well, then serve creamy Italian salad dressing over a favorite mixed green salad, and enjoy it’s GREAT flavor!

After refrigeration, creamy Italian salad dressing is drizzled on green salad.

I hope you have the opportunity to make this creamy, flavorful salad dressing, and trust you will enjoy it as much as we do! The recipe can easily be cut in half OR doubled, to meet your needs.

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Recipe adapted from: “Dining On A Dime” Cookbook, by Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper, page 165. Published in 2004 by T & L Group

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Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
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Total Time
5 mins
 

Make homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing in about 5 minutes! This recipe yields 2 cups of flavor-packed dressing for mixed green salads.

Category: Salad Dressing
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: creamy Italian salad dressing
Servings: 32 (1 Tbsp. per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 62 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl (big enough for 2 cups of salad dressing).

  2. Use an electric mixer to beat ingredients together. At first the mayonnaise may have some lumps; continue beating until the dressing is smooth, and lump-free.

  3. Transfer salad dressing into an airtight container or bottle (with a lid). This can be done very easily using a funnel to pour salad dressing directly into the bottle.

  4. Refrigerate before and after each use. Vigorously shake salad dressing bottle before each use to re-blend ingredients, as they may separate during refrigeration. Drizzle on green salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
Amount Per Serving (1 (2 Tablespoons))
Calories 62 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 55mg2%
Potassium 4mg0%
Carbohydrates 0.3g0%
Fiber 0.03g0%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 0.04g0%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 1mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Make a delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 minutes, with garbanzo beans, red onion, fresh mint and a simple homemade salad dressing!
Make a delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 minutes, with garbanzo beans, red onion, fresh mint and a simple homemade salad dressing!

If you’re looking for a very tasty simple salad you can make and have on the table in a few minutes with minimal effort, may I suggest this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad?

Chickpeas (commonly known as garbanzo beans) are a good source of protein and fiber and are the primary ingredient of this quick to assemble salad. This recipe calls for one can of chickpeas, which can be found in any grocery store!

Seasoned with a light olive oil, honey and lemon salad dressing, it’s a tasty little side salad I believe you’ll really like! It’s so quick and easy to make, which is fantastic on busy days! Here’s how to make it.

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Make The Simple Salad Dressing

Measure extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt and black pepper into a medium bowl. Use a whisk or fork to fully combine these ingredients (whisk for a minute or two).

This is the simple (but yummy) salad dressing you will use on the salad. Set the salad dressing aside while you create the salad.

Ingredients for the salad dressing are mixed in a medium bowl.The salad dressing for the Mediterranean chickpea salad is mixed and ready.

Make The Salad

Drain and then rinse a 15 ounce can of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). Place them in a mixing bowl OR the salad bowl you will be using.

Add thinly sliced red onion (about ¼ of a small one), and chopped fresh mint leaves. Now the Mediterranean chickpea salad is almost complete!

Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are drained and rinsed.Sliced red onion and chopped fresh mint are added to the chickpeas.

Add Seasoning And Salad Dressing

Season lightly with additional salt and pepper, if desired, then pour the salad dressing onto the salad. Toss the salad well, to fully combine the ingredients and coat everything with salad dressing.

Salt, pepper and salad dressing are added to the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad.After tossing, the Mediterranean garbanzo bean salad is ready to be served.

Serve The Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

It is not necessary to refrigerate the salad before serving. Serve this delicious side salad alongside a favorite main dish and enjoy it’s wonderful flavor! The recipe, as written, will yield about 4 small side servings.

Mediterranean chickpea salad pairs very well with roasted chicken or fish, with a slice of garlic bread on the side. It is a refreshingly light and simple salad, yet it tastes GREAT!

Mediterranean chickpea salad, served with roasted chicken and garlic bread.

I hope you have the opportunity to try this salad, and trust you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. It’s a fantastic recipe to “throw together” in a couple of minutes, which makes it VERY convenient on busy days.

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Salad dressing adapted from: “The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook”, page 293, published 2016 by the editors at America’s Test Kitchen

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
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Total Time
10 mins
 

Make a delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 minutes, with garbanzo beans, red onion, fresh mint and a simple homemade salad dressing!

Category: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: mediterranean, chickpea, salad
Servings: 4 small side servings
Calories Per Serving: 165 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Salad Dressing:
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon pepper
For Salad:
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained, rinsed
  • ¼ small red onion peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • additional salt & pepper, to taste (if desired)
Instructions
  1. Make Salad Dressing: Measure olive oil, lemon juice, honey, smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper into a medium bowl. Use a whisk or fork to fully combine.

  2. Make salad: Drain and rinse chickpeas; place them in a mixing bowl OR salad bowl you're using. Add thinly sliced red onions, and chopped mint.

  3. Season lightly with additional salt and pepper, if desired, then pour salad dressing onto the salad. Toss well, to fully combine ingredients and coat everything with salad dressing.

  4. Serve and enjoy (no refrigeration necessary before serving).

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 370mg16%
Potassium 193mg6%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 248IU5%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips

Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!
Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!

Looking for a quick and delicious air fryer recipe for chicken breasts? Well this one is pretty amazing, and it’s incredibly versatile!

Chicken breasts are well seasoned, then cooked in an air fryer for about 10 minutes. After that they are sliced into strips which can be eaten as is, or added to soups, salads, casseroles, taco shells, quesadillas, burritos, pasta, etc.

How’s that for versatile? This recipe comes together so fast, it is a perfect choice for a crazy busy day… and the chicken tastes so good! Here’s how to make air fryer chicken breast strips. I think you’re going to love them!

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What Ingredients Will I Need?

When making this dish, you will need 1¼ pounds of boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 3), olive oil, and seasoning mix. To make the seasoning mix you need paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, brown sugar and cornstarch.

Spices used to make seasoning mix for the chicken strips.

Mix the spices in a small bowl until they’re fully combined. It takes about a minute to whip this spice mix together. That’s it. So easy, right?

A variety of 7 spices are used to make the seasoning mix.Once fully combined, the seasoning mix is ready to apply to the chicken.

Prepare And Season The Chicken

Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels, then slice each chicken breast into 3 pieces. Place each piece (one at a time) between layers of plastic wrap, and pound them thin, using a meat mallet.

Season the chicken (on one side) with HALF of the seasoning mix, then drizzle with HALF of the olive oil. Rub the oil and spices together to cover the chicken.

Chicken breast pieces are dried with paper towel, then pounded with a mallet.Spice mixture is sprinkled over each chicken breast piece, then drizzled with oil.

Turn the chicken pieces to the other side and repeat the process with the seasoning and olive oil. Now both sides of the chicken should be well-coated with spices and oil.

Chicken is well seasoned and ready for the air fryer.

Cook Chicken Breasts In The Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lay the seasoned chicken pieces (in a single layer) in the basket of the air fryer. Try not to crowd them, so the hot air circulates better.

Cook the chicken at 400°F. for 5 minutes, then pause the cooking, and carefully turn the pieces over to the other side. 

Seasoned chicken pieces in air fryer in single layer for cooking.The chicken is flipped over halfway through cooking time.

Put the basket back into the air fryer and continue cooking the other side of the chicken for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Keep an eye on the internal temperature using a digital thermometer. When done, the chicken should register an internal temperature of 165°F.

Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F. when done.

Time To Enjoy Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips!

Now it’s time to enjoy air fryer chicken breast strips! Transfer the chicken from the air fryer onto a cutting board. Let rest for 2-3 minutes.

Slice each piece of chicken into thin strips, and then they are ready to be eaten. There are so many different ways you can enjoy these chicken strips!

Serve them on rice, pasta, in tacos, on mixed green salads, make chicken quesadillas, add to a casserole, or use them in soup. There really is no limit to what you can use air fryer chicken breast strips for… use your imagination!

Air fryer chicken breast strips are cut into thin slices and served.

I love that there are so many ways to use this deliciously seasoned chicken, and trust you will find this chicken recipe convenient and tasty, too!

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day!

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Original recipe source: Lindsay, at: https://pinchofyum.com/ridiculously-good-air-fryer-chicken-breast

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!

Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: air fryer, chicken breast strips
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 190 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Seasoning Mix:
  • teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon salt fine grind-not coarse
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Chicken:
  • pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 3 large)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl until combined.

  2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; slice each chicken breast into 3 pieces. Place pieces (one at a time) between layers of plastic wrap, and pound them thin, using a meat mallet. Lay in single layer on cookie sheet.

  3. Season chicken (top side) with HALF the seasoning mix, then drizzle with HALF the olive oil. Rub oil/ spices together to cover chicken. Turn chicken over; repeat with remaining seasoning/ oil.

  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lay chicken (in single layer) in air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F. for 5 minutes; pause cooking; turn pieces over. Continue cooking chicken an additional 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on internal temp. using a digital thermometer. When done, chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F.

  5. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let rest 2-3 minutes. Slice into thin strips, and serve as is, or added to a favorite salad, soup, etc.. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 602mg26%
Potassium 545mg16%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 289IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast Strips to eat as is, or add to soups, salads, burritos or tacos! This well-seasoned chicken is very versatile!

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I wish all my wonderful readers the most joyous holiday season! I’ll be back here in the New Year (after a short Christmas break) with more delicious, new recipes to make and enjoy with those you love.

Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether you find yourself alone or surrounded by family and/or friends. I wish you all the very best, and I sincerely thank you for your support this past year!

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Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They’re baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.
Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

If you’re looking for a wonderful way to prepare fresh green beans, may I suggest this recipe for Parmesan Garlic Green Beans? They are so yummy, and don’t require too much prep work!

This vegetable side dish is ready in about 25 minutes, and most of that time is “cooking time”. These tasty green beans can be a perfect compliment for a wide variety of main dishes.

The recipe as written below, will yield 3 servings, but it’s so easy to double or triple the recipe, based on your needs! Here’s how to make Parmesan Garlic Green Beans.

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Prepare The Fresh Green Beans

Snap or cut the stem end off of the fresh green beans, then give them a quick rinse before cooking them. I was grateful to be able pick these green beans from our raised bed garden in our backyard!

A bowl of fresh green beans before the ends are trimmed.

Blanch Beans For Tenderness

It is okay to avoid this step (and go straight to the next one), but I have found it makes the finished green beans more tender to the bite once the entire recipe is done! I recommend this step, but of course, it is your decision!

Place the green beans in a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup of water to the bowl. Microwave the green beans on High power for 3 minutes.

While the beans cook, place water and ice cubes in a separate bowl (large enough to hold the green beans). The water will need to be icy cold as soon as the beans are done. 

Immediately after the beans finish microwaving, plunge them into the ice water (water and cubes) in a separate bowl. The ice water helps “shock” the beans to quickly stop the cooking process (and preserves their color). Let them soak for a minute.

Fresh green beans are microwaved in a bowl with water.Microwaved green beans are placed in ice water after cooking to cool them.

Add The Butter And Spices

Drain the green beans well, pat them dry (as much as possible), then place them in a large bowl. Add soft butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. TIP: Pinch the soft butter into small pieces!

Gently stir to combine all these ingredients as much as possible. The soft butter will remain a bit “clumpy”, but try to distribute the small pieces throughout the mixture.

Soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper & Italian seasoning on the beans.

Bake The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

Spread the green beans out on a large baking sheet, making sure the butter “clumps” and spices are evenly distributed. Bake the Parmesan garlic green beans at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, turning them over halfway through the baking time.

TIP: I have found the green beans are typically done (crisp on the outside-tender inside) after 15 minutes, so be sure to check yours, because oven temps can vary quite a bit. You don’t want to burn them!

Combined beans, butter and spices are laid on baking sheet for cooking.Halfway through baking, cheese has melted, and beans are turned over.

Serve The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

When done, transfer the green beans (using a spatula) from the baking sheet to a serving platter. Garnish them with chopped, fresh parsley (optional), and serve immediately while they are hot.

The buttery, Parmesan covered, well-seasoned green beans are delicious, and have LOTS of great flavor! Serve them with a favorite main dish and enjoy every bite.

A platter of Parmesan Garlic Green Beans is topped with fresh, chopped parsley.The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are served, garnished with parsley.

I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious veggie side dish for those you love, and trust everyone will enjoy these green beans as much as we do. 

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon, for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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Recipe adapted from Christina Cherrier at: https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-green-beans-recipe

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Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: parmesan garlic green beans
Servings: 3
Calories Per Serving: 235 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • ½ pound fresh green beans
  • ¼ cup butter (soft)
  • teaspoons minced garlic (approx. 3 large cloves)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh, chopped parsley (OPTIONAL-for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400℉. (204.4 ℃).

  2. Trim stem end off beans; rinse beans. Place beans in microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup water. Microwave on High power for 3 minutes.

  3. While beans cook, in separate bowl place water and ice cubes. Immediately after beans finish cooking, plunge them into the ice water (to stop cooking process). Let soak for 1 minute.

  4. Drain beans, pat dry; transfer to a large bowl. Add soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. TIP: Pinch butter in small pieces! Gently stir to combine ingredients as much as possible (butter will remain "clumpy). Spread green beans on a large baking sheet; make sure butter pieces and spices are evenly distributed.

  5. Bake at 400°F. (204.4 ℃) for 15-20 minutes, turning beans over halfway through baking time. TIP: The beans are typically done (and crisp-tender) after 15 minutes, but be sure to keep an eye on them, because oven temps can vary quite a bit.

  6. When done, transfer green beans (with a spatula) to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped, fresh parsley (optional). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 806mg35%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1157IU23%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

Instant Pot Cornbread

Have you tried Instant Pot Cornbread? It’s super easy, and yields 8 delicious slices of cornbread to serve with a favorite soup or meal.
Have you tried Instant Pot Cornbread? It's super easy, and yields 8 delicious slices of cornbread to serve with a favorite soup or meal.

When I was growing up, my Mom made homemade cornbread for our family a LOT! I guess she also ate a lot of cornbread while she was growing up in East Texas, and she passed her love of it on to me!

Typically I bake many varieties of cornbread, but have also used my Instant Pot to make it, too! It is especially convenient to use an Instant Pot when it’s hot outside and I don’t want to heat up our kitchen using the oven!

Today I want to share this simple recipe with you, and hope you enjoy it, too. If you have access to an Instant Pot (our son gave me the one I use), I’d encourage you to try this cornbread recipe, because it’s so good! Here’s how to make Instant Pot Cornbread.

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Make The Cornbread Batter

Whisk an egg, buttermilk and vegetable oil in a medium-sized bowl until these ingredients are well-combined and lump-free.

A whisk is used to combine egg, buttermilk and oil.

Add yellow cornmeal, all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt to the egg mixture in the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are combined.

That’s it! See how easy that was? This is your batter for the cornbread! Now it’s time to prepare the pan for the batter.

Flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt are added to egg mixture.The batter for the cornbread is mixed and ready to go into the pan.

Prepare The Pan For The Cornbread

I have an 8 quart Instant Pot, so I use a 7″ springform cheesecake pan (with removable bottom) when I make the Instant Pot cornbread. You can also use a 7″ cake pan for this recipe, if needed.

Tightly wrap a sheet of aluminum foil around the bottom of the pan (on the OUTSIDE) to seal the pan. This helps prevent any liquid from getting in or batter leaking out while the cornbread is cooking!

A 7" springform cheesecake pan is used for Instant Pot Cornbread.Aluminum foil is tightly wrapped around the bottom of pan, to seal.

Spray the bottom and sides of the springform pan (on the INSIDE) with non-stick baking spray. Pour the cornbread batter into the springform pan.

Now tightly cover the top of the springform pan with aluminum foil to seal it. You should now have tightly wrapped foil on the TOP and the BOTTOM of the batter-filled springform pan. 

Cornbread batter is poured into a greased springform pan.Foil is used again to tightly wrap the top of the springform pan.

Into The Instant Pot It Goes

Place a trivet on the bottom of the inner pot, then add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot (the water is necessary to bring the Instant Pot to full pressure). Carefully lower the foil-covered springform pan onto the trivet.

You should now have water, a trivet, and the foil-covered springform pan in the inner pot of your pressure cooker. Now it’s time to cook some cornbread!

Time To Cook Your Instant Pot Cornbread

Securely lock the lid in place, and flip the pressure release valve to SEALING. Press the MANUAL (or HIGH PRESSURE) button and program the timer for 55 minutes.

It takes 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure, then the pressure gauge will pop up, and the timed cooking program will begin.

Once the cooking time ends, let the pressure release NATURALLY (do nothing) for 10 minutes, then flip the pressure release knob to VENTING, to release any remaining pressure/steam from the machine.

Once all steam has been released and the pressure gauge drops back down, the Instant Pot may be opened safely. 

Instant Pot Cornbread cooks for 55 minutes on High pressure.

Remove Cornbread From The Pan

Carefully remove the cornbread pan out of the Instant Pot. Wipe off any excess moisture from the foil on top with paper towels before opening.

Remove the foil completely from the pan. Release the springform latches to remove the sides of the pan and lift the cornbread out by pushing up the bottom removable piece of the pan. Let the Instant Pot Cornbread cool on a wire rack for a minute or two before slicing and serving.

Here is the Instant Pot Cornbread after cooking, but still in the pan.The cornbread is removed from the springform pan, and cools slightly.

Serve The Instant Pot Cornbread

Serve the Instant Pot cornbread warm. I love a wedge of cornbread covered with softened butter, and my husband loves his cornbread slice drizzled with honey or molasses.

This cornbread will pair nicely with a large variety of main dishes, but our favorite way to enjoy a slice is with a big steaming hot bowl of my Mom’s Old-Fashioned Chili!

Instant Pot Cornbread is cut into wedges and served warm.A bowl of chili, with a slice of Instant Pot Cornbread on the side.

We love this cornbread, and I hope you have the chance to make this recipe, and trust you’ll love it, too! I appreciate how easy it is to make in my Instant Pot, and it tastes wonderful, as well.

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Original recipe source: Aimee, at: https://www.shugarysweets.com/instant-pot-cornbread/

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Instant Pot Cornbread
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Have you tried Instant Pot Cornbread? It's super easy, and yields 8 delicious slices of cornbread to serve with a favorite soup or meal.

Category: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: Instant Pot, cornbread
Servings: 8 wedges
Calories Per Serving: 307 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup water (for the Instant Pot)
Instructions
  1. Whisk egg, buttermilk and oil in a medium bowl until combined and lump-free. Stir in cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt just until combined.

  2. Tightly wrap aluminum foil outside around the bottom of a 7" springform pan to seal the pan. This prevents liquid from getting in or batter leaking out while cornbread cooks! Spray the inside (bottom/sides) of the springform pan with non-stick baking spray.

  3. Pour cornbread batter into prepared springform pan. Tightly cover the top of the springform pan with more foil, to seal it. You should have tightly wrapped foil on the TOP and BOTTOM of the batter-filled springform pan.

  4. Place trivet on the bottom of the pressure cooker's inner pot; add 1 cup of water. Carefully lower the foil-covered springform pan onto the trivet.

  5. Lock the lid in place; flip pressure release valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL (or HIGH PRESSURE) button; set timer for 55 minutes. It takes 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure, then the pressure gauge will pop up, and cooking program will begin. Once done, let pressure release NATURALLY (do nothing) for 10 minutes, then flip pressure release knob to VENTING, to release any remaining pressure/steam. When all steam has been released and pressure gauge drops down, the Instant Pot can be opened safely.

  6. Carefully remove springform pan from the Instant Pot. Wipe excess moisture from the foil on top with paper towels before opening. Remove foil completely. Release latches to remove the sides of the pan. Transfer cornbread to cutting board; let it cool 1-2 minutes before slicing/serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Cornbread
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 334mg15%
Potassium 282mg8%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 83IU2%
Calcium 107mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Have you tried Instant Pot Cornbread? It's super easy, and yields 8 delicious slices of cornbread to serve with a favorite soup or meal.

Applesauce Raisin Bars

Applesauce Raisin Bars are delicious (and easy to make), with chunky applesauce, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and walnuts (makes 24).
Applesauce Raisin Bars are delicious (and easy to make), with chunky applesauce, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and walnuts (makes 24).

Today I want to share a recipe I found many years ago for applesauce raisin bars, and made several changes to suit our taste!

What I enjoy about these delicious dessert (or snack) bars, besides the taste, is they are not overly sweet! I am publishing this post at Christmas time where it seems like everything baked is all about sweet treats and lots of chocolate! 

These dessert or snack bars can hold their own against many other super sweet cookie bars, so I hope you will give them a try!

The recipe is incredibly EASY and hardly takes any time to make! Stir the batter, spread in a pan and bake! How’s THAT for easy? They package well, so they can also be given as a food gift this time of year. YUM! Here’s how to make applesauce raisin bars.

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Prepare The Batter – It’s EASY!

The first thing you’ll need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F., because the batter for these bars is incredibly quick and easy to make!

To make the batter for the applesauce raisin bars, measure all the ingredients (except for the powdered sugar) into a large mixing bowl.

TIP: I like to use chunky homemade applesauce for my bars because I like the “small chunks” of apples, but regular “smooth” applesauce can also be used for this recipe.

Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. This batter is very thick, so keep on stirring until all of it is fully incorporated.

Spread The Batter In The Baking Pan

Lightly spray a 13″ x 9″ baking pan (with rimmed edges) with non-stick baking spray. Place the batter into the pan in large dollops all over the bottom.

Use the back of the spoon to press the batter firmly down into the pan, completely filling it from edge to edge and into every corner.

Now it’s time to bake the applesauce raisin bars. You can see how simple these dessert bars are to make, right?

Time To Bake The Bars

Place the baking sheet on a middle rack in your preheated oven. Bake the applesauce raisin bars at 350°F. for 25-28 minutes (mine usually are done at 25 minutes, so please check them at that point).

To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bars. If it comes out clean (free of batter), the bars are finished baking. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool.

After the bars have cooled for about 10 minutes, slice them evenly into 24 pieces (still in the pan). Once the bars have cooled completely, they can be served “as is” or lightly dusted with powdered sugar (see below).

Serve And Enjoy The Apple Raisin Bars

My favorite way to serve applesauce raisin bars is to lightly sift powdered sugar over the top! This adds a small bit of sweetness and adds a nice touch of added “color” for serving.

Serve at room temperature and enjoy these delicious dessert bars. I enjoy the fact that they are not overly sweet, but have the warm flavors of Fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.

They also have the crunch of the walnuts, and chewy raisins and apple pieces, which round these bars out very well! I really think you will enjoy them, either as a snack, dessert, OR to give as a thoughtful “foodie” gift to a loved one. 

I truly hope you enjoy making and eating these yummy applesauce raisin bars, and trust you will enjoy them as much as I do.

Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Applesauce Raisin Bars
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

Applesauce Raisin Bars are delicious (and easy to make), with chunky applesauce, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and walnuts (makes 24).

Category: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: applesauce raisin bars
Servings: 24 bars
Calories Per Serving: 159 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chunky applesauce can substitute regular
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter =8 Tbl.- melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground cloves
For Topping (optional, but good): Sifted powdered sugar to top applesauce raisin bars for serving (approx. 1/4 cup).
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking pan (with edges) with non-stick baking spray.

    2. Measure all ingredients (except powdered sugar) into a large mixing bowl. Stir well until ingredients are fully combined (batter is very thick.).

    3. Place batter by large spoonfuls into the pan. Use the back of the spoon to press the batter firmly down into the pan, completely filling it from edge to edge and into every corner.

    4. Place the baking sheet on a middle rack in oven. Bake at 350°F. for 25-28 minutes (mine usually are done at 25 minutes, so check them at that point). To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean (free of batter), bars are done. Remove pan from oven; transfer it to a wire rack to cool.

    5. After the bars have cooled for about 10 minutes, slice them evenly into 24 pieces (still in the pan). Let cool completely, then serve as is OR sift powdered sugar over the top of the bars (optional) and then serve. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Applesauce Raisin Bars
    Amount Per Serving (1 g)
    Calories 159 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 10mg3%
    Sodium 103mg4%
    Potassium 93mg3%
    Carbohydrates 23g8%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 123IU2%
    Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
    Calcium 11mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Applesauce Raisin Bars are delicious (and easy to make), with chunky applesauce, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and walnuts (makes 24).

    Homemade Beef Ravioli

    Learn how to make Homemade Beef Ravioli from scratch (pasta & filling). Top with marinara sauce and enjoy this delicious, Italian dish!
    Learn how to make Homemade Beef Ravioli from scratch (pasta & filling). Top with marinara sauce and enjoy this delicious, Italian dish!

    Craving ravioli? It seems nowadays most people tend to buy a bag of frozen ravioli at the store or order it at a restaurant. That’s awesome, but if you’re interested in learning how to make your own, I want to share this delicious recipe for homemade beef ravioli that can be made from scratch.

    Every now and then I want to make HOMEMADE ravioli, and this is the recipe I use when I want to add a meat filling, for plump, tasty ravioli. Yes… it involves some time for the prep work, but if you’ve got the time, this is a great recipe I heartily recommend!

    If you enjoy making homemade ravioli from scratch, be sure to also check out my recipes for Ravioli with Mushrooms and Snap Peas OR Butternut Squash Ravioli with Browned Butter Sage Sauce.

     This recipe for homemade beef ravioli is wonderful! Here’s how to make this delicious, filling pasta dish from scratch.

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    Make The Beef Filling For The Ravioli

    Sauté olive oil and finely chopped carrot, onion and celery in a large skillet on Medium-High heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften and the onions and celery become translucent.

    Add 1 pound of ground beef and ½ pound of ground Italian sausage to the cooked veggies. Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano and Italian seasoning.

    Break the meat down into small pieces and continue to cook on Medium heat (with the veggies) until the meat has been cooked through, is browned, and in small pieces.

    Sit in red wine, a pinch of salt, and one bay leaf into the meat mixture in the skillet. Place a lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to LOW, and let this mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Once it has finished cooking, transfer the skillet off the heat source and take off the lid. Remove the bay leaf (discard), then let the meat mixture cool COMPLETELY. This typically takes between 30-35 minutes.

    Make The Pasta Dough While Meat Cools

    While the meat filling is cooling, you can prepare the pasta dough, using your favorite recipe or the simple one I have provided below.

    Using Your Own Pasta Dough Recipe? Use your own favorite recipe for homemade pasta dough, making enough to yield 1 pound of pasta dough.

    Need A Simple Recipe For Pasta Dough?  Place 3 eggs and 2½ cups of all purpose flour in a large mixing bowl (if making by hand) OR in the bowl of a stand mixer.

    Combine the eggs and flour until they are blended well. Too wet? Add a tiny bit more flour. Too dry? Add a tiny bit more water. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and firmly knead the dough.

    Knead the dough firmly until it comes together and has a consistent texture and color throughout. Form it into a mound, then cover with a damp towel (or wrap tightly in plastic wrap), and let the dough REST for about 15 minutes.

    Roll Out Pasta Dough By Hand Or Machine

    Using a Pasta Rolling Machine Or Attachment?:

    Unwrap the pasta dough, and divide it into 4 pieces. Roll 1 piece at a time, keeping the remaining pieces covered with a damp towel.

    Use a pasta attachment OR a manual pasta machine to roll out the dough into 7″-8″ long sheets (approx. 3-4″ wide). Trim dough into rectangular sheets. Lay pasta on lightly floured surface and keep covered.**Follow manufacturer’s instructions for best results.**

    Making Pasta Dough By Hand?:

    If you will be rolling the dough by hand, use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough into ¼” thick, 7-8″ long sheets. Place pasta sheets on a lightly floured surface as you finish each one and cover with a damp towel.

    Final Step With The Cooled Ravioli Filling

    When the meat mixture has cooled completely, add 2 eggs and Parmesan cheese. Stir very well, until they are fully incorporated and the mixture holds together enough to form a pliable, soft ball.

    If you have a food processor, you can use that, as well for this step. Pulse the mixture a few times until it becomes pureed. It should still be able to form a ball (if not, add 1-2 more Tablespoons of Parmesan). Congrats… you just made the ravioli filling.

    Stuffing And Cutting The Ravioli- 2 Ways

    Method #1- When it is time to stuff and cut the ravioli, you have a couple choices as to “how” to do it. You can use a ravioli form (as shown in the first two pics below.

    Using this method, you will lay a thin layer of a pasta dough sheet over the form, then scoop the meat filling into the “cups”. Place another thin pasta dough sheet on top to cover. Crimp edges tightly to seal both layers of pasta dough together, then turn the dough out and cut the individual raviolis.

    Method #2- Lay a long pasta dough sheet on a lightly floured counter or cutting board. Scoop the meat filling in small mounds (about a generous teaspoon) onto the dough, leaving about an inch between each ravioli mound.

    Lay a second sheet of pasta on top, then cut into individual raviolis. Press (or use a ravioli cutter) all the edges firmly to seal, removing as much air as possible before the final edge is sealed.  

    Cook The Ravioli

    Once you’re made all the ravioli, it’s time to cook them. You may need to cook them in two batches, depending on the size saucepan you use. Photo shown below is only part of the batch, because I froze the remaining raviolis (before cooking) to make another time.

    Heat a large saucepan full of water and a pinch of salt to a boil, using HIGH heat. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the ravioli into the water. Cook them for 6-8 minutes, then drain the water from the pan.

    Serve And Enjoy Homemade Beef Ravioli

    After draining the ravioli, transfer them to serving plates and serve immediately (while hot), topped with your favorite marinara or meat sauce (heated). If desired, sprinkle the ravioli with additional grated Parmesan cheese and add fresh chopped parsley.

    The raviolis are plump, and as you can see (below), they’re packed with delicious meat filling! Dig in, and enjoy wonderful tasting homemade beef ravioli.

    I hope you have the opportunity to make these delicious ravioli for your family or friends, and trust you’ll enjoy them as much as we do.

    Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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    Ravioli filling recipe adapted from: recipesofitaly.com/authentic-italian/pasta-and-rice-recipes/meat-ravioli-recipe.html#.YN1262hKiUk
    Pasta recipe source: Instruction manual for Roma Weston Traditional Style Pasta Machine, page 6

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    Homemade Beef Ravioli
    Prep Time
    1 hr 15 mins
    Cook Time
    6 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr 21 mins
     

    Learn how to make Homemade Beef Ravioli from scratch (pasta & filling). Top with marinara sauce and enjoy this delicious, Italian dish!

    Category: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: beef ravioli, pasta
    Servings: 6 (approx. 4 per serving)
    Calories Per Serving: 726 kcal
    Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
    Ingredients
    For Beef Filling:
    • ½ pound ground Italian sausage (mild)
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 stalk celery minced
    • 1 medium carrot peeled, minced
    • ¼ medium yellow onion minced
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1 medium bay leaf
    • ½ cup red wine
    • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
    • 2 large eggs
    Pasta Dough Ingredients (if using)- or use your favorite pasta dough recipe enough for 1 pound:
    • cups all purpose flour
    • 3 large eggs
    Marinara or Meat Sauce For Topping Ravioli (use your favorite brand or recipe)
      Instructions
      Make Beef Filling:
      1. Sauté olive oil, carrot, onion and celery in large skillet on Medium-High heat. Cook 4-5 minutes until carrots soften and onions/celery become translucent. Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to Medium; cook until meat is cooked through, browned, and in small pieces. Discard any grease.

      2. Stir wine, salt, oregano, Italian seasoning and bay leaf into meat mixture. Cover skillet, reduce heat to LOW; simmer 8-10 minutes, stir occasionally. Remove skillet from heat; uncover. Remove/discard bay leaf; let meat filling cool COMPLETELY (approx. 30-35 minutes).

      3. When mixture has cooled, add eggs and Parmesan. Stir well, until completely incorporated. Mixture should hold together enough to form a pliable ball. TIP: Have a food processor? Use it for this step. Pulse meat mixture a few times until pureed. It should still be able to form a ball (if not, add 1-2 T. more Parmesan).

      Make The Pasta Dough:
      1. Using Your Own Pasta Dough Recipe? Use a favorite recipe for homemade pasta dough, following instructions to yield 1 pound of pasta dough.

        Need A Simple Recipe For Pasta Dough? While meat filling cools, you can prepare pasta following this recipe. Place 3 eggs and 2½ cups of all purpose flour in a large mixing bowl (if making by hand) OR in the bowl of a stand mixer. Combine eggs/flour until they're well-blended. Too wet? Add a bit more flour. Too dry? Add a bit more water. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and firmly knead until it comes together and has a consistent texture/color throughout. Form into a mound; cover with a damp towel (or wrap tightly in plastic wrap), and let dough REST for 15 minutes.

      Roll Pasta:
      1. Using a Pasta Rolling Machine Or Attachment?: Unwrap dough; divide into 4 pieces. Roll 1 piece at a time (keep remaining pieces covered with damp towel). Use a pasta attachment OR manual pasta machine to roll dough into ¼" thick, 7"-8" long sheets (approx. 3-4" wide). Lay pasta on lightly floured surface; keep covered. **Follow manufacturer instructions for best results.**

        Making Pasta Dough By Hand?: If rolling the dough by hand, use a rolling pin. Roll each piece of dough into ¼" thick, 3-4" wide, 7-8" long sheets. Place pasta sheets on a lightly floured surface; cover with a damp towel.

      Fill And Cut Ravioli (2 methods):
      1. Method #1- Use a ravioli form. Using this method, you will lay a thin layer of a pasta dough sheet over the form, then scoop the meat filling into the "cups". Place another thin pasta dough sheet on top, to cover, then cut and firmly seal.** Use manufacturer's instructions for best results.**

        Method #2- Lay a long pasta dough sheet on lightly floured work surface. Scoop small portions (1 rounded teaspoon) of meat filling onto the center of the dough, leaving 1"between each mound and leaving dough around all edges of the filling. Lay a second sheet of pasta on top. Press outside edges firmly to completely seal, then cut into individual raviolis, and seal each one firmly. removing as much air as possible before the final edge is sealed.  

      Cook Ravioli And Serve:
      1. You may need to cook ravioli in two batches, depending on the size pan you use. Bring a large saucepan of water and a pinch of salt to a boil, on HIGH heat. Once fully boiling, carefully add ravioli. Cook for 6-8 minutes; drain water from pan.

      2. After draining, transfer ravioli to plates; serve immediately, topped with marinara or meat sauce (heated). If desired, sprinkle ravioli with additional Parmesan cheese and/or fresh chopped parsley). Enjoy!

      Recipe Notes

      Note: Sauce is not included in the caloric calculation as varieties/brands used will vary. Caloric calculation was made using pasta ingredients indicated. Calories will vary if using different pasta dough ingredients.

      Nutrition Facts
      Homemade Beef Ravioli
      Amount Per Serving (1 (about 4 per serving))
      Calories 726 Calories from Fat 396
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 44g68%
      Saturated Fat 15g94%
      Trans Fat 1g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
      Monounsaturated Fat 21g
      Cholesterol 246mg82%
      Sodium 608mg26%
      Potassium 513mg15%
      Carbohydrates 43g14%
      Fiber 2g8%
      Sugar 1g1%
      Protein 34g68%
      Vitamin A 2058IU41%
      Vitamin C 2mg2%
      Calcium 215mg22%
      Iron 5mg28%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

      Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Learn how to make Homemade Beef Ravioli from scratch (pasta & filling). Top with marinara sauce and enjoy this delicious, Italian dish!

       

      Chili Lime Roasted Pecans

      Make 3 cups of Chili Lime Roasted Pecans for snacking, charcuterie boards, OR gift-giving! Nicely seasoned and crunchy, they are delicious!
      Make 3 cups of Chili Lime Roasted Pecans for snacking, charcuterie boards, OR gift-giving! Nicely seasoned and crunchy, they are delicious!

      If you’re looking for an incredibly easy-to-make snack, may I suggest checking out this recipe for chili lime roasted pecans? They’re delicious, and I’m confident you will enjoy them.

      I found the original recipe many yeas ago in one of my old cookbooks, and I want to share it with you today, so you can enjoy them, too! They have great flavor, only a few simple ingredients AND you can make this recipe from start to finish in 20 minutes or less!

      Because I am posting this recipe in the middle of the busy holiday season, I’d also like to mention that these pecans are a great foodie gift, too! Here’s how to make yummy Chili Lime Roasted Pecans.

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      Make The Seasoning Mix

      The first thing you will need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F. so it will be ready to go as soon as the pecans are seasoned and ready for roasting.

      To make the seasoning mix you are going to need fresh lime juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, chili powder and cayenne pepper. 

      Chili powder, cayenne, salt, paprika, olive oil and lime juice, for seasoning mix.

      Stir all these ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until fully combined and no lumps remain. You need a large enough bowl to hold 3 cups of pecan halves, which will be added later.

      Spices, olive oil and lime juice are put in a large bowl.The seasoning mix is now ready to coat the pecan halves.

      Season The Pecans Before Roasting

      Place 3 cups of unsalted pecan halves in the bowl of seasoning mix. Gently stir, until all the pecans are coated with the seasoning mix.

      Three cups of unsalted pecan halves are added to the bowl of seasoning mix.Pecans are stirred, to cover them with the seasoning mix.

      Time To Bake

      Now the pecans are ready for the oven (see how fast that was?). Line a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper (or aluminum foil, if you don’t have access to parchment paper).

      Spread the seasoned pecans out on the baking sheet in a single layer, trying to leave a tiny bit of space between the nuts (for best result).

      Chili lime roasted pecans cook on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

      Bake the pecans at 350°F. for 12-14 minutes. Every 3-4 minutes, remove the pecans from the oven. Give the pecans a quick stir, then re-spread them on the parchment paper and pop them back in the oven.

      When done, the seasoning should be dry on the pecans. Sometimes little tiny pieces that have broken off may get too crispy because of their size, but that is to be expected.

      After roasting, the pecan seasoning is baked on the surface of the pecans.

      Serve The Chili Lime Roasted Pecans

      Once the pecans are finished roasting, transfer the parchment paper (and pecans) off of the baking sheet and let them cool completely before serving.

      When they are at room temperature, place them in a bowl and serve as a snack OR add them to a cheese platter or charcuterie board, etc.

      The chili lime roasted pecans can also be a fun gift when wrapped or put in decorative containers and given to those you love for a delicious treat! They also freeze well, so you can make them ahead of time and enjoy later!

      A bowl of chili lime roasted pecans, ready to be enjoyed!

      I hope you have the chance to make these delicious snacks, and trust you’ll enjoy the chili lime roasted pecans as much as I do!

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      Original recipe source: “Southern Living 2009 Annual Recipes”, page 247, published by Oxmoor House, Inc.

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      Chili Lime Roasted Pecans
      Prep Time
      5 mins
      Cook Time
      12 mins
      Total Time
      17 mins
       

      Make 3 cups of Chili Lime Roasted Pecans for snacking, charcuterie boards, OR gift-giving! Nicely seasoned and crunchy, they are delicious!

      Category: Appetizer/Snack
      Cuisine: All Cuisines
      Keyword: chili lime roasted pecans
      Servings: 12 (1/4 cup per serving)
      Calories Per Serving: 183 kcal
      Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
      Ingredients
      • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
      • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
      • 1 teaspoon paprika
      • 1 teaspoon salt
      • 1 teaspoon chili powder
      • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
      • 3 cups pecan halves unsalted/ unroasted
      Instructions
      1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a large baking sheet or jellyroll pan with parchment paper (or foil).

      2. Stir lime juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, chili powder and cayenne pepper together in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.

      3. Add pecans to the bowl of seasoning mix. Gently stir, until all pecans are coated. Spread seasoned pecans on prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a bit of space between the nuts (for best results).

      4. Bake at 350°F. for 12-14 minutes. Every 3-4 minutes, give the pecans a quick stir, then re-spread them and put them back in the oven. When done, seasoning should be "dry" on the pecans.

      5. Transfer the parchment paper (and pecans) off the baking sheet; let pecans cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

      Nutrition Facts
      Chili Lime Roasted Pecans
      Amount Per Serving (1 (¼ cup per serving))
      Calories 183 Calories from Fat 171
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 19g29%
      Saturated Fat 2g13%
      Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
      Monounsaturated Fat 11g
      Sodium 197mg9%
      Potassium 112mg3%
      Carbohydrates 4g1%
      Fiber 3g13%
      Sugar 1g1%
      Protein 2g4%
      Vitamin A 164IU3%
      Vitamin C 1mg1%
      Calcium 19mg2%
      Iron 1mg6%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

      Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make 3 cups of Chili Lime Roasted Pecans for snacking, charcuterie boards, OR gift-giving! Nicely seasoned and crunchy, they are delicious!

      Duchess Potatoes

      Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.
      Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.

      Have you ever had or made Duchess potatoes? They are a delicious side dish, and today I want to share how to make them!

      This dish is called “Pommes Duchess” in France, and are believed to have been named after the Duke and Duchess of Bourgogne. According to the legend behind this dish, the Duke and Duchess really enjoyed fine dining experiences and asked their personal chef to make a fancy potato dish. Duchess potatoes are the result of this request, if the legend is true.

      Whether the story of their origin is true or not, Duchess potatoes are pretty impressive to serve with a variety of main dishes, and they’re delicious! They do take a little bit more prep than regular mashed potatoes, but they’re fun to make for special meals! Here’s how to make Duchess potatoes. 

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      Prepare The Potatoes

      Peel about 6 small to medium-sized russet potatoes (2 pounds total), then rinse them. Slice the potatoes into quarters by cutting them in half lengthwise, then cut each potato half in half again.

      Six medium russet potatoes are peeled, then rinsed.Russet potatoes are cut into quarters after peeling them.

      Place the potato quarters in a large saucepan, then cover them completely with cold water. Bring the water to a boil on HIGH heat. Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to MEDIUM-LOW.

      Let the potatoes simmer on Medium-Low for 30-40 minutes, OR until they become fork tender. When done, drain the potatoes well, and let them sit in the dry pan for 5 minutes.

      The potatoes are covered with water in a large pan and brought to a boil.Potatoes are simmered for about 30 minutes until they become fork-tender.

      Mash The Potatoes

      Transfer the hot potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons of butter, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg and cayenne pepper to the potatoes.

      Use an electric mixer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes until the butter has melted and they are blended well.

      Butter and spices are added to drained potatoes and mashed well.Electric mixer or potato masher is used to mash potatoes.

      Pour in 3 Tablespoons of half and half, then add 2 egg yolks (no egg white!). Mix well until the potatoes are very smooth in texture. Take a small bite, and add additional salt, if desired.

      Cover the bowl, and then let the mashed potatoes come to room temperature before continuing on with the recipe.

      Two egg yolks and half and half are added to mashed potatoes in bowl.The mashed potatoes are now ready to be shaped for Duchess potatoes.

      Time To Pipe The Potatoes Into Decorative Swirls!

      Now the fun begins! Preheat your oven to 450°F. (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and then you’re ready to create the Duchess potatoes.

      Spoon the mashed potato mixture into a piping bag, fitted with a big star tip (if you have that). You may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pastry bag.

      TIP: No piping bag? Fill a large zip-loc bag with the mixture and cut a small corner off the bottom of the bag (big enough to pipe the potatoes through.

      Pipe 12 portions of the potato mixture in decorative swirls, “building” each in a circular motion from the bottom up until each portion is round and about 3″ wide. Be sure to leave space between each “mound”.  REFRIGERATE until potatoes are chilled and you’re ready to bake.

      The potato mixture is added to pastry bag, and piped onto parchment paper.Swirls of Duchess potatoes on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

      Butter And Bake!

      Carefully brush the tops of the Duchess potatoes with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of melted butter using a pastry brush. Try to cover the entire surface of the chilled potatoes.

      Potatoes are brushed with melted butter before baking.

      Bake the Duchess potatoes on a middle rack of the 450°F. oven for 20-25 minutes. Oven temps can vary quite a bit, so keep an eye on them. The potatoes are done when they are lightly browned on the surface.

      Serve The Duchess Potatoes

      When done, remove the Duchess potatoes from the oven and sprinkle each portion with a small amount of freshly chopped parsley.

      Serve them immediately while they’re hot, and enjoy delicious, buttery Duchess potatoes! They are a perfect side dish to pair with a number of main dishes. We served them with pork tenderloin slices and green peas, and they were fantastic!

      Fresh parsley is sprinkled on golden brown Duchess potatoes after baking.Duchess potatoes, on a white plate with pork tenderloin slices and green peas.

      I hope you have the opportunity to make Duchess potatoes for those you love. Yes… they require a bit more time than “traditional” mashed potatoes, but they’re really good, and add a special touch to a meal! I’m confident you’ll enjoy them.

      Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a wonderful day.

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      Recipe adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8522320/chef-johns-duchess-potatoes/

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      Duchess Potatoes
      Prep Time
      50 mins
      Cook Time
      20 mins
      Total Time
      1 hr 10 mins
       

      Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.

      Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
      Cuisine: All Cuisines
      Keyword: duchess potatoes
      Servings: 12
      Calories Per Serving: 99 kcal
      Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
      Ingredients
      • 2 pounds russet potatoes (approx. 6 small-medium)
      • 2 Tablespoons cold butter
      • 1 teaspoon salt
      • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
      • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
      • 3 Tablespoons half and half
      • 2 large egg yolks (no egg white)
      • 1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
      For garnish:
      • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
      Instructions
      1. Peel, rinse potatoes. Slice into quarters by cutting them in half lengthwise, then cutting each potato half in half again.

      2. Put potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil on HIGH heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, OR until fork tender. Drain potatoes- let them rest in pan 5 minutes.

      3. Transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add 2 T. butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Use electric mixer or potato masher to mash until butter melts and they're well-blended. Add half and half and egg yolks. Mash well until potatoes are smooth in texture. Taste; add more salt, if desired. Cover bowl; let potatoes come to room temperature before continuing.

      4. Preheat oven to 450°F. (220°C). Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.

      5. Fit a large pastry bag with a star tip (if you have it). Fill pastry bag with potato mixture (may have to do 2 batches). TIP: No piping bag? Fill a large zip-loc bag with the mixture; cut a small corner off the bottom of the bag (big enough to pipe potatoes through. Pipe 12 portions of potato mixture in decorative swirls, "building" each in a circular motion from the bottom up until each portion is round and about 3" wide. Leave space between each "mound".  REFRIGERATE until potatoes are lightly chilled.

      6. Brush surface of potatoes with 1 Tablespoon melted butter, using a pastry brush.

      7. Bake at 450℉ on middle rack of oven for 20-25 minutes. Oven temps can vary, so keep an eye on them. They're done when lightly browned on top. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot. Enjoy!

      Nutrition Facts
      Duchess Potatoes
      Amount Per Serving (1 g)
      Calories 99 Calories from Fat 36
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 4g6%
      Saturated Fat 2g13%
      Trans Fat 0.1g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
      Monounsaturated Fat 1g
      Cholesterol 39mg13%
      Sodium 224mg10%
      Potassium 325mg9%
      Carbohydrates 14g5%
      Fiber 1g4%
      Sugar 1g1%
      Protein 2g4%
      Vitamin A 147IU3%
      Vitamin C 4mg5%
      Calcium 19mg2%
      Iron 1mg6%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

      Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.