Good Dinner Mrs. Mellen

Airfyers are so easy to use and cook healthy food quickly without much fat or oil. Since purchasing my Airfyer I've tried so many different recipes; chicken, veggies, all with excellent results. We were out to dinner one night with our family and we ordered roasted cauliflower for an appetizer; it was delicious. I thought cauliflower would be great in an Airfyer -Buffalo style. And I was right! I also adapted this recipe for a conventional oven*   Ingredients 1   head of cauliflower , broken into bite size pieces ¾ cup almond flour ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons tapioca flour 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne Salt, to taste 2 eggs Oil, to lightly coat For serving: carrot sticks, celery sticks, Blue cheese dip Buffalo Sauce: ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons hot sauce 2 tablespoons ghee (or butter) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne Salt, to taste Directions 1. I...

TUSCAN CHICKEN WINGS I love my Phillips Air Fryer. Chicken wings made in the air fryer are crispy on outside while remaining moist inside. And the wings are healthily since they are not fried 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 over night. Drain and put chicken in 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 red pepper. Enjoy! gooddinnermrsmellen.com buzzchomp.com

New Year's resolutions always include losing weight and eating healthy. Lentil soup is low calorie and high in fiber; both important for keeping your resolutions. I like to add garbanzo beans for extra protein and roughage. If you’f like a more spicy version add a tablespoon of hot sauce. 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (1 1⁄2 cups) 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (1⁄2 cup)  3 large garlic cloves, minced (1 1⁄2 Tbsp.)  2 teaspoon ground cumin  1 cup baby carrots, sliced 1 package (15.5 oz) dried brown lentils  1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 8 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth  1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained  2 teaspoons kosher salt  1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions Put oil in a large Dutch oven heat medium-high. Add onion, celery, and garlic to Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, and cook, stirring ...

Brussels Sprouts that neglected and shy little bulbs have become trendy - the darling of the vegetable world. Healthy, tasty, versatile, a chameleon, changing depending the pairing - never boring or the same. Steamed, baked, roasted, raw in a salad your choices of preparation are endless. For a deliciously healthy autumn salad I love fresh raw Brussels Sprouts combined with apples, pistachios and shaved parmesan cheese- dressed with a light lemon vinaigrette.  Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pistachios and  Shaved Parmesan Cheese 4 cups thinly sliced Brussels Sprouts 2 Granny Smith Apples, chopped 1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachios 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese Lemon Vinaigrette 3  tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh grounded black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Combine Brussels Sprouts, apples...

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 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 sal...

Moroccan Cauliflower Roasting vegetables enhances the flavor without losing the nutritional benefits. Cauliflower, basically bland, is the  chameleon  of the vegetable world assuming the flavor and taste of spices pared with during cooking. A perfect companion for creating an array of interesting vegetable dishes. Adding a Moroccan melody of spices to cauliflower with a touch of honey and pistachios the cauliflower is transformed into an exotic side dish bursting with flavor.    1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into bite-size florets (about 8 cups) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 cup golden  raisins, Sun-Maid 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1/4 cup green onions, diced 1 tablespoon honey Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss cauliflower with ingredients and place in a baking dish. Roast for 20 minutes until tender an...

A hearty soup is a wonderful meal on a wintry day. I make large batches of soups freezing in individual containers to always have different soups ready to eat all winter long. My Sausage White Bean Tortellini Soup is healthy and tasty my favorite combination! I’ve use chicken sausage and vegetable broth to cup down on fat and calories while keeping the soup hearty and flavorful. I also use low sodium vegetable broth adding a small amount of salt to the soup. If you use aromatic root vegetable such as garlic, shallots, and fennel while adding strong spices such as thyme you do not need salt to flavor the soup. Chicken Sausage White Bean Soup 5-6 chicken sausage 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped shallots 1/2 cup fennel, chopped 4 cups vegetable  broth, either homemade or store bought.  I use low sodium. 1 15-ounce can white beans, such as cannellini rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried fr...

In the book The Blue Zones by Dan Beuttner, Blue Zones are the longest living cultures in the world, one common dietary staple in all the areas is beans, all different kinds of beans. I love to use any kind of bean in my recipes, from soups, chillies, pastas and especially salads. Chickpeas( garbanzo beans ) are one of my favorite to use in my recipes like this Live to 100 Chickpea Salad.  I've added some crunch and sweetness to this salad with pecans and dried cranberries. Nuts also play an important role in Blue Zone cultures! You can like I do use this salad as a base for a more hearty dinner salad combining a protein such as tuna, chicken, tofu just to name a few. If you want to keep the salad vegan you can add more crunchy veggies such as red peppers, carrots, fennel and so many more different colors and textures. Experimenting you can find so many different uses for this basic salad while adding years on your life! Live to 100 Chickpea Salad Ingredients:...