Air Fryer Pumpkin Seed Cod

Nutty and flavourful crusted cod cooked quickly in the air fryer for a different twist on your fish dinner.

Ingredients:

1 egg

2 tbsps flour 

2 tbsps Panko

2 tbsps roughly chopped (some still whole) pumpkin seeds

Salt and pepper to taste 

1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

2 cod fillets, 1/4-1/2" thick

Spray oil

Line air fryer basket with perforated parchment. Take a piece of parchment and snip several times with scissors and trim off the corners. 

Combine Panko, pumpkin seeds and pumpkin spice in a shallow bowl. In another bowl beat the egg. Add flour, salt and pepper to a waxed cereal bag or other bag. Dry the fish fillets with paper towels then toss in the bag with flour to coat. Dip in the egg then coat with Panko and seeds. Lay in the prepared air fryer basket and give them a light spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes.  Serves 1

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Chili Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato

The warming spices used to season this sweet potato will fend off the chill coming in the next few months. 

Ingredients:

1 small to medium sweet potato

2 tsps olive oil

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp pumpkin spice

salt and pepper to taste

2 tsps honey

parsley to garnish 

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut sweet potato in half lengthwise (unpeeled) and score the flesh several times. Brush both halves all over with olive oil, then salt and pepper. Season the top with 1/4 tsp each chili powder and 1/8 tsp each pumpkin spice. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 400°F. Check with a fork. If still not tender return to the oven until done. Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tsp honey on each half and serve sprinkled with parsley. Serves 1

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One Pan Gnocchi and Sausage

Crispy gnocchi with Italian sausage, peppers and onions all in one pan for an easy dinner and even easier clean-up! 

Ingredients:

5 oz shelf stable gnocchi

3 oz Italian sausage, slice 1/2" thick

1 cup sliced red and yellow bell pepper

1/2 small onion, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dry rosemary

salt and pepper to taste

splash of red wine (optional)

Mix everything together, except the wine, and spread in a 10" cast iron pan. Place in a 425°F oven for 20-23 minutes tossing halfway through the cooking time. Remove from oven and give it a splash of red wine to de-glaze the pan. Serves 1 

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Air Fryer Frozen Saucy Shrimp

Just grab some shrimp straight from the freezer into the air fryer. Perfect buttery garlic and lemon sauce with a hint of Dijon and tender shrimp in literally minutes!

Ingredients:

 1/3 lb (160g) frozen shrimp, size 51/70

1 1/2 tbsps butter

1 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 1/2 tsps lemon juice

salt and pepper (or Old Bay seasoning) to taste

chopped young chives to serve

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the garlic for 1-2 minutes then stir in the Dijon, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place frozen shrimp in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 6 minutes. If you use larger shrimp than the 51/70 I used you may need to cook longer but go in increments of 30 seconds to 1 minute. You don't want to overcook your shrimp. Toss the cooked shrimp with the sauce and serve with chopped chives. Delicious! Serves 1 

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Bacon coated in maple syrup and spices creates a crispy, sweet crust locking the moisture in this delicious air fried chicken breast. 

Ingredients:

4-5 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp dry minced onion

salt and pepper to taste

1-2 slices of bacon

1 1/2 tsps maple syrup

Mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, dry minced onion, salt and pepper together and divide in half. Coat the chicken with half the spice mix then wrap it with bacon slightly overlapping the edges of the bacon. Mix the remaining spice mix with the maple syrup and brush on top of the bacon wrapped chicken. Air fry at 375°F for 18-20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Serves 1 

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Julia Child's Zucchini and Rice au Gratin

Originally she called it Tian de Courgettes au Riz featuring zucchini, rice, onions, garlic and parmesan cheese. Julia Child made the recipe with 2 lbs of zucchini but I cut the portions down to serve 1-2 people.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb zucchini

1/4 cup diced onion

1/2 - 1 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

3/4 cup + 2 tbsps zucchini juice and enough milk or 10% cream to reach that amount

3 tbsps parmesan

2 tbsps uncooked white or brown rice

1/2 tbsp flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

balsamic glaze to finish  

Spray oil a 726ml baking dish, 6" X 2" round, or any medium single-serving gratin dish. Set aside. Grate the zucchini on a box grater and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, mix together then place in a colander over a bowl for 20 minutes to collect the juices. Then squeeze out more juice from the zucchini into the bowl. Next rinse the zucchini in cold water and squeeze out the water but don't save it this time. Pat dry. Pour the zucchini juice into a measuring cup and top up with milk or cream so it measures 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsps. Warm this in the microwave. Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium and add the onion and garlic. Sauté 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook 3-4 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 minute then remove from heat and add 2 tbsps parmesan, stirring to combine. Add salt, pepper, rice and warmed zucchini juice/milk and stir together. Preheat oven to 425°F. Return pan to medium heat and bring to a simmer. Then pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes. To check for doneness tilt the dish. If liquid runs return the dish to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes then loosen with a spatula and set on a plate. Drizzle balsamic glaze to serve.

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