Extra Juicy Chicken Patties

These chicken patties are extra juicy and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper

Mix until well combined

Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into patties

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown

Serve hot and enjoy!

Waiheke Pizza with Figs, Grapes, Blue Cheese, and Prosciutto

Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of Waiheke Pizza, featuring fresh figs, red grapes, crumbled blue cheese, and prosciutto. This unique combination will delight your taste buds with a burst of deliciousness.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh figs, sliced
• 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 4 slices prosciutto
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape and thickness

Transfer the rolled-out dough onto parchment paper for easy transfer to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet

Brush the olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough

Evenly distribute the sliced figs, halved grapes, and crumbled blue cheese over the oiled dough

Place the prosciutto slices on top of the other ingredients

Season the pizza with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper

Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven

Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned

Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and let it cool for a minute before slicing

Serve your Waiheke Pizza with Figs, Grapes, Blue Cheese, and Prosciutto hot and enjoy!

Three Meat Cowboy Beans

This recipe for cowboy beans is hearty and tasty, with ground beef, bacon, and smoked sausage. These beans are slow-cooked until they are just right. They have a great barbecue flavor that makes them a great side dish for any barbecue or potluck.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the ground beef in a pan until it turns brown

Get rid of extra fat

Cook the bacon until it's crispy in the same pan

Get rid of extra fat

There are kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in the crock pot

The ground beef is already cooked

Make sure to stir everything together well

Don't open the lid

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, stirring every now and then

Serve hot after the beans are soft and the flavors are well mixed

Add the toppings of your choice, like sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped green onions

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Enjoy the sweet and sour tastes of this simple Orange Chicken recipe for the slow cooker. It's a tasty take on a classic takeout dish that's easy to make in the crockpot. Orange sauce coats tender chicken, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with family and friends.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Sesame seeds, for garnish optional
• Sliced green onions, for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together orange marmalade, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes

Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them

Stir to coat chicken evenly

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry

Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce

Once cooked, serve the orange chicken over rice or noodles

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired

Enjoy your Slow Cooker Orange Chicken!