Crispy Cheddar Chicken

2 lbs chicken tenders or 4 large chicken breasts
2 sleeves Ritz crackers
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Sauce:
1 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
2 tablespoon sour cream
2 tablespoon butter
Crush crackers. If using chicken breasts and not tenders, cut each chicken breast into 3 large pieces. Pour the milk, cheese and cracker crumbs into 3 separate small pans. Toss the salt and pepper into the cracker crumbs and stir the mixture around to combine. Dip each piece of chicken into the milk and then the cheese. Press the cheese into the chicken with your fingers. Then press the cheesy coated chicken into the cracker crumbs and press it in.
Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and lay the chicken inside the pan. Sprinkle the dried parsley over the chicken. Cover the pan with tin foil and bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove the tin foil, bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the chicken are golden brown and crispy.
In a medium sized sauce pan combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and butter with a whisk. Stir it over medium high heat until the sauce is nice and hot. Serve over the chicken

Old-School Spaghetti with Ground Beef

Ingredients:

1 lb spaghetti

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce

1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti: Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Brown the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.

3. Sauté the aromatics: Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until onions are soft and fragrant.

4. Make the sauce: Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste (if using), salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.

5. Combine everything: Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, tossing until well coated.

6. Serve: Plate the spaghetti, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.

Meat Lovers Pizza Tacos

Ingredients:

6 small flour tortillas
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup cooked and crumbled sausage
½ cup pepperoni slices
½ cup cooked bacon bits
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Brush both sides of the tortillas with olive oil and fold them slightly to create a taco shape. Place them on the baking sheet.
Bake for 5 minutes until slightly crispy.
Spread a layer of marinara sauce inside each taco shell.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni, and bacon evenly into each taco.
Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 320 Kcal per serving
Servings: 6 tacos

Mediterranean Salmon Patties

Ingredients:

2 cans (14 oz each) salmon, drained and flaked
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:

In a bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, parsley, oregano, and garlic powder.
Stir in the beaten egg and lemon juice, mixing well.
Form into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serve warm with tzatziki or a side salad.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Calories: 210 Kcal per serving
Servings: 4