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October 2025

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

recipe courtesy of Family Features/Culinary.net

Ingredients:

    • 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1⁄4 lbs.)
    • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoned dry breadcrumbs

Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.


A skillet containing lasagna next to plate containing a serving near a loaf od bread

Skillet Lasagna

recipe courtesy of Family Features/Culinary.net

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 44 oz. marinara sauce
  • 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1⁄2 cup ricotta
  • 1 1⁄2 cups frozen spinach
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese bread, for serving
  • Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

Directions: In large skillet or Dutch oven, brown ground beef with onion power, garlic powder, and salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess grease. Mix in marinara sauce, heavy whipping cream, ricotta and spinach. Break up lasagna noodles and add to skillet. Cover and let sit over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let set 10 minutes. Serve with bread and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 4-6.


Two tacos on a plate

Savory Street Tacos

recipe courtesy of Family Features/Culinary.net

Ingredients:

  • 1 chuck roast (2-3 lbs.)
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz.) beef consommé
  • 16-20 street taco tortillas
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup avocado oil
  • salsa, for serving
  • guacamole, for serving
  • queso, for serving

Directions: Cover chuck roast with taco seasoning then place in slow cooker. Pour beef consommé over roast and cook on low 6 hours to braise. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Use fork to shred roast. Brush outside of tortillas with avocado oil and fill with meat and shredded cheese. Place in casserole dish and bake 10-15 minutes or until tacos reach desired crispiness. Place on tray and serve with salsa, guacamole and queso. Serves 4-6. Tip: Recipe can be doubled for more servings.


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