EASY Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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Fast and easy Chicken Tikka Masala made in the Instant Pot. This spicy, creamy tomato Indian dish is an easy pressure cooker recipe.

EASY Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

EASY Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

This three ingredient Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the simple dishes I love to whip up for dinner! My husband loves spicy Indian food, me not so much. But once I discovered masala sauce, I changed my tune. If you like creamy tomato soup and a small hint of spices, then you’ll enjoy this easy chicken recipe.

The best part about making it in an Instant Pot is the guaranteed tenderness of the chicken. I love Instant Pot recipes and this Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala will melt in your mouth. Served with jasmine rice, it’s a wonderful quick and easy meal. In other words, I highly recommend trying this recipe if you’ve never tried tikka masala!

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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Fast and easy Chicken Tikka Masala made in the Instant Pot. This spicy, creamy tomato Indian dish is an easy pressure cooker recipe.

Not From Scratch

If you are looking for a Chicken Tikka Masala recipe made from scratch, this is not for you. I’m a busy mom and only sharing my technique for how I make this dish in my Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala Sauce

Chicken tikka is an Indian dish. The masala sauce was added to satisfy the desire of British people to have their meat served in gravy. Chicken tikka masala sauce usually includes tomato purée, cream, coconut cream and spices. The sauce is orange because of the turmeric and paprika spices.

You can make your own sauce from scratch, but to save time for this dish, I’ve found some great flavorful tikka masala sauces.  The brand pictured below is what I like to use for my dinners. I like this brand because it’s not overly spicy and perfect for my personal tastes. You can find a lot of great sauces on Amazon as well.

Tikka Masala Sauce


How to make Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

This chicken only takes 8 minutes to cook, but it will take 10 -12 minutes for your Instant Pot to pre-heat. For a total of about 18-20 minutes of hands free cooking, you can’t beat it!

Pour a few tablespoons of sauce into the Instant Pot pan and add boneless skinless chicken thighs. Cover the chicken with more sauce and add a small amount of water. I used coconut water to give it a sweeter flavor.

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

You’ll have plenty of sauce when it’s done which is perfect for spooning over rice.

Shred or slice the chicken and place onto a serving plate, spoon more sauce over the top of the chicken and serve with jasmine rice and warm naan.

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

 

This Chicken Tikka Masala is one of my favorite things to make in my Instant Pot. It’s so simple!

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala easy recipe.

 

EASY Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Fast and easy Chicken Tikka Masala made in the Instant Pot. This spicy, creamy tomato Indian dish is an easy pressure cooker recipe.

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 16 oz Tikka Masala Sauce
  • 1/4 cup coconut water (or regular water)
  1. Preheat Instant Pot by pressing the sauté button.
  2. Pour a few tablespoons of sauce into the instant pot pan and add chicken thighs.
  3. Turn off the sauté feature.
  4. Pour half of the sauce left in the jar over the chicken, then add water. Make sure the chicken is fully covered. Set the rest of the sauce aside.
  5. Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the pressure release valve is turned to sealing.
  6. Press manual, high pressure for 8 minutes.
  7. It will take 10 -12 minutes for your instant pot to pre-heat. Then it will start pressure cooking for 8 minutes.
  8. When it’s done cooking, turn the valve to released the pressure. Carefully remove the lid.
  9. Heat remaining sauce in the microwave.
  10. Shred or slice the chicken and place onto a serving plate, spoon the heated sauce over the top of the chicken.
  11. Serve with Jasmine Rice and warm Naan (flat bread).

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BLT Wraps with Homemade Guacamole

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BLT wraps with easy homemade guacamole recipe. Bacon, lettuce and tomato wraps are a delicious idea for lunch or a quick dinner.

BLT wrap with easy homemade guacamole recipe. Bacon, lettuce and tomato wraps are a delicious idea for lunch or a quick dinner.

Easy BLT Wraps with Homemade Guacamole

These tasty BLT wraps are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or quick lunch.  Enjoy this easy homemade guacamole recipe and bacon, lettuce and tomato wrap recipe.

Dinner doesn’t have to be super fancy and wraps are always a favorite in my family. I’m happy to have Divian Connor, our amazing contributor, back with another quick and easy recipe idea!

We have had numerous wraps for lunch lately, as I am always stocked with flour tortillas. Seriously, you can make any sandwich combination and use a tortilla. I was hankering for a BLT sandwich, but my kids had used the last of the loaf of bread the day before on peanut butter sandwiches… but hey, I had flour tortillas, avocados and lemons. I decided to give it a go and really, this BLT wrap was so yummy! And bonus, my kids loved it.

Originally published July 23, 2013

BLT wraps with easy homemade guacamole recipe.

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Quick and Easy Homemade Guacamole

I have a new-found love of avocado and each time I head to the grocery store, I am buying four or five at a time. I love the creaminess of avocados. They are just so refreshing!

BLT wraps with easy homemade guacamole recipe. Bacon, lettuce and tomato wraps.

For the easy chunky homemade guacamole, I used one avocado, the juice from one lemon, two tablespoons of sour cream and a little salt and pepper to taste.

Using a spoon, mash and mix everything together. I like mine chunky, and really, the avocado is so creamy, the chunks melt in your mouth.

How to make BLT Wraps

For the wrap, cook a few slices of bacon and cut into chunks or crumble. Slice fresh tomato and cut up a bit of lettuce. I love lettuce with color and texture, so I purchased a small package called Artisan Lettuce I got at the grocery.

BLT wraps with easy homemade guacamole recipe. Bacon, lettuce and tomato wraps are a delicious idea for lunch or dinner.

 

Simply layer your guacamole on your flour tortilla, then add lettuce, tomato and bacon pieces. Wrap by taking one side of the wrap and tucking it under the ingredients and roll.

BLT wraps with easy homemade guacamole recipe.

Super easy, but so simple and so good. My kids ate their entire wrap!

BLT wraps with easy homemade guacamole recipe. Bacon, lettuce and tomato wraps are a delicious idea for lunch or a quick dinner. #bacon #recipe #blt

BLT Wraps with Homemade Guacamole Recipe

BLT wrap with easy homemade guacamole recipe. Bacon, lettuce and tomato wraps are a delicious idea for lunch or a quick dinner.

  • 4 slices bacon, crumbled
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 cup lettuce
  • 4 flour tortillas

Homemade Guacamole

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Guacamole

  1. Use a spoon to scoop out the avocado into a medium bowl. Then add the juice from a lemon, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mash and mix with a fork, set aside.

  2. Cook a few slices of bacon and cut into chunks or crumble.

  3. Slice a fresh tomato and cut up a bit of lettuce.

  4. Layer the guacamole on your flour tortilla, then add lettuce, tomato and bacon pieces.
  5. Wrap by taking one side of the wrap and tucking it under the ingredients and roll.

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Nutella French Toast

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Out of this world Nutella French Toast recipe with creamy whipped topping! Pair it with strawberries for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

 Nutella French Toast recipe with creamy whipped topping! Pair it with strawberries for a quick and easy breakfast or snack! #nutella #breakfast

Nutella French Toast is the perfect breakfast for chocolate lovers!

I love Nutella and always happy to find more ways to use it like in this amazing Nutella French Toast recipe. This tasty chocolate, hazelnut and strawberry recipe is such a treat.

We love french toast around here so I was so excited about this new recipe! With creamy whipped topping and strawberries, this delicious stuffed french toast is the perfect breakfast or after school snack.

This Valentine’s Day, I cut a strawberry heart to celebrate the day with my kids. So fun!

Today’s easy and delicious Nutella Stuffed French Toast recipe comes to us from our fabulous food contributor, Divian Conner! Enjoy her beautiful photos and simple to make french toast recipe.

Originally published January 16, 2013

Nutella French Toast recipe with creamy whipped topping! An easy chocolate, hazelnut and strawberry breakfast or snack! LivingLocurto.com #nutella #breakfast

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How to make Nutella Stuffed French Toast

Easy Nutella French Toast recipe with creamy whipped topping! Nutella French Toast - Easy chocolate hazelnut and strawberry breakfast recipe.

My children love french toast. It is one of those breakfast options that seems like a lot of work, but really, it is simple and easy to make. And takes just as much time as pancakes! What can be better than combining Nutella, strawberries, french toast and whipped cream? It is a sure breakfast winner!

Nutella French Toast - Easy Breakfast Recipe by Divian Connors for LivingLocurto.com

 

You will need for Nutella French Toast:

  • Slices of bread (I used sliced french bread)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 2tbsp sugar
  • 1tbsp cinnamon
  • Nutella
  • Strawberries
  • Whipped Topping (softened)

Servings: 4 french toast sandwiches

Nutella French Toast - Easy chocolate hazelnut and strawberry breakfast Recipe.

 

Spread generous amount of Nutella onto 4 slices of bread. Top with remaining bread.

Nutella French Toast - Easy chocolate hazelnut and strawberry breakfast Recipe.

 

In bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon, mix/blend well. You can add more milk for less egginess.

Nutella French Toast - Easy chocolate hazelnut and strawberry breakfast Recipe.

Coat both side with egg mixture, allowing it to sit for about a minute or two to soak in the egg mixture.  Let the excess mixture drip off of the bread.

In skillet, coat with nonstick cooking spray and turn heat on low.  I prefer to cook my french toast on low heat to reduce burning of the outside and to ensure that the bread is completely cooked and not soggy. Let cook on low for about 2 minutes, turn over to make sure it is cooking. Continue to turn over once every 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden brown.

Nutella French Toast - Easy chocolate hazelnut and strawberry breakfast Recipe.

Slice each sandwich and top with whipped topping or whipped cream and fresh berries. This would be a perfect Valentine breakfast.

QUICK TIP: To decorate your plate, place a spoonful of Nutella into a plastic sandwich bag. Squeeze into the corner of the bag and clip the tip of the corner with scissors. ‘Pipe’ your design onto the plate before putting on the french toast and berries.

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Nutella French Toast

Out of this world Nutella French Toast recipe with creamy whipped topping! Pair it with strawberries for a quick and easy breakfast or snack!

  • 8 slices french bread
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Nutella
  • 1 cup Strawberries
  • 1/4 cup Whipped Topping
  1. Spread generous amount of Nutella onto 4 slices of bread. Top with remaining bread.
  2. In bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
  3. Coat both sides of bread slices with egg mixture, allowing it to sit for about a minute or two to soak in the egg mixture. Let the excess mixture drip off of the bread.
  4. In skillet, coat with nonstick cooking spray and turn heat on low.
  5. Let cook on low for about 2 minutes, turn over to make sure it is cooking.
  6. Continue to turn over once every 3-4 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
  7. Slice each french toast sandwich and top with whipped topping or whipped cream and fresh berries.

QUICK TIP: To decorate your plate, place a spoonful of Nutella into a plastic sandwich bag. Squeeze into the corner of the bag and clip the tip of the corner with scissors. ‘Pipe’ your design onto the plate before putting on the french toast and berries.


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Apple and Sausage Cornbread Dressing

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Last updated on November 5th, 2018 at 05:48 pm

This Apple and Sausage Cornbread Dressing is a delicious southern Thanksgiving side dish or everyday dinner recipe! The combination of apples and sausage lets you enjoy sweet and savory flavors all in one bite.

 

Easy Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, it’s all delicious! I made up a new recipe for Sausage Apple Cornbread Dressing to try this Thanksgiving and it turned out so amazing! This dressing recipe is a fun twist on southern cornbread dressing.

I’m very picky about cornbread dressing since it’s both my husband and mine’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish. I’m happy to share this dressing (or stuffing) recipe with you because it turned out to be so tasty! I will be making it a lot more often for an everyday dinner, not just on special holiday dinners.

Originally published November 25, 2013

This cornbread dressing is a delicious Thanksgiving side dish or dinner recipe! Apples and sausage gives you sweet and savory flavors all in one bite.

A Twist on Cornbread Dressing

I have seen savory recipes that called for apples, but never eaten them in my cornbread dressing, so it was the perfect reason to do some test cooking before the big day.

This dressing recipe is not all cornbread. I mixed in some sour dough bread and used spicy turkey sausage, but you could use any kind of sausage you like. My son said I need to use “real” sausage next time. So I will do as he says. Ha! Personally, I thought the turkey sausage was fantastic and like that it has a lot less fat than regular pork sausage.

Apple Sausage Cornbread Dressing ~ A delicious side dish recipe for Thanksgiving or everyday dinner! Recipe at LivingLocurto.com

Adding something sweet to your savory dressing is perfect!

For the sweet to my savory dish, I used a small amount of apples cooked in white wine. The wine cooked apples gave the apples a nice tart and tangy sweet flavoring which complimented the spicy sausage.

When you’re done, this easy cornbread dressing is ready to be eaten right out of the oven. It goes perfect with your left over white wine!

Apple Sausage Cornbread Dressing ~ A delicious side dish recipe for Thanksgiving or everyday dinner! Recipe at LivingLocurto.com

Try this Apple and Sausage Cornbread Dressing for dinner sometime. It’s crunchy, sweet and savory all rolled into one dish… delicious!

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Do you call it dressing or stuffing?

We had a fun conversation about this on my Facebook page! Come see what people said. I hope you enjoy this recipe. If you make it, let me know if you liked it in the comments below.

This Apple and Sausage Cornbread Dressing is a delicious Thanksgiving side dish or everyday dinner recipe! The combination of apples and sausage lets you enjoy sweet and savory flavors in one bite.

Apple and Sausage Cornbread Dressing

This Southern Cornbread Dressing is a delicious Thanksgiving side dish or everyday dinner recipe! The combination of apples and sausage lets you enjoy sweet and savory flavors all in one bite.

  • 4 links spicy Italian turkeysausage
  • 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 loaf sour dough bread, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 granny smith apples, peeled a chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Mix cornbread, milk and eggs and bake according to the package.
  3. Cook sausage in a skillet. Remove from pan and slice.
  4. Remove cornbread from oven and cut into small squares and arrange on a baking sheet.
  5. Cut sour dough bread into cubes and arrange on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake bread for 8 minutes or until toasted.
  7. Reduce oven to 350 degrees
  8. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add celery, onions, apples and brown sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes until brown.
  10. Add wine and cook 2-3 more minutes.
  11. Add thyme, parsley, sage, rosemary, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Stir until fully heated.
  12. Add bread and sausage to a large bowl and pour the skillet mixture over it all.
  13. Gently toss and add more broth if it seems too dry.
  14. Transfer your dressing mix into a baking dish.
  15. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the top is crispy.

To skip toasting the bread, you can bake and cube your bread the night before, then leave it out to dry.

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Baked Chicken Nachos for Girls’ Night In with Book Club

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Easy baked chicken nachos recipe! These sheet pan nachos with chicken loaded with your favorite toppings make the perfect quick dinner or party snack! Make it a girls’ night in with the hilarious film Book Club.

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When you need a quick meal, sheet pan baked chicken nachos are the best! I watched Book Club on my last plane ride and had to control myself, because I kept laughing out loud! I mean… really LOUD. ha!! After enjoying the film so much, I couldn’t wait to come home to watch it again with my girlfriends. Book Club is such a cute movie and is now available to download on iTunes and will be on Blu-ray August 28th.

Baked Chicken Nachos Recipe + Girls’ Night In = Fun!

To make your girl’s night in complete, I’m sharing my favorite recipe for Baked Chicken Nachos! This sheet pan recipe is fabulous for dinner as well.

Have you seen this film yet? It features four Hollywood icons together on screen! Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. They get together to discuss the latest book they’re reading, but end up talking about so much more! They inspire each other to make their next chapter the best chapter.

I love the theme that it’s never too late to live your life to the fullest! Download the film on iTunes and make plans to watch it at home this weekend. The release includes hilarious bonus content, like the making of the film, deleted scenes, and more.

When hosting a girls’ night in, these baked chicken nachos are super simple! Buy some ready-made rotisserie chicken at your local grocery store and you’ll have a tasty snack to eat in minutes. Feel free to change the nacho toppings to whatever you prefer. The fun part is making and eating them!

Because you have a delicious quick and easy recipe idea, now is the time to call up your friends, open a bottle of wine and get ready to laugh out loud!

TIP: The most time consuming part of these baked chicken nachos recipe is dicing the vegetables and cooking the beans. Prepare everything the night before your girls’ night. Then when you’re ready to bake your chicken nachos, all you have to do is layer everything and pop them into the oven.

Above all, I hope you enjoy Book Club and these baked chicken nachos as much as I do! Head over to iTunes and download it today.

How to Make Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos

Baked Chicken Nachos

Easy baked chicken nachos! These sheet pan baked nachos with chicken loaded with your favorite toppings make the perfect quick and easy dinner recipe or party snack!

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • 1 red pepper (diced)
  • 1 green pepper (diced)
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 ounce bag of tortilla chips
  • 1 cup pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup green onions (diced)
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (minced)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1/3 cup jalapeño pepper slices (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 350°
  2. In a large skillet add olive oil and sauté the black beans, garlic, cumin and chili powder in the oil for 2 minutes or until heated through. Toss diced peppers with the bean mixture and cook for another minute.
  3. In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken, lime juice, salt and pepper together.

  4. Spray a 13×9-in. baking dish with cooking spray and layer half of the tortilla chips, pepper and bean mixture, chicken, cheese (leave some for the top), tomatoes and onions.

  5. Repeat the layers and sprinkle the top with a thin layer of cheese and cilantro.

  6. Bake, at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve with sour cream and jalapeño peppers.

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Honey Lime Baked Chicken

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These amazingly easy Honey Lime Baked Chicken Breasts are so moist and juicy! If you make this recipe, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a delicious dinner in less than 30 minutes. Bonus, it’s a flavorful low carb meal the whole family will love! Easy Honey Lime Baked Chicken Breasts I have finally made one of the […]

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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken

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An easy crispy oven baked chicken recipe! Only 10 minutes of prep time for healthy oven fried chicken. Kids will absolutely love these easy crispy chicken strips.

Easy crispy oven baked chicken recipe your family will love for dinner! Only 10 minutes of prep time for healthy oven fried chicken!

Crispy oven baked chicken is a family favorite!

Getting stumped for dinner ideas? With just a few ingredients, this simple crispy oven baked chicken recipe hits the spot! I love experimenting with chicken recipes! From baked chicken rolls, chicken enchiladas, and Instant Pot lemon garlic chicken, I can’t decide which would be my favorite recipe. This is definitely one of my top picks.

My family loves all kinds of chicken recipes, but this crispy oven baked chicken is always their favorite. It’s a classic oven fried chicken recipe and perfect for picky eaters, which describes my kids to a tee! Skip going out for chicken nuggets and make this healthy homemade version.

Originally Published November 18, 2013

Healthy crispy oven baked chicken your family will love for dinner! Make chicken nuggets for kids.

I started making this for my son way back when he was in kindergarten. All he would eat was chicken nuggets and hot dogs then, so I had to try something healthier than fast food nuggets! I was thrilled when he was happy eating my homemade version.

Make your family happy too with this quick and easy chicken recipe. If you have picky kids like me, believe me, you’ll love this one! Kids will love if you make chicken nuggets or strips for dipping. Serve this crispy chicken with your favorite vegetables and homemade sweet potato chips.

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How to make Crispy Oven Baked Chicken

Only 10 minutes of prep time for healthy oven baked chicken! It’s one of my favorite recipes. I hope your family likes it as much as mine does.

Easy crispy oven baked chicken recipe your family will love for dinner! Only 10 minutes of prep time for healthy oven fried chicken! Make nuggets for kids or strips for dipping. #chicken

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Recipe

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken

Easy crispy oven baked chicken recipe your family will love for dinner! Only 10 minutes of prep time for healthy oven fried chicken!

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces or strips)
  • 3 cups Corn Chex cereal (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons low fat milk
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with oil.
  3. Place Cereal, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and paprika into a gallon zip lock bag.
  4. Mix milk and butter into a small bowl.
  5. Dip half of the chicken into the milk and butter
  6. Put chicken into the bag and shake it to coat all of the chicken. (Make sure to seal the bag!)
  7. Place chicken on baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  8. Bake for 14-16 minutes, turning chicken over halfway through.
  9. Serve Crispy Oven Baked Chicken with your favorite dipping sauce.

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No Bake Chocolate Protein Bars

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These no bake healthy homemade chocolate protein bars are the perfect treat. They’re gluten free and packed with protein and calcium. All of the great taste you love without the guilt!

Easy chocolate protein bars are a perfect healthy snack. This gluten free recipe is packed with protein and calcium!

Healthy Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars 

Have you ever tried making homemade chocolate protein bars? They are so good and no baking required! Seriously, I could eat the whole batch!  It’s hard to believe that it’s already Back to School time! I love back to school ideas by some of my favorite bloggers and happy to feature them here on Living Locurto. You might not think of chocolate as a healthy back to school snack, but this recipe is just that!

I’m drooling over these No Bake Healthy Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars by Heidi from Parties for Pennies! A great homemade healthy school snack or quick breakfast and something moms will love too! Enjoy this delicious recipe.

Originally published August 20, 2014

No bake homemade chocolate protein bars are the perfect healthy snack. Gluten free easy recipe packed with protein and calcium.

How to make No Bake Healthy Chocolate Protein Bars

Hi Living Locurto friends! I’m Heidi, lover of champagne and watermelon bubblegum. I adore entertaining and throwing beautiful parties on a budget. Thanks so much to Amy for letting me share a fun little recipe with you.

These Healthy Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars are the perfect before or after school treat. No worrying about high-fructose corn syrup. They’re gluten free and almost vegan (just the chocolate chips). And bonus – they’re packed with protein! The only problem you may have is that they’re so delicious, you may want to hide them for your own treat stash.

No Bake Healthy Chocolate Protein Bars. Gluten Free Recipe.

Before we start with the recipe, here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients –

  • Dates
  • Walnuts
  • Gluten Free Oatmeal
  • Cashew Meal (Found mine at Trader Joe’s)
  • Organic Maple Syrup
  • Salt
  • Dark Chocolate Chips

Kitchen Supplies –

  • 9×9 pan (glass or metal)
  • Parchment paper
  • Food Processor
  • Small Roller
  • Spatula
  • Glass or Oven-Proof Bowl
  • Stovetop Pan (that’s smaller than the glass/oven-proof bowl)

Watch how easy these Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars are to make!

Easy homemade Chocolate Protein Bars recipe! Gluten Free and so good!

Enjoy this Healthy Homemade Chocolate Protein Bars Recipe!

No Bake Chocolate Protein Bars

Easy homemade chocolate protein bars are a perfect healthy snack. This gluten free recipe packed with protein and calcium has the taste you love without the guilt!

  • 2 Dates (pitted)
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free Oatmeal
  • 1 1/2 cup Cashew Meal
  • 2 tablespoons Organic Maple Syrup
  • 1 3/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • pinch of salt
  1. In a food processor, mix the dates, walnuts, oatmeal and cashew meal until ground together.
  2. Add maple syrup, salt and mix until it forms a dough.
  3. Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
  4. Pour the dough into the pan and smooth it out with a spatula or small rolling pin.
  5. Create a double boiler by bringing water to boil in a small pan and placing a heat-proof bowl that is slightly larger than the pan over it. Pour the chocolate chips into the bowl and stir until completely melted.

  6. Once the chocolate is melted, pour over the cookie layer in the pan.Slightly shift the pan back and forth on the counter. This will help you achieve a smooth chocolate layer.

  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator or freezer until completely hardened.
  8. Remove the protein bars by pulling on the sides of the parchment paper. Cut into squares or bars and serve.

Add more maple syrup for sweeter bars.

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Jazz up your school supplies with DIY Notebook and Pencils and these Dip Paint Herb Planters would make great teacher gifts.

Heidi from Parties wtih Pennies

Heidi Rew shows you how to throw caviar-type parties on a hot dog budget through her blog, Parties for Pennies. She grew up the oldest of four kids, where her father was an elementary school teacher and her mom a stay-at-home parent. Having to pinch pennies growing up, helped to steer her creativity. Her background is as a radio personality in Atlanta, GA but her love for throwing fabulous Parties for Pennies established her as a professional blogger. Cultivating a community of party people, Heidi also contributes to Mohawk Flooring’s blog as well as featured on the nationally syndicated Better TV Show. 

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You’ll also like these Strawberry Cashew Oatmeal Bars!

Strawberry Cashew Oatmeal Bars with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Easy homemade recipe with whole grain. Make for a snack or breakfast bar with fresh strawberries. LivingLocurto.com

 

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Homemade Rolo Chocolate Ice Cream

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Easy Homemade Rolo Ice Cream with Free Printable Cone Wrappers. An easy and delicious chocolate ice cream recipe perfect for a summer party!

Rolo Ice Cream is delicious. Easy homemade recipe for Rolo Chocolate Ice cream is the perfect summer dessert.

How to Make Rolo Ice Cream!

Have you ever had Rolo Ice Cream? Well, I LOVE homemade chocolate ice cream, and any chance I can get to put Rolo chocolate and caramel candy into something… I’ll do it! Summer is the perfect time to make your own ice cream. It sure brings back childhood memories for me. What about you?

When I got our new ice cream maker, I tried various chocolate recipes and adding Rolos has become one of the family’s favorite ice cream flavors. I hope you enjoy this easy homemade Rolo Chocolate Ice Cream recipe and free printable ice cream wrappers!

Easy Homemade Rolo Chocolate Ice Cream with Free Printable Ice Cream Cone Wrappers. Such a tasty chocolate ice cream recipe for a summer party!


Homemade Rolo Ice Cream Recipe

Homemade Chocolate Rolo Ice Cream. LivingLocurto.com

You’ll need:

  • 20 small Rolos
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Mix the cocoa powder and sugars together in a bowl. Stir with a whisk to remove lumps. Stir in the cream, milk and vanilla.
  2. Place half of the Rolo candy in a microwave dish and melt for 30-60 seconds. Stir until smooth. Let this cool for about 4-5 minutes before stirring it into the ice cream mixture. Chop the rest of the Rolos to save for later.
  3. You can cover the ice cream mixture and refrigerate until ready to churn.
  4. Churn your mixture in an ice cream maker for 20-25 minutes. When the ice cream is frozen enough, spoon into a container, then sprinkle the top with chopped Rolos.

 

Homemade Rolo Chocolate Ice Cream

Easy Homemade Rolo Chocolate Ice Cream. Such a tasty chocolate ice cream recipe for a summer party!

  • 20 small Rolos chocolate candies
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Mix the cocoa powder and sugars together in a bowl. Stir with a whisk to remove lumps.
  2. Stir in the cream, milk and vanilla.
  3. Place half of the Rolo candy in a microwave dish and melt for 30-60 seconds. Stir until smooth. Let this cool for about 4-5 minutes before stirring it into the ice cream mixture. Chop the rest of the Rolos to save for later.
  4. You can cover the ice cream mixture and refrigerate until ready to churn.
  5. Churn your mixture in an ice cream maker for 20-25 minutes.
  6. When the ice cream is frozen enough, spoon into a container, then sprinkle the top with chopped Rolos.

Download the Free Printable Ice Cream Cone Wrappers

Free Printable Ice Cream Cone Wrappers

Download these cute Free Printable Cone Wrappers for your ice cream!  (As seen in Parents Magazine)

Chevron Pattern (yellow and blue)

Polka Dot Pattern (pink & green)

 

Check out my cute Ice Cream Party designs.

I love these Printable Party collections!

Pink & Teal Ice Cream Party Collection. Cute Printables by Amy Locurto! PrintablesByAmy.com

Red & Teal Ice Cream Party Collection. Cute Printables by Amy Locurto! PrintablesByAmy.com

 

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Grilled Salmon Burger Recipe

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Last updated on June 1st, 2018 at 06:13 pm

Do you love salmon? Well, this is the best grilled salmon burger recipe! Fire up the grill for these fresh salmon patties. Crispy and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. These juicy salmon burgers are a quick and easy healthy dinner idea!

This is the best grilled salmon burger recipe! Fire up the grill for these fresh salmon patties. Crispy and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. These salmon burgers are a quick and easy healthy dinner idea!

Best Grilled Salmon Burger Recipe!

Salmon burgers are a super fast, go-to meal for my family. Not only is this a delicious salmon recipe, but a healthy alternative to the usual burgers. If you aren’t a fan of fish, but want to learn to like it… this recipe is for you! My son won’t try anything new and even he loves these juicy salmon burgers. I tricked him when he was little by calling them Sponge Bob’s WORLD FAMOUS Krabby Patties. Worked like a charm! ha!

When you are ready to fire up your grill this summer, I hope you’ll try these amazing salmon burgers! No grill? No problem! I have directions for both the grill and the stove top. Both are super easy and either way you cook them is awesome!

The best grilled salmon burger recipe! A quick and easy healthy dinner idea.

I usually make these salmon patties and serve with mashed potatoes. It’s a comfort food that reminds me of my childhood. Oh how I loved salmon pattie night! But, adding them to a hamburger bun was the way I got my kids to try something new years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since!

Low Carb Salmon Patties

If you’re watching your carbs, these salmon patties are amazing on top of a salad. This recipe doesn’t call for capers, but if you like capers as much as I do, I suggest adding some to your salad. You won’t be sorry.

The best grilled salmon burger recipe! A quick and easy healthy dinner idea. Crispy salmon patties perfect for burgers.

Fresh or canned salmon?

Fresh cooked salmon certainly is delicious and will work, but it will take up more time. I use this wild Alaska canned salmon or salmon pouches. I really like salmon pouches because they come boneless and very easy to rip open with less mess. Bonus, you can keep them handy in your pantry ready to go for this meal anytime of the week!

Recipe for the BEST Salmon Burger

I hope you enjoy one of my favorite family recipes! Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. If you make my salmon burgers, be sure to share a photo on my Facebook page or use the hashtag #LivingLocurto on Instagram.

 

Best Grilled Salmon Burger

This is the best grilled salmon burger recipe! Fire up the grill for these delicious salmon patties. Crispy and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. These salmon burgers are a quick and easy healthy dinner idea!

  • 6  slices  whole-wheat sandwich bread (use 3/4 cup bread crumbs if you don’t have a food processor)
  • 16-20  ounces  cooked salmon (4 pouches of 5 oz boneless salmon)
  • 2  eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 2  scallions (chopped)
  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2  tsp  freshly ground black pepper
  • 3  tsp  olive oil
  • hamburger buns
  • lemon wedges
  1. Remove crusts from the bread, break into pieces and process in a food processor until you get a fine bread crumb. (use 3/4-1 cup of Panko bread crumbs as an alternative)
  2. In a large bowl, mix the salmon and eggs together.
  3. Add chopped scallions, cilantro, pepper, and the bread crumbs to the mix.
  4. Shape into burger patties.

For cooking on the grill:

  1. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  2. Spray a large piece of heavy foil with grilling spray, place over grill grates.
  3. Brush each side of salmon patties with olive oil.
  4. Add salmon patties to foil and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  5. While the salmon cooks, spray buns with grilling spray and toast on the grill.

For cooking on a stove top:

  1. In a pan, heat half of olive oil over a medium heat.
  2. Add patties and cook a few of the patties for 5 minutes on each side. Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, and cook the rest of the salmon patties.

Serve on a hamburger bun with lemon wedges and your choice of toppings.

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