The next time you get the urge to snack, why not bake up a batch of our Baked Zucchini Chips? These are a healthier way to enjoy the satisfying crunch of delicious squash! Whether you make these zucchini chips for parties or for eating alongside dinner, their fresh from the garden taste will have everyone asking for more!

What You’ll Need

• 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat an oven-proof wire rack with cooking spray then place on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place milk in a shallow bowl.
3. Dip zucchini slices in milk then coat with bread crumb mixture, making sure to pat them well so the breading sticks nicely. Arrange breaded zucchini on wire rack.
4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately

Creamy Ranch Potatoes

Nothing beats a rich and cheesy potato casserole, and these Creamy Ranch Potatoes are bound to be some of the best potatoes you ever taste. It is easy to make this potato casserole recipe because it starts with frozen, pre-diced potatoes with peppers and onions. Microwaving the potatoes also helps to jump-start the cooking process. After the potatoes have cooked for a bit, they are combined with a creamy mixture made from canned cream of mushroom soup, milk, and Ranch dressing mix. Cheddar cheese gets added to the mix for extra flavor and richness. Before the potato mixture gets baked in the oven, it gets sprinkled with bacon, bread crumbs, and more cheese. One bite of these Creamy Ranch Potatoes will be enough to convince you to make this potato casserole recipe again and again. This fun and flavorful casserole makes for an amazing dish to take to parties, potlucks, or church suppers.

 

Serves6

Cooking Time30 min

Cooking MethodCasserole, Oven

Cooking Vessel Size9 x 13 inch baking dish

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen potatoes O’Brien with peppers and onions
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 envelope dry Ranch dressing mix
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve Ritz crackers)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Cook bacon until just crisp. Chop and set aside.

3. Place the potatoes in the baking dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. The potatoes will not be fully cooked.

4. Combine the soup, milk, and dressing mix. Stir well. Add about half of the cheese and stir. Pour the soup mixture over the partially cooked potatoes and stir.

5. Sprinkle the dish with the remaining cheese and the reserved bacon. Sprinkle with the crumbs and bake for about 30 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.

Double Chocolate Chewies

If you love chewy cookies and you love chocolate, you’re in for a real treat! These Double Chocolate Chewies pack a chocolate punch nobody can resist! They’re a bit chewy, really chocolatey, and a little crunchy, all at the same time. That’s why they’re one of Howard’s all-time favorites! Pour a glass of ice cold milk, and get ready for a cookie experience like no other.

What You’ll Need

• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs until well combined. Slowly beat in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
3. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are set and centers are still slightly soft. Cool cookies 1 minute on baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Baked crispy chicken

SERVES

4

CHILL TIME

2 Hr

COOK TIME

55 Min

Just ’cause you’re trying to eat healthier doesn’t mean you have to cut out fried chicken! Our Baked Crispy Chicken is an oven-fried chicken recipe that delivers the same amount of crispy yumminess as the deep-fried kind, but without all the guilt!

What You’ll Need

• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 (3- to 4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
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• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups instant mashed potato flakes

What to Do

1. In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and onion and celery salts.
2. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour vinegar mixture over it. Cover and marinate 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning chicken several times.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in a large shallow baking dish in oven.
4.  Place potato flakes in a shallow dish and roll chicken pieces in flakes until well coated. Place chicken pieces skin-side down in baking dish into melted butter.
5.  Bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and bake 25 to 30 more minutes, or until cooked through.

Easy Baked Churros

Easy Baked Churros

 

What You’ll Need

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (12-ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

What to Do

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine sugar and ground cinnamon; set aside.
3. With your hands, roll each biscuit into a 9-inch rope.  Dip in melted butter, and coat with sugar mixture.Twist several times, and place on baking sheet.
4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.

Root beer Dogs

Root beer Dogs

 

What You’ll Need

• 2 cups pancake and baking mix
• 1 cup root beer soda
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 8 hot dogs, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks

What to Do

1. In a large bowl, combine pancake and baking mix and soda; mix well.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
3. Dip hot dog chunks into batter, coating evenly, then place in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden on all sides. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining hot dog chunks. Serve immediately.

Fried Elephant Ears

Fried Elephant Ears

What You’ll Need

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 (48-ounce) package frozen bread dough loaves, thawed
• Flour for dusting

What to Do

1. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well and set aside.
2. In a large deep skillet or soup pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Meanwhile, cut each loaf of dough into thirds. Dust your hands with flour, then stretch the dough into a 6-inch diameter, being careful not to tear the dough. Place dough in oil and fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn dough over and fry on other side 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still hot, sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve warm.

Easy Corn Fritters

What You’ll Need

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 (14-3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or more as needed

What to Do

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add eggs and salsa; mix well. Stir in both corns.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil . Drop batter into hot skillet 1 tablespoonful at a time and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden, turning fritters halfway through cooking. Remove to a covered platter.
3. Add another tablespoon oil to skillet. When hot, repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed, until all batter is used.