Brownies
5/26/21

These are beyond easy-peasey. All you need is your favorite boxed brownie mix, Kraft caramel bits or candy pieces, and you’re on your way to Yum Land.

You will need:

• Favorite boxed brownie mix
• Water
• Egg
• Vegetable oil
• Silicone mini cupcake pan and cup-liners
• Kraft Caramel Bits or preferred candy (See below)

Instructions:

Mix brownie batter according to box directions and set aside

Place mini cupcake liners in tins

Fill the baking cups with about 1/3 of the way full

Place a few Caramel Bits into each cup

Cover the Caramel Bits with another small spoonful of batter—the cup should be about 2/3 full

Bake a 350 for 15 minutes test with a toothpick. (If the toothpick comes out clean—they’re done. If not, bake at 3-minute intervals until the pick comes out clean. Remember that the caramel pieces will create a melty goo—which is different than raw, chocolate batter.)

 

Try a few variations once you have mastered this basic recipe. Add a Junior Mint candy piece into each for a chocolate mint brownie. Add Heath candy pieces for a toffee-filled brownie or cut-up pieces of your favorite candy bars—like Snickers, Milky Way, or M&Ms!

Finish off a warm mini brownie with a little dollop of ice cream—you know, to cut the sweetness!

 

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Mac N’ Cheese
5/19/21

My Goddaughter used to call macaroni and cheese, “Macka Macka.” I say with this recipe count on your family to be backa backa to the table for more.

You will need:

• 1 ½ cup elbow macaroni
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 8 oz fresh shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 7” square baking dish—or baking dish that will fit in your air fryer

Instructions:

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees

Combine the macaroni, water, heavy cream, ½ the shredded cheese, dry mustard, garlic salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl

Place that mixture into the baking dish

Bake in the air fryer for 18-22 minutes

After 10 minutes, remove the mac and cheese and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and return to air fryer for another 10-12 minutes

Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving

 

Serve with our Ridiculously Amazing Garlic and salad and you have a slam-dunk meal for your family!

Variations? Mix in some chili for chili mac, add bacon bits, or some broccoli or other veggies for a healthy twist.

 

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Garlic Bread
5/12/21

This tasty treat is so simple and sooooo good. Best of all with an air fryer it takes just a few minutes to prep this stellar, sauce-dipping snack.

You will need:

• ½ cup softened butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• One loaf of French bread

Instructions:

Combine the softened butter, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning and stir thoroughly into a paste—set aside.

Cut the loaf of bread vertically and then cut again into 4” pieces.

Spread the butter mixture onto the bread pieces and arrange them on a foil-lined air fryer tray.

Toast at 250 degrees for 3-5 minutes.

Serve with marinara, the pasta of your choice, tossed salad, or with meat and veggies fresh from the grill.

 

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Pizza Hand Pies
5/5/21

Who doesn’t love pizza? You’ll fall hard for these tasty golden hand pies that fit in the palm of your hand. Fill them with sauce, a protein, veggies and cheese and pop them in the air fryer for a quick snack. Make a few for yourself or make a big batch to feed hungry kids and their friends.

You will need:

• Room temperature Rhodes frozen pizza dough
• Flour
• Flat surface for rolling out the pizza dough
• Tomato Sauce
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• Protein of choice: pepperoni, sausage, etc.
• Veggies (optional)
• Fork
• Circle cookie cutter
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder

Instructions:

Set your air fryer to 325 degrees

Apply a light dusting of flour to your work surface

Roll out your pizza dough to 1/8”—like you would with cookie dough

Use the cookie cutter to cut circles from the dough

Begin fill one half of the circle with a spoonful of tomato sauce

Add the protein of your choice—and a teaspoon of chopped veggies if you wish

Top with a tablespoon of mozzarella cheese

Fold dough circle in half and use a fork to seal the edges of your hand pie

Lightly brush the outside of the pie with olive oil and a smidgen of garlic powder

Place in the air fryer with plenty of room between each pie as they expand in size

Bake in your air fryer for 20 minutes or until golden brown—gently turning them over after 10-minutes so they bake evenly

Let cool slightly before serving—the contents can be very hot!

 

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