Deli Counter Turkey Sandwich
This Deli Counter Turkey Sandwich is BIG on flavor! Crunchy bun, sliced turkey, creamy Swiss cheese, sweet dressing, and crunchy coleslaw. This will easily become your go-to sandwich!
I call this the ‘deli counter’ sandwich since I get most of the ingredients from saying ‘Can I have a 1/4 pound of this..’ at the deli counter because like the beer being mine, I am just making this sandwich for myself. Mine, mine, mine! The fellas in my house don’t have the affinity I do for a good sandwich. No worries, more for me.
What movie pairs well with a sandwich and craft beer?
For entertainment, we are watching a show called The Detour. It is a HILARIOUS comedy about a family you will easily fall in love with. The perfect escape and very binge worthy.
What beer pairs well with a Deli Counter Turkey Sandwich?
The beer: Oberon from Bell’s Brewing.
It’s officially Oberon season! So tonight for Mitten Movie Night we picked this up from a great store in St. Joseph, MI called The Liquor Cabinet. When looking to get lost in rows and rows of craft beer I suggest you go and take a visit if you’re in the area.
This amount made for a big sandwich with lots of flavors. If you’re making one sandwich (like me) get 1/4 sliced turkey then order the smallest bowl of coleslaw (around 1/4 pound).
The deli at my local store has homemade rolls that are amazing so I hope you do too, grab one! I use them to make my Portobello Mushroom Burger. Right by the counter, you can get slices of cheese, so I picked up some swiss cheese.
I was lucky enough to have the dressing so that was taken care of.
How to make a Deli Counter Turkey Sandwich:
Take a baking sheet then cut the bun in half, apply butter and place face down. Put 1/4 turkey on the sheet pan with the bun then add the sliced cheese on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. As you can see below, baking the bun alongside the turkey and cheese make it the perfect base to build this turkey sandwich on.
After all done assemble bun, turkey with the melted cheese, coleslaw and drizzle with dressing.
And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy! 
This post was originally from March 2017-it has been updated with photos & text.
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 whole grain bun
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/4 pound sliced turkey
- 1/4 pound coleslaw prepared from the deli
- 1 slice swiss cheese
- 2 Tbs. catalina dressing I used Kraft Classic Catalina
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- Take a baking sheet then cut the bun in half, apply butter and place face down. Put 1/4 turkey on the sheet pan with the bun then add the sliced cheese on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- After all done assemble bun, turkey with the melted cheese, coleslaw and drizzle with dressing. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Egg Rolls have the same crispy, crunchy outside as fried egg rolls only made with less mess. They make a great appetizer or a meal for two.
For this Mitten Movie Night, I decided to just make 8 eggs rolls to serve just my husband and me to eat while enjoying a few beers that we brought back with us from our trip down South. Air fryers are perfect for small-batch snacking recipes like this one!
What beer pairs well with small-batch snacks like egg rolls?
The beer: Cheetah from Rhinegeist Brewery.
One of my favorite parts of traveling is seeing what the area we visit has to offer as far as craft beer. Recently we traveled from Michigan to Charleston to Savannah to Atlanta to Indianapolis to Chicago. PHEW! we found some great beers along the way including this one from a Cincinnati area brewery.
American lagers are what many deem as mainstream beer. Most breweries and taprooms have a lager available year-round so it’s a great recommendation for those who are looking to dip their toes into something new.
Want more food and beer pairings with American Lagers?
What movie goes great with small-batch snacks like egg rolls with sweet and sour dipping sauce?
BINGE WATCH ON! Gearing up for Season 3 of Ozark so we’re rewatching Season 2. I mean, who remembers everything that happened last season when it’s been a year? Snacks, drinks, Netflix-night made.
How to make Air Fryer Egg Rolls:
For these egg rolls, I used some leftover pork that I used to make BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza. I cooked the pork once in the crockpot and got double duty meals out of it. Win-win! If you prefer chicken or beef feel free to swap them out in this recipe in a one-to-one ratio.
Start by chopping the cabbage and green onions. Shred the pork.
In a pan add 1 tsp oil and sautee the egg roll filling until the cabbage is softened and pork is slightly crispy around 10 minutes.
Once the cabbage has softened add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ground ginger, sugar, and garlic powder. Turn off the heat and let the filling cool slightly.
Grab the egg rolls wrappers, a plate and a small dish of cool water. Don’t use warm water it will make the wrappers gummy).
On a plate or piece of wax paper lay down one egg roll wrapper with one corner facing you. Slightly below center add two spoonfuls of filling. Be careful not to overfill.
Using your finger, dab it into the dish of water then rub water on all four sides side.
Fold the bottom over the filling.
Bring each side into the center, folding over the filling. Finish by rolling the rest of the way.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil. Lay the prepared egg rolls into the air fryer tray, 4 at a time, then spray the top with more oil. *Make sure to check your air fryer manufacturer’s directions to see if it’s safe to use oil in it before proceeding.
Set the temperature for 350 degrees and ‘fry’ for 5 minutes.
Flip the egg rolls after 5 minutes, spray with more oil then ”fry’ for another 3 minutes.
Remove from the air fryer tray, pour some sweet and sour sauce into a dish and here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 16 ounces egg roll wrappers, premade
- 4 Tbs cool water
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked pulled pork shredded
- 1 cup head cabbage chopped
- 2 green onion stalks chopped
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
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- Chop the cabbage and green onions. Shred the cooked pork.
- In a pan add 1 tsp oil and sautee the egg roll filling until the cabbage is softened and pork is slightly crispy around 10 minutes.
- When cabbage has softened add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ground ginger, sugar, and garlic powder. Turn off the heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- On a plate or piece of wax paper lay down one egg roll wrapper with one corner facing you. Slightly below center add two spoonfuls of filling. Be careful not to overfill.
- Using your finger, dab it into the dish of water then rub water on all four sides side.
- Fold the bottom over the filling.
- Bring each side into the center, folding over the filling. Finish by rolling the rest of the way.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil. Lay the prepared egg rolls into the air fryer tray, 4 at a time, then spray the top with more oil.
- Set the temperature for 350 degrees and 'fry' for 5 minutes.
- Flip the egg rolls after 5 minutes, spray with more oil then ''fry' for another 3 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer tray and serve with sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy!
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
This Bacon Cheeseburger Soup will have you eating your burger with a spoon. Ground beef, bacon, a creamy tomato base, cheese and yes, even pickles! Add chunky pieces of potatoes to make it even heartier and top with homemade croutons.
How has your winter been going? Surprisingly we have been having pretty mild weather. That doesn’t mean though that it hasn’t been cold. While the -20’s from last year haven’t hit yet, we have consistent 30-degree bundle up weather. So I try to keep warm, comforting soup recipes like this Bacon Cheeseburger Soup on the stovetop to keep warm.
What show do you recommend on Netflix during the Winter?
For this Mitten Movie Night, I am finishing up the 4th season of Schitt’s Creek. This is easily one of the funniest comedies I’ve seen in a long time. Right up there with my favorite show 30 Rock. It’s a binge-able show, perfect for when you’re stuck in the house.
Want more cold weather soup recipes? Check these out:
- Ham and Potato Soup with Raspberry Pie Dippers
- Gnocchi, Sausage & Spinach Soup
- Thirteen Bean & Bacon Soup
What beer goes well with a hearty soup recipe?
The beer: Amber Ale from Bell’s Brewery
While everyone is enjoying Hopslam, I am pairing this year-round Bell’s offering with everything from hearty soups to turkey sandwiches.
How to make Bacon Cheeseburger Soup:
Start by cooking the ground beef and the bacon. Slice the bacon into small strips and add to a stockpot with the ground beef.
Cook the beef and bacon over medium/high heat for about 10 minutes, until the beef is browned and bacon is cooked through and crispy.
While the meat is cooking chop the potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery. Mince the garlic.
Remove the pot and drain 90% of the grease, leaving around 1 Tbs in the beef mixture. Then add flour. Stir to combine everything.
Now add the tomato paste. I like this soup with a tomato base if you prefer it less so decrease the tomato paste by 3 ounces. It will not have anything to do with the thickness.
Over medium heat add the stock, herbs and spices, sugar, and vegetables.
Cover the pot and cook the soup for an additional 30 minutes.
How To Make Croutons in the Air Fryer:
Cut any bread you like into cubes. I used day-old butterfly rolls from my store bakery. This recipe made about 2 cups of croutons.
Add the cubes of bread to a bowl then drizzle with 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 tsp parsley flakes, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
Add the bread to the tray of the air fryer. Set air fryer to 390 degrees and air fry for 10 minutes, flipping the croutons halfway through.
They come out so crunchy but not hard and full of flavor. Perfect on top of soups like this or salads.
Once the soup has cooked add the finishing touches to thicken it up. In a small bowl add 1 Tbs flour, 1/4 cup milk and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and pour to the soup pot.
Add the shredded cheese and pickles. The pickles are optional of course, you can always leave them out and let people add their own.
Serve by sprinkling with more cheese, diced tomatoes, more pickles, and croutons. And here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 pound ground beef I use 80/20
- 12 ounces bacon sliced thin
- 6-8 yellow potatoes cleaned and cubed
- 2-3 celery stalks chopped
- 2-3 carrots skinned and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbs all purpose flour 1 Tbs at the beginning, 1 Tbs to thicken soup at the end
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded plus additional for topping
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded plus additional for topping
- 3 dill pickle spears chopped, plus more for topping
- diced tomatoes for topping
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- Start by cooking the ground beef and the bacon. Slice the bacon into small strips and add to a stockpot with the ground beef.
- Cook the beef and bacon over medium/high heat for about 10 minutes, until the beef is browned and bacon is cooked through and crispy.
- Chop the potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery. Mince the garlic.
- Remove the pot and drain 90% of the grease, leaving around 1 Tbs in the beef mixture. Then add flour. Stir to combine everything.
- Add the tomato paste.
- Over medium heat add the stock, herbs and spices, sugar, and vegetables.
- Cover the pot and cook the soup for an additional 30 minutes.
- Once the soup has cooked add the finishing touches to thicken it up. In a small bowl add 1 Tbs flour, 1/4 cup milk and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and pour to the soup pot.
- Add the shredded cheese and pickles. (pickle is optional)
- Serve by sprinkling with more cheese, diced tomatoes, more pickles, and croutons.
Zesty Cheesy Chicken and Spaghetti
This Zesty Cheesy Chicken and Spaghetti has just a few ingredients but when they come together, they make for a brilliant meal that features crispy cheese and chicken on a bed of spaghetti covered in a sauce with a kick.
Let’s talk about comfort food for a minute. The weather is getting colder and I’m sure your thinking soups, casseroles, and things covered in gravy BUT might I remind you how comforting cheese is?
I mean…ccccchhhhheeeesssseeee. The gooey, melty goodness that only gets better when it’s cooked in a cast iron pan. The bits that get just a little overcooked and then the bits that are melted perfectly.
I mean look at that crispy chicken with the melty cheese! I’m not ashamed to say that when I make this chicken recipe, I grab a big forkful of all the goodness and take a big bite before serving.
Then to top it all off, this recipe comes together after you place the chicken on top of spaghetti noodles and a zesty sauce. EASY COMFORT FOOD – that’s what this is all about.
What beer pairs well with a cheesy chicken and spaghetti dinner?
The beer: 312 from Goose Island.
Light wheat beer pairs well with nearly every dish. Plus, it’s a great way to chase down the spiciness in the sauce.
What movie should you watch while eating chicken on top of spaghetti?
We’re starting the first of MANY times we’ll watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It’s a family favorite for sure.
What is your family’s favorite Christmas movie?
How to make Zesty Cheesy Chicken and Spaghetti:
First, cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
Next, cut the chicken breasts into strips.
On a plate add the flour then HALF the packet of Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Mix to the flour, combine it using a fork.
Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture. Add to a heated cast iron pan that has 2 Tbs olive oil over medium/high heat.
Fry the chicken on each side for 5-6 minutes. Check the chicken to make sure that it has cooked through, turn off the heat and cover with the cheese.
Once the spaghetti is cooked, remove and drain the water. Add the noodles back into the pan.
Add the rest of the Italian Mix to the pan. Then finally add the spaghetti sauce and stir to combine.
Cook up some garlic bread, plate up the spaghetti and chicken and here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- 0.6 ounces Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Mix 1/2 in flour mixture, 1/2 in pasta
- 4-6 ounces shredded colby jack cheese
- 8 ounces spaghetti pasta cooked according to package directions
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
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- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
- On a plate add the flour then HALF the packet of Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Mix to the flour, combine it using a fork.
- Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture. Add to a heated cast iron pan that has 2 Tbs olive oil over medium/high heat.
- Fry the chicken on each side for 5-6 minutes. Check the chicken to make sure that it has cooked through, turn off the heat and cover with the cheese.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, remove and drain the water. Add the noodles back into the pan.
- Add the rest of the Italian Mix to the pan. Then finally add the spaghetti sauce and stir to combine.
- Plate up the spaghetti and chicken. Enjoy!
Instant Pot No Bean Beef Chili
Chunks of tender beef, tomatoes, spices, and jalapeno come together beautifully in this Instant Pot No Bean Beef Chili. Hearty and full of flavor you will not miss the beans in this chili at all.
We have been busy around here lately. School, sports, work, etc. and everything in between so why not add even more to our plate? Enter a new addition to the family.
So for this Mitten Movie Night instead of recommending a movie, I want to introduce you to Titan.
We have been in discussions about getting a puppy for some time now but once we saw his little face, we knew we didn’t want to wait any longer.
Titan was one of a litter that my husband found through Paws Of Hope in Stevensville, MI. They were so great to work with and I would highly recommend them if you are in the area and interested in adding a new member of your family.
What beer goes well with Instant Pot No Bean Beef Chili?
The beer: Spaten Oktoberfest.
Yes, I know it’s no longer October but this beer is something I purchased extra of in October because it’s great to use in recipes and a light drinkable beer to have on hand for guests who don’t particularly like IPA’s.
I chose to make a beanless chili recipe because I wanted a chili recipe that would also double as a great way to use up a bag of tortilla chips that had been hanging around my cupboard.
Let’s start by talking about the ideal meat to use in the Instant Pot. I picked up this 2-pound eye of round roast from the store. With the marbling on it, I just knew it would be great. Just like when we smoke meat I’ve noticed that the more fat content meat has in it, the more tender it gets.
How to make Instant Pot No Bean Beef Chili:
Prepare the ingredients that will go into the Instant Pot. Cube the meat, chop the onion and garlic, and handle with care when seeding and chopping the jalapeno.
Should you add jalapeno to your chili?
Yes! I really like jalapenos and find that they just heighten the taste of everything from pasta to burgers.
Set the Instant Pot to saute and add 1 Tbs olive oil to the bottom. Add the cubed roast to the pot and brown on both sides using tongs to turn the meat, around 2 minutes each side.
Turn the Instant Pot off. To the browned beef add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, jalapeno, sugar, flour, and spices.
Finally, add the bottle of beer and stir everything together one more time.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot until you hear the ‘good to go’ dings. Make sure the lid valve is pointing at ‘sealing’. Set the Instant Pot to the ‘Meat/Stew’ setting and set the timer for 45 minutes.
Once the 45 minutes are up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Turn the valve to venting to release any further steam then open the lid.
The Instant Pot spends around 10 minutes building up the pressure and then another 10 minutes to bring the pressure down before taking the lid off. Make sure to factor this additional time for serving this instant pot chili.
I served this beanless chili with tortilla chips, sharp cheddar cheese, white onion, and sour cream. These toppings helped to cool down the jalapeno and add even more flavor.
And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 2 pounds beef eye of round roast cubed
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 white onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 2 14.5-ounces diced tomato with green chilies
- 15 ounces tomato paste
- 1 Tbs granulated sugar
- 1 Tbs all purpose flour
- 1 Tbs chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Spanish paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 12 ounces light beer I used Oktoberfest, or other light lager
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese for topping
- 2 cups restaurant style tortilla chips for topping
- 1/2 cup sour cream for topping
- 1 white onion chopped, for topping
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- Cube the meat, chop the onion and garlic, and handle with care when seeding and chopping the jalapeno.
- Set the Instant Pot to saute and add 1 Tbs olive oil to the bottom. Add the cubed roast to the pot and brown on both sides using tongs to turn the meat, around 2 minutes each side.
- Turn the Instant Pot off. To the browned beef add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, jalapeno, sugar, flour, and spices.
- Add the bottle of beer and stir everything together one more time.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot until you hear the 'good to go' dings. Make sure the lid valve is pointing at 'sealing'. Set the Instant Pot to the 'Meat/Stew' setting and set the timer for 45 minutes.
- Once the 45 minutes are up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Turn the valve to venting to release any further steam then open the lid.
- Serve with tortilla chips, sharp cheddar cheese, white onion, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Portobello Mushroom Burger
Juicy marinated mushrooms meld together with peppers, onions & mozzarella cheese. Basil mayonnaise finishes off this Portobello Mushroom Burger perfectly.
When I first got on IG I started something I hashtagged #MittenMovieNight. Usually, Friday nights hubby & I enjoy a few craft beers and watch a movie. I snapped what we are drinking and watching and tag it with this hashtag. I look forward to this fun little night and I also look forward to sharing it. So I thought, hey why not add a recipe to go along with it. YEAH! Dinner, Movie, Craft Beer! So that is how #MittenMovieNight was born.
Here is just a taste of some of my FAVORITE recipe & beer pairings:
What to watch while eating a juicy mushroom burger?
For this Mitten Movie Night we’re watching, The Bronze
What should I drink with a Marinated Portobello Mushroom Burger?
The beer: Boom Boom Betty from Three Blondes Brewing
Blondes are my favorite type of beer. Subtle with a nice fruity flavor and everyone I try is different from the other. But what I do know is that I will never go wrong. It’s delicious.
How to make Portobello Mushroom Burgers in the oven:
Start with the Basil Mayonnaise. In a food processor combine basil, garlic, and salt. While running add oil through the top and blend until smooth.
Take the ingredients from the processor and move to another bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate. This will keep for around 3 days. *Pro-tip: Basil mayo is also great on sandwiches!
Next, mix the marinade ingredients together for mushrooms. Oil, vinegar, salt and lemon juice. Set aside.
Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stems and scraping the gills out. Don’t miss this step since leaving the gills in the mushroom can make them release more water, therefore, making them soggy.
Place mushrooms in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Let it sit in the marinade at room temperature for 10 minutes.
While the mushrooms marinate, chop peppers and onion.
Add 2 Tbs. of butter in a pan, let it melt over medium/high heat then add the peppers and onions to the pan. Sautee for 5 minutes.
Assemble the marinated mushrooms on a greased baking pan. With mushroom cup side up add onions and peppers. Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 425 degrees for 20-22 minutes.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking the mushrooms, I put butter on my split rolls and put them in the oven as well to crisp up the buns.
Smear the rolls of your choosing with pesto mayo. Add mushroom burger. And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
Originally published in August of 2016. Updated photos in October 2019.
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 22 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 4 Portobello Mushrooms stems removed and gills scraped
- 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 4 rolls
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan
Ingredients
Portobello Mushrooms & Marinade
Basil Mayonnaise
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Instructions
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In a food processor combine basil, garlic and salt. While running add oil through the top and blend until smooth.
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Take the ingredients from the processor and move to another bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined.
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Cover and refrigerate. This will keep for around 3 days.
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Mix the marinade ingredients together. Oil, vinegar, salt and lemon juice. Set aside.
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Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stems and scraping the gills out.
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Place mushrooms in a dish and pour the marinade over them. Let it sit in the marinade at room temperature for 10 minutes.
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Add 2 Tbs. of butter in a pan, let it melt over medium/high heat then add the peppers and onions to the pan. Sautee for 5 minutes.
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Assemble the marinated mushrooms on a greased baking pan. With mushroom cup side up add onions and peppers. Top with mushrooms.
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Cook at 425 degrees for 20-22 minutes.
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Smear the rolls of your choosing with pesto mayo. Add mushroom burger. Enjoy!
Cajun Chicken Pasta
This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a perfect mix of spicy and creamy. Blackened chicken makes this pasta recipe really stand out and will become one of your go-to comfort foods!
Oh, hello spicy. Nice to see you. There was a time that I didn’t hold such an affinity for you, and that makes me sad. Thankfully I am back to your side. Especially after enjoying a big plate of pasta, creamy sauce, crunchy peppers, and so much spicy goodness. This recipe for Cajun Chicken Pasta is ready to put the spice back into life.
What beer pairs well with Cajun Pasta with Chicken?
The beer: Amber from Abita.
With spicy you don’t want overwhelming. Spicy chicken plus spicy sauce PLUS carbs…you want something that isn’t trying to fight with all the goodness of this dish so a pale ale like
What TV series pairs well with a spicy pasta dish?
Since in our house anything featuring Danny McBride cannot be missed, Righteous Gemstones is where it’s at this Mitten Movie Night
How to make Cajun Chicken Pasta:
I REALLY think that the key to this easy pasta recipe is the blackened chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with lots of Cajun seasoning then cooking it until crispy on the outside but juicy on the outside. That is what makes it meld so perfectly with this creamy pasta.
To achieve blackened chicken perfection it’s all about coating, frying, then taking it off at just the right moment. See the below example: I hate to brag, but yeah, that’s how you do it.
First, cut the chicken breasts in half. I try to cut mine to about 2-3 inches in the middle, no more. I want these to cook quick and stay juicy. The thicker they are, the longer they take to cook.
Sprinkle each side with 1 Tbs Cajun Seasoning.
To a shallow rimmed pan add oil. Let the pan heat up then place the chicken in the pan. Cook 4-5 minutes then flip. Cook 4-5 additional minutes depending on the thickness of the cut. *Make a cut in the thickest part of the chicken breast to make sure that it has cooked through. If not, return to the pan and cook 1-2 minutes per side.
While the chicken is cooking, add the fettucini to a pot and boil according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
Next, chop the red and green peppers, onions and mince the garlic.
Once the chicken has cooked, remove and place on a cutting board. Slice the chicken.
In the same pan that you cooked the chicken, leaving the heat on medium, add 1 Tbs butter and let melt. Once the butter is melted add the sliced peppers, onions, and garlic and sautee. Cook for 5 minutes to soften but allowing them to still stay crunchy.
Add the flour, stirring the ingredients together, then slowly add 1/4 cup reserved water* from the fettucini. *I have found that using the pasta water when making a cream sauce stretches the sauce out without making it clumpy.
Next, add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and 1 Tbs Cajun seasoning.
Finally to the pan, add the drained cooked pasta. Top with the reserved green onions and jalapenos.
Like adding jalapenos to food? Try these recipes that are better with the spicy stuff on top:
I like to use tongs to combine everything together and then to serve. And here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 4 ounces fettucini pasta Cooked according ot package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the water.
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut in half
- 2 Tbs avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 3 Tbs Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Tbs butter
- 1 medium green pepper cleaned, core removed and sliced
- 1 medium red pepper cleaned, core removed and sliced
- 2 stalks green onions chop white part for sautee. Save green parts for topping.
- 2 garlic cloves, minced minced
- 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbs flour
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
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- Cut the chicken breasts in half.
- Sprinkle each side with 1 Tbs Cajun Seasoning.
- To a shallow rimmed pan add oil. Let the pan heat up then place the chicken in the pan. Cook 4-5 minutes then flip. Cook 4-5 additional minutes depending on the thickness of the cut.
- While the chicken is cooking, add the fettucini to a pot and boil according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
- Next, chop the red and green peppers, onions and mince the garlic.
- Once the chicken has cooked, remove and place on a cutting board. Slice the chicken.
- In the same pan that you cooked the chicken, leaving the heat on medium, add 1 Tbs butter and let melt. Once the butter is melted add the sliced peppers, onions, and garlic and sautee. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour, stirring the ingredients together, then slowly add 1/4 cup reserved water from the fettucini.
- Next, add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and 1 Tbs Cajun seasoning.
- Finally to the pan, add the drained cooked pasta.
- Top with the reserved green onions and jalapenos. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Loaded Waffle Fries
Layers of crispy waffle fries, crunchy bacon, creamy ranch then topped with melted cheese. All made in the air fryer and minimal cleanup. Air Fryer Loaded Waffle Fries are just what snacking should be, easy and delicious!
I think it’s an official thing by now. We are going on 8 solid months of me being in love with my air fryer. If an inanimate object can be your BFF, my air fryer and I would be attached at the hip. This thing is THE BOMB! What can’t you make in this thing?
Can you make sandwiches in it? Yes! Check out this Roasted Pepper Turkey Sandwich.
Snacks for munching? Yes! Air Fryer Rosemary Cashews is one of my most popular recipes.
What about making an air fryer recipe that is loaded with bacon, ranch and LOTS of cheese? Um, yeah. That’s literally what I’m doing right now.
So we’ve got dinner squared away for Mitten Movie Night so let’s talk about the beer and what we’re watching.
What beer pairs well with air fryer waffle fries loaded with ranch and bacon?
The beer: Oberon from Bell’s Brewery.
We are sadly getting to the end of Oberon season. It feels like yesterday that I was making Smoked Sausage Nachos and pairing them with Larry’s Flamingo Fruit Fight at the beginning of Spring and now here we are, almost to September.
What TV Show pairs well with waffle fries and great Michigan Craft Beer?
Hubby and I have been binging The Boys. Great show and can I add that Elisabeth Shue looks amazing. As someone who is about to slide into the last part of the first part of her 40’s, hats off to you lady.
How to make Air Fryer Loaded Waffle Fries:
Start off by setting the air fryer to 400 degrees. *My air fryer has a ‘french fry’ setting so I set it to that which is 400 degrees. Check your manual for cooking times.
Fry the waffles fries for 15-20 minutes shaking the basket in 5-minute intervals so they don’t stick to the bottom.
Once the waffle fries have cooked in the air fryer to the desired goldenness take the basket of the fryer out.
Layer with the cooked bacon and ranch. See isn’t this a perfect ‘one pan’ snack attack?
Add cheese, then finally the green onions.
Cook in the air fryer for 2-4 minutes.
Serves with an ice-cold beer and here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 12 ounces bacon cooked and chopped
- 22 ounces golden waffle fries
- 2 stalks green onion chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Ingredients
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- Set the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Fry the waffles fries for 15-20 minutes shaking the basket in 5-minute intervals so they don't stick to the bottom.
- Once the waffle fries have cooked take the basket of the fryer out.
- Layer with the cooked bacon and ranch.
- Add cheese, then finally the green onions.
- Cook in the air fryer for 2-4 minutes.
Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
Want crispy potatoes but you don’t want to deal with lots of oil and a messy stovetop? Making these Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes in the air fryer leaves little mess but that doesn’t mean they aren’t big on flavor.
Is there anything that the air fryer can’t do? I use it to make everything from sandwiches to snacks, so this appliance gets a workout here in my kitchen. So for this Mitten Movie
What beer pairs well with fried potatoes?
The beer: Twilight Summer Ale from Deschutes Brewery.
These potatoes pair perfectly with the citrus notes in this summer ale. This is such an easy-drinking beer so it’s perfect for long summer afternoons.
What should I read while eating air fryer potatoes and drinking a summer ale?
I have been reading like crazy this summer. On Twitter, Stephen King recommended this book and said he could not put it down. Guess what? Neither could I! I read Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak in ONE DAY.
Want more book recommendations follow my Book Reviews stories on IG.
Look how crispy these are! So why wouldn’t I call these Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips? They sure look like chips. I didn’t call them ‘potato chips’ because I want to keep this recipe open for interpretation.
Can you snack on them like chips? Yes. But they can be so much more. Make these potatoes and add them to make a Cajun Steak & Potato Salad. Skip the tortilla chips for Smoke Sausage Nachos and make a ‘tachos’ meal with them. Use the sauce on these Pesto Fries for a salty and cheesy side dish.
Now that we have down a few ideas of how to use these fried potaotes, let’s make them!
How to make Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes:
First, clean the potatoes. Slice them thinly using a knife or vegetable slicer.
The next step is very important. In a bowl add cool water and place the sliced potatoes into it. Let them sit in the water for 30 minutes.
Why do you want to soak potato slices in water before frying them?
This gets the potato starch from the potatoes and keeps them from getting soggy and sticking together. You want maximum crispiness so make sure to do this step.
After the potatoes have been soaked drain the water then using a paper towel dry off the potatoes.
To the uncooked potatoes add the olive oil and seasonings. Stir to coat the potaotes evenly.
Place the potatoes into the basket of the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 380 degrees and set for 25 minutes. Push ‘start.
Check the potatoes after 10 minutes and using a small spatula, flip the potatoes around. Slide the basket back in then perform the same action every 5 minutes for another 15 minutes.
Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired. And here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 3 medium russet potatoes cleaned then sliced thinly
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
- 1/4 tsp thyme leaf
Ingredients
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- Clean the potatoes. Slice them thinly using a knife or vegetable slicer.
- In a bowl add cool water and place the sliced potatoes into it. Let them sit in the water for 30 minutes.
- Drain the water then using a paper towel dry off the potatoes.
- To the uncooked potatoes add the olive oil and seasonings. Stir to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Place the potatoes into the basket of the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 380 degrees and set for 25 minutes. Push 'start.
- Check the potatoes after 10 minutes and using a small spatula, flip the potatoes around. Slide the basket back in then perform the same action every 5 minutes for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired. Enjoy!
BBQ Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
This BBQ Chicken & Bacon Sandwich recipe has all my favorite things in it!
Sliced chicken piled high with bacon and crunchy homemade coleslaw then drizzled with BBQ sauce.
Full of flavor and so easy to make!
I often profess my love for sandwiches. There are so many sandwich combinations you can make that it would really be hard to tire of them. Summer is also a great time to have sandwich fixings on hand for quick lunches or dinners in between trips to the lake or pool.
“Too few people understand a really good sandwich.”
— James Beard
What craft beer pairs well with BBQ Chicken & Bacon Sandwiches:
The beer: Floridian Hefeweizen from Funky Buddha.
I fell in LOVE with this one while we were down in Florida on vacation. It’s a light drinkable beer that’s full of citrus notes and is similar to the blonde styles that I love so much.
What should I watch on TV while eating a sandwich?
Of course, this Mitten Movie Night HAS to be all about binging Stranger Things. While I didn’t make an Indiana Themed menu as I did for Season One, this chicken sandwich is tasty no matter where you live.
How to make BBQ Chicken & Bacon Sandwiches:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
This recipe uses already cooked chicken breasts. Cooking up a few in the crock-pot then shredding is a quick meal must!
On a sheet pan split 6 brioche hamburger buns in half. Butter the tops and place face down on one half of the pan. Place the bottom half on the plan and spread the shredded cheese evenly between the 6 bottom sides.
Top with the pre-cooked shredded chicken, splitting the chicken evenly over the bottoms.
Place in the oven and bake 12 minutes.
Cook the bacon to the desired doneness then remove and drain on a paper towel covered plate.
Quick Coleslaw Recipe:
In a small bowl combine the coleslaw mixture, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and sugar.
Making it up to a half-hour early and placing it in the refrigerator makes sure all the flavors meld together beautifully.
Coleslaw makes for a great BBQ chicken sandwich topping. It’s creamy and crunchy and best of all, easy to make. Placing homemade coleslaw on top of a sandwich takes you to the pinnacle of sandwich Nirvana.
Now it’s time to assemble these BBQ Chicken Sandwich with coleslaw.
Top the baked bottom half of the sandwich with BBQ sauce of your choice. Add the coleslaw. Now the bacon. Finally, more BBQ Sauce.
Need more sandwich inspiration?
- Roasted Pepper Turkey Sandwich made in the air fryer!
- Chicken & Mushroom Subs
- Deli Counter Turkey Sandwich
And here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings |
sandwiches
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- 6 brioche buns
- 2 cups cooked chicken sliced or chopped
- 1/2 pound bacon cooked and drained of grease
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup coleslaw mix
- 3 Tbs mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Ingredients
BBQ Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Quick Coleslaw
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- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- On a sheet pan split 6 brioche hamburger buns in half. Butter the tops and place face down on one half of the pan.
- Place the bottom half on the plan and spread the shredded cheese evenly between the 6 bottom sides.
- Top with the pre-cooked shredded chicken, splitting the chicken evenly over the bottoms.
- Place in the oven and bake 12 minutes.
- Cook the bacon to the desired doneness then remove and drain on a paper towel covered plate.
- Top the baked bottom half of the sandwich with BBQ sauce of your choice. Add the coleslaw. Now the bacon. Finally, more BBQ Sauce. Enjoy!
- In a small bowl combine the coleslaw mixture, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and sugar.
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