#644 - Microwave Onion Rings

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 large yellow onion
1 egg
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 TBSP dry seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
salt (to taste)

Peel onion and slice in 1/2" thick slices. In a bowl, combine egg and oil--beat well. Spread bread crumbs, paprika, and garlic powder on a plate--stir lightly with your fingers until mixed. Dip each onion ring into the egg, then dip both sides in the bread crumbs to coat. Place onion rings on a plate, cover with a piece of paper towel large enough to cover all onion rings and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Check and cook in additional 30 second increments until onion is slightly cooked. Salt to your taste. Microwaves vary, so it's best to do just one onion ring as a test.

#303 - Maryland Crab Cakes

(by Shirley McNevich)

(makes 6 crab cakes)

1 lb. Maryland lump crab meat (pasteurized or fresh)
2 eggs
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning (add more if you like them spicier)
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
canola oil for frying

Remove any cartilage and shell pieces from crab meat. In a bowl, mix together eggs, mayo, Old Bay and pepper. Add worcestershire sauce and mustard--stir. Add crab meat--mix with your hands evenly and gently. Add cracker crumbs and combine with your hands until mixed thoroughly. Shape mixture into 6 cake patties. Deep fry in oil (350 degrees 2-3 minutes) OR fry on top of the stove in a frying pan with a little canola oil and fry for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

#295 - Chicken Parmesan

(by Shirley McNevich)

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 box seasoned bread crumbs
8 slices mozzarella cheese (extra for topping)
1 - 26oz. jar spaghetti sauce
Parmesan cheese

Put chicken breasts one at a time on a cutting board and beat with a meat tenderizer until they are 1/2 inch thick. In a bowl, beat together the egg and milk. Pour seasoned bread crumbs into a bowl. Dip the chicken breasts in milk and egg mixture and then in bread crumbs until covered. In a skillet with a little olive oil over medium-high heat, brown chicken on both sides until golden brown. Arrange chicken pieces in a greased glass baking dish. Put two slices of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast. Pour the jar of spaghetti sauce over chicken breasts to cover. Sprinkle with Parmesan and add extra slices mozzarella cheese to the top, then bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbling hot. Serve with garlic bread.