Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, when time is a precious commodity, the assurance that you can create delightful and festive dishes in under 30 minutes is truly comforting. During this busy time of year, compromising on taste or the festive spirit is simply not an option.
Whether you’re whipping up Christmas recipes or preparing a quick and health-conscious holiday feast, these recipes guarantee both convenience and satisfaction. After all, relishing wholesome and flavorful dishes should never be a compromise, especially during the most hectic time of the year.
Here’s to quick, festive, and health-conscious holiday cooking!
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Experience the convenience of our Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi—where succulent shrimp is infused with a burst of garlic and lemon flavors, creating a simple yet gourmet delight in under 30 minutes. This recipe proves that even during the busiest time of the year, you can savor delicious dishes without compromising on time or taste. Let the enticing aroma of this dish enhance your festive celebrations, showcasing that simplicity is the key to a joyful and flavorful holiday season.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 3 tablespoons melted butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
4. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
5. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
6. Serve hot, and you can drizzle any remaining sauce over the shrimp.
Nutrition:
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 9 shrimp: 270 calories, 16g fat, 5g carbohydrates, 1g sugars, 1g fiber, 23g protein
Egg Basket Benedict
Start your Christmas morning with these charming Egg Basket Benedicts—a simple and quick breakfast recipe that brings a touch of high-end brunch to your table. While you happily unwrap presents, let the oven handle the cooking, filling your kitchen with delightful aromas. Enjoy the festive fun happening around you, all without the hassle of standing over the stove.
Ingredients:
– 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
– 12 large eggs
– 6 slices Canadian bacon, finely chopped
– 1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry.
3. Roll into a 16×12-in. rectangle; cut into twelve 4-in. squares.
4. Place in greased cupcake pan – without pressing gently onto bottoms and up sides, allowing corners to point up.
5. Break and slip an egg into center of each pastry cup; sprinkle with Canadian bacon.
6. Bake until pastry is golden brown, egg whites are completely set, and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 10-12 minutes.
7. Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions.
8. Remove pastry cups to wire racks.
9. Serve warm with hollandaise sauce.
Nutrition:
Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 pastry cup, 1 tablespoon sauce: 237 calories, 15g fat, 14g carbohydrate, 1g sugars, 2g fiber, 10g protein.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Elevate your holiday potluck contribution with the timeless appeal of Classic Deviled Eggs—a simple yet crowd-pleasing recipe that seamlessly combines nostalgia and flavor. These creamy and seasoned deviled eggs are the perfect addition to any festive gathering, ensuring a burst of homemade goodness without the fuss
Ingredients:
– 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon white vinegar
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Paprika for garnish
– Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions:
1. Carefully scoop out the egg yolks into a bowl and mash them with a fork.
2. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. 4. Mix until smooth.
5. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
6. Sprinkle it with paprika and chopped chives for garnish.
7. Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve at the potluck.
Nutrition:
Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 2 Deviled Eggs | Per Serving: 135 Calories, 12g Fat, 1g Carbohydrates, 1g Sugar, 0g Fiber, 7g Protein
Festive & Focused
Eggs are a beloved ingredient in our kitchen, not only for their versatility, but also for their rich choline content. Choline serves as the building block for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This crucial neurotransmitter not only commands your muscles to move and flex but also instructs your brain’s hippocampus to store memories. Acetylcholine is fundamentally involved in attention, learning, and memory functions.
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.