Crunchy Veggie Toss Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until melted. Add the pretzels and cook until they have absorbed the butter, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pretzels to a bowl, add the cheese and some black pepper and toss to combine. Use as a topping for any vegetable.

Steps:

• Heat a medium heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium.
• Meanwhile, place chicken thighs, skin side down, on a work surface. Using a paring knife and working one at a time, cut a 1/2"-deep slash along both sides of thigh bone. This will help the thighs cook a little more quickly and evenly. Add oil to pan.
• Season chicken on both sides with salt, then sprinkle all over with mustard seeds and fennel seeds, patting to adhere. Place chicken in skillet skin side down, and cook, undisturbed, until skin is very deeply browned and crisp and chicken is about 75 percent cooked through, 18-20 minutes. Some seeds will end up in the pan, which is fine as they will flavor the oil. Spoon out any that are burning. Turn chicken and cook on second side until just cooked through, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter and let rest 10 minutes.
• While the chicken rests, toss cucumbers, watermelon radish, red radishes, scallions, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
• Cut chicken off the bone, then slice crosswise into 1 1/2"-2" pieces.
• Gently toss chicken and pita chips into salad. Taste and season with more vinegar and/or salt if needed.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• In large microwavable bowl, place 3 tablespoons of the butter. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until melted. Stir in garlic powder and pepper. Add potatoes and onion wedges; toss to coat. Place mixture in pan. Sprinkle with 2 rounded tablespoons of the ranch dressing mix. Toss to coat, then spread in single layer in pan. Turn potatoes skin-side down. Roast 29 to 33 minutes or until potatoes are very tender when pierced with knife. Remove from oven; stir.
• In same bowl, place 1 more tablespoon butter; microwave uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in salt. Add broccoli to mixture; toss to coat. Arrange in single layer in pan next to potato mixture. Roast 11 to 14 minutes longer or until potatoes are browned and broccoli is tender.
• Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 rounded tablespoon ranch dressing mix. Pour into small bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese. Top vegetables with bread crumb mixture and parsley.

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients in a container with tight fitting lid and shake well.
• In a large bowl, add lettuce and then sprinkle remaining ingredients on top. Add the amount of dressing to your taste and toss the salad.
• Note: To toast almonds put on cookie sheet and put in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 2 mins, then add sesame seeds on sheet. Watch closely, so not to over toast and burn. Cook another 2 mins and check for doneness, if golden remove from oven and cool.