Corena’s Kitchen

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Every Wednesday at Bob's Market and Greenhouses, we share inspiring recipes that celebrate the fresh vegetables harvested from your garden. These recipes not only highlight seasonal produce but also provide creative ways to incorporate your homegrown veggies into delicious meals. Whether you’re looking for hearty salads, savory soups, or flavorful stir-fries, our weekly posts offer a variety of ideas to help you make the most of your garden bounty. Join us for culinary inspiration that transforms your garden's offerings into delightful dishes for you and your family.

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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Simple shrimp tacos made in the air fryer. Add pickled jalapenos and hot sauce if desired.

Simple shrimp tacos made in the air fryer. Add pickled jalapenos and hot sauce if desired.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon cumin

  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning

  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, toasted

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage

Directions

  • Step 1

    Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  • Step 3

    Pat shrimp dry using a paper towel and place into a bowl. Add olive oil and taco seasoning. Stir until evenly combined.

  • Step 4

    Place shrimp in the basket of the preheated air fryer and cook for 4 minutes. Shake and cook for 3 minutes more.

  • Step 5

    Place tortillas on serving plates. Divide cabbage and shrimp between the tortillas. Top with reserved sauce and serve.

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Air Fryer Grilled Peaches

Grilling peaches in an air fryer is a delightful way to elevate the taste of this summer fruit. The air fryer brings out the natural sweetness of the peaches while adding a touch of caramelization to their tender flesh.

Grilling peaches in an air fryer is a delightful way to elevate the taste of this summer fruit. The air fryer brings out the natural sweetness of the peaches while adding a touch of caramelization to their tender flesh.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup quick-cooking oats

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 medium peaches, halved and pitted



Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine oats, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside.

  3. Spoon out some of the flesh of the peaches. Place peaches skin side up into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5 minutes. Turn peaches over and spoon 1/2 tablespoon of the oat mixture into each cavity. Air fry until oats are golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes more.

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Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans

Spicy green bean recipe made simple in the air fryer.

Spicy green bean recipe made simple in the air fryer.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F.

  • Step 2

    Place green beans in a bowl. Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl and pour over green beans. Toss to coat and let marinate for 5 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Place half the green beans in the air fryer basket. Cook 12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking time. Repeat with remaining green beans.

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Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Green bean fries get extra crispy when cooked in the air fryer. Fresh green beans are first parboiled, then seasoned, air fried, and served with a special sauce.

Green bean fries get extra crispy when cooked in the air fryer. Fresh green beans are first parboiled, then seasoned, air fried, and served with a special sauce.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 2 cups seasoned fine dry bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • cooking spray

  • lemon wedges for serving


Special Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 2 teaspoons mustard

  • 1 teaspoons minced sweet or dill pickle

  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Directions

  1. Combine beans and water in a saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until beans are bright green and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water.

  2. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F.

  3. Put flour in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk. In a third bowl, stir together bread crumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Drain beans and pat dry with paper towels. Toss beans with flour to coat, shaking off excess. Dip into egg mixture and then into bread crumbs to coat, shaking off excess.

  4. Working in batches if needed, arrange beans in an even layer in the air fryer basket and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook, turning once halfway through, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. (If you like, keep fries warm in a 250 degrees F (95 degrees C) oven.)

  5. Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, minced pickle, steak seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl for Special Sauce.

  6. Serve green bean fries with Special Sauce and lemon wedges.

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