30 Minute Meals Season 7 Episode 15 Heirloom Recipes

30 Minute Meals season 7 episode 15, titled "Heirloom Recipes," features host Rachael Ray sharing her love for recipes that have been passed down through generations of families. In this episode, Rachael prepares three delicious dishes that have been cherished in her family and hopes to inspire viewers to create their own heirloom recipes.

The first dish Rachael prepares is her grandma's meatball lasagna. She starts by making her signature meatballs using ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, garlic, and parsley. She then cooks the meatballs in a homemade tomato sauce and layers them in a baking dish with cooked lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella. Rachael pops the dish in the oven and bakes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Next up, Rachael makes her Aunt Gina's Cinnamon Toast Crunch chicken tenders. To make the chicken tenders, she dips strips of boneless, skinless chicken breast in an egg wash and then coats them in a mixture of crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Rachael pan-fries the chicken tenders until they are golden brown and crispy. She serves them with a homemade honey mustard dipping sauce and a side of green beans.

For the final dish, Rachael prepares her mom's spaghetti and clam sauce. She starts by cooking spaghetti until it is al dente and sets it aside. Meanwhile, she sautés garlic, anchovy fillets, and red pepper flakes in olive oil until the anchovies have melted into the oil. Rachael then adds canned chopped clams, white wine, and chopped parsley to the pan and cooks until the sauce has thickened slightly. She tosses the cooked spaghetti in the sauce, adds a squeeze of lemon juice, and serves it with grated Parmesan cheese.

Throughout the episode, Rachael also shares stories about her family and the memories associated with each dish. She encourages viewers to create their own heirloom recipes by cooking with their loved ones and passing down their favorite recipes to future generations. With easy-to-follow instructions and flavorful dishes, "Heirloom Recipes" is a heartwarming episode that celebrates the importance of family traditions and home-cooked meals.