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Portabella Mushrooms

Serves 2 to 4

6 oz. Sliced Portabella mushrooms

2 large Eggs

2 Tbsp. Milk

6 to 8 Tbsp. Seasoned dry bread crumbs

1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning

Preheat vegetable oil to low, 325° F., until red light turns off.

Arrange mushroom slices in a shallow bowl.

Combine eggs and milk in a small bowl; whisk until blended. Pour over mushroom slices. Allow to stand 5 minutes, turning each piece over once, to soak up egg mixture. Measure bread crumbs into a shallow bowl, add seasoning and stir until mixed.

With tongs dip each mushroom slice into crumbs, turning to coat evenly. Set each slice on a plate and repeat process until all mushroom slices are coated.

Raise basket. Open lid; place half the slices in basket. Close lid; lower basket. Deep Fry 2-1/2 minutes. Raise basket. Open lid; with tongs turn slices over. Close lid; lower basket and Deep Fry 2 to 3 minutes until browned and mushrooms are tender. Raise basket. Open lid; with metal spatula remove slices onto paper towel. Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining slices.

Serve hot.

Pearl Onions

Serves 4 to 6

1/2 Cup Milk

1/2 Cup Ranch dressing

1 (10 oz.) bag Frozen pearl onions 1/3 Cup All-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. Paprika

Combine milk and ranch dressing in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Peel frozen onions; cut in half from top to bottom. Set into milk mixture.

Preheat vegetable oil to medium, 350° F., until red light turns off.

Combine flour and paprika in a small bowl. With a spoon, place each onion into flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Set each onion on a plate and repeat process until all onions are coated.

Raise basket. Open lid; place half the onions in basket. Close lid; lower basket. Deep Fry 4 to 5 minutes until browned and onions are tender. Raise basket. Open lid; lift basket above oil to allow excess oil to drip off. Turn basket over onto paper towel. Repeat Deep Fry process with remaining onions.

Serve hot.

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