The air fryer has absolutely revolutionized my cooking. Not only is it the appliance I use every single day, it’s cut down the cooking time of so many of the dishes I prepare weekly. Recipes that required the oven now get thrown in the air fryer basket and they turn out crispy, juicy and golden brown. What more could you want? Air Fryer Chicken Recipes These chicken recipes are some of my go-to’s when I want delicious, juicy and crispy chicken in a flash....

Published on June 23, 2017 Summer has officially started and that means barbecues, picnics, pool parties, and easy dinners are in full swing! It also means that everyone needs a killer side dish to take to these summer shindigs. Pasta salads are always welcome, no matter what the occasion is. Pasta salads are a summer staple and today we are sharing 7 Summer Pasta Salads that are family favorites. These easy summer side dishes will be the talk of any party....

Published on December 07, 2022 Andes Mint Skillet Cookie- a giant, gooey chocolate cookie topped with melty Andes Mint chocolate candies. Serve warm with ice cream for the ultimate dessert. My Andes Mint Cookies are VERY popular, especially during the holiday months, so I decided to create a little spin off of my original recipe and make an Andes Mint Skillet Cookie. The bigger the cookie, the better:) The giant chocolate cookie is baked in a skillet and when it comes out of the oven, you place Andes Mints all over the top of the warm cookie....

Updated September 11, 2019 I kind of od’d on pumpkin cookies last week. I can never stop at five or six cookies. Oops! So this week is all about salad, you know, to balance out my big cookie binge. My current favorite salad is this Apple, Gouda, and Farro Salad. It is healthy, hearty, and super delicious. I could eat it every single day for the rest of my life....

This avocado blueberry banana smoothie is a one-of-a-kind healthy breakfast option with very few simple ingredients and none of the protein powder blends. Try this fresh and creamy smoothie today as a meal replacement! Perhaps it can fit into your meal plans too… I agree to be sent email. Best of all, it is a 100% vegan smoothie and one of the easiest ones to prepare. My kids are huge smoothie lovers and I am a smoothie person too....

Published on April 05, 2021 Avocado Egg Salad is the BEST egg salad recipe, you will love the avocado addition. Use your hard boiled eggs to make this delicious and healthy egg salad recipe! We make hard boiled eggs every single week. They are a great healthy snack to have in the fridge. I also use them to make egg salad, deviled eggs, and this healthy Avocado Egg Salad. Adding creamy avocado changes everything....

As the warmth of Summer gives way to the chilly days of autumn, many people hang up their braai tongs and pack away the charcoal in anticipation of more time spent indoors. I’m here to tell you that, that simply isn’t necessary. 1) Us South Africans have it pretty good when it comes to Winter. Of course it’s cold and if you’re in Cape Town, wet, but we don’t have to worry about blizzards and temperatures in the extreme minuses....

Published on August 23, 2022 Best Breakfast Ideas- a collection of the BEST breakfast recipes! Start your day off right with delicious options like pancakes, French toast, quiche, baked oatmeal, and much, much more! This collection of 90 breakfast ideas includes the VERY best breakfast recipes. With sweet, savory, healthy, decadent, and make-ahead options, we have something for everyone. We’ve included the classics like pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits and gravy, and oatmeal, but we also have some creative breakfast ideas like breakfast cookies and breakfast nachos, that I know you will want to try....

Fried rice is one of my favorite things to cook because it is so fast and easy to put together. It is also very satisfying to eat, no matter whether you’re looking for a delicious side or a light one-bowl meal. Need some inspiration? Here are 10 of the best fried rice recipes to get you started cooking up authentic Chinese-style fried rice in your kitchen! Best fried rice recipes 1....

Published on October 30, 2016 A few weeks ago, I went to Deer Valley for the fourth Better Blog Retreat. I hope some of you followed along via Instagram and Snapchat, twopeasandpod. There was a lot of fun going on on social media. The retreat is a time for bloggers to come together to learn, discuss, share, inspire, laugh, and of course eat. Good food is always a must:)...

Ingredients needed Ground beef/beef mince. Ground pork/pork mince. Soffrito: Onion, celery and carrot. Aromatics: Fresh garlic cloves, bay leaves, fresh thyme (other fresh herbs like rosemary and parsley will also be delicious). Beef broth/beef stock. Canned tomatoes. Salt, black pepper and sugar. Cream/milk. Use whole milk or heavy cream. How to make bolognese sauce Making ahead and freezing Freezing instructions: Allow the cooked sauce to cool to room temperature. Transfer the sauce to freezer safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 3 months....

I bet you will love this carrot chutney recipe like a fresh breeze on a sunny day 🙂 But you’ve got to try it to believe it. Just like all my dishes, it is 100% vegan and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. I asked my friends, a few weeks ago the following question: How do you eat Carrots? I was so surprised to hear the common answer….“Salad”. I agree to be sent email....

Chicken chop suey is a popular item on many Chinese restaurant menus. The bounty of veggies, the juicy meat, and the heavenly sauce all come together for a fantastic flavor. Plus, it’s just the sort of dish you need to clear out your fridge before the next grocery run. Ingredients Recommended veggies One thing that will make your chicken chop suey more authentic is adding canned bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and/or baby corn....

I had this thing with Chicken Cordon Bleu when I was a little girl. It was my ultimate indulgence when we went out for meals and if a restaurant had it on its menu, I would order it without fail. There was something so incredibly chic about it back then. The name, trying to pronounce it, the way the cheese oozed out of the hot, crispy chicken. All of it was just too much for my 10-year old self to handle....

Published on May 03, 2024 This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe is an all-time favorite dinner! Tortillas are filled with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese and then smothered with extra enchilada sauce and cheese and baked until bubbly. It’s always a crowd pleaser and the enchiladas freeze well too! These Chicken Enchiladas are definitely a classic. They are one of the BEST dinner recipes out there. They always hit the spot and are always a crowd pleaser!...

A couple months ago I discovered Wanderlust Yoga Studio in downtown Austin and since then it has become one of my favorite spots in town. I practiced yoga for three years back in college, but never really found time for it after I started working. Tried to pick it up a few times but failed. I thought that yoga practice was too slow paced. And I often had a difficult time calming down and concentrating, because my mind was always somewhere else....

How to make creamy garlic Parmesan sauce The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the creamy sauce. It all happens in one pot which is perfect for busy weeknights. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper then brown in a large, deep pan or skillet. I allow the thighs to brown for at least 7-10 minutes per side until the skin is crispy and deeply golden. Remove the thighs from the pan once they are cooked through (the chicken will be white to the bone and will read 75ºC/165ºF on a meat thermometer)....

The Chinese version of banana fritters, or more precisely, fried bananas, is a popular dessert that we splurge on once in a while. It is quite different from the American style banana fritters. Instead of mixing the banana with batter and creating a donut-like texture, this recipe coats the bananas with a thin batter and fries them until crispy. I really enjoy the Asian style fritters, because they are lighter and stay true to the taste of the bananas....

Chinese hot dog buns are one of my favorite snacks to get at the Chinese bakery. But now, I don’t live near a Chinese bakery. That means I can’t get these Chinese hot dog buns nearly as often as I’d like. To remedy this problem, I decided to find out how I could make this tasty snack at home. Chinese hot dog buns are just what they sound like – buns baked with hotdogs inside of them....

Updated March 26, 2019 April is National Grilled Cheese Month and we have been celebrating all month long. I already shared my latest and greatest grilled cheese sandwich recipe, Blueberry, Brie, and Lemon Curd Grilled Cheese. I hope you have tried it. If not, there is still time:) It is a must make! Today, Josh is sharing his favorite grilled cheese sandwich, Chorizo Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Mayo. This savory grilled cheese is spicy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor!...