Sadly, life happened and I dropped the ball on that plan this summer. However, I am a firm believer that it is better late than never, so even if it means that I am sharing only one smoothie recipe for the whole summer of 2018, this Kale Pineapple Smoothie recipe should be on the blog. With fresh summer produce (including gorgeous kale) in abundance, this healthy kale smoothie is what we have been drinking for breakfast for the last few weeks....
What Do You Need to Make this Recipe? For this air fryer chicken legs recipe, you’ll need chicken drumsticks, vegetable oil (olive oil or avocado oil are my favorites), paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), kosher salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Just a few tasty options include ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, curry powder, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, thyme, and chili powder. Baking Powder for Extra Crispy Drumsticks Cooking air fryer chicken drumsticks in baking powder is the key to getting extra crispy chicken legs in the air fryer—every time!...
on Feb 07, 2023, Updated Oct 07, 2023 Why You’ll Love Baked Apples This recipe is in honor of those who left us too early and our loved ones who have paved the way to make us better! I see you, I feel you, and our angels are always with us 🙏! Today, I choose to honor her with her favorite recipe, a recipe that was passed down from my great-grandmother....
on Jun 06, 2023, Updated Sep 22, 2024 Why You’ll Love Big Mac Smash Tacos These Big Mac Smash Tacos will leave the whole family satisfied. The flavors are exactly like the fast food favorite, but ultimately healthier because it’s made fresh at home with ingredients you can control. My homemade Mac Sauce is perfection, and tastes just like the real thing: creamy, tangy, and sweet, and great with burgers, hot dogs, or as a dip for fries....
This festive and healthy salad is extra fun to make on New Year’s Day alongside my other New Year’s Eve recipes, as tradition holds that eating salad with black eyed peas brings good luck and prosperity. But it can also be served as a crowd-pleasing dish for game days, potlucks, picnics, or your next barbecue served as a side dish or dip with tortilla chips. Ingredients You’ll need two sets of simple, everyday ingredients for this versatile, year-round black eyed peas salad that is sure to impress!...
Ingredients This blackened cod recipe only needs a few simple, all-natural ingredients to get its mouthwateringly smoky, bold taste—no trip to the grocery store is necessary! Cod: The best codfish recipe begins with quality white fish fillets. This recipe will work with a range of cod varieties, including Alaskan cod, Pacific cod, and black cod (also known as sablefish)—all of which have a deliciously mild, sweet taste. Furthermore, I also tested this recipe using both fresh and frozen cod....
When I was a little girl, I needed my mother for the basic things like feeding me, taking me to school, braiding my hair…etc. She was right by my side. In my teen years, I hated the fact that she was always there. God knows I did not make it easy for her. Still, she was there… Right around the time I was done being a “teenager” and realized that no one in the world will love me like she does, I left home to go to college....
That being said, there is something about a classic that makes my heart skip a beat. Enter Classic Caesar Salad. Light on effort, yet rich in flavor, I know this will become a part of your favorite salad repertoire. For the crunchy croutons, you will need a few thick slices of bread, garlic, olive oil and salt. For the homemade Caesar salad dressing, gather together fresh lemon juice, egg yolks, garlic cloves, anchovy paste, freshly ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese....
I think I have a problem. A “switch” problem… Every Friday morning a switch goes off in my head.All of a sudden, with no warning… Then I find myself thinking, what am I going to bake today? Really? Do I really need sugar? It feels like there is a battle between my taste buds and my brain. Taste Buds: Yes, you need sugar. Brain: No, you do not need sugar....
Who knew you could bake a crusty loaf of bread in your home kitchen without the technique of kneading? I was instantly amazed. But then I realized, the 4-ingredient no-knead bread recipe is such a fantastic base, why not make it more interesting? And since olives are one of my pantry staples, as they are so prominent in Mediterranean cuisine, I knew I was on to something. So I got to work....
on Nov 18, 2022, Updated Nov 11, 2023 Why You’ll Love Garlic Bread Christmas Tree This beautiful tree 🎄 comes together so easily. You’ll have your guests thinking you were in the kitchen for hours, when you and I will know this took you mere minutes to prepare. Creating a Garlic Bread Christmas Tree is just so festive! This bread can also be enjoyed plain or made with brie and jam, or Nutella for a sweet twist....
Packed with veggies, this old fashioned hearty beef soup comes together in one-pot in less than an hour and is a perfect soup/stew recipe to feed a crowd. I usually serve it with savory corn muffins or my crusty no knead bread for a meal to make us feel full and satisfied. Recipe Ingredients To me, this beef soup is the dictionary definition of a cold winter night dinner. As its name suggests, the ingredients can be divided into two categories: Beef and vegetables....
on Feb 26, 2022, Updated May 29, 2024 Why You’ll Love Pasta e Ceci This Pasta e Ceci recipe is great when you need lunch or dinner on the table fast. It’s Italian simplicity at its best. The 🍅 sauce is wonderfully flavorful on its own, but adding in some hearty chickpeas give it a protein-boost, and makes it so so satisfying. I love this dish with a bit of 🌶️ chili flakes, but definitely feel free to leave them out if you’re serving it to the kids....
Ingredients This easy red potato salad recipe uses a handful of simple ingredients to achieve its creamy texture and irresistible taste: Red potatoes (aka Red Bliss Potatoes): This recipe requires about three pounds of red skin potatoes. Though you can cook your potatoes whole, I recommend cutting them into one-inch cubes to help them cook faster and to eliminate the need to cut your potatoes post-boiling. I also prefer to leave the skin on, though you can remove the skin before cooking if desired....
I did not plan on cooking delicata squash recipe this week. At least until I overheard two ladies talking about how yummy they are as a healthy snack at the farmstand. We have been trying different versions of delicata squash recipes but it’s been a while since we roasted them in the oven. Coincidently, on the same day, I received Athena Calderone’s new cookbook, Cook Beautiful, in the mail and the first recipe that got my attention was her roasted delicata squash agrodolce....
One of my favorite aspects of this recipe is that it looks (and tastes) so delicious for how easy it is to whip up, making it an ideal crowd-pleasing centerpiece for a small holiday dinner or a fun handheld dish to serve on Game Day. However you make it, this roasted turkey leg recipe is sure to impress dark meat lovers everywhere. For the roast turkey drumsticks, I used 12-14 ounce drumsticks, but feel free to use any size that’s available at your local grocery store....
on Oct 21, 2021, Updated Apr 24, 2024 Why You’ll Love Strawberry Mojito This Strawberry Mojito is ☀️ summer nights in a glass. It’s so bright and absolutely refreshing with the freshly made 🍓 strawberry purée. This is the best drink for your next outdoor barbecue. I would make a big batch ahead of time so it’s ready to go. Leave out the rum so your guests can add it in themselves or omit if they wish....
How is your Thanksgiving menu prep coming along, friends? With Thanksgiving only three weeks away, my menu is just about ready. This year, we are celebrating it with eight other friends in another friend’s house. I was asked to bring a few vegetarian side dishes as some of these people are observing a meat-free diet. So I plan on taking this Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing along with my Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash....
How To Store and Reheat? Like any of my other air-fried eggplant recipes, this eggplant parm is best on the day it is made. However, you can easily store leftovers and reheat them to enjoy later. Here is how I do it: Eggplant: Amongst all the different types of eggplants, I find that globe eggplant is the easiest to find, so I tested this recipe using that variety. However, if you can get your hands on Italian eggplants, go for it....
If you have been around for a while you know that I love baking with almond flour and have already featured similar almond flour quick bread recipes like Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread, Almond Flour Zucchini Bread, and my savory Almond Flour Bread recipe. Don’t get me wrong, I am already a fan of regular banana bread. But after enjoying one too many banana bread slices, I knew I had to come up with a version that omitted the regular all-purpose or whole wheat flour, dairy, and refined sugar....
