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As soon as the warmer weather finally rolls around, I start to crave easier recipes. There’s one restriction, though: They still have to be positively jam-packed with flavor. Growing up, we didn’t do “shrimp boils.” I was, sort of, raised in the South, but not exactly by true Southern parents. It wasn’t until I moved to Alabama for college that I was introduced to the cultural event, the shrimp or crawfish or crab boil, made into a thing to do, not just a dish....

You’re right, sometimes waking up to a mile high stack of pancakes and a jug of syrup is quite a nice start to the day. But honestly, i’m a savory tooth through and through. Give me bacon, give me eggs, give me bread, give me it all. Cause really, who wants a sugar crash an hour after they’ve just demolished their mighty sweet breaky? Not me, no ma’am. In such case, i’ve made it my mission to scope out the most delicious breakfast recipes to please the savory fiends among us....

Everyone loves a good party, vegans included. But parties aren’t much fun if there’s nothing for you to eat! My solution: bring some vegan food along. Or better yet, host a shindig of your own! That way you’ll know there’s plenty of vegan snacks to be had. Appetizers are where it’s at when it comes to party time. Frankly, I’ve been known to make an entire meal of appetizers at many-a-celebration in the past....

It’s no secret that I’m not much of a sports fan. But still, I’ve been known to attend or even host a game day gathering on Super Bowl Sunday. And no, not because it’s the biggest game of the year. My game day attendance is purely for the food. Okay, so I usually end up supplying the food. Most game day dishes aren’t super vegan friendly, so I’m happy to do the cooking, and happy to share my favorite game-day eats like vegan cheesesteaks, tofu wings, and a vegan pizza or two....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for cooking boneless skinless chicken thighs in the air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Chicken Thighs – This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken thighs just like I do for Mediterranean chicken. If you prefer meat with bones, make air fryer bone-in chicken thighs like this instead. Oil – I use olive oil, but you could use avocado oil, melted coconut oil, or your preferred oil....

These flavorful, perfectly seasoned pork chops have all the complex tastes of ones you would order at a restaurant, but they’re made in the air fryer! So tender and juicy, yet basically hands off, they are quick and simple enough for a weeknight, but definitely fancy enough to impress. What Makes This Recipe So Good Pork chops – Packed with protein and flavor, pork chops are perfect for the simple but delicious seasoning....

At the very beginning of starting this blog, I shared the recipe of a Vegan Arabic side dish-Baba Ganoush. It soon became one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I have mentioned in that post that when I tasted Baba Ganoush for the first time, I didn’t like it much as I grew up eating a similar Indian dish- Baingan Bharta. Unlike Baba Ganoush, Baingan bharta is served hot, is a lot spicier, and is a main course dish....

Preparing Corned Beef Hash First thing you’ll want to do is get started with the spuds. We’ll be boiling and then pan frying them so they’re ULTRA crispy (no false promises). A lot of corned beef hash recipes result in a softer potato, but I much prefer the contrast between the crispy potatoes and soft corned beef. Whilst boiling potatoes is indeed fairly straight forward, here’s a few tips that will specifically help you with this recipe:...

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What Makes This Recipe So Good It’s buffalo wings in taco form. What more do you need?! Ok, ok. You’ve got kickin’ buffalo sauce, creamy ranch, tangy blue cheese, juicy chopped chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and bold celery. So much wing night goodness, all packed into a warm tortilla.This is a great way to use up leftover chicken, but you could also grab a rotisserie chicken and chop or shred it up....

Potatoes are great and all, but have you met butternut squash? I love my potatoes, but when sweet winter squash is in season it immediately becomes my favorite starchy vegetable. It’s so sweet and tender and delicious, and honestly, it can do most things that potatoes can do…but better. Case in point: this recipe. These butternut squash home fries are a tad lighter than traditional home fries, with a touch of sweetness....

If you like this cabbage soup recipe, you’ll probably also enjoy my detox soup. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for cabbage and ground beef soup, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options (see more in the Variations section below). For measurements, see the recipe card below. Avocado Oil – You can also use olive oil, or whatever neutral cooking oil you prefer. Onion – A white or yellow onion is best, but red onion can work as well....

Things are about to get fancy. Maybe not black tie fancy, but fancy hummus fancy, and this is about as decked out a batch of hummus can get. There’s wine involved. There really isn’t that much to this, it’s just a bit more involved than my usual batch of hummus, which involves something along the lines of sweeping an arm across the pantry shelf and letting whatever lands in the food processor bowl go into my hummus....

I found out about the concept of chaffles from my Facebook support group and several long forum threads many years ago. They’ve taken the keto world by storm! (FYI: I’ve also heard some people refer to them as “okie eggos”.) What Is A Chaffle? Cheese + waffles = chaffles! Fun, right? The chaffle recipes I saw originally were made from just cheese and eggs, but I found these to be a bit too eggy....

What Makes This Recipe So Good All the goodness of cheesy stuffed peppers baked right into an “unstuffed” pepper casserole! With tangy Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and crisp peppers and onions, this flavorful entrée will make your whole family happy. Seriously! Even my kids love it. This is a great option for meal prepping! It refrigerates well and reheats nicely in the microwave, so it’s perfect for packing into a work lunch....

What Makes This Recipe So Good It’s the perfect recipe to use up any leftover chicken or turkey! Simply take your leftovers, cut them into bite-sized pieces and toss them into the creamy sauce. Leftovers are given new life in this delicious chicken a la king recipe!It requires just one skillet, and takes less than 20 minutes to make! Start by sautéing your veggies, then making the sauce, before tossing in the chicken....

I know, how much more pretentious can I get? ‘Can’t a Waldorf Salad just be a damn Waldorf Salad’ I hear you cry. Erm, no totally not when it looks so cute plonked on top of apple slices 😇 So first things first, just to clear away any cobwebs before we get tucked in… What is a Waldorf Salad? A Waldorf Salad was created in the famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City....

We’re a week and a half into 2017, and guess what? I feel like I’m finally getting control of my schedule! This is something I’m promised myself I’d do at the start of just about every new year since becoming an adult, and it never happened. It’s still pretty soon to tell, but I’m definitely off to a good start. I have kitchen days now, where I develop, test and/or photograph a few recipes over the course of a day....

Spicy peanut and cilantro sauce is the flavor combination that first sold me on Thai food. I first experienced that via a dish prepared by an old friend. Her version had tofu, and instead of noodles, she served it over coconut rice. I’d devour plate after plate of that stuff, and it was quite an amazing meal. I don’t know about how I’d do with plate after plate these days, and to be totally honest, the combo of coconut milk and peanuts, though delicious, seems a little heavy....

Green bean casserole is nice. Yes, nice. Sorry, but that’s all I’m giving it. For me, it was always one of those holiday dishes that evokes an “Oh, that’s nice,” sort of reaction. Not nearly the level of enthusiasm you’d get for stuff like mashed potatoes and vegan gravy or candied yams. No yelling, jumping, superhero stunts or anything like that…until I made this green bean casserole. Oh yes. It’s dairy-free, but believe it or not, it’s the best green bean casserole I’ve ever had....