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Crispy, Crispies! Crunchy, Crunchies! These air fryer chicken tenders are seriously the best. I love serving them with my house sauce but you can also serve these with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, or honey mustard! And sometimes, I’ll even pop them into a warm tortilla and make wraps. Such an easy and versatile recipe. Don’t worry, if you don’t have an air fryer, I also provide directions on how you can make crispy chicken tenders in the oven....

published Dec 15, 2023 Nothing stimulates the appetite quite like a good, solid crunch. Instead of pulling out the freezer fries or ordering takeout, try this simple halloumi recipe for a taste of something new! Halloumi fries are a popular snack throughout both the Mediterranean and Middle East, and recipes from this part of the world present some truly mouthwatering combinations: tangy and fatty, creamy and spicy, and unique presentations of fruits and herbs make each dish one to remember....

Add our Asian Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing for the ultimate pairing! Pork belly may not be found on the tables of many of my readers, but I hope to convince you to give it a try. Although I discovered it quite late, it has become a huge favourite of mine. What is Pork Belly? Pork belly may not be familiar to everyone, but is the same cut of meat used for bacon....

This bread malpua is a riff on this classic dessert which cuts the step of making the batter and instead uses pre-made bread as the fluffy base. Using fluffy white bread instead of batter eliminates the need for deep frying and eggs. Traditionally, malpua is circular, but I find it easier to cut the bread into squares; hence the shape of bread malpua in this recipe. Ingredients for instant khoya topping Traditionally, khoya is made by slowly stirring whole milk until it condenses into a thick and creamy condensed milk....

Look at that bar! It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty because those melting chocolate chips with just a hint of flaked sea salt is just about the best thing ever. When the craving strikes for homemade chocolate chip cookies, and you have got to have them RIGHT NOW, you need to make these easy chocolate chip cookie bars. Chocolate chip cookie bars are the answer when you need something as satisfying as a cookie but in way less time than it would take to make a batch....

Looking for more easy holiday dessert recipes? Try my 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles, Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters or my Easy Oreo Truffles! Easy Cream Cheese Truffles Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. Really, who said that delicious desserts have to take hours to prepare, anyway? Give yourself the break you deserve and your friends and family a treat they will love with this quick and easy holiday dessert recipe....

Looking for more simple appetizer recipes? Then you’ve got to try my Baked BLT Dip and my Instant Pot Deviled Eggs! The Best Hummus Phyllo Bites Appetizer I’m always on the search for quick and easy appetizers for entertaining, and these Greek Hummus Phyllo Bites fit the bill! They are super easy to make, require no cooking, and are surprisingly healthy! (That’s a win-win-win!) They make the perfect appetizer for game days, potlucks, parties, and get-togethers with family or friends....

Rice takes on flavor so well and goes with almost anything! For your next Taco Tuesday, try my Instant Pot Spanish Rice, and my Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole is a one-pan healthy meal, perfect any time! The Best Arroz Verde If you come for dinner at my house, you will never find plain white or brown rice. I just can’t do it! I LOVE upgrading rice with flavor and color....

Love fresh, homemade beverages? Then try my Easy Limemade recipe and my Skinny Orange Crush recipe! Homemade Old Fashioned Lemonade Homemade lemonade is a lot simpler than you think, especially this recipe! The hardest part is waiting for the simple syrup to cool before taking that first, revitalizing sip of the best homemade lemonade. Ahhhh I can picture it now. My feet up, sipping this old fashioned lemonade out of my mason jar on a balmy summer day....

I love easy dinners. Those are my most favorite kind. The kind of dinners that require only a few dishes and only a few ingredients. This Margherita pizza totally fits the bill! When Anees and I make pizza at home, we love to try unique flavor combinations. Margherita pizza is a favorite of both of ours. For me, Margherita pizzas hold a special place in my heart. And no. It’s not because the mozzarella cheese is so melty and delicious (well that too, but....

Looking for more breakfast recipes? Try my Herb Scrambled Eggs, Huevos Rancheros or my Easy Breakfast Bake! Eggs Benedict I have always loved eggs benedict — perfectly poached eggs, warm English muffins and creamy Hollandaise sauce — it’s my go-to order whenever I go out for mimosas and brunch. With quarantine and social distancing, I finally decided I needed to figure out how to make my own eggs benedict at home....

published Mar 04, 2022, updated Sep 03, 2024 For fresh-tasting food that celebrates simple flavors, look to the Mediterranean. Whether you’re dining in France, Spain, Italy, or Greece, you’ll find plenty of produce on your plate. So while these are Greek green beans, know this dish is loved well beyond the country’s borders! They are traditionally prepared via a process called “giaxni,” which translates to “steamy” or “cooked in steam....

I’m making the leap into spring food. Well, for today, that is. Springtime coming at you on a cold, cold day in the form of sauteed orzo pasta topped with bright and sunny lemon shrimp and tender asparagus. If this doesn’t scream a springtime meal, I don’t know what does! Today’s light yet filling orzo shrimp scampi is a complete meal in one. If you’re feeling generous, you could serve this along with some garlic bread on the side....

SOME TIPS AND POINTERS TO MAKE GERMAN CHOCOLATE Cupcakes Ganache is totally optional and you don’t have to add the bourbon if serving to minors or if you’re not into the taste. You can make the cupcakes a day in advance. Cover and leave at room temperature. Or Make them a week or two in advance, wrap well and freeze then bring to room temperature before decorating. The frosting is traditionally made with pecans but you can use walnuts or even chopped macadamias if preferred....

I am very excited to show you how sauerkraut is made. My boyfriend and I make German sauerkraut frequently at home because it tastes delicious and is very healthy (especially for our gut)! You can eat it raw or serve it cooked with delicious potato dumplings (they are called Schupfnudeln in Germany). Equipment Needed When I think about DIY food projects, sauerkraut comes to my mind. It’s seriously so easy to make this German sauerkraut recipe and you need very little equipment....

Though you will need to schedule sufficient time for the cooked potatoes to cool, I offer tips for how to speed up this step. All in all, the preparation of this Italian dumpling is doable even for the novice home cook and the end results are more than worth it. Serve a hot bowl of this pasta to your family tonight and see for yourself why this is the best gnocchi recipe out there!...

The Best Gorgonzola Gnocchi Recipe This Gorgonzola Gnocchi with Shrimp is the ultimate comfort meal for cheese lovers, and it’s sure to become a favorite in your dinner rotation. The combination of gorgonzola and parmesan cheeses creates a luxurious sauce that coats the gnocchi pasta and shrimp perfectly! The best part? Everything can be made in one pan in less than 30 minutes. This is an easy meal that is restaurant quality but can easily be made right at home!...

I’m on that bowl roll again! I’m making (and eating) these Chicken Souvlaki Bowl filled with roasted veggies and topping them off with a nice, cooling cucumber tzatziki sauce on repeat. Can’t stop. Won’t stop. And by repeat I mean –> i’m binging on toasty rice pilaf topped with lemon and garlic marinated chicken tenders that are grilled so they have perfect grill marks on the outside while still being juicy and tenderrrrr on the inside....

When thinking about breadsticks, the first thing that comes to my mind is the soft breadsticks that they serve at Italian restaurants. My family is greatly addicted to the breadsticks that they serve at Olive Garden that I ended up making my own at home to enjoy often. When reading about this particular recipe, Grissini, I came to know that this is how traditional Italian breadsticks look. Grissinis are these long, twisted, and crispy breadsticks often studded with sesame seeds that are enjoyed as an appetizer with a bowl of soup or wine or as a snack....

published Jun 03, 2022 I’m constantly inspired by North African dishes! One of my favorites to try my hand at is Moroccan cuisine. I love this chilled Moroccan carrots recipe as well as these Moroccan couscous cakes. And I can’t forget Shakshuka for Sunday brunch! Today I wanted to share a dish that you can use as a main course. Introducing my harissa chicken recipe (watch the video to make this below)!...