Tandoori Chicken is kind of a pain to make at home if you don’t have a Tandoori oven, but dang it’s so worth it! The smoked paprika is key for the traditional tandoori smokiness. So delicious! Bone in-skin on chicken works the best, but this recipe also works well with chicken breast for a lighter option.Continue […]

I’m not usually a breakfast person but I was so excited about making a breakfast sandwich! The combination of crispy, baked cheese and gooey melted cheese is amazing! I’m definitely going to be making this again! Home baked everything bagel, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, bacon, parmesan cheddar cheese crisp and a handful of sharp cheddar!Continue […]

I have no idea how traditional it is, but it’s the closest to restaurant style Mexican rice I’ve come. It’s so simple and quick to make! If you can’t stand cilantro you can use parsley. 1 cup Medium Grain Rice 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 cup Chicken Broth 1 cup Cantina Style Salsa Squeeze of LimeContinue […]

Halloween Hawaiian Luau night! Hawaiian Shrimp and Sausage Skewers, Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Portobellos, Air Fried Egg Rolls with Red Pepper Flake Sweet & Sour Sauce, Pomegranate and Walnut Romaine Salad. 1 pound raw Jumbo Shrimp 1 pound Kielbasa; cut into 1” slices 1 can Pineapple Chunks; reserve juice 1 large Red Bell Pepper; cutContinue […]

I really wanted something crunchy and super easy for dinner. Behold, my creation! Bang  Bang Butterflied Shrimp Biscuits with Coleslaw and Sriracha Mayo! I love my air fryer.  You can also use your oven. Just follow the baking instructions for the biscuits and shrimp. 8 Buttermilk Biscuits 16 Butterflied Shrimp 1 cup Mayonnaise; divided ¼Continue […]

Making these at home is so much more gratifying and budget friendly, not to mention way more delicious than takeout. I lightly pan fry them and finish them in the Air Fryer. This reduces the calories and keeps all of the delicious crispness! Shrimp: 7 raw Jumbo Shrimp; peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon Old BayContinue […]

I was going to make Hasenpfeffer with some leftover smoked rabbit, but was missing some crucial ingredients. Bummer! I still made a stew because it’s really cold and grey here. You can also make this recipe with chicken with phenomenal results. 2 lbs Rabbit; cooked and cubed ½ cup Bacon Crumbles 2 cups Mushrooms; choppedContinue […]

Baking chicken wings is the BEST way to cook them! The secret to crispy skin is Baking Soda or my personal preference, Cornstarch! You’ll never know they aren’t fried! They’re much healthier and you can make 2 ½ dozen per half sheet pan. They’re a great intro to the weekend and I make these wingsContinue […]

I had a small luncheon with some friends today and decided to make these super easy and delicious Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers to go with the Pesto Turkey Sub. I normally smoke them but I’m out of wood pellets. Darn! 6 large Jalapeños; halves and cored 1 package Cream Cheese 1 cup Cheddar Cheese 1Continue […]

I decided to go mad scientist and create Bloomin’ Onion Deviled Eggs! They were delicious and have a nice kick! Not gonna lie, the paprika kinda got away from me, but I didn’t mind because I love paprika. 1 dozen large Eggs; boiled and peeled — Topping: ½ cup Onions; thinly sliced and chopped ¼Continue […]

Homemade Dill Pickles and Pickled Red Onions are amazing! They’re so crisp, fresh and tangy, making for a great snack or ingredient for various dishes. They last in the fridge for up to 2 months just remember that the longer they stay in the brine, the less crunchy they will be. 1 large English Cucumber;Continue […]

I think I picked the wrong day to make Chicken Fajita Pizza. It’s a solid 100°F in my apartment right now. Totally worth it! This was a rehash of a recipe I started making years and years ago. It turned out brilliantly! 1 Pizza Dough Ball 1 large Chicken Breast; butterflied 1 Tablespoon Fajita Spice Blend 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup Refried Beans 1 cup Mozzarella or Cotija Cheese 1 medium Tomato; cored and diced 2 small Bell Peppers; cored and sliced 1 small Red Onion; sliced ¼ cup Corn ¼ cup Cilantro; chopped ¼ cup Sour Cream 1 large Lime; juicedContinue […]

Last night’s (and tonight’s) dinner. Jerk Chicken Gyros. I normally cook them on the smoker, but my handy-dandy skillet did the trick. I used up the last of my Jerk Seasoning mix, so it’s definitely time to make some more. Jerk Seasoning: 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Onion Salt ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1Continue […]

I made crepes for the first time! I drizzled the top with some fresh sweet lemon curd and stuffed them with whipped cream and homemade blueberry jam. Definitely making them again! ⅔ cup Flour 1 cup Whole Milk 2 Eggs; room temp 1 Tablespoon Butter; melted Pinch of Salt Splash of Lemon Juice Splash ofContinue […]