The Air Fryer is one of the most popular countertop kitchen appliances of the last decade. Because you do not fry in oil, this method of cooking is considered healthier. With an air fryer, greasy foods can be a thing of the past, without losing the taste and crispiness of fried foods. That saves a lot of calories versus deep frying. I recently created three restaurant-inspired easy air fryer Continue Reading
Mexican Rice recipe: A favorite since my teens
I didn't do a lot of cooking when I was a youngster, but I found that I enjoyed what I did do. My earliest memory was making a "chocolate snack cake" while in 4-H for the state fair. Fast forward to high school and my next memory of cooking. In Spanish class we had an event where we went into the home ec kitchen and each person or group had a recipe to make. Mine was Mexican rice --- and I've Continue Reading
Healthier copycat Campbell’s Tomato Soup recipe
Tomato soup is one of the ultimate comfort foods. Is there anything better than a piping hot bowl of tomato soup and a grilled sandwich? It's a quick and delicious lunch or dinner that the whole family can enjoy. But when I launched my healthy living transformation and started reading labels, I sadly decided to forgo one of my lifelong favorites, Campbell's Tomato Soup. It contains some Continue Reading
Easy stovetop grilled chicken PLUS seasoning blend recipe
Chicken can be tricky to cook on an outdoor grill. The good news is, you don't have to. You can get the same delicious grilled taste using a grill pan on your stove! This tender and delicious chicken recipe is one of my standards. As part of my weekly meal prep, often I'll make several pieces so I can have with salad all week long. It's a restaurant-quality meal in minutes! For this recipe Continue Reading
Tender, delicious dry rub baby back ribs recipe
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Our dry rub baby back ribs are surprisingly easy to make and SOOOO good! And because they are slow cooked in an oven, they're falling-off-the-bone tender. This recipe uses a dry rub, also known as Memphis-style, which forms a scrumptious crust around the meat, making them tender and flavorful. That's right, there's no messy sauce. We started Continue Reading
How to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm + 4 delicious recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. The berries are so sweet and delicious! If you haven't been, you should go try it. Strawberry picking is great exercise, and an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy. Kids especially love Continue Reading