I love getting fajitas at my favorite Mexican restaurants. The sizzling onions and peppers with juicy steak, all packed onto a warm tortilla with just a dollop of sour cream. Wow! It just doesn’t get any better. Of course, they can be quite expensive and we don’t always feel like going out to a restaurant. So for a fraction of the cost, we can have a huge helping of homemade steak fajitas using our air fryer....
Salmon is one of the most versatile fish in the culinary world. Chefs around the world have infinite ways to season, prepare and serve fresh salmon. For this recipe, we take it right down to the basics to create an awesome, full flavor, with ingredients you already have in your pantry. All the cooking takes place in the oven, no searing or broiling necessary. Simple Ingredients For this recipe we’ll use 2 fresh salmon filets of about 6 oz each....
Preparation Sometimes, the idea of the prep work for a meal kit can seem overwhelming. Perhaps you have young children at home, or you want to make sure an elderly parent is getting adequate nutrition, and maybe you yourself just want a few more minutes in your day. That’s why a growing number of meal delivery services are offering prepared meals to customers. Your options have come a long way from TV dinners....
1 cup baby carrots, sliced 1 onion, halved and cut into large pieces 6 large golden potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices 1 can black beans, not drained 1 bay leaf ¾ tsp salt, or to taste ¼ tsp. black pepper ½ cup water Place potatoes, carrots, and onions in bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour in the black beans with the liquid from the can and then pour water on top of that....
8 oz dark chocolate bars, shaved 4 oz dark chocolate chips 2½ oz candied ginger, chopped 2 eggs, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided 1 tbsp ginger, grated, fresh 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt cooking spray water, for boiling Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a pot with boiling water....
Cheese and Bacon Bread Boats When my mother saw a photo of this, she laughed out loud and said “you really come up with some odd ideas, don’t you?”. I paused a moment and wondered, would this be too weird to share? Then I decided, heck, no way! I love this. It is so yummy. It really does taste like a quiche, but with a significantly higher crunch factor. It is SO GOOD that I have to share it!...
Let me tell you a little story about cilantro. I was once a hater… a very big hater. When my husband and I were newlyweds, we used to eat at a local fish taco place once a week. I always ordered the Shrimp Burrito with NO CILANTRO. One day my husband brought home a shrimp burrito for me. I took one bite and Pffft! What the heck?! He had forgotten to ask them to leave it out....
To be honest, I could eat a whole meal with just sides at the Cracker Barrel. But their fried apples are definitely my favorite. This copycat recipe is just as delicious as the original! Whoever thought of making apple pie filling and serving it without the pie deserves a medal! I like to make a big batch of these fried apples to go over oatmeal, on pancakes and waffles, and I’ve even paired them with pork chops....
One person hosts, chooses the theme & menu, and then asks what each person would like to bring. It’s a nice reason to go shopping for new dishes and decor (to match your chosen theme!) All recipes can be found by clicking on recipe titles: Our full menu: FEATURED BEVERAGE: Mojitos APPETIZERS: Guava Paste & Queso Blanco on Crackers Fried Calamari with Spicy Mayonnaise Plantain-Wrapped Crab Cakes with Avocado Aioli Yucca Fries with Cilantro Mayonnaise MAIN COURSE: Sangria-Roasted Pork Vegetable Paella Avocado & Onion Salad DESSERT: Tres Leches Cake All was excellent!...
Vegetable oil, for frying 2 lb clam strips 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup cornstarch ½ cup cornmeal ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp curry powder ½ tsp celery salt ½ tsp cayenne ½ tsp salt Start by heating the canola oil in a pot over moderate heat until it reaches 380 degrees F. While the oil is being heated, rinse and drain the clam strips in a colander. Stir the clam strips together with buttermilk in a large bowl....
This dreamy dessert in a glass is made with Godiva chocolate and Bailey’s Irish cream. If you love dessert and cocktails, this beverage is a match made in heaven. For lovers of all things delicious and decadent, this martini is your new best friend. Rich chocolate and Irish cream make an incredibly creamy pair that will transform any celebration into a posh party. For the holiday season, Valentine’s Day dinner, or the end of a cozy night in, you have to try this Godiva chocolate martini....
Preparation Getting a manicure should be an act of self-care that brings joy, but we all know that sinking feeling that comes with underestimating polish’s drying time and accidentally ruining our newly-painted nails. To ensure your nails look their best post-manicure, it’s important to give that lacquer enough time to dry. So, how long does this process really take? We asked Kelly Bannon, senior product testing manager at ORLY, and Mimi D, celebrity manicurist and nail artist, to share everything you need to know about nail polish drying times....
Preparation Petunias come in a full spectrum of colors and shapes, making these unfussy blooms a reliable choice for summer containers. And since these blossoms are easy to cultivate and grow quickly, once their seeds germinate, you can expect to see full-size plants in just 12 weeks. A petunia’s scent makes these plants even more special, injecting the air with a lovely fragrance—a trait that makes them quite “attractive to pollinators, especially when paired with species such as verbena bonariensis and lantana,” says Eric Groft, CEO, and Director of OvS and author of Beyond Bold....
Preparation Who doesn’t love a bake sale? It’s a fun (and delicious!) way to fundraise for a school, team, place of worship, or other organization. Selling donated baked goods and having people volunteer their time means the clever fundraising model is almost 100% profit. Plus, just about everyone would agree there’s nothing better than nibbling on a homemade cookie or brownie while watching a ballgame or strolling through the park....
1½ oz cognac 3 oz Hpnotiq 3 dashes bitters lime wedge, for garnish In a glass combine, cognac, Hpnotiq, and bitters. Stir. Add ice and garnish with a lime wedge. Serve and enjoy. : : Related Video
Once you try my Instant Pot Roast Beef, you will never fuss over making pot roast again! My recipe for pressure cooker pot roast is tender, juicy, and large enough to feed a hungry family, all in just over 1 hour using simple ingredients. What is Instant Pot Pot Roast? Instant Pot Pot Roast is pot roast beef, such as chuck roast, cooked in an Instant Pot pressure cooker until it is tender enough to shred with a fork....
I am one of those people who always overcommits. Especially when it comes to anything food related. Then 7 out of 10 times, I find myself in a flurry at the last minute because I promised to bring something sweet for lunch with the girls, or to make something for my friends’ son’s school bake sale because she works full time and doesn’t have the time to bake something. So it’s super handy to have a few really fast sweet recipes up your sleeve and this is one of mine....
Papaya is a tropical fruit that can be found at most grocery stores. People love to eat them in the summertime or while traveling on vacation. When making this shake, make sure to buy ripe papayas which can be distinguished by their yellow-orange skin rather than the unripe ones which are green. You can also buy frozen pre-cut papayas to add to your shake. The papaya milkshake is also a great way to encourage kids to eat more fruits by slipping it into a diet in the form of shakes!...
Chunks of red potatoes and eggs are tossed with a creamy mayo dressing and made even more delicious with bacon crumbles, chopped celery, minced onion, and fresh dill. It’s the ultimate backyard party side dish, although I also don’t mind devouring it on its own. Learn how to make potato salad the Paula Deen way! It’s easier than you think, and you’ll use this recipe again and again. Paula Deen Potato Salad Paula Deen’s potato salad is the traditional potato salad you grew up eating at summer barbecues and picnics....
Straightforward to make, a beautiful cake for afternoon tea or to finish off a Persian or Middle Eastern themed meal – try these slow cooked Persian Lamb Shanks and Crispy Saffron Rice! Welcome to the 3rd and final instalment of PERSIAN WEEK! A week in which I’m sharing 4 recipes so you can make your very own Persian feast at home!! Here’s what’s on the menu for your Persian Feast:...
