You know I love spending time in the kitchen and whipping up a fancy dish now and again. But honestly, sometimes life gets in the way! We don’t always have time to spend hours prepping dinner. But that doesn’t mean we have to order out or serve something less than delicious. These pork chops are ideal for those nights when you need something simple that you can still feel good about....

Undoubtedly, the air fryer is my new kitchen bestie! Not only does it makes our life easier with air fryer recipes, but it also lets us enjoy our favorite comfort food in a healthier version. And above all, you can air fry almost anything. Such an amazing tool, indeed! What I love about these air fryer recipes is that I get to enjoy fried food without the greasy and messy oil spills and with less effort in cooking, too!...

I won’t blame you if you’re thinking twice about using your air fryer for making chicken. I also have the fear of drying out, burning, or undercooking chicken meat. Trust me, you won’t have to worry about this when cooking with an air fryer because it cooks perfectly fine! This cooking method makes the kitchen a safer place for everyone, especially for new home cooks. The best part about this is that it’s a healthier version of your classic favorite dish....

I know you loved my Chin Chin recipe I posted a while back and I’m really glad you did. However, I find it really interesting that a lot of you guys are like me, health-conscious! So, because it’s the holiday season, I’ll show why this Air Fryer Chin Chin should be your next healthy holiday snack or even as a holiday giveaway. These taste as good as the classic one without the oil!...

Why We Love Homemade Onion Rings A basket of hot and fresh onion rings is always welcome at the table! Delicious for an appetizer, side dish, or snack – any time is the right time for tender onion slices coated in a thick and crunchy batter. I know you are thinking about your favorite “fried” food dipping sauces right now! I am a sucker for old-fashioned onion rings, cooked in hot oil and served fresh....

Quinoa Lentil Salad Recipe When it comes to this Quinoa Lentil Salad Recipe, chances are you fit into one of two camps. Camp A: Where quinoa and lentils are two “health foods” you should probably eat more of, but often (intentionally) forget. Camp B: You’ve been on the quinoa salad craze sweeping the nation and are now utterly exhausted by quinoa… And lentils for that matter. Well, let me put your mind at ease by saying, this Quinoa Lentil Salad Recipe is more about the “goodies” tossed into the salad than it is about the quinoa....

Just imagine it… Your two hands wrapped around a large mug of piping hot coffee, with a hefty swirl of Baileys Irish Cream, topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and caramel drizzle. You sip and the creamy sweetness (and caffeine) massages your throat on the way down, like a hug from the inside-out. That, my friends, is what I’m serving you today, in bundt cake form. Coffee. Chocolate. Caramel. And silky Baileys Irish Cream all baked into one glorious cake to share with friends....

Oui Oui Oui. Count me in. Now don’t you want to enjoy a tropical breakfast right in the comfort of your home? And for an added bonus it is so easy to put together. Whip up time -10 minutes or less. I can’t tell you how many times I have made this recipe in the past couple of days and no one seems to be bothered by it. In fact, I have one last loaf hidden away in the freezer, if not “Big Me” (hubby) and “Mini me” (son) will not want to eat anything else....

This casserole is made from scratch. For example, this recipe did not use canned mushroom soup or canned beans. Fresh green beans were blanched until tender and then tossed in a cheesy white sauce (Béchamel sauce). Homemade crispy fried onions were used as a garnish or topping. All this makes this casserole the best tasting and most affordable compared to store-bought ones. Of course, if certain ingredients are unavailable in your local markets, feel free to substitute them with store-bought products....

First, a little linguistics lesson, “buss up shut” refers to a tattered, busted-up shirt. You’ll hear it if you think about it.😉 The name’s appropriate, considering it’s a layered, tender, buttery flatbread, shattered or beaten to pieces while still on the griddle or immediately after it’s cooked. Despite this dish having Indian roots, it differs from traditional Indian roti and is an integral part of Trinidad’s culinary heritage. This bread is tender, buttery, and oh-so-flaky....

Candied nuts (ground nuts or peanuts) are a snack we can eat by the handful without realizing that we’ve overindulged. Picture yourself – watching television, reading your favorite spy novel, and the bowl of nuts are within reach – before you know it, the bowl is empty. What a catastrophe! But that’s okay because peanuts are a superfood for your brain. And now you can make your own for the win....

If you know me by now, I’m the number one fan of fried chicken. I have even tried a couple of ways to season a fried chicken and they all turned out pleasing as always. You can start with my Jamaican Fried Chicken or my African Fried Chicken here. Then I’ll let you decide which ones got your top vote! 😉 But for this coming holidays, I’m sharing with you one of America’s breakfast/brunch staple – Chicken and Waffles....

This is a truly Mediterranean-style salad with all my favorite things – Chickpeas (chana), Vegetables, Olives, Fresh Herbs, and a flavorsome homemade dressing. I bet it is not going to disappoint the SALAD Lover in you. Here are a few reasons to LOVE this salad recipe meal prep friendly vegetarian and gluten-free high protein plant-based salad healthy, wholesome, and fulfilling possible vegan (skip the cheese) perfect for the lunchbox, picnic, potluck, or mezze platter...

Debby Maugans is just such a friend. She moved to Asheville from Birmingham, Alabama, and is an avid member of our food culture. She’s been developing recipes for years as the author of the Birmingham News, Table for Two, and is passionate about good eats. As an ardent food writer and author of three cookbooks: Beyond the Breakfast Bowl, the very popular Small-Batch Baking, and now Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers, Debby’s recipes are tried-and-true and easy to follow....

Save Your Old Bananas Do you ever forget about the fresh produce that you have bought, so it’s brown or too ripe before you get a chance to eat it? Am I the only person that does this? Before, I used to immediately throw away the produce, but DON’T DO IT! In the last few years, I have been researching how I can repurpose old produce and create some yummy mindful treats!...

Did I ever tell you I was a vegan for a month once? Actually is was closer to three weeks, but then I gave it up for bacon. wink A close friend came to stay with us, and her family was vegan at the time. I have to admit, as much as I love to cook I was a little nervous to cut out all dairy, eggs and meat....

Coconut is a huge part of African and Caribbean cooking. But we take most recipes over the top with fresh, mature coconuts. There might be a couple of standout brands for store-bought coconut milk, but nothing beats freshly squeezed coconut milk. The aromatic, naturally sweet, and delightfully nutty flavor is a far cry from its canned counterparts. I take a shortcut using a high-power blender to grate the coconut. That saves me time, energy, and, most of all, my precious fingers....

Why We Love These High Protein Cookies That’s right, we did it: We made AMAZING high-protein chocolate chip cookies out of edible Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough. You’re welcome! Simply whip together a handful of ingredients in the food processor, with no need for a standing mixer or lots of cumbersome baking equipment. Speaking of “no need”… There are no eggs in this recipe so the dough can be eaten raw or formed into balls and baked!...

If you love Brussels sprouts and are looking for a new take on this incredible veggie, then you have to try this recipe. I guarantee you’ll never look at them the same way again. Besides being highly nutritious, they’re the ideal winter side. You’ll love the cheesy, creamy sauce that takes this dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Not only that, it’s effortless to make. And you can have this deliciousness on the table in 30 minutes....

Why We Love Creamy White Chicken Chili The weather is getting cold, and the soups and stews are hot. Whether you’re celebrating game day, feeding the family on a busy weeknight, or gathering with friends for a potluck, nothing says “sweater season!” quite like a hearty bowl of chili. There are a million different chili recipes out there. You find them made with ground beef or chuck, with ground turkey or chicken, and with or without beans; there are low-carb versions, vegetarian versions, and vegan versions....