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How to Make Bread Crumbs

May 3, 2021 by Anna 3 Comments

Learn How to Make Bread Crumbs at home for frying chicken, chops, or vegetables! I am sharing my simple method along with Italian and panko versions. This is a must-have in your pantry!

Along with my homemade taco seasoning, homemade croutons and cream of mushroom soup, this recipe helps you fill your pantry with healthier ingredients!

If you browse the recipe index on my site, you will notice I have quite a few recipes for homemade pantry staples. I enjoy making my own versions of the basics we all buy at the grocery store. If you look at the back of any bread crumbs packaging, it’s not just bread! Starches, salt, even high fructose corn syrup are added. No, thank you! That’s why today, I am sharing my simple way of making homemade bread crumbs.

Falafel Recipe

April 25, 2021 by Anna 3 Comments

This Falafel Recipe makes the best, crispy balls of chickpeas with spices, garlic, onion and parsley. Serve them with tahini sauce for a delicious meal!

Turn this falafel into a sandwich and serve it with flatbread and creamy cucumber salad.

Falafel is a popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dish made with dried chickpeas, ground with spices, garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro; formed into balls and deep-fried. I am sharing my simple version without cilantro (I am one of those people that can’t stand it because it tastes like soap!) along with a quick tahini sauce. It’s delicious! Often served as street food, this dish can be served for lunch or dinner.

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Air Fryer Donuts

April 11, 2021 by Anna 4 Comments

These Air Fryer Donuts are made with canned biscuits and coated with butter and cinnamon sugar. It’s a quick and easy way to make delicious breakfast pastry. Bonus, you can also make donuts holes too!

The air fryer makes it easy to skip frying in oil and still bake crispy foods, like fried chicken or French fries!

Lately, my Hubby and I have been craving sweet pastries with our coffee during the weekends. Donuts come to mind right away! But I don’t want to run to the store or make them from scratch. A can of biscuit dough to the rescue! I’ve used it before to make pull-apart rolls or skillet rolls and they are always a hit. I knew this idea would work great too!

These Air Fryer Donuts are incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious! I went with cinnamon sugar coating but you can make a simple glaze. Either way, these are perfect with a cup of joe or your afternoon latte!

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