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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

February 22, 2023 by Anna 8 Comments

This quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Breast is done in 20 minutes! The chicken is juicy, tender, and flavorful. It's a delicious main dish, but also perfect for meal prep, lunches, salads, and sandwiches!

Air fried chicken breast with lemon wedges and green beans on a dinner plate with fork.

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Why This Recipe Works

Forget the dry and rubbery chicken! The air fryer is changing the game and lets us cook chicken breast in minutes. The result: juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken! You will find yourself making it over and over because it's quick, easy, and always delicious. While I love my grilled chicken recipe or the breaded chicken cutlets, this air fryer chicken breast is officially in the folder of my go-to for simple and quick meals.

This recipe calls for chicken, oil, and seasoning. That's it! Simple ingredients but delicious result! Thanks to the air fryer, it's done in minutes and saves you space in the oven.

This recipe is great for low-carb diets.

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

February 18, 2023 by Anna 13 Comments

This creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is a quick and easy dinner recipe that's delicious and filling! Made with penne pasta, tender chicken, crisp broccoli florets, and rich, velvety sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone.

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Why You'll Love This Pasta

When looking for easy dinner recipes, I almost always recommend this Chicken and Broccoli Pasta. It's a family favorite around here and for a reason. Each ingredient is bite-size which makes it perfect for kids and adults. The creamy Parmesan sauce binds everything together in this rich and filling dish. I serve it with focaccia or breadsticks and Caesar Salad with homemade croutons for a full meal.

With my step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you will be able to whip it up in no time. You can also use it as an inspiration and add your own ingredients to make the version you like the best! Get cooking!

Creamy Sausage Pasta

January 21, 2023 by Anna 12 Comments

This easy Creamy Sausage Pasta dish is made with Italian sausage, penne pasta, and creamy sauce that binds everything together! Pure comfort food at its best with simple ingredients that turn into one delicious meal.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Pasta dinners are some of the easiest to learn how to cook. The possibilities are endless, just ask the Italians! This pasta is inspired by the Italian pasta alla Norcina, made with truffles and sausage in a creamy sauce. Since truffles are not a common ingredient, I used mushrooms, for that similar umami flavor. They work so well with the sausage!

This creamy sausage pasta quickly became a family favorite in our home. It's quick and easy to make, packed with flavor (thanks to the Italian sausage) and absolutely delicious! Easy pasta dinner is always a winner in my book! Enjoy!

Ginger Soy Chicken

January 17, 2023 by Anna 6 Comments

This Ginger Soy Chicken is bursting with flavors thanks to the fresh ginger and soy sauce combo! Made in 3 simple steps, this dish is perfect for busy weekdays and meal prep. This quick recipe is done in 20 minutes, making dinner time a breeze!

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Why You'll Love This Dish

If there was a contest for quick dinners made with just a few ingredients, this Ginger Soy Chicken will be the winner! It's one of those recipes that cooks faster than it takes to grab all ingredients from the fridge and pantry. You will love the ginger soy sauce! It's bursting with flavors. Sweet, and tangy with that signature ginger zing! It's currently my favorite Asian sauce to make.

If you need to save even more time, prep the sauce a day ahead, then just add it to cooked chicken, simmer and serve. Rice and broccoli make for a simple yet ideal side to serve with this chicken. Dinner is done in minutes!

Creamy Garlic Chicken

January 10, 2023 by Anna 7 Comments

This Creamy Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy dinner for busy weekdays. Made with thinly cut chicken breasts and creamy sauce with plenty of garlic, this dinner is comfort food at its best! Serve it with mashed potatoes and steamed or roasted vegetables for a delicious and complete meal.

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Why You'll Love This Dish

Creamy chicken dinners are some of the easiest to make. I have a whole bunch of them that I make often, like creamy tomato chicken or lemon garlic chicken. Done in under 20 minutes and made with a handful of simple ingredients, this Creamy Garlic Chicken will save your dinner time when you're in a rush.

If you are a garlic fan, you will love the creamy sauce! I minced half of the garlic cloves to saute with onions and left the remaining ones whole. The flavor of the creamy, silky sauce is unbelievable!

Air Fryer Pizza from Scratch

January 2, 2023 by Anna 3 Comments

This Air Fryer Pizza is made from scratch, from the dough to the sauce! Topped with pepperoni, mozzarella and gouda cheese, this pizza bakes in half the time it takes in the oven.

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Why This Recipe Works

Pull out the air fryer because we are making pizza for dinner today! If you ever wondered if you can cook pizza in the air fryer, with dough from scratch, the answer is a big and exciting YES! I used my trusted homemade pizza dough recipe and adjusted it to bake it in the air fryer.

I always make my own pizza sauce with crushed tomatoes and spices. It's so much better! For toppings, you can go with the classic cheese and pepperoni combo or choose your own for individual pizzas. They are so fun to make and eat!

Eggless Chocolate Cake

December 18, 2022 by Anna 3 Comments

This rich and delicious chocolate cake is made without eggs or milk! It's the easiest cake you can make. The whipped chocolate ganache frosting is made with just 2 ingredients!

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Why This Recipe Works

If you are shocked at the prices of eggs these days, you are not alone. Add milk and butter and our holiday treats will be quite expensive. But not this cake! This is the easiest cake you can make with simple pantry staples. No eggs, milk, or butter needed!

So if you are wondering if you can make a moist and fluffy yet simple chocolate cake without those ingredients, I am here to tell you yes! Yes, you can! Just look at the results! This cake is rich in flavor, the crumb is soft, fluffy, and moist.

Creamy Tomato Chicken

December 12, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments

This Creamy Tomato Chicken skillet dinner is a quick and easy dinner option for busy weekdays! Done in 15 minutes with 8 ingredients in one pan, this dish is pure comfort food.

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Why You'll Love This Dish

Sometimes simple dinners are the best. Grab a handful of ingredients from your pantry, and one skillet and you are on your way to delicious comfort food! Like this simple yet super tasty Creamy Tomato Chicken.

It starts with seasoned chicken cooked in a skillet. Then make a quick tomato sauce based on sauteed garlic. The last step is to let everything simmer together. That's it! Simple, quick, and packed with flavor!

Italian Hot Chocolate

December 5, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments

This Italian Hot Chocolate is thick, rich, and absolutely delicious. Learn how to make it with 5 simple ingredients in under 15 minutes!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Italians know pasta but they also know hot chocolate! Also known as cioccolata calda, this hot chocolate is thick, rich and so creamy. Once you make it, it will be as if you ordered it in a gourmet coffee shop in Italy, as close to authentic as you can get making it in your own kitchen. It's the best!

It's also very easy to make. You may never go back to making hot cocoa from powder but instead, go back to this recipe over and over. I know, because that's what I do! This Italian-style hot chocolate is the best treat after playing in the snow on a cold winter day or simply when you crave something sweet, quick, and easy!

How to Cook Rice on the Stove

November 10, 2022 by Anna 3 Comments

Learn how to easily cook rice on the stovetop, no rice cooker needed! You can properly cook fluffy rice in under 30 minutes, but if you toast it in butter or oil first, it comes out extra tasty!

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Why This Method Works

Everyone should know how to cook rice. It's very easy and requires only 3 steps! This technique is what I have been using for 15 years and the rice is always fluffy and very tasty.

My secret is to toast the rice in melted butter or olive oil which gives it an almost nutty flavor. Then add hot water, bring the mixture to a boil and finish it cooking covered, off heat. It changed the game for me when it comes to cooking rice. It never failed!

Pumpkin Syrup

September 26, 2022 by Anna 3 Comments

Take your coffee to the next level with this easy Pumpkin Syrup! Made with water, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin and vanilla, this syrup is perfect for your coffee, pumpkin lattes, pancakes, and fall desserts!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Homemade coffee syrups are currently my favorite thing to make. I am a huge coffee fan and always look for ideas to jazz up my cup of joe. Every year, in October, I make my pumpkin spice coffee creamer to kick of the season. This year, I am enjoying this Pumpkin Syrup. It's made with simple, real ingredients in under 15 minutes!

Easy Smashed Potatoes

August 29, 2022 by Anna 4 Comments

These Smashed Potatoes are fun and easy to make! Roasted with garlic butter, they are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Great side dish for potato fans!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Smashed potatoes are a fun twist on a classic side dish. Golden or red potatoes are boiled, then smashed on a baking sheet, brushed with butter or oil, and seasoned and roasted in the oven until the edges are crispy. It's a delicious idea for a dish if you are tired of mashed potatoes and want something with a flair!

Easy Broccoli Pasta

July 14, 2022 by Anna 3 Comments

This quick and easy Broccoli Pasta recipe is one in the category of quick and easy. Simple ingredients create delicious results. Perfect dinner for busy weekdays!

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Why This Recipe Works

This pasta dinner is made for busy days. When you are tired after a long day of work or running errands and need something delicious but simple on the table. The ingredients list is short, but the final result is flavorful. Exactly how I like my pasta!

I even used my kitchen trick: I added the broccoli to the pasta pot, during the last few minutes of cooking. It only takes a couple of minutes to cook it. It saves time and makes for less clean-up. No additional cooking pot is needed. This Broccoli Pasta is a hit with kids and adults!

Whipped Feta Dip

June 20, 2022 by Anna 5 Comments

This Whipped Feta Dip is a quick and easy appetizer you can make with just 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. It's creamy, salty, tangy, and delicious spread on crostini, pita chips, or with veggies!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Feta cheese is trending wherever I look! This salty and tangy cheese is mixed into pasta or baked and spread on crostinis. I am here for this trend! My family enjoyed it in the chicken skillet with tomatoes and feta. It was delicious! This time, I whipped it into a creamy dip! It's a great summer dip because it's chilled and the flavors are so fresh.

Air Fryer Peaches

June 18, 2022 by Anna 5 Comments

These Air Fryer Peaches are topped with brown sugar graham cracker topping and a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Baked in the air fryer, this Summer dessert is done in 10 minutes!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Peach fans, do I have a treat for you today! We are talking quick, easy, and absolutely delicious dessert that bakes in the air fryer in 10 minutes. These Air Fryer Peaches are baked skin side up, flipped, topped with graham cracker and brown sugar topping, and baked until the topping is crunchy and peaches soft and juicy. This is a simplified form of a peach cobbler, made into individual servings and air fried instead of baked in the oven.

Quick Pickled Red Onions

June 13, 2022 by Anna 7 Comments

These quick and easy Pickled Red Onions are made with 5 simple ingredients. It's a delicious topping for tacos, burgers, sandwiches and salads. This is the best way to make crisp, pickled onions made from scratch!

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Why This Recipe Works

Homemade pickled red onions are one of those things that once you make it, you can't stop. They are so easy to whip up and add a delicious flavor to any dish. Add it to burgers for that pickled crunch and tang and your dish is instantly elevated. Add it to tacos and you will eat more than a few. It's the unexpected ingredient you didn't know your dish needed!

I tend to make a medium jar of pickled red onions to use throughout the week, but feel free to double or triple the ingredient amounts and make more. Share them with friends and family! They are that good!

Garlic Butter Chicken

June 11, 2022 by Anna 7 Comments

This Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick, 15-minute dinner idea for busy weekdays or meal prep. Chicken is cut into bites, and cooked in butter with the addition of baking soda that tenderizes the meat and helps it brown perfectly!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's finally time to share with you my simple go-to chicken dish that can be served in many ways! You can prepare it the day before or make a bigger batch for meal prep for a work week. Use it as a main dish or serve with pasta, rice, salads, or roasted vegetables. The garlic butter sauce is bursting with flavor!

My secret ingredient is using just a sprinkle of baking soda over cooking chicken to help the meat tenderize and brown nicely. I actually think it helps the chicken brown faster too!

How to Freeze Zucchini

June 8, 2022 by Anna 5 Comments

Learn how to freeze shredded zucchini for muffins, breads, pasta and more! No blanching needed. This is a great way to preserve the extra zucchini you have on hand and enjoy it all year long!

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Why This Method Works

When it comes to summer vegetables, zucchini tends to be one we cook with a lot. I bake it into muffins that my kids love to snack on. I add it to pasta with a creamy sauce for a light summer dinner. It's delicious with chicken in my one-pot ratatouille dish. But eventually, I end up with too much zucchini on my hands and need to freeze it. The process is very simple and quick. So if you are like me, and like to stock up with seasonal vegetables, try freezing shredded zucchini. You will be glad you did!

Creamy Zucchini Pasta

June 6, 2022 by Anna 8 Comments

This Creamy Zucchini Pasta is made with shredded zucchini, fettuccini pasta, and creamy Alfredo-like sauce. It's a fresh and delicious summer pasta dish that comes together in 20 minutes!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This summer dish is officially on our weekly rotation this season. In fact, I am stocking up on zucchini and freezing it so I can make this dish any time of the year. It's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! This creamy zucchini pasta features fettuccine pasta, shredded fresh zucchini, and a creamy Parmesan sauce that binds the two start ingredients into one creamy and flavorful dish.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

May 18, 2022 by Anna 4 Comments

These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, saucy, and delicious but so quick and easy to whip up. This is the best BBQ chicken dish you will make in the air fryer!

I used a simple seasoning blend and my homemade BBQ sauce but feel free to use your favorite rub and sauce.

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Why This Recipe Works

Summertime is almost here and BBQ dishes are entering our menu. Well, if you ask my Hubby, it does not have to be summer for us to enjoy a barbecue! Thanks to the air fryer, I can whip up BBQ chicken thighs in no time.

It's a great dinner idea for a weekend but so quick and easy, you can enjoy it on busy weekdays too! The caramelized sweet sauce and the perfectly seasoned chicken make this dish irresistible. You will be making it again and again this season!

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

April 25, 2022 by Anna 5 Comments

These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are tender and juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Thanks to the air fryer, they are done in minutes without frying them in oil!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This dish is the newest addition to my go-to air fryer chicken recipes. It's so easy and a family favorite around here! The chicken strips are so juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Just as they should be! We serve them with salads, mac, and cheese, or potatoes and dipping sauces. It's an easy dinner option even if you don't have much time. The air fryer cooks them so much faster than the oven!

Dutch Baby Pancake

April 10, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments

This Dutch Baby Pancake, also called a German pancake, is baked in the oven until puffed and golden. It's an easy yet impressive brunch or breakfast idea!

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Why You'll Love This Dish

Every Sunday, I make a big stack of pancakes for my family. It's a tradition! Every once in a while, I like to surprise them all with a new twist on our favorite breakfast. Enter, Dutch Baby pancake. I use the same ingredients (except leaveners, as this recipe does not call for baking soda or baking powder), make the batter in a blender, and bake it in a cast-iron skillet. The result: impressive, giant pancake with puffed sides. It's perfect for special occasions, like Mother's Day, and Spring brunches!

Air Fryer Party Mix

April 4, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments

This Air Fryer Party Mix is made with Chex cereal, nuts, pretzels, and savory or sweet seasoning, then air-fried for 20 minutes. It's a quick and easy snack for parties, movie nights, and picnics!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This recipe started with a half-bag of stale pretzel sticks that I wanted to revive to their gloriously crispy texture. Usually, I would use my oven, but this time I decided to give it a try in the air fryer. Best decision ever! It was quick and easy! It instantly gave me an idea to make a whole party mix in this little appliance. But not just one version, the classic savory mix. I made two: savory and sweet. Don't ask me which one is better. They are both absolutely delicious!

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

March 22, 2022 by Anna 5 Comments

These Air Fryer Pasta Chips may surprise you! Bow-tie pasta is cooked, tossed with cheese and seasoning, and air-fried until crispy. It's a fun and super easy snack!

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Why This Recipe Works

Leave it to creators on TikTok to figure out a new and delicious snack idea that may sound crazy, but totally works! This viral TikTok recipe for pasta chips made in the air fryer had to happen in my kitchen too. They are surprisingly easy to make and so fun to snack on!

I used bow tie pasta (aka farfalle) and cooked it in boiling, salted water. Next, I tossed it with grated Parmesan cheese and some of my favorite spices. After just 10 minutes, each pasta piece was crispy and golden brown. Delight!

Cheeseburger Sliders

March 14, 2022 by Anna 4 Comments

These Cheeseburger Sliders are made with cooked, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and sweet Hawaiian buns! This easy party appetizer is quick and easy to make and fun to serve!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

When it comes to summer parties and gatherings, sliders are always a favorite dish! Instead of grilling individual burgers, you can quickly make burger sliders (even prep them ahead of time!) that are bound to disappear quickly. Seasoned beef and shredded cheddar are baked together in Hawaiian buns until the cheese is melted and the tops golden brown. They are juicy, cheesy and everything you love about cheeseburgers!

Tortellini Alfredo

February 28, 2022 by Anna 4 Comments

This Tortellini Alfredo is a simple yet flavorful dinner that's ready in under 20 minutes! Add shrimp, chicken or veggies and serve with garlic bread for a filling and delicious meal.

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Why You'll Love This Dish

Alfredo sauce and cheese-filled tortellini is a budget-friendly dish that anyone can make. It's quick, filling and you can add other ingredients to make variations. The pasta cooks while the sauce simmers and the whole dish is done in under 20 minutes. Alfredo sauce is one of the easiest you can make with basic pantry staples. I like to use half and half with cornstarch but milk with flour or just heavy cream can be used as well. Don't forget fresh garlic and real Parmesan cheese. They both add the signature flavor to this dish!

Creamy Boursin Pasta

February 2, 2022 by Anna 12 Comments

This Creamy Boursin Pasta is a one-pot dish with bite-size pasta, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and the star of the show: the Boursin cheese! Don't forget the toasted Parmesan bread crumbs. It's the best pasta topping!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Pasta is not only comfort food for many but also one of the easiest meals you can make. It can be simple for busy weeknights or fancy for special occasions. Recently, I discovered a product that makes it even easier. Boursin cheese can be added to sauteed veggies and it melts into a creamy, flavorful sauce. I am sold!

I sauteed onion, garlic, and mushrooms and added the shallot and chive Boursin cheese. The sauce was creamy, delicious and I couldn't stop tasting it! Along with rigatoni and some fresh spinach, this was a filling and tasty meal! So if you have this cheese in your fridge, instead of spreading it on crackers or baguettes, turn it into a pasta sauce. You will thank me later!

Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

January 27, 2022 by Anna 7 Comments

These Cauliflower Steaks are roasted in the oven until tender and delicious! Topped with Parmesan cheese, this dish is a great low-carb option for light dinners. Check out our sauce options for serving!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

I've found yet another way to enjoy one of my favorite vegetables: cauliflower! If you are a fan of my roasted garlic Parmesan cauliflower, you will love this option too. It's faster in prep yet still delicious. Cauliflower Steaks are thick-cut slices of whole cauliflower, brushed with oil and seasoned, then roasted until fork-tender. The cheese melts and toasts creating an irresistible topping on each steak. This dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights as well as special occasions.

Baked Turkey Meatballs

January 19, 2022 by Anna 9 Comments

These baked Turkey Meatballs are juicy and delicious! It's an easy and healthy dinner for the whole family. Serve them with classic pasta sauce, creamy mushroom sauce, or make meatball subs!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

If you are looking for a healthier, leaner alternative to beef meatballs, turkey meat is a great choice. I always have a few pounds of ground turkey in my freezer and these meatballs are one of my favorite things to use them for.

You should know that turkey meat can be quite flavorless, especially since it does not contain much fat. Adding minced garlic and fresh onion (not in powdered spice form) is key to adding flavor. Grated Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs round up the flavor mixture!

Air Fryer Steak

December 13, 2021 by Anna 4 Comments

This Air Fryer Steak is juicy, flavorful, and tender. Perfect dinner idea for steak fans, that's quick and easy to make right in the air fryer!

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Why This Method Work

If you have an air fryer, enjoy using it for various recipes, and now wonder if you can cook a raw steak in the magical appliance, the answer is short and delicious: yes! Yes, you can cook a really good, juicy steak in the air fryer. I was surprised too! It's quick and easy and saves you the mess of frying it in the pan or preheating the grill. Simply rub the steak with oil and seasoning and let the air fryer do the work!

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

December 9, 2021 by Anna 4 Comments

These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are so quick and easy to make, you will be enjoying a plate of wings in no time! Seasoned to perfection, juicy inside, and crispy on the outside, these wings are a must-make appetizer for air fryer fans!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's appetizer season (or football season, depending on if you are in it for the game or for the food)! Chicken wings are a must for a game day in our house and these Air Fryer Chicken Wings have been winning!

Thanks to the air fryer, they are so quick and easy to whip up. Tossed with simple seasoning and cooked in as little as 14 minutes, they have crispy skin and juicy meat. I serve them with 3 dipping sauces, plenty of variations for everyone!

Quick Cherry Tomato Pasta

November 29, 2021 by Anna 6 Comments

This Cherry Tomato Pasta is made with sweet cherry tomatoes that cook into a delicious sauce in just minutes. It is a great option for meatless Mondays or vegetarian meals, especially when you need something quick!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Whether you have an excessive amount of cherry tomatoes or you have a bunch that needs to be used up, this quick and easy pasta dish helps turn them into a delicious dinner in minutes!

If you have more time, roast the tomatoes with garlic and onion, then blend them in a blender to make the sauce. Add heavy cream to make a creamy version. This recipe can be a base and adjusted to preferences as needed.

Baked Gnocchi with Sausage

November 20, 2021 by Anna 3 Comments

Baked Gnocchi with Sausage is a simple dinner for the whole family. Soft gnocchi is baked with Italian sausage sauce and cheese on top. Simple ingredients come together to make comfort food at its best!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

After my pillow-soft ricotta gnocchi recipe, I am sharing an easy, baked dish featuring these Italian dumplings. I made a flavorful sauce with Italian sausage and crushed tomatoes (no sugar-loaded pasta sauce here!), mixed it with gnocchi, poured into a baking dish, and topped it all with mozzarella and gouda cheese blend. After just 20 minutes in the oven, the dish was bubbly around the edges, and the cheese gloriously melted. Pure comfort food!

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

November 14, 2021 by Anna 4 Comments

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a classic holiday side dish that's very easy to make! Sliced potatoes are baked in a cheesy sauce until bubbly and delicious.

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Why You'll Love This Dish

Potato fans, you will love this easy cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe! It's quick and easy to prepare and the results are outstanding. Sliced russet potatoes are baked in a creamy cheddar sauce.

For my version of this classic dish, I used cornstarch in place of flour and half and half instead of heavy cream to lighten it up a bit without losing the texture and flavor. It's my go-to combo for almost all of my sauces and it never fails! The potatoes are cut into ⅛" thick slices and cook perfectly without falling apart or being undercooked. It's the secret to perfect scalloped potatoes! Enjoy!

Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

November 7, 2021 by Anna 4 Comments

These Ricotta Gnocchi are made from scratch with ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan, and flour. I add olive oil to make them soft and extra delicious. This gnocchi recipe is done in under 30 minutes!

Gnocchi can be baked with marinara sauce, served with Alfredo sauce, or added to a soup with chicken and veggies.

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Easy Ricotta Gnocchi

Making dumplings from scratch is much easier than you may think. Like this recipe for Ricotta Gnocchi. No potatoes are needed so you don't have to cook them and cool them before even making the dough. Just mix all ingredients in a bowl, shape, cut, and cook. Simple but so rewarding! Serve them fried in butter with herbs, add to a pasta sauce or soup. You can whip them up for dinner or freeze them for later. Ricotta gnocchi are pillow-soft, light, and delicious! Enjoy!

Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes

October 30, 2021 by Anna 5 Comments

Try my Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe with brown sugar, orange, and cinnamon. They are flavorful, creamy, and perfect for your holiday gatherings!

Serve them with Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham this holiday season! This classic side dish has its place right next to green bean casserole and stuffing.

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Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The classic sweet potato casserole is my family's favorite holiday side dish. It's the toasted marshmallow or pecan topping that makes it so good. But when it comes to mashed sweet potatoes, for a long time, I was falling short. It was just lacking flavor. So I set on a mission to make them the best ever and here is the result!

My Mashed Sweet Potatoes are spiced with cinnamon and cloves (don't skip either one!), creamed with butter (no milk or cream), and jazzed up with orange (juiced and zested). I am obsessed with this mix of flavors! It's perfect for the holiday season. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

October 27, 2021 by Anna 8 Comments

This Air Fryer Turkey Breast is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! Simple ingredients make this turkey breast a show-stopper for your Thanksgiving holiday dinner.

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Why This Recipe Works

For the last three years, I have been making bone-in turkey breast in the Instant Pot. It's a delicious and very easy way to make it and still one of my favorite. This year, I am roasting a boneless turkey breast in my air fryer and it's a game-changer! Turkey breast (especially a boneless one) is very easy to roast.

If you decide to brine it, you won't need an extra-large pot, just a simple soup pot works. It's a great size for smaller gatherings but you can also make 2 for a larger crowd. No special technique for carving it, just slice it and serve! It's so easy!

Mushroom Soup Recipe

October 14, 2021 by Anna 7 Comments

This tasty Mushroom Soup uses simple ingredients but has exceptional flavor. Made from scratch, served creamy or clear, this soup is satisfying and delicious!

If you enjoy mushrooms as I do, you may also like my Mushroom Sauce or the popular Creamy Mushroom Chicken. Both are quick and easy to make!

Creamy mushroom soup in a white bowl.

Tasty Mushroom Soup

Mushrooms sauteing in butter will always be my favorite smell in the kitchen. Add onion and garlic and you know you are in for a real treat! This Mushroom Soup starts with just that: sauteing vegetables to bring out their flavor. Treat this recipe as a base and adjust it to your preferences. The flavor is deep and rich, whether you serve this soup clear or creamy. To take the soup to the next level, I blended half of it in a blender which increased the flavor even more and fried a few slices of mushrooms in butter until golden brown. They make for a pretty fancy topping! I hope you enjoy it!

Tortellini Soup with Sausage

October 4, 2021 by Anna 3 Comments

This Tortellini Soup with Sausage is creamy, full of flavor, and packed with cheese-filled pasta. Made in one pot in under 30 minutes, this soup is filling and nutritious!

Soup with tortellini and sausage in a Dutch oven.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Soup season is here and I am all for it! As soon as the weather cools down, I am craving a big bowl of soup. This Tortellini Soup with Sausage is one of my family favorites. It's quick and easy to make, in just one pot. I use cheese-filled tortellini but feel free to use your favorite. The mild sausage is perfect for my kids but if you want to kick it up a notch, go for the spicy Italian sausage.

Bread Pudding Recipe

September 25, 2021 by Anna 19 Comments

This Bread Pudding is a simple dessert for the holidays or weekend brunch. Made with pantry staples and stale bread, this dish is delicious served with custard sauce, powdered sugar, or dessert syrup!

Bread pudding in casserole dish.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Who would have thought you can turn stale bread into one delicious dessert? The English did, centuries ago! Cooks always had a bowl on the table for bread scraps that will be turned into pudding. Now, this easy dessert is popular during Christmas, Easter, or any other holiday. You can make it for a special occasion or simply for weekend brunch.