Hey there Reader, I love a good copycat recipe, and this chipotle chicken has to be one of my favorite copycats ever. It uses a delicious marinade that makes the chicken taste amazing and is perfect for many uses. I'm talking bowls, burritos, tacos, etc. Get this Chipotle Chicken Recipe Let's Talk Sides & Fixings You gotta have the best sides and toppings to go with this chicken. Here are a few of my favorites: Cilantro Lime Rice - Another copycat. My favorite rice to order when I visit...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, When my brain is fried, and I can't figure out what to make for dinner, I make chicken tenders. I love how easy they are as a base. You can toss them in whatever sauce you want or just use them as a dip. Make sure to bake them on a baking sheet with a rack (Amazon affiliate link) to keep them crispy. 👉🏾 Here's the recipe: Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders The one tip I want you to take away from this recipe is to toast your panko breadcrumbs in the oven before you bread the...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We spent spring break in New Orleans and had the best time. A gator tour, more food than I can list, and a whole lot of walking it off after. The BBQ shrimp stuck with me. It's not actually barbecued. It's jumbo shrimp simmered in a buttery, garlicky, Worcestershire-spiked sauce, and you eat it with crusty bread for soaking up every last bit of that sauce. Nothing sweet, nothing sticky, just bold Louisiana flavor in one skillet. 🍴 Get the recipe: New Orleans BBQ Shrimp. If this one...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, The weather in North Carolina has been all over the place lately. One day it's in the 70s, and the next it's cold, rainy, and windy. On the cold, rainy days, I want soup. Really good soup. This sausage lentil soup fits the bill. Not only is it delicious, but it's packed with good stuff — lentils for fiber, zucchini, celery, onions, carrots, and tomatoes. And the Italian sausage? It adds so much flavor. This is the kind of soup that makes you actually look forward to a gloomy day....
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Hummingbird Cake is one of those recipes I'd been curious about for a long time before I finally made it. Now it's a favorite. What I didn't know until I dug into it: this cake actually originated in Jamaica before becoming a Southern staple. I feel so connected to the recipe, and it's so delicious. It reminds me of a really flavorful banana cake with crunchy pecans throughout. Anyway. The cake. It's dense, moist, packed with banana, pineapple, and pecans, and finished with cream...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This Easy Oven-Baked Fish is my go-to when I want something simple, light, and full of flavor. Season it with fish seasoning, pop it in the oven, and let it do its thing. No flipping required, and it comes out perfectly flaky every time. Get this Recipe Now, once you've got your fish game going, here are a few more ways to keep it interesting: 🐟 Air Fryer Fish – Beautiful coating, and made in the air fryer. Get this Recipe 🐟 Perfect Oven Baked Cod – A great swap if cod is what...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This weekend feels like a good one to go all out on dinner. Whether you're cooking for someone special or just treating yourself, here's what I'd put on the menu: 🥩 A Really Good Steak I've got two ways for you, depending on what you're working with: Air Fryer Steak – Quick, juicy, and topped with garlic herb butter. The air fryer steak has been a popular recipe on my site for years, and for good reason. It's consistent. I love making this with ribeye steaks. Pan-Seared Steak– If...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I've been sharing a few quick stir-fry recipes that we love, and this Jamaican Pepper Steak is one of them. The beef is seasoned with allspice and all-purpose seasoning, seared until browned, then combined with bell peppers, thyme, ginger, green onion, and a savory sauce. Pepper Steak Recipe What I love about this one is the flavor combination. It's a stir fry at heart, but the seasoning is unmistakably Caribbean. That allspice and thyme with the soy sauce and ginger is such a good...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I love BBQ. Not just in the summer when everyone's grilling outside, but year-round. There's something about that smoky, sweet, sticky sauce that I love no matter what month it is. These country-style ribs give you all that BBQ goodness without dealing with a grill in February weather. Country Style Ribs Recipe The technique is simple: low and slow in the oven. You season them, cover them with foil, and cook them at 300°F for over two hours. Then brush them with BBQ sauce, increase...
6 months ago • 1 min read