Rice Pilaf is an easy side dish that goes with pretty much anything and a great way to make a side of rice that’s not plain or lacking flavor. My recipe is flavored with onion and garlic and simmered in chicken broth until tender and fluffy. One of the best things about rice pilaf is…
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Velvety, fluffy Instant Pot sweet potatoes are so versatile! Serve them as a side with butter and salt, or load them with toppings for a tasty main dish. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, the Instant Pot will be your best friend for deliciously soft sweet potatoes in a very short amount of…
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and with addictive charred tips, these easy air fryer sweet potato fries are a must-try when you need a no-fuss snack or side dish. Simply seasoned with pantry staples, they come together in a flash with nothing more than your trusty air fryer. One of the keys…
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
If you love rotisserie chicken but would rather cook a chicken at home, you need to try my Instant Pot Whole Chicken. The chicken cooks really quickly thanks to your trusty pressure cooker, and the results are moist, juicy, flavorful chicken you won’t be able to get enough of! One important note: Don’t throw away…
Air Fryer Green Beans
Air Fryer Green Beans with garlic and lemon is the best air fryer vegetable side dish to serve with any meal! The texture and flavor of these beans complement everything from steak and salmon to chicken, shrimp, or pork. I love that the ingredients are simple, yet enhance the naturally sweet flavor of fresh green…
Black Russian
With its timeless flavor and effortless preparation, this black Russian recipe is an ideal cocktail for any occasion, especially when you’re in the mood for both coffee and a cocktail. It is simple enough to enjoy as a wind-down drink at the end of the day and sophisticated enough to impress guests if you’re hosting…
Air Fryer Cheesecake
A creamy air fryer cheesecake, perhaps topped with sweet-tart cherry pie filling, is hard to beat. But I know a lot of people are intimidated by a water bath and the time it takes to cook so they just avoid baking cheesecakes altogether. This air fryer cheesecake recipe doesn’t need a water bath and takes…
Fried Rice
Making Chinese Fried Rice at home takes less than 20 minutes and makes a delicious side or main dish the whole family will love. The secret to perfect fried rice is pre-cooking and chilling the rice to help remove excess moisture. The chilled rice crisps up better in the hot pan and better absorbs the…