Hi Reader - If you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend, you must make my Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage! It cooks in less time than the oven and turns out juicy and tender every single time. Here is the recipe - please enjoy! 🍀 leftovers using corned beef Corned Beef Hash Reuben Stuffed Potatoes ...and if you want a fun dessert, make my caramel whiskey sauce; perfect over ice cream, brownies, etc... Sláinte! Nichole
21 days ago • 1 min read
If you need dinner ideas this week, here are five ideas to inspire your menu. Most of them are ready in 35 minutes or less, decently packed with protein and while I'm totally biased here, they're all packed with loads of flavor - enjoy! dinners to make this week: salmon fried rice this one use leftover rice and cauliflower to bulk it up and cut some starch and it's quick, easy, and super filling. get the recipe gyro meatballs made in the air fryer or oven. These are low-carb, flavorful and...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday Eve! Elevate pizza night this weekend with my easy Chopped Italian Salad, made with fresh veggies and a homemade vinaigrette. The perfect side to any slice! 🍕 I love pizza night, but I absolutely need a side salad to go with my pizza; a little fiber to fill up before going in on a slice. And truth be told, I’m generally disappointed with takeout salads from a local pizza spot or chain. Like why do I want to pay $14 for limp veggies and minimal toppings when I can make something...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader - I've got a new recipe for you and it's been years in the making. Yes, years. I get asked often to create a homemade French fry recipe in the air fryer and as a one woman showing running all the things that come with managing a blog, sometimes new recipes take a minute for me to create for you and I so appreciate your patience! Like more than you probably know... But now we are LIVE and these are the crispiest, tastiest French fries you can make using a Russet potato in your air...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader - I've got a new recipe for you and it's perfect for a flavorful lunch and/or it's potluck perfect. This cold sesame noodle salad made using rice noodles with lots of fresh crunchy veggies, gets tossed in a quick sesame dressing for one easy dish. Here is the recipe - please enjoy! More easy lunch ideas for the week: Curried Chicken Salad Chopped Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Chopped Chicken Antipasto Salad Have a great week, Nichole
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy MarchReader! Spring is teasing so hard right now I am here for it! From spring break to St. Patrick's Day and all the spring-y produce that comes with that, here are 10 recipes to make this month! recipes to make in March: asparagus + prosciutto frittata Made with fresh asparagus and dill, topped with prosciutto and goat cheese for a savory punch. get the recipe pistachio crusted chicken made in the air fryer or oven, this chicken dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes get the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
If you need dinner ideas this week, here are five ideas to inspire your menu. All of them are ready in 35 minutes or less, decently packed with protein and while I'm totally biased here, they're all packed with loads of flavor - enjoy! dinners to make this week: loaded burger bowls ground beef over shredded lettuce with cheddar cheese (omit if you're DF), pickles, tomatoes, French fries with a drizzle of special sauce - tastes like a Big Mac without 3 pieces of bread to power through get the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The Super Bowl is this weekend, and let's be honest- I'm mostly watching for the SNACKS! If you need some inspiration for your game day menu, I'm sharing some of my favorite recipes to consider this weekend! football food recipes Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins Baked potato skins loaded with buffalo chicken, melty cheddar and blue cheese, all topped with ranch drizzle. get the recipe Walking Tacos Filled with seasoned taco meat, black beans, and your favorite taco toppings, served in a...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
There was a time I couldn't fathom staying in on NYE but now I don't think you could pay me to leave my house the night of. Couch hangs with your favorite humans or pets is where it's at, and there's nothing I love more than making a few apps to graze on from 8-12 as we wait for the ball to drop. If you're also staying in and looking for a few snacky apps, here are 10 recipes for your NYE menu - enjoy! NYE appetizer ideas: southern deviled eggs made with pickle juice + sweet relish! get the...
3 months ago • 1 min read