Who doesn’t love French fries? These Air Fried French Fries are a lighter take on a classic favorite. Crisp on the outside and tender inside, they’re perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or any time you want a satisfying side with less oil. With under five ingredients and an air fryer, you’ll have golden fries … Read more

How to Melt Chocolate – Your Guide to Perfectly Smooth Chocolate: Chocolate conjures images of pure indulgence, but melted chocolate can turn grainy or clumpy without the right technique. This guide walks you through reliable methods and practical tips to achieve perfectly smooth, glossy melted chocolate every time. Below are three dependable methods for melting … Read more

Whip up these easy chicken kabobs tonight. Bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken transform into flavorful grilled chicken kabobs the whole family will enjoy. Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill until caramelized and cooked through. Add colorful vegetables for a balanced meal — bell peppers, zucchini, squash or pineapple all pair well with either boneless … Read more

These easy slow cooker sausage and peppers are slowly simmered in marinara sauce for a comforting crock-pot dinner that’s hard to beat. Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers Sausage and peppers is a classic for a reason. This slow cooker version is one of the simplest, most satisfying weeknight dinners you can make. … Read more

Another Tuesday brings a recipe from my new book, The Easy Vegan Cookbook, releasing September 1st: Veggie Quinoa Drop Biscuits. Photo by Ann Oliverio I make these biscuits whenever I have leftover quinoa — and sometimes I cook a bit extra just so I can make them. They include grated carrot and minced greens for … Read more

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or 1/2 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground pork) 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili-garlic sauce (or to taste) Directions: Use your preferred meatball recipe, combining and seasoning … Read more

A practical collection of sourdough discard recipes you can make again and again using your unfed starter. From sweet to savory, and breakfast to snacks — never let that discard go to waste. I’ve been baking with a sourdough starter since 2019, and it remains one of my favorite ingredients. Beyond bread, one of the … Read more

Just as we transformed old grocery paper bags into decorative paper leaves, now we’re taking leftover wrapping paper and turning it into charming gift bags. If you tend to buy more wrapping paper than you use, this is a simple, eco-friendly way to repurpose the extras into something practical and attractive. These DIY gift bags … Read more

Another 21 Day Fix meal plan featuring freezer-friendly recipes. This plan continues the freezer prep theme and helps you stock up on make-ahead meals. Included: WW points, a printable grocery list, and a meal-planning spreadsheet. This post contains affiliate links for products I love. Welcome! We’re keeping the Full Plan April theme going. This week’s … Read more

Level up ordinary onion rings by stuffing the slices with seasoned, savory chorizo. These chorizo-stuffed onion rings borrow the same idea as burger-stuffed rings but swap ground beef for Mexican chorizo — bold, smoky, and spicy. Wrapped in bacon and finished with a glaze, they make an unforgettable appetizer or party dish. I like serving … Read more