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Healthy Recipes

FRUIT SALAD

This fruit salad is perfect for a backyard bbq or any occasion. There are never leftovers! This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, as I think the citrusy sauce really makes it. This salad is tastier the longer you can let it soak in its juices. I prefer […]

Italian Recipes

PENNE PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE

Penne pasta is a perfect budget-friendly, midweek meal. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 10 mins COOK TIME 45 mins TOTAL TIME 55 mins Ingredients 8 ounces penne pasta Salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large onion) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dash red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, or a pinch of dried Freshly ground black pepper […]

Italian Recipes

Mozzarella in Carrozza

MOVE OVER GRILLED CHEESE! The mozzarella in carrozza is a Southern Italian version (and yes probably the original), born in Naples. It is crispy on the outside with a delicious, melty, stringy mozzarella inside. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 30 minutes  COOK TIME 5 minutes  TOTAL TIME 35 minutes  INGREDIENTS for […]

Gluten Free Recipes

VANILLA BUTTER CAKE

This old-fashioned vanilla butter cake drenched in syrup is the 1963 winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes, plus 1 hour and 30 minutes to cool INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE 1 cup buttermilk (see note) 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla […]

Air Fryer Recipes

AIR FRYER BREAD

Making Air Fryer Bread is incredibly easy. This simple recipe makes a perfect loaf of bread that is soft inside, topped with a golden crust. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 10 mins INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet ¼ cup warm water 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened Egg Wash […]

Italian Recipes

Chicken Francese with Angel Hair Pasta

Make a classic Italian-American dish at home in about 30 minutes. Chicken Francese brings the restaurant feel to your kitchen. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time 10 minutes  Cook Time 20 minutes  Total Time 30 minutes Ingredients 8 oz angel hair pasta 1/2 cup olive oil 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/8 cup milk […]

Air Fryer Recipes

AIR FRYER CHICKEN PIECES

Perfectly seared chicken pieces so you have juicy chicken every time. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 7 minutes  COOK TIME 10 minutes  TOTAL TIME 17 minutes  INGREDIENTS 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking INSTRUCTIONS Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breasts into […]

Gluten Free Recipes

CHOCOLATE CAKE ROLL

Rich and totally irresistible, this chocolate cake roll is for chocolate lovers everywhere. Follow this carefully explained step-by-step recipe and the video tutorial above for success. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 40 minutes Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar, divided 1 Tablespoon (15ml) strong brewed coffee *or* […]

Gluten Free Recipes

CREAMY CARAMEL MILKSHAKE

This delicious caramel milkshake is creamy good and refreshing! PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 5 MINUTES  TOTAL TIME 5 MINUTES  Ingredients 1 pint caramel ice cream 2 Tablespoons caramel syrup 3 waffle cones crushed ¼ cup milk Instructions Add all ingredients, and blend together. You can add more or less ice cream or milk to reach your desired consistency. […]

Air Fryer Recipes

AIR FRYER ROASTED GARLIC

Roast garlic in the air fryer for an easy way to add flavor to lots of dishes. Once roasted, the cloves easily pop out of their paper casings and are soft as butter. Try spreading on crusty bread or crackers, or use for garlic toast. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:5 mins […]