Month: January 2021
Cream of Anything Soup Mix
Two months ago I ran across a video of someone (Stunning Misadventures) making their own version of shelf stable, gluten free, cream of anything soup… and of course, you know I had to go on that adventure! And today was just the day! It was rainy and I needed ... more
Read moreBuffalo Chicken Mac N Cheese – Little Iona
A decade or so ago, when I was running a blog called Your Kids Can Cook, my family stumbled upon this Buffalo Mac N Cheese recipe that quickly became a favorite! And this week, I ran across this totally “vintage” video of my oldest daughter, Iona making it in ... more
Read moreHoney Glazed Asian Salmon – Air Fryer
The adventure with fish in the #DeluxeAirFryer continues with salmon! If you are a salmon lover, then this recipe is for you! My husband says it was delicious, but in complete transparency, I didn’t really like it (but I don’t really like salmon). I felt like the well done ... more
Read moreBlack Pepper Chicken – Not-So-Copycat Recipe
I love me some Asian inspired food, so when this Panda Express copycat recipe happened across my screen, I just knew I had to try it! It was super easy and the flavors came together famously! And while I don’t think it’s quite worthy of being called a copy ... more
Read moreRatatouille
Ratatouille is one of those dishes that almost everyone has heard of, but very few people have tried. So, in the name of adventure, I tried it! And, I’m actually quite impressed at how very easy this recipe was. It was a little fiddley, I will attest, but that ... more
Read moreCrab Jalapeño Poppers with Panko – Air Fryer
This recipe is what happens with people play with their food! These Crab Jalapeño Poppers are an Asian Mexican Fusion of pure genius, Huge nod to Kenzo Sushi, in Yuba City for introducing me to their version– with tempura — which inspired me to create my own version — ... more
Read moreArroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
You guys… THIS. If you like rice pudding… You are going to love this recipe! It really took me by surprise. So quick, so easy, so delicious! Seriously, I am going to bring this to the next event someone says, “Bring Dessert!” You think I’m kidding… Arroz con ... more
Read moreCrispy Air Fried Cod
Welcome to 2021!!! My goal for this year’s adventures is to expand my pallet horizons and try more fish. I feel like there has to be some fish recipes out there that aren’t disgusting. So here is my first recipe: Crispy Air Fried Cod. Holy smokes you guys… I ... more
Read more12 Skills for the Everyday Cook – Homemade Mayonnaise (Skill 5)
Happy New Year! This year I thought I would focus a little more on learning new skills for the Everyday Cook, so today I am going to show you how “easy” it is to make your own mayonnaise at home! It just takes a little patience, and a lot ... more
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