Chef AEC Heather
All Recipes and Posts by AEC Heather
Pumpkin Sourdough Bread
This pumpkin will look perfect on your holiday table! If you already do sourdough, this recipe is a must try! It has all the deliciousness of sourdough, with the spices and pumpkin of pumpkin bread! It’s so good that I’ve easily made about 20 of these already this season. Pumpkin ...
Read moreAir Fryer Tater Tot Casserole
Crispy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes! If you grew up loving tater tot casserole, get ready for a serious upgrade — because this Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole is next-level comfort food! You get all the classic creamy, beefy, cheesy goodness, but with golden-brown tater tots that ... more
Read moreAir Fryer Chicken and Dumplings (Cozy Comfort Food Made Easy)
Chicken and dumplings is one of those classic comfort foods that feels like a warm hug in a bowl—creamy chicken stew topped with fluffy dumplings. Traditionally, it simmers on the stovetop or bakes in the oven, but did you know you can make it right in your air fryer? ... more
Read moreAir Fryer Million Dollar Casserole (Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake)
When it comes to cozy comfort food, few dishes check all the boxes like a casserole. Creamy, cheesy, hearty, and soul-warming—it’s a guaranteed family favorite. But what if you could make it even faster and easier? Enter the Air Fryer Million Dollar Casserole! This recipe takes the beloved “million ... more
Read moreAir Fryer Meatloaf with Bacon (Juicy & Easy Recipe!)
Who says comfort food has to take hours in the oven? With this Air Fryer Meatloaf, you’ll have a juicy, flavorful dinner on the table in less than an hour—crispy bacon topping included. This recipe combines classic meatloaf flavors with the magic of the air fryer for a weeknight ... more
Read more6 Minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Pressure Cooker Magic!)
Looking for a quick, comforting dinner that tastes like it came straight from an Italian restaurant? This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta comes together in just 6 minutes of pressure cooking! Juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and tender pasta get wrapped in a rich, cheesy cream sauce that will ... more
Read moreGarden Veggie Tortellini Salad
Looking for the perfect summer side dish or light lunch? This Garden Veggie Tortellini Salad is packed with vibrant veggies, cheesy tortellini, and tossed in a zesty Italian dressing that brings it all together. Even better? It comes together in under 30 minutes! 🙌 In this video, I’ll walk ... more
Read moreDeath by Chocolate Cake
VOTE HERE: https://favchef.com/2025/heather-neff I’m in the QUARTERFINALS! Help me keep going by voting daily! Thank you for supporting me in the Favorite Chef competition—every vote helps bring more cakes (and dreams) to life! This cake is no joke—three layers of dark chocolate cake soaked with cocoa simple syrup, filled ... more
Read moreFed vs Unfed Sourdough Starter
Have you ever found yourself staring at your sourdough starter, wondering if you really need to feed it before baking? Or maybe you’ve been tempted to skip a step and just see what happens? Well, I put that curiosity to the test—and the results may surprise you. In my ... more
Read moreZesty Maui Sliders (King’s Hawaiian Rolls)
I’m beyond excited to share that I’m competing in this year’s Favorite Chef competition—and I need YOUR votes to help me stay in the game! Vote here for your #favoritechef – https://favchef.com/2025/heather-neff 💪🍽️ As part of the challenge, we were invited to create a recipe using none other than ... more
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