Chef Mel Smith
All Recipes and Posts by Mel Smith
Rotisserie Chicken – Deluxe Air Fryer
I will never buy a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket again. Never. This was BY FAR the best tasting rotisserie we’ve ever eaten!! And with the new Pampered Chef Deluxe Air Fryer (that has a handy rotisserie function) it took less than 15 minutes to season and prepare this ... more
Read moreEaster Dinner – Leg of Lamb (Food Wishes)
Lamb has almost always been synonymous with Easter dinner in most of the world. I’ve had it several times and very rarely liked it. So when I ran across a recipe from Food Wishes that looked absolutely divine, I knew it was time for me to try again. And ... more
Read moreLunchtime Salad Hack
I’ve been seeing this to-go salad hack for quite sometime, and one morning (in a very unconventional video) I decided to go for it. And this is the video proof that I’m a klutz. It’s a wonder I still have all my fingers (digits grow back… usually. At least ... more
Read moreDalgona Whipped Coffee – Viral TikTok Recipe
You know I had to see what the hype was all about and if this recipe actually worked. This popular South Korean recipe called Dalgona is simply this: Whisk equal parts instant coffee, sugar and water until frothy and beautiful. Spoon fluffy mixture over iced milk (or in hot ... more
Read moreBazooka Sushi (and traditional bamboo method)
Oh my gosh. My world has just been flipped over with joy and gladness! When I saw this crazy thing called the Sushi Bazooka I knew that it was something I had to try. Even though, I’ve never made sushi before… I knew it was time. I knew it ... more
Read morePickled Hot Peppers
Peter Piper (well actually, it was the fella) picked up a peck (not a literal peck, but close… 2lbs) of peppers! So instead of allowing them to go bad in the veggie drawer, I tried my hand at pickling! And whoa… HOW EASY!!! These peppers were hot and pickled, ... more
Read moreButternut Squash Soup (Deluxe Cooking Blender)
I decided to try out my Deluxe Cooking Blender for more than Blender Parm or a smoothie and… OH MY GOSH! This simple and quickly prepared soup is phenomenal! I have no words for just how easy and convenient this blender is! And it cleans itself… What is this ... more
Read moreBreakfast Frittata in the Air Fryer
Frittata is an egg-based Italian crustless quiche! The Italian word frittata roughly translates to fried, which is PERFECT because we made this in the Deluxe Air Fryer (new from Pampered Chef). Or really any air fryer you may own! Easy to make and even easier to LOVE! Frittata recipe ... more
Read moreDeluxe Air Fryer Unboxing (Pampered Chef)
When Pampered Chef announced the new Deluxe Air Fryer I might have squealed. Loudly squealed. I had been eyeing a larger air fryer and this one looked HUGE and amazing. Well, I’m happy to report, it is both huge and amazing. Watch as I open, poke around the machine ... more
Read moreCauliflower Pizza Crust
Looking to make your own Keto Friendly Cauliflower Pizza crust (grain free)? This might be the recipe for you! Just a couple ingredients and you have a great tasting alternative to grain pizza dough! It’s not as crispy as I would have like it, but it worked and I ... more
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