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Exceptionally moist and stuffed with a mixture of herbs and breadcrumbs that reminds me of Thanksgiving stuffing in the best possible way, this homey recipe will have you asking yourself why you don’t cook pork chops more often. Over the last few months, I’ve been tinkering with proteins that carry the (often deserved) reputation of being bland, rubbery, and dry. My goal: unlock the secrets to transforming them into tender, pleasurable, healthy meals....

A filling, hearty vegetarian dinner or lunch, these sassy southwest sweets are an all-in-one meatless meal that will leave everyone at the table feeling satisfied (this Mexican Quinoa is another tasty choice). Baked stuffed sweet potato recipes like this one are an ideal strategy for knocking out every food group in a single dish. If you’d like another savory stuffed sweet potato option in a similar flavor realm, try these Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes....

These keto cake pops look and taste just like the conventional ones you might make or buy at your favorite bakery… without the extra sugar and carbs! If you don’t want to make a full keto birthday cake or sugar-free buttercream frosting for your celebration, try these sugar-free cake pops complete with a rich glaze and sprinkles — perfect for making low carb birthday treats or just adding a special portion-controlled keto dessert to your day....

In this post I share how to make the best Tandoori chicken in numerous ways – using an oven, on stovetop Griddle, air fryer and on direct fire. If you are new to the dish you may be wondering What is Tandoori Chicken? Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish where marinated chicken is grilled to perfection in a Tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. As a first step chicken is marinated overnight with various spices, herbs and yogurt....

FavoritePinShare No more firing up the grill to enjoy juicy and tender steak. This flavorful flank steak comes together quickly after it is marinated and air-fried to perfection! Believe it or not, the air fryer does an incredible job of cooking up things like this flank steak and making it taste worthy of your favorite steakhouse! Not to mention, it’s ready in half the time and only takes a quarter of the effort!...

It’s a quick and easy method that any home cook can do, any night of the week. No deep frying, no special equipment. This is a game changer! How do Chinese restaurants get their beef so tender?? Ever notice how the beef at Chinese restaurants is so incredibly tender, and how your stir fries at home are just never the same? The secret is tenderising the meat. It’s called velveting beef....

FavoritePinShare I love a good burger! Smash burgers are easy to prepare and come together so fast. If ever I’m craving a good old-fashioned burger, these smash burgers are my go-to recipe! Every now and again I like to switch it up and get creative with my burger flavors. My amazing grilled burger is a must because it is packed with flavor! However, if you haven’t tried a turkey burger you should give them a try!...

FavoritePinShare This baked berry oatmeal is a TikTok sensation that’s every breakfast lover’s dream! Warm, milky, and loaded with juicy berries, it’s the most delicious way to start your day. Oats will forever be one of my favorite breakfasts. They’re just so delicious and there are so many ways to customize them! You’ll have to try these overnight oats or my recipe for homemade oatmeal next. They’ll leave you satisfied and full of energy throughout the day!...

Even if you aren’t a big tuna fan, I hope you’ll try this tuna salad recipe with egg. It’s packed with protein, the “dressing” is super flavorful, and it takes just a few minutes to whip up. Tuna and egg salad is perfect for a light lunch, dinner or even a snack! And, it’s naturally low carb and keto friendly, but totally delicious even if you couldn’t care less about these diets....

Thanksgiving leftovers are such A Big Deal in our family, on Thanksgiving we cook two turkeys, one for the dinner and one for the leftovers (see How to Cook a Turkey for the best-ever roast turkey recipe). This is rather over the top of us—if you want a more reasonable amount of leftovers, use this easy guide to How Much Turkey Per Person to plan for them in advance (or make Air Fryer Turkey Breast on the side)....

FavoritePinShare Walnut Crusted Maple Salmon is a savory salmon dish that is coated in a sweet maple syrup, delicious Dijon mustard coated with a thick walnut crust all baked to perfection. Baked in under 30 minutes! Salmon is one of my favorite quick and easy dishes! If you love Salmon try this Honey Garlic Dijon Broiled Salmon (15 minutes!), Awesome Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa or Insanely Good Creamy Tuscan Garlic Salmon....

For instance, don’t know how to amp up your salad, sandwich, or burrito? Add some hard-boiled eggs! You’ll be surprised at how many dishes taste even better with hard-boiled eggs. Try one of these 15 egg recipes for your next breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Recipes With Hard Boiled Eggs 1. Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs are creamy, delectable, and easy to make. And they’re so pretty to boot. It’s the perfect appetizer!...

Brisket is usually flavored with barbecue sauce, onions, and carrots, and smoked or slow-braised to perfection. No matter which method you choose, the key is to give the meat ample time to cook to achieve that signature soft, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness every good brisket has. I have to admit, I can easily devour brisket all on its own. But if you’re going to serve this dish to guests, you’ll want to give them a few sides to eat with this delectable dish....

No matter how exceptional your enchiladas are, though, they can always use some company at the dinner table. Personally I can gobble these guys up on their own, but the flavors can be too bold for some and they’ll need something to balance it out. So what are the perfect side dishes to serve with enchiladas? Well, you can never go wrong with traditional Mexican sides. Here are ten delicious choices that pair perfectly with enchiladas....

Is cookout crashing a thing? It seems decidedly less stressful (and less rude) than wedding crashing, and you’re more likely to end up with new friends at the end instead of being taken out back by the bride’s older brother. Plus, it seems reasonably acceptable to show up at a cookout and barter food for entry, especially if that food happens to be a slow cooker filled with a delicious, summer-inspired wild rice pilaf....

This crockpot wild rice stuffing is especially helpful at Thanksgiving and Christmas, or really anytime you need a stellar dinner party side but don’t have space in your oven. Further, this stuffing can be cooked in advance, making it a busy host(ess)’s BFF. Unlike a bread and wild rice stuffing, this one is naturally gluten free (be sure to check your rice blend, as oddly not all of them are)....

Value: $79.00 Enter for your chance to win one (1) Instant Pot DUO 6QT 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer. The deadline to enter is September 6th, 2020 at 11:59:59p.m Eastern Time. The Instant Pot allows you to cook meals up to 70% faster. While retaining more of your food’s nutrients. You can cook pot roast, chili, chicken wings, bbq, mac & cheese, ribs, pizza dip, tortilla soup, meatballs, chicken fried rice, and so much more – all in a fraction of the time of your traditional slow cooker....

This quinoa salad is by far one of the most exciting salads that I’ve tasted. It’s bright and zesty. It’s exciting and lively. It makes it a great accompaniment for grilled or roasted meat, poultry and seafood. Though, it doesn’t mean that this salad can’t be enjoyed on its own. It’s just as delicious as the slightly less zesty Mediterranean quinoa salad. To get that wonderful zesty and cheerful taste I combined lime juice with lime zest, fresh mint and red hot pepper flakes....

Sliced zucchini (or a combination of zucchini and squash) stir fried in a quick garlic ginger soy sauce with onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes, it’s quick to make and obsessively good to eat. We added chicken (I have pro-tips below for making the meat super tender), though you can just as easily cook this zucchini stir fry with shrimp, pork, or beef. Need a quick side for dinner tonight?...

During a war, people didn’t have as much as they did in more peaceful times, which often meant they had to cook with very few and basic ingredients. Sometimes, they only had what rations or commodities the government gave them. Trying to come up with a complete, balanced, and healthy meal given those kinds of restrictions wasn’t easy, but creative people usually made do. Occasionally, they’d even cobble together enough to fix a dessert, which was definitely a rarity in such difficult times....