Ann Fulton

Main Dishes

Air Fryer Salmon (with oven option)

A lovely balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy is the hallmark of this speedy salmon, which can be on your plate in less than 15 minutes. Need a lightning-fast meal? Look no further than your air fryer and this easy salmon recipe. No air fryer? No problem. Salmon doesn’t take too much longer to cook…

Appetizers, Side Dishes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Manchego

Chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese give roasted Brussels sprouts a Spanish-style upgrade for a crowd-pleasing tapas or hearty side dish. The loaded sprouts are hearty enough that sometimes I even serve them as a main dish with a salad or side of rice.           I first enjoyed a dish that was similar…

Cakes, Cookies, Desserts

Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Creamy and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness, this classic frosting can easily be spread or piped onto cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for desserts that look as great as they taste! This recipe will add a glorious final touch to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. I most frequently use it to decorate…

Main Dishes

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls

Customizable chicken fajita bowls are simple to make with a convenient sheet pan approach and are sure to become a favorite. Wholesome, economical, and perfect for meal prep.    If my nieces, Coco and Britt, look familiar, it may be from an earlier recipe, Tuna Pasta Salad. Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, the recipe is…

Main Dishes

Slow Roasted Whole Chicken

This longtime reader and family favorite effortlessly produces tender, juicy chicken every single time. It’s wholesome comfort food that never grows old!   Modern cuisine so often focuses on the latest trends and off-the-grid ingredients. New ideas keep things interesting, but in the process, it’s easy to overlook more unassuming fare. A new year seemed…

Appetizers

Spanish Tapas Board

Elevate your charcuterie game with this epic Spanish tapas board, which comes together easily, looks stunning, and is loaded with savory bites. Perfect for any occasion, from New Year’s celebrations and game days to girls’ nights and book clubs. Optional extras will make it a meal.   Charcuterie boards are popular for good reason. They…

Appetizers

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Crisp, golden, and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce, baked coconut shrimp are perfect as an appetizer or entrée and may be prepped a few hours in advance.     Crunchy on the outside and tender in the middle, these crisp, golden shrimp are baked instead of fried and will vanish off an…

Appetizers, Snacks

Spanish-Style Marinated Olives

An impressive appetizer recipe that takes five minutes to prep and adds something special to any cocktail hour, cheese board, or antipasto platter. Irresistibly snack-worthy and giftable too!   For many of us, olives plucked straight from the jar are incredibly satisfying. They are salty, meaty, and even deliver a dose of monounsaturated fats, fiber,…

Appetizers, Breakfast, Side Dishes

Spanish Tortilla

Make this traditional Spanish dish in your own kitchen with a few basic ingredients and enjoy it as a light meal, a satisfying snack, or a filling addition to a Spanish-themed charcuterie board.   In Spain it’s called a tortilla Española, sometimes a tortilla de patata. The name translates to Spanish tortilla or potato omelet,…

Candies, Desserts

Mamie’s Million Dollar Fudge

Ultra-creamy with a delightful chocolate flavor, this foolproof fudge sets up beautifully without the need for a candy thermometer.  Perfect for holiday cookie platter and sharing with family and friends.    Aunt Peggy came over for an afternoon of cooking yesterday. She wanted to make Party Salmon with Creamy Horseradish Dill Sauce for a holiday potluck…

A Few Of Our Favorite Things: Holiday Book Edition

Need fresh material for your bedside table, or perhaps a practical gift or book group pick? We’re back with a list of buzz-worthy books, with help from the pros, in categories that span a variety of age groups and interests.    In our last Favorite Things, Summer Book Edition, I introduced a new local bookstore…

Breakfast, Sandwiches

The Best Egg Sandwiches

Eggs are baked to light, fluffy perfection (easy and so good!) and then layered with the classic additions. Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or packed lunches throughout the week and when guests are in the house.    Welcome to the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids! I’m delighted to welcome Oliver back to my kitchen to demonstrate a family favorite recipe for egg sandwiches,…

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