Best Air Fryer Recipes
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…
Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast
A simple, prep-ahead spread makes this golden, crunchy, cheesy toast a big win any time of day. Perfectly satisfying on its own or to bolster a light meal of soup or salad. Crunchy, gooey, buttery, salty, and a little spicy. This remarkably easy recipe quickly toasts to golden-brown perfection and is versatile enough to…
Air Fryer Polenta Fries (with oven option)
A tube of prepared polenta and simple seasonings are the key to these irresistible bites. Serve the quick and easy recipe as an appetizer or side dish and watch them disappear! Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these golden bites are as irresistible as they are versatile. Based off my Polenta Croutons…
Air Fryer Mini Peppers
No peeling, cutting, or seeding needed for these bite-size poppers. A drizzle of olive oil and dash of seasoning will transform a bag of mini bell peppers into a deliciously easy side dish or appetizer. (Oven option included.) A bag of mini bell peppers is a staple on my weekly grocery list. These multi-colored gems…
Best Recipes for the Grill
Bruschetta Chicken (grill and stovetop options)
Bruschetta Chicken turns the classic appetizer into a summery entree by replacing the crostini base with grilled or pan-seared chicken for a nutritious, versatile meal that’s easy to make yet worthy of company! Bruschetta Chicken is the perfect summer meal, and the highlight is the no-cook topping made with vine-ripened tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic…
Grilled Sausage Bites
Crisp, golden, grilled sausage bites may just be the easiest appetizer with the most crowd appeal! Who knew something so easy could be such a hit? Smoked sausages are an excellent choice for a backyard barbecue or any casual get-together with friends and family. Perfect hot off the grill, the sausages are equally exquisite served…
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Caramelized, smoky flavor bolsters the natural sweetness of fresh corn on the cob, making this summertime favorite even more fabulous. The following grill method is easy and works whether you prefer to husk the corn first or leave it on. When my dad was a boy, he helped his dad build a stone oven in…
Chili Lime Chicken
Add memorable flavor to basic chicken with a blend of spices you likely have on hand. Perfect as is and in burrito bowls, with or without the optional sauce. When I first wrote about this chicken for a newspaper recipe column in 2015, I alluded to a debate I was having with myself as to…
Make-Ahead Meals
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A brimming pot of this wholesome soup is a filling favorite in our house. Topped with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips, it’s extra special! Last year, as I was pondering my holiday gift list, I struggled to think of something that several friends would really need or enjoy. Eventually, it occurred to me that…
Salmon (or Chicken) Caesar Wraps
Light, crisp Caesar wraps are a no-cook, no-wilt, hand-held alternative to the classic salad. Flexible, filling, and brimming with flavor! As someone who grew up with sandwiches as the staple lunch fare, I was slow to join the wrap craze when it arrived years ago. The texture and thickness of my go-to whole grain bread…
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Wholesome and hearty stuffed acorn squash is an all-in-one meal that’s bursting with savory flavor. It even comes with an edible bowl! Acorn squash always makes me think of my grandmother. The dark green vegetable, with its signature splotch of orange, was not something we ate at home. My grandmother, however, cooked with it often.…
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup (or Sauce)
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup is an ideal way to use an abundance of tomatoes and can be adapted to include additional produce, proteins, and pasta. Delicious as a sauce too! Consider this an added value recipe. For starters, it’s an easy way to make practical, even long term, use of seasonal produce. (It freezes well.)…
One Pot Meals
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A brimming pot of this wholesome soup is a filling favorite in our house. Topped with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips, it’s extra special! Last year, as I was pondering my holiday gift list, I struggled to think of something that several friends would really need or enjoy. Eventually, it occurred to me that…
Curried Shrimp with Tomatoes
Quick to cook and loaded with flavor, this one-pan meal is delightful served over rice, polenta, or with a piece of crusty bread. Getting dinner on the table never happened so fast! This one-pan meal relies on a bag of frozen shrimp, tomatoes, and a handful of seasonings that deliver exceptional flavor with incredible…
Coconut Rice
Light, fluffy, and delightfully fragrant, coconut rice is a cinch to make and offers a delicious upgrade to curries, stir fries, salmon, and more. Coconut rice offers a quick and easy upgrade to a range of cuisines, and the process is not that much different than making a pot of basic white rice. A few…
Cold Pan Seared Steak
Perfectly cooked steaks with a gorgeous crust and tender, juicy insides are easy to achieve with this unorthodox method. No smoky, splattered mess on your stovetop either! Steak night isn’t a weekly occurrence in our house – although the guys likely wish it were! So, when steaks are on the menu, they should really…
Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Recipes
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A brimming pot of this wholesome soup is a filling favorite in our house. Topped with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips, it’s extra special! Last year, as I was pondering my holiday gift list, I struggled to think of something that several friends would really need or enjoy. Eventually, it occurred to me that…
Pork & Sauerkraut (with lots of options)
Get ready for a New Year filled with luck and good health with this traditional dish, which can be customized in several ways to keep everyone happy! (slow cooker and oven method) There seems to be two distinct camps where pork and sauerkraut is concerned: those who love it and those who…well…tolerate it. Growing…
Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken
Versatile and quick to prep, Southwest Chicken relies on pantry staples and can be served burrito bowl-style or in tacos. An ideal meal to please a variety of eaters! Get ready for the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, because Coach Suzie is in the kitchen! She’s a kid at heart, and as a…
Amish-Style Chicken Corn Soup
Brimming with chicken and vegetables, a pot of this soul-warming soup is easy to make with basic ingredients. A regional classic and a true family favorite! (Look below the recipe card for a fun way to top this or another soup!) The aroma of this soup takes me back to summer and the…
