According to the Collins English dictionary: “Chili: A dish made from meat or beans, or sometimes both, with a thick sauce of tomatoes, and powdered or fresh chilies.” Well, if I use this definition, my 30 minute turkey chili, is, in fact a true chili, borne from the need for something to eat, and absolutely delicious. In the effort to eat healthier, one of the things I’ve…
Category: American Cuisine
We live in an instant society, everything right now. And the same attitude is applied to our culinary desires. That’s why there’s a drive through on every block. There’s call ahead, place the order on the way, when you get there, your prepared food is waiting for you, and brought to your car window. Personally,…
I’m a really big fan of chicken breast, it’s so versatile, and, can be cooked in so many ways. On this occasion, I’m going to use my air fryer. My crispy air fryer breaded chicken breast is versatile in itself. In a bun with lettuce, tomato and some mayo. It’s the base for an amazing…
I’ve been writing my blog for about 2 1/2 years now, I do all the things I’m supposed to. Search engine optimization, so google can find me. A newsletter to build readership. There are quite a few pieces to the puzzle, however, everything comes down to content. Is this recipe what people want? are they…
I’m a fan of meatballs, especially the small ones. Packed with flavor and so versatile. I have a few options to choose from here; turkey and Italian sausage. But, just the other day, I was presented with a new way to make them. Probably closer to true Italian style, using beef and pork. And that’s…
There’s something about stuffing that just seems to make the dish better. Maybe adding texture, flavor, color or, whatever, I just really like it. I have quite a few stuffed recipes here, the usual suspects; chicken breast, poblanos, shells and peppers, but not tenderloin. Tenderloin is called this for a reason, it’s tender and delicious,…
What’s the difference between soup and stew? Nothing in the flavor, only the amount of liquid, soups have more, stews are thicker and heartier. I love them both, but, sometimes I don’t have the time to create that rich flavor that comes from cooking for hours. However, there is a secret, use broth not water,…
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Air Fryer Chicken Drumettes
When we think of chicken wings we don’t always think of healthy. Fried, greasy wings coated in a thick sauce, dipped in blue cheese dressing and washed down with beer. This sounds really good, trust me, I’ve had my share, but does not fit into a healthy lifestyle. Well, using a little modern technology, a…
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Savory Chicken Cake
I have a recipe for chicken pot pie, it’s a delicious way to use up leftovers. However, I’m a foodie, I’m always looking for alternative ways to cook things. And then, I found out about savory chicken cake. It’s a different way to use up leftovers, be they chicken or turkey. It’s also more portable…
Dinners are important. The day is over, time to enjoy a relaxing meal. Well, that sounds nice, but usually isn’t true. The day is far from over, there’s still stuff to do. So a dinner that cooks itself would be nice, and, minimal dishes would be nice too. Now, most dinners don’t cook themselves, but,…
