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Air fryer grilled cheese
The possible fillings are endless. Apple slices and kimchi (pictured), leftover chicken, avocado, bacon, pear…anything that tastes good with cheese.
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Heyday Canning Review
“Tonight’s dinner plan? Open this can!” is Heyday’s tagline. I’ve found it to be true. Yes, it’s a can with beans and sauce in it. But the genius of Heyday is the sauce selection plus their recipe blog, Shelf Life. I’ve found new ways to turn a can of beans into dinner, or lunch for…
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Homemade yogurt + granola + fruit
I’ve been making my own dairy yogurt for the past couple of months, following the kitchn’s Instant Pot method. It’s time-consuming and inconvenient, even with the Instant Pot, but the result is so much better and fresher than store-bought. I usually start it in the morning by pouring a carton of whole milk into the…
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Fridge-clearing rice bowl
I’ve made so many versions of this rice bowl that I’m no longer sure where I learned it from. This time I managed to work in chunks of purple sweet potato. It’s different every time, but there are some steps I always follow:
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Hungryroot review: just okay
I’ve tried Hungryroot’s online grocery service a couple of times now. Each time I expect it to be a game changer, and each time it’s…just okay. Here’s what I’ve liked and disliked about it: The great The not-so-great GIF by swimmingalmondtacoland So, the search for the best way to grocery shop and meal prep continues. I…
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Gluten-free pretzel bites from Eastern Standard Provisions
I have no idea who Eastern Standard Provisions is — a pretzel company? — but I saw these in the freezer at Sprouts and they seemed worth trying. You can bake them from frozen in minutes — just add water/oil/butter and the included pretzel salt, and pop them in the oven for about 6 minutes.…
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No time nachos
A great way to repurpose leftovers: layer tortilla chips, cooked chicken, and cheese in a bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. Top with salsa and chopped scallions or your toppings of choice. Enjoy in the ~5 minutes before your carriage turns into a pumpkin.
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Morning glory muffin shortcut
I love to snack on muffins and “morning glory” muffins with raisins, carrots, and nuts are one of my favorite kinds to make. I’ve made Bakerita’s paleo version before and they were delicious, but I was short on time this week so I took a shortcut. I bought Simple Mills’ banana muffin mix and followed…
