My baked whiting recipe is deceptively simple, and the results are fresh, lightly seasoned fillets dressed in melted butter and fresh dill. I make fish at least once a week for my family- it’s a lean source of protein and nutrients, includi…
Learn how to cook a juicy, hearty venison roast with tender pan-roasted veggies. It’s easy, flavorful, and comes with my tried-and-true oven and slow cooker option! Lately, I’ve been on a venison kick- from meatloaf and stew to chili–…
This banana bread recipe is loaded with pecans and cinnamon, and ready in minutes! Topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar, it’s moist, fluffy, and makes the best dessert or afternoon treat. You can never have too many banana bread recipes. Around her…
My minute steak recipe features lightly seasoned steaks, pan-fried and served in a savory gravy with caramelized onions. It’s a hearty, comforting dish everyone will love! It doesn’t take much to convince my family to eat steak for dinner. …
Once you learn how to cook coulotte steak using my fast and easy recipe, you’ll want to make it ALL the time. It’s tender, juicy, and the results are guaranteed. We are big steak eaters in my family, and if I had to pick one of the mo…
Learn how to cook frozen steak in the air fryer with my fast, failproof method. No thawing needed – just tender, juicy steaks in about 20 minutes. I don’t always have a multi-course meal planned for my family – more often than n…
My air fryer chicken patties make for a fast and easy dinner any night of the week! Ready in under 20 minutes and so juicy and tender. If you’ve tried my air fryer hamburgers or air fryer turkey burgers before, you’ll love this chicken vers…
Every September, I step up onto my soapbox to report for my self-appointed duty — one part desperate, one part cantankerous — to remind us that summer isn’t over yet. I beg us to put away the decorative gourds and pumpkin spi…
Learn how to make my beef tips and gravy that feature tender chunks of beef braised in a rich and savory gravy. Stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow cooker option. No one in my family can resist my classic beef tip recipe. With mouthwatering beef slathered i…
Cooking Delmonico steak brings the flavors of fine dining straight into your kitchen. Known for its gorgeous marbling and rich, beefy flavor, my foolproof method guarantees a golden crust on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth juiciness inside- every ti…
My sweet potato pizza crust recipe yields a tender yet firm crust with NO sweet potato flavor. It is made with three ingredients, and no eggs or dairy are needed. Stovetop and oven methods included! I swear I’ve tried every single veggie-based pi…
My healthy chocolate zucchini bread is moist, fluffy, and bursting with chocolate flavor. Made in the blender, each slice has around 100 calories. Even my picky family couldn’t believe this bread was made with zucchini- it tastes just l…
My air fryer frozen meatballs will change the game for weeknight dinners. All you need is frozen meatballs, sauce, and 10 minutes to make them. We love serving them over spaghetti or as meatball subs! I’ve spent countless hours perfecting my meat…
My thick and creamy chocolate protein shake recipe packs in over 30 grams of protein! It’s perfect post-workout, a healthy snack, or as a wholesome breakfast. McDonald’s chocolate milkshakes have always been my favorite treat, even as…
My easy and authentic tuna carpaccio recipe features thin slices of ahi tuna dressed simply with tangy capers, peppery red onion, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It’s healthy and fresh, elegant, and always impresses. Tuna appetizers like…
Oh you wanted a chocolate zucchini bread recipe? Don’t you know this is a food blog? I’m contractually obligated to tell a meandering and infuriatingly irrelevant story in each headnote, keeping you from the recipe as long as possi…
Try my air fryer frozen burgers once, and you’ll never cook them any other way. It’s fuss-free, and you’re rewarded with juicy hamburgers. Brush them in a sauce first to keep them tender- no thawing required. I cook burgers for my family like they’re …
This healthy broccoli smoothie recipe turns the nutritious green vegetable into a creamy treat! It takes 5 minutes, tastes amazing,…
My homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe is a revamped take on the classic family dinner. Juicy, seasoned beef patties are simmered in a rich, from-scratch mushroom gravy for the ultimate weeknight comfort meal- ready in 30 minutes! Salisbury steak is a dis…
My healthy pumpkin bread uses oat flour as the base and is sweetened with coconut sugar. It’s easy to make, super moist and fluffy, and has just 150 calories per slice. Gluten-free and dairy-free. There is an unfair stigma that pumpkin desserts a…
My braised boneless beef short ribs are the ultimate comfort food- simmered low and slow, finished in the oven, and smothered in a rich beef gravy. They’re melt-in-your-mouth tender, easy to make, and include Instant Pot and slow cooker options. …
What did we get up to while our kids’ time away overlapped for two weeks this summer? Did we go on vacation? Did we party every night? The truth is honestly embarrassing, so middle-aged coded, Deb of the early Smitten Kitchen years would…
My air fryer pineapple recipe features thick pineapple slices air fried in brown sugar, butter, and warm spices until they’re caramelized and golden brown. We love to serve them over ice cream or yogurt for a healthy sweet treat! Key ingredients Find t…
My air fryer fish tacos make a quick, healthy, and kid-approved dinner in just 15 minutes. Lightly breaded white fish is air-fried until golden and crispy, then assembled into tortillas with taco fixings and my special creamy sauce. Use cod, Mahi Mahi,…
High on the list of cooking things that I’ve got far more opinions on than anyone has ever asked of me (and may have even, at times, prayed I’d stop yapping about), are homemade ice cream sandwiches. Why? Because it’s devasta…
