Author name: Alida Ryder

Easy Shrimp Tacos

Easy shrimp tacos with fresh avocado and sour cream sauce is the perfect fast dinner recipe and great for feeding a crowd. I am a taco obsessive. If tacos are on the menu, you can bet I’m going to order them. But as is the case with most things,…

Quick Easy Guacamole

This is the BEST guacamole recipe. It’s quick and easy to make and is perfect when served as a snack served with tortilla chips, dolloped onto burgers or served with cheesy nachos and quesadillas. I make my easy guacamole recipe more often than …

Easy French Toast

This easy French toast is a breakfast or brunch classic served with a mountain of fresh strawberries and a healthy drizzle of maple syrup. Ingredients and Substitutions How to make French toast Can I make this ahead? I definitely prefer serving French…

Arugula salad

This refreshing, zesty arugula salad recipe with lemon Parmesan dressing is the easiest side dish you can make. It is a great, healthy side to serve with any protein and can be made in less than 5 minutes. Ingredients and Substitutions How to make aru…

Mushroom risotto with fresh black truffles

Rich, creamy mushroom risotto is so simple to make but absolutely delicious and perfectly elegant making it suitable for weeknight dinners or dinner parties. Ingredients and Substitutions How to make mushroom risotto Can I make this ahead? Risotto is …

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Making homemade tortilla chips has never been easier. These air fryer tortilla chips can be made in less than 10 minutes with only two ingredients! Ingredients and Substitutions How to make tortilla chips in the air fryer Can I make this ahead? Yes! T…

Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce

This no-cook easy pizza sauce recipe is perfect for making in bulk and freezing for pizza emergencies (which are totally a thing) and makes the BEST pizzas when combined with homemade pizza dough, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. Ingredients and Sub…

Easy Shrimp Aglio e Olio

Easy Shrimp Aglio e Olio is the simplest, most delicious pasta recipe you can make. The perfect dinner recipe for weeknight meals.  Ingredients and Substitutions How to make Shrimp Aglio e Olio How long to cook shrimp Shrimp (or prawns) cook very…

Easy Air Fryer Bacon

Air fryer bacon is easy to make and turns out perfectly every time. This is my new favorite way to cook bacon because it’s less mess and no fuss! We all love bacon, right? But cooking it can be a little bit of a mission. Cooking bacon in a p…

Air Fryer Filet Mignon

You might think you can’t cook Filet Mignon in the air fryer, but you would be wrong. This Air Fryer Filet Mignon turns out juicy, tender and delicious, every time. Cooking steaks can feel intimidating but this recipe is so simple and even thoug…

Crispy Orange Chicken

Crispy orange chicken in a sweet, sticky sauce made with ginger, garlic and fresh orange juice is the better-than-takeout dinner your family will love. Ingredients and Substitutions How to make orange chicken How to reheat orange chicken Reheating ora…

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

An incredibly easy chicken pot pie, perfect for busy weeknights, made with rotisserie chicken and store-bought puff pastry. In fact, that’s the secret to this easy chicken pot pie recipe. Everything in it is store-bought. The pastry, the chicken…

Shrimp Scampi pasta

This quick and easy shrimp scampi pasta recipe is ready in 15 minutes. Garlic, chilli, herbs and fresh lemon in a white wine butter sauce is perfect with the juicy shrimp and al dente pasta. Ingredients Needed Can I use frozen shrimp for shrimp scampi…

Our Best Shrimp Recipes

From easy shrimp pastas to show stopping garlic butter grilled prawns, these shrimp recipes are guaranteed to delight. Shrimp is one of the best quick-cooking proteins and is always delicious, healthy and versatile. Shrimp pasta recipes We have a LOT …

One pan creamy chicken with bacon and leeks

You’re going to love this one-pan creamy chicken recipe with bacon, leeks and mustard. Quick, easy and perfect for busy weeknights. Ingredients and Substitutions How to make one pan creamy chicken Can I make this ahead? Any leftovers can be kept…

Easy Air Fryer Meatballs

These are the BEST easy air fryer meatballs. Juicy, tender and so quick to make, you’re going to love this delicious recipe. Ingredients and Substitutions Tips For The Best Air Fryer Meatballs Can I make this ahead? This air fryer meatball recipe…

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Honey roasted butternut squash soup is like a hug in a bowl and the perfect comforting fall meal. Perfect for making ahead, vegetarian and gluten-free! This honey roasted butternut soup is a constant feature during the colder months because it’s…

Crispy sesame chicken

Level up a take-out favorite by making this crispy sesame chicken in easy sticky sauce at home. Add rice or noodles for a delicious family dinner. What is sesame chicken Sesame chicken is an Asian dish very popular in the United States, often found in…

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

The easiest air fryer whole chicken recipe flavored with loads of fresh lemon, garlic and herbs will quickly become a dinner-time staple. We all know by now that air frying is a great way to cook food quickly, easily and with no fuss. Anythi…

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Fried Rice

Using rotisserie chicken makes this chicken fried rice so easy to make. It’s a great dinner recipe for busy nights and guarantees clean plates all around.  Fried rice is the kind of meal I turn to when I need to get dinner ready quickly. I love …

Easy healthy chicken broccoli soup

This easy healthy chicken broccoli soup is the perfect simple recipe for cozy winter dinners. Easy comfort food in a bowl served with crusty bread. This recipe has become a staple for us in soup season. It’s one of those simple dinner recipes th…

Easy Classic Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are the ultimate classic appetizer and finger food. This version adds sour cream and a splash of pickle juice for extra creaminess and tang. Ingredients Needed How to make deviled eggs Topping ideas for deviled eggs Classic deviled eggs a…

Sweet and sour chicken

Perfectly golden sweet and sour chicken is a delicious dinner recipe that is so easy to make at home and is guaranteed to be better than your favorite takeout place. Ingredients and Substitutions For a classic sweet and sour chicken recipe, the chicke…

How To Fry An Egg

Knowing how to fry an egg is one of the first skills to learn in the kitchen. Fried eggs are so versatile, nutritious and absolutely delicious. Here I’ll walk you through frying an egg, step-by-step, making sure you fry the perfect egg. Every ti…

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

These air fryer jalapeño poppers are the perfect, easy appetizer. Filled with cream cheese, bacon and cheddar cheese and breaded, you’re going to love this simple, delicious recipe. Ingredients and Substitutions How to make jalapeño poppers in t…

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