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9 Refreshing Recipes for Spring

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Spring time cooking means lots of fresh produce and vibrant flavors. When the weather warms up, all we want are light but satiating dishes with the flavors of the season: fresh herbs, acidic lemon, sweet fruit, and so on.

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These healthy and delicious recipes capture the refreshing flavor palate of spring, but will still fill you up. Look out for options like lemon tarragon chicken destined for a salad chock full of seasonal produce, or grilled, peppadew butter-slathered salmon with tomatoes and asparagus.

Wondering what’s in season? For just a taste of some of the best seasonal produce spring has to offer, look for fruits and veggies like:

Lemon Tarragon Chicken

This 25-minute lemon tarragon chicken is ideal for meal prep. Simply season with fragrant herbs and aromatics, roast for 20 minutes, and shred. You’ll have a perfect spring dish in no time.

All you’ll need are some chicken breasts, and some lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, fresh tarragon, salt, and pepper. This shredded chicken is delicious served atop a salad with lots of springtime produce, like arugula, shredded carrots, peas, and anything else that strikes your fancy.

Bonus Recipe: Carrot and Parsley Salad

If you are looking for another great carrot-centric dish for the spring, try our easy-to-make carrot and parsley salad.

Garlic and Lemon Marinated Chicken Breast with Brown Sage Butter

Springtime is all about effortless meals that are light, fragrant, and seasonally-inspired. This garlic and lemon marinated chicken breast with brown sage butter covers all those bases.

While brown butter adds a touch of richness to this easy chicken dinner, lemon, garlic, and parsley bring a bit of acid and bite.

To make this 25-minute meal, you’ll quickly marinate chicken breasts (really, for only 5 minutes) in garlic, lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper. You’ll sear the chicken, then finish it off in the oven.

Finish off with a pan sauce of butter, fresh sage, cooking oil, chicken stock, and lemon juice.

Grilled Sockeye Salmon with Peppadew Butter, Asparagus, and Charred Tomatoes

Grilled salmon is the epitome of a spring-inspired meal. Plus, with this grilled sockeye salmon with Peppadew butter, asparagus, and charred tomatoes, you’ll be enjoying asparagus in its peak season.

To make this quick and easy salmon meal, you’ll make a quick compound butter with Peppadew juice, butter, parsley, and garlic. Yes, the butter tastes amazing on basically anything.

From there, simply grill your salmon, tomatoes, and asparagus, slathering them all liberally with the peppadew butter. It’s that easy.

Paleo Salmon Cakes

For something a little heartier, but still bright and delicious, try these Paleo salmon cakes. They take light but satiating salmon and bulk it up with veggies, Paleo breadcrumbs, and creamy mayo.

These fish cakes come together whip-fast—in just 15 minutes flat—and make for a perfect starter or main course. You’ll love the zing of Dijon mustard, and the bright flavor of diced red bell peppers and scallions.

Tips: Be sure to make these with fresh salmon, not canned. That flavor just can’t be beaten. And don’t forget to hit your salmon cakes with a squeeze of fresh lemon for acidity.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Green Goddess Dressing

This pan-seared salmon with green goddess dressing screams spring, from the light and refreshing salad to the green goddess dressing packed with springtime herbs.

If you’re looking for a dinner you can get on the table in no time at all, this salad is the one. It comes together in 15 minutes but looks far fancier than any other 15-minute meal.

The salad itself features crisp fruits and veggies like shaved carrots, thinly-sliced green apples, and thinly-sliced radishes. They mingle with soft Bibb lettuce for contrast.

The green goddess dressing combines tarragon, parsley, and chives, among other delicious and creamy ingredients. The pan-seared salmon gets a coating of the same herb blend, packing in even more springy flavor.

Lamb Fattoush with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

This springy lamb fattoush with pomegranate vinaigrette is a great way to use up leftover lamb, but you can sub in any leftover protein you have on hand.

Bright and vibrant, this lamb fattoush—a popular Lebanese salad—is packed with flavor. You’ll find veggies like English cucumber, fennel bulb, and grape tomatoes, but also a ton of flavor enhancers. We count pomegranate arils, fresh mint, and tangy crumbled feta among them.

The whole thing gets drizzled in a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette, made with sticky-sweet pomegranate molasses, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt.

Don’t forget the crispy pita pieces for crunch!

Lemon Basil Chicken Thighs with Jeweled Quinoa and Pesto

Part comfort food, part of a healthy diet, this lemon basil chicken thighs with jeweled quinoa and pesto is all spring.

In one Dutch oven, you’ll cook up crispy chicken thighs with a simple lemon basil coating, then a quinoa side dish speckled with springtime veggies. The whole thing gets finished with a homemade arugula pesto.

Springtime produce abounds in this dish, too. In it, you’ll find seasonal lemons, basil, asparagus, arugula, and carrots.

Tarragon and Apple Chicken Salad

Are you looking for a meal prep-friendly lunch you’ll look forward to eating? Look no further than this tarragon and 3-apple chicken salad.

Flavored with the taste of spring and packed with nutrition, this creamy chicken salad boasts garlic and white wine-marinated chicken, an impossibly creamy tarragon mustard vinaigrette, and three types of apple. There are some pistachios and a bit of celery for crunch, too.

Whip up this chicken salad on a weekend, then enjoy it for lunch all week.

Spring Pea Chicken Salad

It’s all in the name with this spring pea chicken salad, which, of course, boasts many flavors of spring.

In this dish, you’ll find three spring pea-inspired ingredients: fresh peas, sugar snap peas, and pea shoots. You’ll also find chunks of apricot and an apricot balsamic vinaigrette (apricots should be in season, too!)

This chicken is poached in white wine, thyme, and butter, which is quite possibly the easiest way to prepare chicken ever.

Father’s Day Recipes for the Barbecue

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Father’s Day calls for big, bold meals with a side of outdoor sunshine. That’s why the grill is the perfect tool for a Father’s Day meal.

Weather permitting, you’ll get to soak up some vitamin D while helping Dad barbecue his favorites. Overwhelmed by the potential time commitment needed for quality barbecue? That’s where we can help. On this list, we’ve compiled the best barbecue recipes for a Father’s Day cookout.

And while there are definitely some barbecue mainstays—flank steak, or burgers, for example—we’ve found recipes with great and unique flavors to make sure your Father’s Day meal is memorable.

You’ll find recipes like:

Sirloin cap with peppers and onions
Smoky citrus grilled chicken thighs
Grilled sirloin tips with coffee-bourbon BBQ sauce

There’s plenty more to discover. We hope your Father’s Day is filled with plenty of sunshine, quality time, and good food.

1. Just Peachy BBQ Chicken Thighs

This dietitian-approved “just peachy” BBQ chicken thighs recipe features a flavorful blend of spices that the whole family will love.

Spice is the secret healthy resource to make your homemade meals taste restaurant-grade. The spice blend used here is hot and sweet, thanks to paprika, tamari, and ketchup. The addition of ripe seasonal peaches provides a deliciously sweet caramelization.

Serve your grilled chicken thighs and peaches on a bed of vibrant greens for a complete Father’s Day meal.

2. Sirloin Cap with Peppers and Onions

This bright sirloin cap with peppers and onions recipe is brimming with beefy goodness—perfect for a Father’s Day barbecue.

Sirloin cap, aka coulotte or picanha, is a lesser-known cut from the top of the larger sirloin primal. The roasts from ButcherBox come in slightly different thicknesses, and you can trim them into steaks or leave whole and treat as a roast. In this recipe, we opt for the full roast.

It’s the marinade that really builds the flavor here, followed by beautiful char from the grill. In this marinade, you’ll find garlic, onion, Fresno pepper, orange juice and zest, beer, and more.

3. Cilantro Lime Hickory Grilled Flank Steak

If Dad is looking for a simple but flavorful meal to barbecue, try this cilantro lime hickory grilled flank steak recipe. It requires only a handful of ingredients and some smoky hickory wood chips.

You’ll make a rub for the flank steaks using lime zest, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. That’s it! Then, prep your charcoal grill with hickory wood chips directly over the coals. Grill your steaks for about 15 minutes, and you’re golden.

4. Smoky Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs

If chicken is part of the Father’s Day BBQ menu, then opt for dark meat, like chicken thighs. This smoky citrus grilled chicken thighs recipe is an excellent start.

We recommend dark meat because it can be incredibly moist and flavorful when prepared correctly, and it takes well to any robust marinade—like the smoky citrus one in this recipe. In the marinade, you’ll find whole orange, lemon, and lime, plus thyme, rosemary, onion, garlic, and olive oil. Yum.

5. ButcherBox Bacon Burger with Chipotle Lime Mayo

What would a Father’s Day BBQ list be without a solid burger option? For that, we nominate our bacon burger with chipotle lime mayo.

Not only do you grill up some delicious burger patties in this recipe, but you also give avocado slices a kiss of char, too. Add to that some crisp bacon, crunchy lettuce and pliable buns, and you’re in for a good meal.

But don’t think we forgot about the chipotle lime mayo. For that flavor-packed sauce, you’ll need chipotle paste, lime juice, mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Learning to Cook with Kids

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Kids So while I want food to matter to my kids the way it does to me, I haven’t always been able to muster the patience or thickness of skin it takes to invite them into the kitchen and cook alongside me. Until recently.

As the time when we’re all home together stretches on, I also have to tell you: I’m someone who loves cooking and is very tired of cooking. This fatigue is a big part of what’s helping me to come around to cooking and baking with my two school-aged boys.

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Sharing the kitchen with the kids is as much about experimenting to find activities we can do together as it is teaching them some self-reliance. Cooking with children—teaching them basic skills, then stepping back and letting them experiment, fail, and try again—has many benefits. Not least of which is that sooner than later, they’ll be able to feed themselves—and maybe even you.

Of course, cooking for my boys is also one way I express love and care for them, so I’m sure my days of griddling grilled cheese sandwiches and cutting up carrot sticks are far from over, and that’s okay with me. But here are a few of the things I’ve noticed since they’ve been given some casual lessons and some freedom in the kitchen.

Cooking helps develop executive function

If you’re a kitchen control freak like me, there’s no way you’re gonna let your kids dive into a recipe without reading through it first, gathering the ingredients, and getting the prep done before they start whisking and folding. Not to mention cleaning up afterward (yeah, we’re still working on that one).

Learning to read and follow the steps of a recipe is an exercise in organization, and when you’re first learning to cook, it’s essential. It is my great hope that these skills transfer to, say, completing a book report or pulling off a long-term history project.

Baking is a science lesson in disguise

I’m always tickled by how fun and easy it is to engage the kids on how yeast works or why you need an acidic ingredient to activate baking soda. For them, it’s just pancakes. But for me, it’s a way to show them how science isn’t just an experiment in a classroom, it’s all around us, all the time.

Experimentation encourages problem-solving: During one recent afternoon baking session, my son insisted on making chocolate cake without a recipe and without my help. I took a deep breath and backed off.

The resulting “cake” was barely edible, and he gave me the green light to toss it the next day. From then on, he’s focused on what went wrong, and taken my advice regarding the usefulness of recipes.

Cooking helps kids figure out what they like to eat

I have one picky eater in the household – paradoxically, he’s the one more interested in cooking. One of the most rewarding aspects of this time in the kitchen is watching his curiosity and initiative unfold. If he knows there are ingredients he can put together into something to eat, he has the budding confidence to go for it.

I hope he’ll soon figure out how to do this for more than sausage and bacon, waffles and cake. But in the meantime, I’m just glad I don’t have to make the waffles anymore.

The Coolest Diner in Every State

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

There’s nothing like plopping into a booth at the diner. With a quick mug of hot coffee poured in front of you, you know a good meal is about to commence. However, not all diners are created equally, and some have been able to rise to the top, which is why we determined the best diner in every state for you right here!

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Methodology: We worked with Yelp to determine which was the best. According to Yelp, “all the businesses on this list are in the Diners category on Yelp. ‘Best’ is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews and star ratings for a business.” We also decided that a diner must serve more than breakfast, that it needed to at least include a lunch meal on the menu, and be open for that lunch crowd.

With that in mind, here’s what we determined as the best diners in every state. And when you’re done with that, here’s The Best Pizza Place in Every State.

ALABAMA: Salem’s Diner in Birmingham

Known for their famous Philly Cheese Steak and The Trashcan breakfast plate (made with onions, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and spicy sausage, over hashbrowns), Salem’s Diner, located in the Birmingham area, is a popular choice according to Yelp reviews.

And next time you’re eating out, make sure to avoid these 17 Secret Waiter Tricks That Diners Never Notice.

ALASKA: Little Richard’s Family Diner in North Pole

While most foodie-favorites in Alaska tend to be located in the bustling city of Anchorage, this spot is actually located in the smaller town of North Pole. Open from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m., customers on Yelp fawn over favorite menu items including the reindeer sausage and eggs and sandwiches with buffalo chips.

ARIZONA: The Joy Bus Diner in Phoenix

Not only are the meals at Joy Bus Diner a favorite for the state of Arizona, but the touching mission behind this restaurant is one to celebrate. According to their website, The Joy Bus Diner is a non-profit restaurant that gives every cent to The Joy Bus, a local charity that brings chef-inspired meals to cancer patients in the Valley area. One Yelp reviewer wrote that the “mission of the Joy Bus is moving, and they even go as far as adding nutritional info, as it relates to cancer patients, next to certain menu items.”

ARKANSAS: Lakewood Fish & Seafood House in North Little Rock

Even though Lakewood Lounge, located in the Little Rock area, has delicious breakfast, it is also known for their happy hour. One Yelp reviewer says “this place, hand down have the best happy hours.” Other Yelp reviewers say they like the variety of beers on tap, great to pair with their fried shrimp and the sweet potato fries.

CALIFORNIA: Carla’s Cafe in Bakersfield

If you’re looking for a spot that’s outside the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, head to Bakersfield and snag a booth at Carla’s Cafe. With a full 5-stars on Yelp and glowing reviews from customers, Carla’s Cafe is certainly a west-coast gem. Order a plate of their Biscuits and Gravy, which comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large.

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COLORADO: The Little Diner in Vail

Planning on taking a ski trip to Vail, Colorado, any time soon? Make sure to stop into The Little Diner for a breakfast before hitting the slopes. If you’re stopping in for breakfast, be sure to order the German Pancakes—also known as a Dutch Baby. One Yelp reviewer wrote that “the German Pancake was delicious. It was light and airy, so while it appeared huge, it was thin, so I didn’t feel ‘stuffed’ afterward.”

CONNECTICUT: Norm’s Diner in Groton

Having a comforting old-school-style diner in town like Norm’s Diner is a small way to bring a community together. If you are ever in town, try their omelettes. One Yelp reviewer wrote that “the omelette is everything.”

DELAWARE: Angelo’s Luncheonette in Wilmington

Stepping into Angelo’s Luncheonette is like stepping into a time capsule. Along with this restaurant’s old school charm, Angelo’s Luncheonette is known for its scrapple and its friendly customer service, according to a few glowing Yelp reviews.

Top Student Cooking Tips

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Student So you’re all ready for uni: you’ve got your laptop, an impressive selection of fancy dress and your favourite posters. But have you thought about what you’re going to eat? That’s right, three times a day, every day, you’re going to have to feed yourself – and it’s harder than it looks!

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Sure you could break the record for the most packet noodles eaten in a year, but you’ll be rewarded with tiredness, grumpiness and bad skin. Follow these easy tips to eat properly and keep yourself looking and feeling great.

1. Have the right equipment

Boiling eggs in the kettle is not recommended (believe us, we’ve tried). Kitchen basics don’t need to cost much, but look after them and they’ll see you through university. These essentials are pretty much all you need to get you started:

Wooden spoons
A couple of non-stick pans in different sizes (non-stick is well worth the bit extra when it comes to washing up!)
Non-stick frying pan
Baking tray
Colander
Chopping knife
Chopping board
Scales (weighing out portions of rice and pasta will save you a fortune in wasted food – check the back of the packet if you’re not sure how much you need)
A toaster and kettle aren’t provided in our kitchens, but don’t worry about bringing your own – it’s much easier to club together with your flatmates and sort it when you’re here.

2. Pick up some skills before you go

Chopping an onion shouldn’t mean twenty frustrated minutes and the loss of one of your fingers. Watch whoever does the cooking at home, and maybe even offer to help. Alternatively, learn from the masters by watching online videos from top chefs. With a bit of observation and practise you’ll be a kitchen ninja before you know it.

3. Club together for basics

There’s no need to have four individual loaves of bread going mouldy in the cupboards. Join forces with your housemates to buy basics and you’ll save money buying in bulk, and throw away much less waste too. The supermarket is way more fun if you go with your buddies!

4. Cook for each other

If you’re shopping together, why not eat together too? Taking it in turns to cook for your flatmates is a great way to get to know each other, with the bonus of someone else making your tea for you once a week. So often we eat quickly and alone, not even thinking about what we’re shovelling into our mouths. This is your chance to sit down together, have a laugh with your friends and really enjoy your food – add a bottle of wine and you have the makings of a great night in.

5. Plan your meals

Nobody wants to go to the supermarket every day, so plan your meals and do one big shop each week. Not only will it save you time, but you’ll have all the ingredients you need ready to hand.

6. Try eating veggie

Good vegetarian food is cheap, healthy and tasty. There’s no need to give up burgers and sausages completely but think about planning a couple of meat-free meals a week.

If you’re giving it a go make sure you’re still getting plenty of protein to keep you full. Chickpeas or lentils will soak up the spices in a curry really well, or you can replace the mince in chilli with extra mixed beans and loads of peppers and mushrooms.

You could also try meat-free sausages and mince, they’re lower in fat and in a good stew or sauce, you’ll hardly tell the difference.

7. The freezer is your friend

Think ahead and cook extra portions of stews and sauces. Stick them in the freezer when they’re cool and you have emergency supplies for those days when you can’t be bothered or need food fast. Simply reheat in the microwave or a pan, making sure that it’s piping hot all the way through.

Frozen fruit and veg keep for ages and are a really easy way to give a healthy boost to your meals. Chuck mixed vegetables in with your noodles, add spinach to your pasta, or blend berries straight from the freezer with milk or yoghurt for a delicious breakfast smoothie.

8. Make it tasty

Student food doesn’t have to be boring – a few simple ingredients can take your cooking to the next level.

Invest in a house collection of herbs and basic spices: mixed herbs, basil, cumin, coriander and paprika should do the trick. Squeezy tubes of garlic are a must too. Seasoning can really bring your food to life, so don’t forget salt and pepper. And if in doubt, a stock cube is a sure fire way to perk up sauces, stews and rice.

Now is the time to branch out in condiments too. Sweet chilli sauce, Tabasco, Worcester sauce, mayonnaise and pesto will cheer up the most boring of dishes (just not all at once!)

9. Make packed lunch

Soggy lettuce, measly filling and dry crusts – let’s face it, packet sandwiches are rubbish. It doesn’t take much to cobble together a sandwich at home and wrap it up in foil. Grab a pack of crisps or chop up some carrot sticks and you’ve got yourself a cheap and tasty lunch.

If you’re feeling creative there’s a whole world beyond cheese and pickle. Try brie and mango chutney, tuna and pesto or sweet chilli chicken!

10. Don’t forget the washing up!

After creating a culinary masterpiece it’s tempting to just flop on the sofa, but skip the washing up and you’ll be cursing yourself the next day. Dried on food is gross and a nightmare to get off, so save yourself the trouble by washing up as you go along, or getting it done straight after you’ve eaten.

Good luck!

Learning to cook is probably not top of your list of uni experiences, but it’s a skill that will help you out for life. Whether it’s dishing out a hearty bowl of pasta for your mates, impressing your date with a home-cooked meal, or knocking up a life-saving cooked breakfast, you’ll be glad you made the effort.

How Long Your Most Common Leftovers

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Leftovers It’s commonly known that food waste is a serious issue in the U.S. The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that between 30 and 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is food waste alone. A lot of this food waste is attributable to food retailers and grocers throwing out produce, dairy, or meat products that didn’t see the light of day before their expiration dates.

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But that’s not to say that food waste isn’t as impactful at the consumer level either. How many times have you not finished your meal at a restaurant, meant to eat it the next day, and resurfaced it in your fridge a week later, or thrown out your leftovers from your most recent meal-prep because you weren’t sure how long you had until the food went bad?

Well, there is a point where your leftovers are no longer considered healthy to eat, and they must be thrown out in order to prevent illness. Meredith Carothers, the technical information specialist at the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, lent insight on when it’s time to throw out leftovers so you don’t run the risk of flirting with an upset stomach.

How long are leftovers good for?

“All cooked foods and leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days after cooking. After that, they can start to spoil,” says Carothers.

Whether you sautéed some veggies for a stir-fry or roasted a pork shoulder, they will remain safe to eat for about half of a week. It’s also important that you know how to store them. The key to storing cooked foods in the fridge is quite simple: you want to make sure that you place these foods in airtight containers or make sure they’re wrapped and sealed tightly in resealable storage bags. This will help the cooked food retain moisture and prevent harmful bacteria from tainting your food.

The USDA also advises you to refrigerate or freeze wrapped leftovers immediately after they have been initially cooked or reheated. Any foods that have been left out in room temperature for more than two hours after cooking must be discarded.

Which foodborne pathogen is most commonly found on leftovers that have been in the fridge for too long?

“There are two completely different families of bacteria: pathogenic bacteria, the kind that causes foodborne illness, and spoilage bacteria, the kind of bacteria that cause foods to deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes, and textures,” says Carothers. The USDA characterizes food that is sitting out in an environment ranging from 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit as the Danger Zone. “Pathogenic bacteria can grow rapidly in the Danger Zone…but they do not generally affect the taste, smell, or appearance of food. In other words, one cannot tell that a pathogen is present,” she explains.

How can you tell if leftovers are still safe to eat?

“The first step in having safe leftovers is cooking the food safely,” advises Carothers. “Use a food thermometer to make sure that the food is cooked to a safe, minimum internal temperature.”

For example, poultry must reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas a pork chop, a slab of steak, or a filet of salmon only have to reach a minimum of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Ideally, leftovers of any kind that are reheated should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure that any trace of bacteria is killed. But, how likely is it for you to plunge a food thermometer into your leftover mac and cheese after letting it heat up for a minute in the microwave? Chances are probably slim to none, but it’s never a wrong time to start using one!

So, next time you meal prep, make sure you eat your food within three or four days of making it. If you’re planning farther out into the week and making a big batch of something, be smart and freeze some of your leftovers instead to keep them safe to eat until you do need them!

Crispy ways to Enjoy Fried Chicken

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food, and there are so many variations, it’s hard to pick just one favorite.

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That’s why we didn’t. Instead, we’ve compiled eight different ways to enjoy crispy, juicy fried chicken. You’ll find recipes like:

Gluten-free chicken and waffles
Fried chicken sandwiches
Sweet and spicy Korean fried chicken
Paleo and Keto fried chicken options

We’ve got recipes that fit a variety of dietary preferences, so if you’re Paleo, Keto, or gluten-free, you’ll find the perfect crispy fried chicken recipe for you.

Keep reading, and fire up your favorite high-temp cooking oil. It’s time to fry some chicken.

Chef Yankel’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Gluten-Free Waffles

Looking for a foolproof gluten-free fried chicken and waffles recipe? We’ve got you covered with Chef Yankel’s buttermilk fried chicken and gluten-free waffles.

Crisp fried chicken gets piled high on fluffy, warm waffles, with no gluten in sight. It’s as American a recipe as it comes.

This fried chicken—made from a whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces—gets its crispy coating from a blend of almond flour, gluten-free flour (try Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 Baking Flour), salt, pepper, and cayenne. Don’t forget the spicy buttermilk marinade, too.

Pillowy gluten-free waffles are the perfect accompaniment to this indulgent meal.

Perfect Fried Chicken

This perfect fried chicken is fairly classic, with one genius tweak: A hint of sriracha for mild heat.

You’ll start with a spiced buttermilk marinade, with the heat provided by that sriracha. Let it marinate for 12 to 24 hours for ultra juicy chicken. Then, dredge it in a well-seasoned flour that includes garlic powder, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Working in batches, fry your chicken until each side is golden brown, or about 6 to 7 minutes.

Serve this chicken immediately, for warm, spicy comfort all around.

The Best Gluten-Free Fried Chicken

Looking for an uber-simple, foolproof way to fry up chicken without the gluten? This gluten-free fried chicken recipe calls for only a handful of ingredients.

Of those ingredients, none of them are flour. Yes, you can make fried chicken without flour! Instead, this recipe opts for tapioca starch as a coating.

The marinade is simple, with a blend of buttermilk, cayenne pepper, red wine vinegar, and a healthy dash of salt and pepper. Let your chicken sit in the marinade for 12 hours.

After marinating, this chicken cooks up in 20 minutes. Yum!

BB Fried Chicken Sandwich

Are you ready for the most decadent fried chicken sandwich you’ve ever enjoyed? This BB fried chicken sandwich is indulgent but easily made to fit several dietary preferences.

It’s all in the flour coating: You can opt for anything from garbanzo bean flour, all-purpose, or even almond flour. Joining your crisp chicken cutlet are succulent cuts of bacon, a pickled slaw, avocado mayo, and soft brioche buns.

To make a refreshing pickled slaw that cuts through all of the richness, combine pickling cucumbers, red onion, carrot, white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), pickling spice, and a touch of cane sugar. P.S. Looking to cut down the carb content? Skip the brioche buns and serve this dish fork-and-knife style, like a cutlet.

Korean Fried Chicken

Nicknamed “candy chicken,” Korean fried chicken has an addictive crunchy exterior and sweet-spicy coating.

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy fried chicken, you’ve found it. There are two key steps to perfecting this saucy, ultra-crisp chicken: A light corn-starch coating with a touch of baking powder, and a temperature-controlled double-fry.

The baking powder in the coating creates blistering on the chicken skin, creating a super crispy exterior. Meanwhile, the double-frying allows you to gently fry the meat first (achieving a tender interior), then aggressively and quickly fry it for crispiness. A candy thermometer helps here, but it’s not essential.

Fried Chicken Breasts

If you’re not looking to butcher a whole chicken, but still want crispy comfort, try these fried chicken breasts.

This recipe works whether you have bone-in or boneless chicken breasts, so use whatever you have on hand. The boneless chicken will cook up faster if you’re looking for a fast weeknight dinner.

This recipe is basic, and perfect in its simplicity. Simply coat your chicken breasts in a spiced flour, complete with salt, pepper, and baking powder (for crunch). Fry them in a pan in batches. Keep your chicken warm in the oven while you work.

We’d serve these chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies.

“Breaded” Paleo Chicken Cutlets

Looking for crispy fried chicken on the Paleo diet? These “breaded” Paleo chicken cutlets capture all the crispiness of the original recipe, with a grain-free coating of almond and coconut flours.

You’ll make a flavorful dredge with almond flour, coconut flour, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning (this can be subbed out for any other blend you prefer), onion powder, garlic powder, and a few dashes of red pepper flakes if you’d like.

Dredge your chicken cutlets in egg, the flour mixture, and pan-fry in your skillet.

P.S. These are totally kid-friendly.

Best Keto Fried Chicken

We haven’t forgotten about the Keto diet! This recipe is the best Keto fried chicken because it’s warm, crispy, and even a touch cheesy and nutty.

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs get coated in a blend of almond flour, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. An egg wash, complete with a little heavy cream, helps that crunchy coating adhere.

How to Cook Steak Tips Indoors

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Cook Most often cut from the sirloin, steak tips (or sirloin tips) are robust and meaty. They can also be cut from varied tender steaks, like flap meat, tri-tip, and coulotte. We love these uber-tender bits of steak for their lean, full-flavored profile, convenience, and versatility. Yes, you can skewer them and grill them, but they’re good for a lot more than that. We’ll cover some of their many uses later on.

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But if you’re reading this anywhere outside the Eastern United States, you may have never even heard of steak tips. This is because they’re largely a regional cut. In New England, they’re a staple of summer barbecues. You’ll find them throughout restaurant menus, no matter how fancy or divey they are.

Steak tips are often marinated in something sweet and tangy, including ingredients like soy sauce, barbecue sauce, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar—even Coca-Cola. And yes, they’re most often skewered and grilled. But these tender little chunks of steak can add bold flavor in many different ways—read below for our tips and recipes for how best to cook steak tips indoors.

3 Ways to Cook Up Steak Tips Indoors

Pan-Sear: When you use the pan-searing method to cook up steak tips, you can have dinner on the table in a matter of minutes. To start, you’ll want to marinate the steak tips in something tenderizing and flavor-packed, like barbecue sauce or an Asian-inspired marinade (homemade or otherwise). Get your skillet roaring hot, pat your steak tips dry, then pan-sear them for a few minutes. If you’d like, you can do a quick-pan sear, then simmer your steak tips in more sauce for an unbelievably delicious, sticky coating
Grill Pan: Is using your grill pan indoors cheating? We don’t think so, because this method means you don’t have to go outside to grill, especially when the weather is frigid. With a grill pan, you can mimic steak tip recipes meant for the grill, like beef skewers. Or, you can more easily cook loose steak tips (no grates!). Just marinate, pat dry, and sear to your preferred doneness using your favorite high-temperature cooking oil.
Slow Cooker/Instant Pot: Because they’re pre-cut, steak tips make a super convenient addition to the soups and stews you’d normally prep in your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Use them anywhere you’d normally cut up beef and add to your dish.

Steak Tips Recipes to Get You Started

Korean BBQ Steak Tips

These bold, sticky-sweet Korean barbecue steak tips use the pan-sear method (with a quick transfer to the oven) to cook up in just 7 minutes!

You’ll want to get a head start and marinate them for at least four hours or even overnight. The custom-made Korean barbecue sauce includes maple syrup, tamari, sesame oil, mirin, garlic, ginger, and sambal chili paste. Once simmered, it reduces into an irresistibly thick and flavorful sauce.

You’ll both marinate your steak tips with this sauce, and reserve some for dipping. Amazing.

Orange Rosemary Sirloin Tips with Broccoli Rabe

Break out your grill pan out for these citrusy orange rosemary sirloin tips. The whole meal cooks up in 15 minutes, but you’ll want to prep ahead and marinate the steak tips.

The marinade makes this dish, thanks to a vibrant, spicy blend of red wine vinegar, avocado oil, orange zest and juice, garlic, rosemary, and jalapeno. All that citrus goes a long way in tenderizing the tasty hunks of steak.

After marinating, the process is pretty simple. Just grill your steak tips on a grill pan until the desired doneness. On the side, quickly saute some broccoli rabe for a complete meal.

Perfect BBQ Steak Tips

Ready for the easiest steak tip recipe ever? You’ll need only 5 ingredients to make these succulent bites, and that includes the obligatory salt and pepper.

Just season your steak tips in some salt and pepper, pan-sear them in avocado oil, then simmer in barbecue sauce to your preferred doneness. No marinating necessary. It’s really that easy.

With this recipe, you can have your entree done in just 12 minutes!

Hearty Beef and Wild Rice Soup

There’s nothing more comforting than the smell of a hearty bowl of soup cooking away, especially when all you had to do was pop the ingredients in the slow cooker.

The Different Ways to Cook Bacon

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

If you’ve only cooked bacon in pan on the stovetop, you’re missing out on some pretty amazing ways to both cook and, eventually to enjoy the great flavor of bacon. Believe it or not, you can cook bacon any numerous ways; two of the best ways to cook bacon to a perfect, savory crispness are in the oven and on the stovetop.

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But if you’re feeling adventurous or in need of a quick slice of bacon, we also have some tips for cooking bacon both on the grill and in the microwave.

Cooking Bacon in the Oven

One of the easiest ways to get crispy bacon every time is to cook in the oven. It is pretty simple.

Spread out bacon evenly on a cooking tray.
Turn on oven to 375°F and place bacon on the high or middle rack. No need to preheat the oven.
Flip bacon after about 10 minutes.
Depending on the level of crispiness you enjoy, cook for 5-10 more minutes and then remove from the oven.

You can also cook bacon in the oven by preheating to 400°F and then cooking for 15 minutes.

Cooking Bacon in a Skillet

Cooking bacon in a skillet is one of life’s simple pleasures. Here’s how to do it.

Lay bacon in a cold skillet.
Add enough water to cover the bacon.
Turn heat to medium-high and cook until water evaporates.
Flip bacon and cook until browned.
Move bacon to a paper towel to crisp.

Grilling and Microwaving Bacon

There are some great ways to cook bacon beyond the oven and stovetop.

If you’re feeling adventurous or if you’re itching for some tasty bacon to add to the burgers you’re making for a cookout, you can make bacon right on your grill. To grill bacon, lay bacon flat on grill and make sure to move the bacon around the grates to avoid burning. Flip bacon and repeat until it has that perfect level of crispness.

Crunched for time? Make bacon in the microwave.

However, one warning about this method: The levels of crispiness may not be what you’re used to in the other methods. To microwave bacon, place it on one paper towel and cover with another. Microwave for 4 minutes.

8 Tacos Recipes to make this Summer

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Pearl Tucker

Tacos don’t have to come in a tortilla. If you’re of a grain-free persuasion, these Instant Pot pork carnitas lettuce wraps with salsa fresca are delicious, and Whole30-friendly to boot. The Instant Pot is the ideal vessel for making carnitas whip-fast, producing crisp, fork-tender shredded pork in just one hour and 15 minutes.

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And while the cook time is relatively short, the flavor is ample, thanks to a dry rub of oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper, and flavor enhancers like garlic, onion, jalapeno, and orange juice. Serve this pork wrapped in tender Bibb lettuce leaves, with a squeeze of fresh lime, some creamy avocado, and a homemade salsa fresca.

Picadillo Tacos

If you’ve cut grains out of your diet but still crave tortillas, these grain-free picadillo tacos are for you. These tacos rely on store-bought cassava tortillas to make things easy and still satisfy that warm, pliable tortilla craving.

The picadillo meat mixture is where this recipe really shines. You’ll combine ground beef with onions, green bell pepper, and a spice blend of dried oregano, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. From there, things get saucy, with tomato paste and sauce, beef broth, white wine vinegar, green olives, and raisins.

Paleo Taco Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Did you have taco night and make too much taco filling? Transform it into a Paleo taco salad with creamy avocado dressing! This recipe uses whole foods to whip up an insanely simple taco salad – perfect for meal prepping or using up leftover taco meat. If you have leftover meat on hand, use that. If not, follow this simple taco meat recipe, which combines ground beef, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper powder, salt, and pepper.

Toss the taco meat mixture with crunchy romaine lettuce, red onion, black olives, and green onions. On top, you’ll drizzle a homemade avocado dressing, made with wholesome ingredients like ripe avocado, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and a bit of water.

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Don’t let beef have all the fun; slow cooker pork tacos are just as satisfying. This recipe cooks an intensely flavorful pork roast for hours, resulting in fall-apart meat with an unbeatable meld of spicy, sweet, and savory.

This is thanks to a sauce comprised of ancho chilies, pasilla chilies, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, onion, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and more. The pork roast joins this sauce in the slow cooker, along with bay leaves and cinnamon sticks. Yeah, it smells amazing as it cooks. Serve this pork wrapped in tortillas and topped with cabbage, red onions, cheese, avocado – whatever sounds good to you!

Keto Taco Cups

Keto dieters, rejoice! We’ve found a keto taco cups recipe you’re going to want to gobble up. Instead of a carb-laden tortilla, this recipe whips up high-fat but low-carb cheese taco cups with just one ingredient: Cheddar cheese. With the help of a few muffins pans and some parchment paper, you too can make these easy taco cups.

Fill the cups with a keto-friendly taco mixture, including ground beef spiced with onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Go ahead and drizzle on some sour cream and throw on avocados, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Easy 20-Minute Chicken Tacos

We haven’t forgotten about chicken tacos, and with these easy 20-minute chicken tacos, you won’t forget, either.

These spicy chicken tacos are ideal for hectic weeknights, and they’re a crowd-pleaser, for sure. Simply cook up some boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, or tenders—whatever you have) with garlic, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Top with homemade pico de gallo—a simple blend of tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt and pepper—and enjoy.

Supreme Keto Taco Bowls

These supreme keto taco bowls are as close as you can get to a real taco shell on the keto diet, with taco bowls that only clock in a 2 grams net carbs per servings. You’ll whip up a flavorful ground beef filling complete with onions, black olives, and a homemade taco seasoning blend with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and more.