Recipes

Ninja is hands down my favorite brand for home cooking. I'm not saying they're the number one brand from a culinary standpoint, but for a home cook, Ninja makes excellent equipment at an affordable rate. One of my latest additions is their slow cooker. The Ninja PossibleCooker is amazing. I love my pressure cooker, but this cooker makes me want to do more slow-cooked meals! The reason why I love my pressure cooker is that it has a saute button/feature for searing meats and co

Ingredients for Homemade Bread: 2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon Fleischmann's instant yeast 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 cups bread flour 4 tablespoons salted butter Feel free to adjust the ingredients for your homemade bread. You can use avocado oil or butter in your mixture. Step-by-Step Directions: 1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture In a large mixing bowl, add two cups of warm water, yeast, and honey. Mix for a few seconds, then let it rest for 10-

Lean Ground Beef for Taco Bell's Beef Recipes Use 96/97 lean beef for your recipe swaps for extremely lean recipes. I find that Laura's 92% is the perfect balance between flavor and good macros. Cooking Methods You can grill, bake, slow-cook, pressure-cook, or pan-sear your proteins! The biggest thing is using a food scale and accounting for all oils and sauces used. This grilled flank steak was amazing in my copycat Steak Quesarito meal. You don't have to go cold turkey! Mak

Recipe Blog Posts After weeks of coming up with a plan to seperate recipes from blog posts and e-books, I have decided that I will post recipes to my blog for free and offer a digital download alternative on Etsy. I have a lot recipes and cooking tips! Etsy Downloads I start selling recipes on Etsy to supplement my income! It takes a lot of subscriptions, time, and effort to create blog posts and e-books, so having my digital shop is a way for me to cover some bills while I c

For National Wing Day 2025, I want to share my fried chicken recipe! I'm a little biased, but these are the best wings ever! You have to double-fry them.

Steamed Cabbage I can't call this a recipe, but it is really easy to make cabbage at home to pair with a protein source and noodles! I highly recommend getting a steamer basket. I use my Ninja Neverstick PossiblePan. For my next American takeout at home, I will do a super greens blend and add broccoli and kale to the mix! Adding more greens will give that American takeout feel like a Panda Express. Steamer Basket Chop your cabbage into smaller pieces, then fill your pan with

If you are in the Midwest, run to Meijer! I love that the steak meat is already diced! Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil and your steak meat. You don't have to go crazy with seasonings. Garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper work fine. I like to add a tablespoon of butter to the steak to enhance its flavor. While the meat cooks, use a separate skillet and add your choice of neutral oil, and cook your corn tortillas. Cook for 30 seconds on

These are not authentic, but they're delicious! This is a straightforward recipe, but it does take time to cook and prep. Ingredients: • Chicken Breast (3-4 breasts) • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil • Shredded Carrots (10 ounces) • Head of Cabbage (1 1/2 - 2 lbs) • Egg Roll Wrappers • Egg • 2 Cups of Water or Chicken Broth • Choice of Neutral Cooking Oil Season to your preference, but I prefer salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, and onion powder. *If you don't have a pres

Fact or myth? The best fried rice is made with day-old rice? I believe it's a fact! Cook your rice and then place it in a baking sheet. Cover the rice and then place it in the fridge overnight. By doing so, you'll remove all the moisture from the rice. Here are my hibachi day recipes! Give yourself 12 hours to let your rice rest and chicken marinate overnight. Fried Rice: (2 cups of rice/8 servings) • White Rice (Riceland) (2 cups) • Water (1:1 ratio) (2 cups) • 4 Tbsp But

Summer is around the corner, so for many people it’s time for The Summer Shred! Meal prepping will be key for staying on track. To achieve accuracy and meet your macro goals, track the calories of each meal using a food scale and the calorie tracker in your fitness app. There’s a new feature that allows you to track beyond just a single meal. If you want to track a complete meal prep with more than one serving, you will have the ability to do so! Tracking Meal Preps:...

I've updated my meatball recipe. This version of the recipe doesn't contain any pork, garlic, or onion, and is very easy to make! I didn't measure the breadcrumbs or Parmesan cheese because I always eyeball it. For this recipe, go with 1/2 cup each. This recipe calls for 3 pounds of ground beef. You can use 92% for a lean choice, but I used 80% for more flavor. You can make a marinara sauce or gravy for your meatballs. I'm still working on my marinara recipe, but I will still

I'm all for homemade breading, sauces, and marinades, but sometimes I need something cheap and convenient! This was the perfect comfort and lazy lunch! I make some good hand-breaded and air-fried chicken, but Perdue spicy chicken tenders are top-tier! Mine is great, but I need to make a spicy version! You can air-fry or bake your spicy tenders! I buy them from Family Fare. I used an American blend salad kit and added the spicy tenders (chopped) and some sliced Roma tomatoes.

I'm all for the air fryer and quick things, but sometimes a good meal takes time! Doesn't necessarily mean it will be hard to make. I want to show you how I make the best potatoes in the oven! I prefer russet potatoes, but you can use any potato you like. All you will need is olive oil, cooking spray, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, parsley, and salt or seasoned salt. Add onion powder if you have it on hand. I'm all out right now. Add Cayenne pepper for some heat and ex

It's not ideal to have fried chicken on your weight loss journey. Everything in moderation is fine, of course. I'm going to show you guys how to make some air-fried chicken that tastes like it was deep-fried! I used an oven-style air fryer. I used the convection bake setting. Keep an eye on the chicken and adjust the cooking time according to your preference. I cooked the chicken longer than the box suggested. Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon water Lou

This recipe and technique are straightforward! Nine out of ten times, when I'm cooking, I use whatever I have on hand. For this recipe, I used skim milk and salted butter. I have to try whole milk or buttermilk soon. I love the taste and texture, so skim is fine! Ingredients: 3/4 cup skim milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons salted butter (partially frozen) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt (Optional since we are using salted butt

This recipe was so good! It's not your traditional recipe. I don't use flour. Instead, I freeze the chicken cutlets for 10-15 minutes before cooking. I normally low-fry the chicken in olive oil on the stovetop. For this recipe, I baked them in the oven! Three breasts will serve six people. Let's get into the recipe! Ingredients: • 3 Chicken Breasts • 3 Eggs • 2 Tbsp Hot Sauce • 1 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs • Roasted Garlic & Herb Pasta Sauce (Prego) • Thin Spaghetti Noodle

This is a straightforward recipe but time-consuming. The meat will be very flavorful and tender, so it's worth the wait!

Once you start cutting your tortillas into chips, you'll never want to have store-bought chips again.

There's no need to hit Taco Bell for a power bowl for lunch. Meal prep your rice bowls. This meal prep will run you about $20-25, depending on the meat and products that you have on hand. Taco Seasoned Beef: 80% beef is more budget-friendly, and 92% is more macro-friendly! Sometimes we eat for gains, and other times it's for the budget. Pico: I don't have a recipe card for my rice, but you can combine white rice, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Alternatively, you

If you have patience, this recipe is for you! A stand mixer is required, but you can make it by hand. If you commit to stop drinking sugary drinks, then you can enjoy homemade treats without guilt. Ingredients: Dough All-Purpose Flour (360 grams) 3 Cups Granulated Sugar (50 grams) 1/3 Cup Melted Butter (50 grams) Warm Milk (180 grams) 6 Ounces One Egg Instant Yeast (7 grams) Filling 4 Tbsp Soft Stick Butter 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar Ground Cinnamon Frosting