Posts in Cooking
Garlicky Shrimp Fried Rice in the Washington Post

It was such a treat to be interviewed by The Washington Post about 15 Minute Meals — they shared the inspirations behind the book and a few of the “clever shortcut[s]” in the book. They also included one of my favorite recipes from the book, the shrimp fried rice that uses the flavorful combo of sriracha, ginger and garlic powder. Give it a look!

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The Easiest 5 Ingredient Fried Chicken

I don’t think anything gets people more excited than fried chicken. But yes, like everything, my recipe for fried chicken is the easiest possible version with only 5 ingredients.

I marinate in yogurt (hands down better than buttermilk), coat in self rising flour and then fry. That’s it! I promise you can do it.

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Out With The Turkey, In With The Hens!

Thanksgiving turkey? Who needs her? With COVID going on, my family’s Thanksgiving is going to be much smaller than usual this year. Instead of basing a massive turkey, I’ve decided to go with making smaller, individual cornish hens. The name sounds fancy, but I promise you - this is the easiest thing you’ll be making this holiday.

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It’s Fall, So You Need Easy Cider Donuts

We had the quintessential fall day on Sunday - apple picking followed by cider donuts. I think a lot of people get scared to make cider donuts because they don’t have the right pan or they don’t want to fry them, but I have a secret: if you bake them and eat them warm, then the rest of it doesn’t matter at all. Easiest recipe below - all you need is a muffin tin and a dream!

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Soufflé Pancakes Are Your Next Obsession


Sometimes you just need a viral sensation to lift your mood - and the soufflé pancake is definitely the way to go right now. I wrote about the origins of this fluffy hot cake for the Today Show, and you can find the full article on their site. But if you just want the good ole recipe, I’ve got it here for you. So go ahead and plan a weekend with a jiggly, puffy pancake that just won’t quit.

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