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BLFGT (bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato)

BLFGT (bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato)

The classic BLT meets the South. I have been obsessed with fried green tomatoes lately and could not resist substituting them for the tomato in a traditional BLT, thus the BLFGT was born – the perfect mix of spicy, acidic, crunchy, and salty.

Pork and Shrimp dumplings

Pork and Shrimp dumplings

My favorite food to make, eat, share, and read about. I started making dumplings over 10 years ago after finding a picture of wontons in Betty Crocker’s International Cookbook. I didn’t understand the recipe for the first 10 times or more that I made it,…

Bahn Mi

Bahn Mi

This is one of the easiest and quickest dinners that does not skimp out on flavor!   This is my favorite pickled veggies, try to make these at least an hour in advance (even better if you can make them the night before.

Vietnamese Wraps

These Vietnamese wraps are surprisingly simple, and always a show-stopper. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a large gathering. The best part, it is customizable to what you like and what you have available.   Served with Nuoc Cham: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fish…

Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce

Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce

The perfect dipping sauce for air fryer “fried” pickles!

Pickled Veggies

Pickled Veggies

Don’t sleep on a simple pickled veggie. It is such a good item to keep on hand in your fridge whenever you are in need of something acidic and fresh in your meal. This recipe is so simple to make and just gets better the…

Refried Beans

Refried Beans

I am gonna be honest, I used to hate refried beans. The texture was nasty and the flavor was just blah, but it came from a can. After going to multiple restaurants and not getting disgusted by the beans I got with my meal, I…

Poblano Mac & Cheese

Poblano Mac & Cheese

Is anyone else out there obsessed with mac and cheese? I have been perfecting my mac and cheese recipe for years, and I have come up with the perfect combination… poblanos + mac and cheese. Two of my favorite things combined into one cheesy pasta…

Baked Chile Relleno

Baked Chile Relleno

My favorite meal to make and eat, featuring lots of cheese, poblanos, and a slightly spicy and tangy tomato-based sauce. Normally, chile rellenos are fried and then topped in the sauce, but I prefer stuffing the peppers, putting them in a casserole dish, and covering…

Air fryer “fried” pickles

Air fryer “fried” pickles

Love fried pickles? Learn how to make a healthier version using an air fryer! Check out the recipe and enjoy your guilt-free snack. #friedpickles