Published 1/27/2024 • Updated 6/7/2024 This is literally the BEST firecracker shrimp because it’s an easy recipe made in the air fryer — these shrimp are seriously so crispy, you’d never guess they weren’t deep fried. It’s the perfect appetizer for any occasion and also makes a quick weeknight dinner when paired with a grain and a veggie. Firecracker Shrimp – What You’ll Need Gochujang: the star ingredient in this recipe....
Published 9/21/2021 • Updated 8/20/2024 Serve your baked potato in foil with a yummy sous vide steak, seared salmon, or even a vegetarian black bean burger! Favorite Side –> Baked Potato Wrapped in Foil! Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall…there isn’t a bad time to make a baked potato in foil! Baked potatoes are my all-time favorite food. Ask my parents, they called me spud growing up because I asked for them so often....
We’ve got a holiday to celebrate! When it comes to my family’s Christmas and Easter menu, we don’t change things up too much from year to year. There’s always Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole in the morning, followed by a feast including Party Potatoes Deluxe or Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Wild Rice Stuffing, plus Fruit and Marshmallow Holiday Salad — and Brown Bag Baked Ham. Now THIS is a holiday staple if I’ve ever met one!...
While I’m cursed with two black thumbs, my neighbors thankfully are not, and they’re always so kind to share their garden bounty with us each summer. Lately their tomato plants have been going gangbusters and I used the latest homegrown delivery to make my light and luscious Bruschetta Chicken Pasta recipe! Bruschetta Chicken A homemade bruschetta mixture of chopped tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and tons of minced garlic is warmed to create a light and silky sauce for cooked spaghetti noodles in this fresh and summery dish....
The increasing amount of shoe squeaks coming from my television can only mean one thing — March Madness is here! Whether you’re a fan of college basketball or not, Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are literally bringing the heat and are the perfect thing to snack on while watching your favorite teams battle it out on the court. Or simply for a Wednesday night dinner. Buffalo chicken is versatile like that. Truly, I got a hankering for these cheesy, crispy, spicy quesadillas one day last week and couldn’t stop thinking about them until I made them....
With spring and patio season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to gather the ingredients to make my ultra refreshing, sweet-tart Chambord Margaritas. Silver tequila joins fresh squeezed lime juice, homemade 3 minute simple syrup, and Chambord — a black raspberry liquor — in a cocktail shaker full of ice that’s sloshed into cocktail glasses rimmed with homemade sweet and salty lime margarita salt. This is the spring and summer cocktail you’ve been waiting for!...
For years I didn’t “get” fajitas. Go all the way to a restaurant so I can assemble my own food? Nah. Furthermore, they’re filled with bell peppers which, up until my 30s, I couldn’t even look at in the grocery store. Impressive yet easy, and just like hearing then smelling those sizzling platters before they hit your table at a restaurant, this easy chicken fajitas recipe will make your mouth water!...
Published 8/25/2023 These chocolate quinoa crisps are a delightful fusion of crunch and indulgence. Instead of the typical bark texture, you’ll absolutely love the nutty crunch of oven-toasted quinoa, folded into rich dark chocolate. The touch of coconut oil ensures a perfect melt while the drizzle of peanut (or any nut!) butter, combined with flakey sea salt, balances sweetness with a salty kick. Not only is this treat tasty and decadent, but it can be stored for up to three months, making it an ideal freezer-ready dessert....
After years of skipping sushi restaurants for fear of gluten cross contamination, Ben and I finally found a restaurant group here in town that does it right – Wasabi. We’ve eaten countless pieces of sushi from their restaurants over the past few months but on a recent visit we branched out and tried Seared Scallops with Lemongrass Miso Butter Glaze. Oh my word, they were phenomenal and the flavors reminded me of coconut chicken curry, so I whipped up my own version at home the very next day!...
Published 7/6/2024 • Updated 7/16/2024 Get ready for this crowd-pleasing summer cocktail recipe we’ve been making on repeat for the past few months! You’ll combine a yummy herbal tea with gin and simple syrup, pour it into cocktail glasses and then finish off with a squeeze of lemon (this is the secret sauce!), which causes the drink to change from a purple to a pink color. It’s not a Harry Potter spell, but you bet your friends and family will think it’s just as cool 😋 If you are looking for more cocktail recipes to serve alongside these gorgeous gin cocktails, check out our Hibiscus Arnold Palmer Drink, Honey Greyhound Cocktails, or one of these Sex on the Beach Slushies....
Every time I hit the trail I look forward to seeing a few familiar faces that help distract and get me through a tough (torturous, even? In this heat anyway) run. First is the older couple I can usually expect about 3/4 miles in. Always walking one ahead of the other, the woman will give me a grin while her partner waves from behind her in one slow arc from his elbow, like a rainbow signaling relief....
Published 9/5/2023 If you make one soup recipe this year let it be this creamy chicken orzo soup. The flavor is like chicken pot pie meets chicken noodle soup. Does it get any better? Start by sautéing the veggies. Then add the chicken and broth and bring to a boil to cook the chicken. Meanwhile, cook the orzo and then add that in after you shred the chicken. Finally, make a simple roux and add that into the soup to thicken things up and top it off with a little heavy cream!...
Published 11/21/2021 • Updated 8/11/2022 Looking for other delicious breakfast bakes? Perhaps you’re looking for a sweeter breakfast bake. Try our overnight french toast bake to sweeten things up. The Best Breakfast Bake A good breakfast bake is made with soft bread, flavorful sausage, eggs, and a good balance of vegetables. This english muffin breakfast bake is one of the most delicious breakfast bakes because, well, who doesn’t love english muffins?...
Published 1/23/2023 • Updated 3/22/2024 People were asking for the recipe left and right. They were ecstatic about the fact that they were still so moist and flavorful without the protein powder taste. They are tasty little muffins with the added bonus of extra protein in every muffin. Healthy Banana Protein Muffins Looking for a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth? This delicious protein muffin recipe has got it all: vanilla protein powder, banana, chocolate chunks, maple syrup, and light-brown sugar to create show-stopping, protein-packed muffins that’ll take you to breakfast paradise....
Published 10/9/2022 Decadent Pumpkin Mousse You guys are going to absolutely LOVE this easy pumpkin mousse! We’re combining sweetened pumpkin puree with a homemade whipped cream and then topping it with this amazinggggly decadent chocolate topping that has little crunchy morsels of salty pretzels in every bite. YUM. Pumpkin Mousse Ingredients This pumpkin mousse is comprised of 3 elements: the pumpkin mixture (1) that gets folded into homemade whipped cream (2) and then is all topped with a decadent chocolate topping (3): Easy to make A perfect fall dessert!...
Published 5/7/2024 What is Fit Foodie Cooking Club? The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge to get you in the kitchen cooking from scratch! We thought there was no better way to bring our virtual community together than to all make the same recipe each month to celebrate real food. May 2024 – The Details Read the below details VERY carefully as we want to make sure your entry counts!...
One of my all-time favorite fall activities is going apple picking. Is there anything more satisfying than hopping on a hayrack ride out to an orchard, pushing aside the leafy branches of a tree, then plucking a perfectly ripe apple from its perch? The only think I love more than picking apples is making Fresh Apple Cake with them. Not only is this one of my favorite apple recipes of all time, it’s also one of my favorite recipes of all time....
Published 6/20/2019 • Updated 6/9/2020 If you love oatmeal breakfast bars then you’re also going to be smitten over our oatmeal peanut butter cookie bars, lemon blueberry crumble bars, and healthy strawberry oatmeal bars. We Love Oatmeal Bars! Who’s ready for the most delicious way to start your day? AKA Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars! We also refer to these guys as Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars because…well, they have chocolate chips and we wouldn’t have it any other way....
Published 5/16/2022 Favorite Gluten Free Dessert Recipe Looking for a gluten free lemon bar that has a delicious lemon filling on top and a crust made sans gluten? Look no further than this gluten free lemon bar recipe! This is one of our favorite gluten free desserts EVER. The crust is made solely with almond flour, which is nut-based, meaning there is no gluten involved! Mixed in is some coconut oil, honey, and vanilla....
Published 10/4/2022 • Updated 8/27/2023 Do you need to use the rest of our pureed pumpkin in the refrigerator? Make this single-serve pumpkin mug cake or these fluffy pumpkin pancakes! You won’t regret it! The Best Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Is it pumpkin season? You’ve landed on one of our most popular (and delicious) healthy muffin recipes on Fit Foodie Finds. This healthy pumpkin muffin recipe is seriously so delicious and easy to make....
