My air fryer nachos with ground beef are piled high with all the best toppings: seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melty shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo and more on crispy tortilla chips. Below you’ll find everything you need to make these quick, crowd-pleasing air fryer nachos. These nachos are perfect for busy nights … Read more

This Pasta in Green Sauce is a simple, satisfying lunch or midweek supper that hits all the right notes. While the recipe includes pancetta, the bright green sauce is packed with nutritious vegetables and is blended in seconds — a hand blender works fine if that’s what you have. The dish is a complete meal … Read more

Red Wine & Fish Sauce Jerky might sound unusual — and it tastes unusual too. It’s an intriguing combination that surprised me in both flavor and aroma. I first encountered fish sauce about three years ago and didn’t like it at all. Over time, however, and after being introduced to many Vietnamese dishes by my … Read more

I’m feeling much better this week and excited to share a bunch of outfit ideas with you. Now that my cold is gone, I want to get out more — though I’m also racing to finish recipes before trips to Texas and Costa Rica. I’m prepping meals ahead so you won’t miss any tasty posts, … Read more

This Spicy Sausage and Caramelized Onion Breakfast Casserole is one of my favorite low carb/keto breakfasts. The sweet, deeply flavored caramelized onions are what elevate this hearty, savory casserole. I enjoy finding new ways to prepare eggs for low carb breakfasts. Even if I love eggs, variety keeps breakfast interesting. Casseroles are especially convenient because … Read more

Caprese Bruschetta. Flavorful tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella with a balsamic reduction drizzle. This Caprese Bruschetta is a simple, elegant appetizer that highlights fresh summer flavors. Sweet, juicy tomatoes pair perfectly with tender fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil. A rich balsamic reduction drizzled over the top brings everything together with a balance of sweet and … Read more

Some of the items I expected to find easily in Turkey were genuinely all-natural products. To my surprise, even a country that feels down-to-earth and still has many rustic areas is filled with plastic just like the rest of the world. That was disappointing—I had hoped to escape the ubiquity of plastic, but I’ve learned … Read more

Granny Smith apple slices are tossed with sugar and warm spices, then baked until tender in this Baked Apples recipe. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert or spoon them over waffles or pancakes for a comforting breakfast. If you love the flavor of apple pie filling but don’t want to … Read more

Baked blueberry oatmeal bars are tasty, filling, and perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack. When my son attended daycare, the school encouraged families to bring healthy snacks to share so the children could try favorites from home. One week my son brought whole grain cinnamon pita chips with a cream cheese dip, and they … Read more

Quick Pickled Cucumbers are a cool, refreshing way to enjoy cucumbers. With a simple vinegar-sugar brine this crisp cucumber salad is ready in about 20 minutes and keeps in the refrigerator for weeks. Homemade refrigerator pickles—no canning required. ⭐ Why Melinda Loves Quick Pickled Cucumbers It’s impressively quick to make. Like many of my simple … Read more