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Air frying has become my favorite way of cooking lately and I constantly experiment with new foods that I can cook using this method. Pork chops are amazing when air fried and I can go as far as saying that they even rival my favorite pan-fried chops. If you haven’t tried air fryer pork chops, you should. They will not disappoint. They are finger-licking-good! And the ease of cooking is hard to beat....

Since using meat to make broth can be quite expensive, beef broth is typically made with meat trimmings or as a byproduct of some other dishes, like simmered beef brisket and other. At home, the best way to make beef broth with a good amount of beefy flavor is to used beef bones with some meat left of on them. They are easy to find and are usually inexpensive. Saving trimmings after butchering whole loins and other parts is also a good way to make beef broth on the cheap....

In this recipe, skinless boneless chicken thighs are fried to the ultimate crispiness in under 20 minutes. The outside becomes crispy and crunchy, while inside the thighs are still tender and succulent. I could eat this chicken every day, it’s scrumptious. While these chicken thighs are not deep-fried, they surely taste like they are. They are exceptionally crispy on the outside and the crispiness remains long after they stop cooking....

You see, piccata is made with a fair bit of lemon juice and capers, making the dish taste tart. Until recently I have been of the opinion that chicken piccata is somewhat of a polarizing dish: you either love it or hate it. I once tried lemon chicken at a friend’s party and… quite disliked it. The acidity and the bitterness were overbearing. Perhaps, that’s what caused me to stay away from anything that has chicken and lemon in the name....

Traditionally, fried chicken wings are floured or battered and then pan-fried, deep fried, or pressure fried. The breading adds that nice, crispy exterior that many enjoy. But let me offer you an alternative. How about intensely flavorful and fall-off-the-bone tender fried chicken wings? Here is my quick and easy pan fried chicken wings recipe that everyone in my family enjoys, especially the kids. These pan fried wings win by a wide margin over many other fried wing recipes we tried....

Admittedly, the success of this dish did not come as a complete surprise to me though. The marinade here is an adaptation of my wildly popular Killer Chicken Thigh Marinade, which I can literally drink on its own. It’s that good! Similarly, it works amazingly well on slow-cooked chicken breasts. I’ve been asked for a slow cooker chicken breast recipe a number of times on this blog, so here it is, and you won’t be disappointed....

When the weather is not cooperating or I just want a quick and healthy side dish, broiled asparagus fits the bill perfectly. Broiled asparagus has a richer flavor than steamed or stir-fried one. It also takes as little or even less time to make. It’s a great quick and healthy side dish that is both low calorie and delicious. To get the best results from your asparagus it’s recommended to parboil it for a minute prior to broiling....

Another tweak that made this fried rice recipe better was to cook eggs separately, till barely done, and folding them in at the last minute, also a suggestion from my reader. I loved the soft and creamy texture of the egg in this dish. When added sooner, before rice, the egg would dry out and become rubbery. I also made butter in this recipe a mandatory ingredient. It was listed as optional in the hibachi-style rice recipe, but the more I made it, the more I realized how essential it was for achieving the best flavor....

Grilled chicken salad, served with a delicious citrus vinaigrette and garnished with dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese and slivers of roasted almonds. It includes a wide variety of textures, colors and flavors. Crunchy roasted almonds add a wonderful nutty flavor to this already delicious salad and serve as a healthy substitute to croutons. Feta, red onions and shallots add a touch of savory taste. Dried cranberries add that sweet and tart taste to balance out the savory bits....

Have you ever gone to one of those little, unassuming seafood shacks that ended up knocking your socks off with their lobster roll or fish sandwich? I recently had such an experience. The fish sandwich made with ‘catch of the day’ fish that I ordered while in one of Sarasota’s local seafood places was a delight to eat. Every component on the sandwich worked seamlessly with the rest, which really helped enhance and highlight the taste of the fish without overpowering it....

What is beef consomme (consommé)? Beef consomme (consommé) is not just a clarified beef stock or beef broth as some may define it. The word ‘consommé’ is translated from French as ‘completed’ or ‘concentrated’. What this means is that a consomme is a strong, concentrated stock or broth. In fact, in classical French cuisine, to be called a consommé all a stock had to be is concentrated. Consomme was then further divided into two kinds: regular and clarified....

A beef broth will have a more distinct beefy flavor from the meat. Traditionally, beef stock, due to its more neutral taste, is used as a base for many sauces and soups. A broth, on the other hand, is a great choice for soups or dishes that required a strong and distinct beef flavor. Types of beef stock Beef stock is typically divided into two categories: white beef stock and brown beef stock....

Frying full chicken breasts is usually a problem because lean breasts tend to dry out by the time they cook all the way through. This results in a dry, chalky texture that no one likes. Thankfully, I just discovered a method that allows frying full breasts in a matter of minutes and the meat comes out exceptionally tasty, tender and juicy. What makes this fried chicken breast so special? There are three things that work together in this recipe to create an amazingly tender and juicy fried chicken breast....

This air fried salmon is by far one of the tastiest salmon recipes I’ve ever tried. There is a lot of flavor coming from the Asian-style glaze alone but air frying adds a ton of extra flavor. Air frying in general is an excellent way to cook salmon. This salmon reminds me of grilled or broiled salmon. The level of caramelization is impressive and salmon skin comes out every bit as tasty as when it’s grilled or pan-fried....

Challenges with deep-frying The biggest challenges with deep-frying are the mess it leaves behind, the smell in the kitchen, and the difficulty maintaining oil temperature. I solved the first two of these problems by taking this type of cooking outside. There is no more stinky oil smell, and no more mess to clean up. The simple solution that makes deep-frying a breeze The temperature maintenance problem is easily solved by using a large cast iron pot with a propane burner....

Whenever I don’t bring my lunch to work, 8 times out of 10 I would pick up a box of roasted vegetables with a large turkey meatball from the local store’s lunch bar. Let me tell you, those roasted vegetables are really good, albeit quite expensive and have a fairly limited variety. There you can find the usual roasted carrots, green beans, red onions, and potatoes. Occasionally they have sweet potatoes, zucchini and asparagus, but that’s about it....

This broccoli and cauliflower salad recipe is a classic and never fails to impress. The sweet and tangy, creamy mayo dressing is a real treat. It makes eating fresh cauliflower and broccoli so enjoyable that even kids ask for seconds. But this salad gets even better – there are crispy bacon bits, roasted almonds, dried cherries, cheddar cheese and crunchy croutons in it to make it even tastier. This delicious salad is perfect for potlucks, parties, family gatherings and just regular lunches and dinners....

I don’t think anyone needs convincing that skin adds a ton of flavor to chicken thighs. I’ve known that for a long time, but having grilled skinless and skin-on chicken thighs one right after the other, using the same marinade, I could really appreciate the difference. If you don’t like the the skin, or want to get rid of the extra calories, grill chicken thighs with the skin on, then remove it after grilling....

I find that many modern BBQ recipes place a lot of emphasis on special sauces, special ingredients or ludicrously lengthy lists of spices. Sometimes those recipes reward you handsomely, sometimes not so much. As for me, I like simple recipes and the recipes that provide clean and balanced flavors. I think simple recipes come to perfection the closest, like this recipe for grilled chicken legs that I created in an effort to find a very quick but very tasty grilled chicken leg recipe....

Chicken Bog a regional recipe native to South Carolina, but it’s most often found in Pee Dee and Lowcountry regions. In other regions, chicken bog goes by the name of ‘purloo’ or ‘chicken rice’. It is called chicken ‘bog’ because the chicken gets bogged down in the rice. Making chicken bog Making chicken bog starts with simmering a whole chicken with vegetables, herbs and spices until very tender, for about an hour....