Month: June 2021

Skip on the takeout tonight! This classic dish combines ramen noodles with a homemade savory sauce for a complete dinner experience. Use sirloin steak for the perfect mix of lean meat and fat. When picking the noodles, don’t overthink it–the cheap kind works just fine. Read more below to have a delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes. Prep time: 10 minsCook time: 15 minsTotal time: 25 minsServings: 4 servings Ingredients: For the stir fry sauce: 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3/4 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons cornstarch For the stir fry: 2 (3-ounce) packages dried ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and sliced into 1/4-inch thick strips 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups fresh broccoli florets Sesame seeds, garnish Sriracha, garnish (optional) Directions: Make the stir fry sauce: Add garlic and ginger to a bowl and whisk in all sauces from soy sauce through sesame oil. Whisk in cornstarch last, and try to whisk out as many lumps as possible. It’s okay if there are a few lumps, as they will cook out when you add the sauce to the skillet.This makes a lot, because I like this dish to be very saucy. You could halve the recipe if you like a drier stir fry. If you have leftover sauce, it stores well in the fridge for a week in an airtight container or jar. Prepare the noodles: Cook dry ramen noodles in boiling water until they are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water to stop them from cooking. Cook the stir fry: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.Once the skillet is glistening hot, add the steak strips. Cook for about 3 minutes, undisturbed, to allow them to sear well on one side. Then stir and continue to cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the steak is cooked through.Remove the steak from the skillet, and add another tablespoon of olive oil and the broccoli florets. Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet and cover. Steam broccoli for 2 minutes. Broccoli should be bright green and tender, and not mushy at all.Add the steak back to the skillet, along with cooked and rinsed noodles. Pour in all of the sauce. (If you prefer a drier stir fry, you can start with half the sauce.) Use tongs or a large rubber spatula to stir together ingredients as the sauce cooks. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve: Serve stir-fry immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and, optionally, sriracha. Source: Simply Recipes

Hollandaise is the sunny yellow sauce poured over eggs benedict at brunch. It’s a warm emulsion of butter and lemon juice with egg yolks. Combining these ingredients with care turns them into a sauce that is both light and rich. Hollandaise is best served immediately as it does not reheat well. Here’s how to prepare it. Prep time: 5 minsCook time: 15 minsTotal time: 20 minsYield: 1 cup Ingredients: 10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black or white pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) Directions: Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, and water: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, and water. Whisk off the heat until the egg yolks double in volume. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and cook sauce: Set the pan over low heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Whisking constantly, cook the sauce, very gently until the eggs are thick, pale, and fluffy.The whisk should leave trails in the sauce. This could take up to 5 minutes. Don’t skimp on this step! It’s what makes a thin, so-so hollandaise into a sensational sauce with body. Whisk in remaining softened butter: Once the egg mixture is thick, begin whisking in the remaining softened butter, one tablespoon at a time. Make sure each addition of butter is fully incorporated into the sauce before whisking in the next piece. This can take up to 10 minutes and you may need to move the pan on and off the burner to regulate the heat and prevent the sauce from cooking too quickly.As you whisk in more butter the sauce will grow in body. When you’ve added all the butter, reduce the heat as low as it will go. Season, taste, and strain the hollandaise if desired: Add the salt and some freshly ground pepper, to taste. If using a pinch of cayenne pepper, omit the freshly ground black pepper. It’s an intense sauce, so dip a raw vegetable like a carrot stick in there, to taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.If you’re serving it with something salty, like ham, you might not want to season it as aggressively, but I do think this sauce is better when it’s on the salty side, and I usually wind up adding a few more pinches of salt.If you desire a thinner hollandaise, you can thin the sauce by using one of two methods. You can strain the seasoned sauce into a large bowl using a fine mesh sieve. Use a rubber spatula to help you strain the hollandaise, if needed. You can also whisk in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency. How to keep hollandaise warm before serving and how to store: You may hold the sauce for up to 30 minutes on the stovetop with the burner on its lowest setting. You may need to slide the pan on and off the burner in order for the hollandaise to not overheat and break.Refrigerate leftover hollandaise within 2 hours of making it and use the leftovers to spread on toast within 3 days. It does not reheat well, but if you decide to try to reheat it do so in a double boiler whisking continuously. Source: Simply Recipes

Have tonight’s dinner ready in no time with this chicken taco Dorito nachos recipe. They’re simple to make, just layer down the chips, chicken and cheese and let the air fryer do the work for you! The secret ingredient is the Dorito tortilla chips. For an even easier dinner, enjoy these directly out of the air fryer pan. Ingredients: Dorito Tortilla Chips Mozzarella Cheese Shredded Chicken Non-stick cooking spray Directions: Spray air fryer pan with non-stick cooking spray Layer chips, cheese and chicken on pan Repeat with another layer Cook at 300°F for 5 to 7 minutes

Your air fryer is the best way to fry healthier food with less mess than traditional frying. These onion rings are perfect for smaller portions and ready within a few minutes. There’s no grease to cleanup afterwards! Pair with the quick French fry dip for an easy homemade alternative. Prep time: 10 minsCook time: 40 minsTotal time: 50 minsServings: 4 servingsYield: 24 onion rings Ingredients: For the onion rings: 3 medium sweet yellow onions 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 4 cups panko breadcrumbs Nonstick spray, for cooking Minced parsley, garnish (optional) For the easy fry dip 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup Directions: Prepare the onion rings: Cut the non-root end of the onions off and peel onions. Slice onions into 1/4-inch thick slices and separate each slice to make rings. For thicker onion rings, you could cut them up into 1/2-inch thick slices. Make the breading station: In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth and cohesive. Into a third medium-sized bowl add the panko. Bread the onion rings: Dip onion rings in the flour mixture to coat well, then into the egg mixture, making sure to shake off any excess, and finally into the panko bowl to fully coat with breadcrumbs. Use your dry hand to pack on the panko so it sticks well. Transfer breaded onion rings to a plate. Air fry the onion rings: Spray the air fryer basket and the onion rings with non-stick cooking spray. Place onion rings in a single layer in the basket. Air fry the onion rings at 350°F for 5 minutes, then flip the onion rings, and air fry for another 5 minutes on the second side. Remove onion rings and repeat until the rings are all air fried. Make the fry sauce: In a small bowl combine the mayo and ketchup to make the fry sauce. Serve the onion rings: Garnish onion rings with parsley, if desired and serve while warm. You can keep air fried onion rings in a 200˚F oven while you finish cooking the other batches. Serve onion rings with the fry sauce or your favorite ring dip. Source: Simply Recipes

Try this air fried taquito recipe for tonight’s dinner! The surprisingly easy dish only requires four ingredients that you most likely already have! If you have a smaller air fryer you can cut the taquitos in half to accommodate for the basket. Ingredients: Chicken breast ¼ cup mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp cream cheese Tortillas Non-stick cooking spray Directions: Shred chicken breast into bowl Add mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Mix together Warm tortilla in air fryer Roll mix into the tortilla. Cut in half if air fryer is smaller Spray air fryer pan and taquito with cooking spray and load into air fryer Cook at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

These donuts are perfect for breakfast! They’re vegan and gluten-free so everyone can enjoy them. Since these donuts are baked instead of fried, you will need a donut pan. These are best eaten the same day they’re made, so make sure to have a big appetite. The donuts have a light texture and are glazed with a punch of chocolate flavor. Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Cooling: 25 mins Total time: 55 mins Servings: 10 donuts Ingredients: For the donuts: 1 tablespoon flax meal 1 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (215g) gluten-free flour blend 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon (30g) unsweetened dairy-free cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and liquid, but slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm non-dairy milk, such as soy milk or oat milk For the glaze: 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar (make sure it’s gluten-free) 3 tablespoons unsweetened dairy-free cocoa powder 2 to 4 tablespoons non-dairy milk, such as soy milk or oat milk Rainbow sprinkles, to top Directions: Prepare the flax “egg”: Combine the flax meal with 2 1/2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Let stand for 7 to 10 minutes to thicken. (This will be used as an egg replacer in this recipe.) Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray two full-sized donut baking pans with nonstick cooking spray, and set them aside. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until smooth. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil, flax egg, vanilla, vinegar, and non-dairy milk until smooth. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir to combine, making sure all the dry bits are incorporated. Fill the donut pan: Use a kitchen spoon to scoop the dough into the wells of the donut pan, stopping when each is almost full (these donuts don’t rise a ton, so fill the indents almost to the top). The dough will be thick and sticky, so use your fingers or the back of a spoon to gently press it into the indentation. Bake: Bake donuts for 9 to 10 minutes, or until they spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool: Allow donuts to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Be sure there aren’t any clumps, and if there are, sift the ingredients so your glaze will be smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk and whisk well. You’re looking for a smooth, pourable glaze. If your glaze is too thick, add additional non-dairy milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Glaze the donuts: Cut a piece of parchment paper the same size (or slightly larger) as your wire cooling rack and place under your cooling rack to catch drips. Dip one side of each doughnut in the glaze and place glaze-side up on the cooling rack. Allow any excess to drip off. Sprinkle and serve: While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle the tops of each donut with colorful sprinkles. Let the donuts set at room temperature for at least 25 minutes to allow the glaze to firm up. Serve immediately, or cover leftovers and store at room temperature for up to 1 day. Source: Simply Recipes

Try this TikTok Quesadilla trend! The delicious stacked layers of cheesy goodness makes for a fun snack. You can easily prepare these in an air fryer, so no burning yourself trying to melt the cheese! Add your favorite spicy sauce or opt for spicy mayo instead. Ingredients: Chicken Spicy mayo or hot sauce Mozzarella cheese Non-stick cooking spray Directions: From the center make one cut to the edge of the tortilla Add chicken to one of the four corners Add spicy mayo or hot sauce to another and fill the final two with cheese Fold each corner on itself until you get a triangle Spray air fryer pan with cooking spray and load the quesadilla Cook at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat.