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One of the best things I’ve discovered since owning an air fryer is how awesome it is to make easy vegetable sides in! Take these delicious air fryer baked potatoes for instance. Baked potatoes are my go-to when I can’t be bothered doing much. I’ll pop half a baked potato on each plate with a simple salad and some protein and call it a night. Other times I graduate the jacket potatoes from a side dish to the main event, topping them with some more hearty ingredients like chili or baked beans....

My name is Cassie and I’m addicted to air frying. I’m on a mission to try ALL THE THINGS in my air fryer and one of my recent favourites has been roasting almonds! That’s right, you can turn that plain old bag of almonds into a delicious snack or beautiful gift in just a few very easy steps using your air fryer. Roasting nuts deepens the flavour and that is certainly the case with these air fryer roasted almonds....

If you grew up in Australia in the 70’s or 80’s, chances are your parents made something similar to this Beef Chow Mein. It’s hard to source it’s exact origins, but the original recipe featured in many popular cookbooks and on the back of a chicken noodle soup packet! It’s a spin off of the classic Chinese Chow Mein, and is absolutely delicious. My version features curried mince and is loaded to the brim with veggies....

This week’s episode is going to teach you how to cook like a pro! I chat with Jennifer Farley, the creator of Savory Simple, a blog dedicated to well-tested, reliable recipes and tutorials. Her goal is to help home cooks be fearless in the kitchen! Jennifer graduated from the Culinary Arts program at L’Academie de Cuisine in 2010, and she has worked as a line cook, pastry chef and cooking instructor....

A few years ago during the height of “smashed potatoes” popularity, Australian journalist / cookbook writer Annabel Crabb introduced us to her famous Glass Potatoes. The cooking method is quite similar to that of typical smashed potatoes, although the potatoes are cooked for longer in plenty of oil to achieve their signature translucent “glass-like” bottom that cracks like toffee. These are special occasion potatoes. They aren’t difficult to prepare but they do take a little time and are best saved for a Sunday roast, a holiday feast or when entertaining....

These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are a staple in our house. We just can’t get enough of them! I’ve tried a bunch of healthy banana muffin recipes over the years that taste dense and gross and end up in the bin. This is not one of those recipes. Made with easy everyday ingredients like whole wheat flour, greek yoghurt, egg and olive oil, you’ll love how quickly these muffins come together....

These quick and easy yoghurt flatbreads are on the menu almost every week in our house. They are ready in 15 minutes, and are the perfect side for soups, stews and curries. They’re also perfect to serve with dips. These flatbreads use miracle two ingredient dough as a base. The only difference is that you need to use olive oil to roll out the flatbreads instead of flour. Then you just cook them in a frypan and they’re ready to serve....

When I’m craving something sweet after dinner I always head straight for air fryer baked apples. Ok, that’s a lie. If I have chocolate or ice-cream in the house I’m going straight for those but in this scenario I’m describing I don’t have any delicious treats just lying around. Enter baked apples. They’re made with simple everyday ingredients I always have on hand (you will too) and are ready in just 15 minutes....

Looking for a simple breakfast you can grab and go on the way to work? You have to try these Mini Bacon and Egg Pies! They’re so quick and easy to pull together and are made from simple, everyday ingredients most of us already have on hand. They freeze well too, so feel free to make a double or triple batch and stash some away for busy days. You won’t regret it....

It’s hard to go past a classic when you’re craving pasta and Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil, or Aglio E Olio, is a quintessential Italian dish to have in your recipe arsenal. It’s quick and easy to prepare (ready in just 15 minutes) and made with budget-friendly pantry staples. This is my go-to lunch when I’m doing a No Grocery Challenge or simply can’t be bothered going to the store....

I love an all-rounder recipe and these Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are just that. You can serve them as an appetiser to guests, as a light dinner with a side salad or (my favourite) keep them stashed in the freezer for snacks. Basically there’s no wrong way or time of day to enjoy these delicious rolls. Kids will love them. Adults will love them. In fact I don’t think I’ve ever met a soul who didn’t love them!...

Warm up your winter nights with a bowl of caramel dumplings. Balls of dough are baked in a thick and bubbly caramel sauce until they transform into sweet dumplings with caramelised edges. These dumplings are a spin off of my favourite golden syrup dumplings. I know golden syrup can be hard to source in some countries, and some people just prefer not to buy a bottle for a few tablespoons in a recipe....

Jam drop biscuits are an old-fashioned favourite and are oh so easy to make. Depending on where you are in the world, you may know them as thumbprint cookies. Essentially these are buttery, soft & perfectly sweet cookies that are filled with jam. Any flavour of jam works - I’m a huge fan of strawberry but you can use whatever sounds good. Jam drops are a popular Christmas cookie but I have always enjoyed them year round....

If you love strawberries you are going to LOVE this strawberry yogurt smoothie. All you need is 4 ingredients and a blender and you’ll have a homemade smoothie that will rival one from your favourite smoothie shop or cafe. I have a strawberry banana smoothie bowl I’ve always loved but realised I needed a strawberry smoothie that was suited to grab-and-go. This one is absolutely perfect for busy days! Enjoy this strawberry banana yogurt smoothie with yogurt for a quick and easy breakfast or a 3pm pick-me-up....

Easter is officially over and I for one am glad! We hit the eggs and hot cross buns hard in our house and now I’m ready to eat ALL THE VEGGIES! Starting with this Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Feta Salad. This salad is a clean out the vegetable crisper special but it just worked so well I knew I had to share it with you guys ASAP! If you’ve been following me for awhile you know that sweet potato is my most beloved vegetable, and it’s the star ingredient in many reader favourites, like my Sweet Potato, Lentil & Chickpea Curry and Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos....

I wholeheartedly believe that breakfast is better when potatoes are involved. Crispy Breakfast Potatoes are a favourite in our house. Nestled alongside some eggs and bacon, you’ve got yourself the most perfect breakfast. But while regular potatoes are great and all, the sweet potato has my heart in a HUGE way. And I knew I had to try and find a way to incorporate it into a breakfast dish. Enter the Sweet Potato Rosti....

Fritters are on the top of my list when it comes to quick and easy dinner options, and these Zucchini and Halloumi Fritters are one of the best! They’re filled with plenty of veggies but the highlight is by far the salty halloumi that melts to bind the fritters while they fry. These fritters are crispy on the outside and full of flavour. Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a side salad or some mashed potato and steamed vegetables....

FOR THE FULL LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD AT THE END OF THIS POST. BEFORE YOU SCROLL, THIS POST IS FILLED WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE. Was anyone else traumatised by eating canned asparagus spears growing up or was that just me? I wrote off asparagus well and truly and it wasn’t until my last 20’s that I finally tried fresh asparagus for the first time....

This Zucchini and Bacon Slice is quick and easy to prepare and filled with healthy, everyday ingredients. It’s one of those perfect recipes that can be served at any time of day - breakfast, lunch or dinner! You can serve this slice hot or cold, and it freezes well so it’s great for meal prep. This slice is a new take on my simple Healthy Zucchini Slice. Just with added vegetables and bacon!...

We always buy a Christmas ham just before the holidays and after serving it on the big day I find myself wondering what on earth to do with the rest. Let’s face it, there’s only so many times you can eat ham and eggs or plain ham sandwiches. Or just eating handfuls out of the fridge - totally guilty of this! I’ve put together a bunch of delicious recipes using ham that will make sure you use up all your leftover ham without wanting to pull your hair out....