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Healthy Zucchini Recipes

Here a Collection of 10 Healthy Zucchini Recipes that you are going to love! All these recipes here are tried and true recipes from either myself or from some of my food blogging friends. 

Nothing says, summer quiet like a Zucchini. My parents used to grow these in our garden when I was a kid. I do not grow them in mine as they do take up a lot of water and space. However, I do buy them often when they are in season and love to cook with them. 

Below you will find the answers to some common Questions! 

Can you air fry Zucchini Noodles 

Of course you can, and i’ve have included a recipe in this roundup using Zucchini noodles. 

In no particular order here are 10 Zucchini recipes!

1. Easy Pizza Ratatouille

This Easy Pizza Ratatouille with Mozzarella Cheese is so good you won’t believe it’s Vegetarian.

 

2. Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are a healthy and delicious low carb snack that is super easy to make.

3. Creamy Zucchini pasta with lemon

This creamy zucchini pasta recipe is made with spiralized zucchini noodles and fettuccine noodles. It has a rich, decadent sauce made from cream, butter, and lemon that’s brightened up with fresh herbs.

 

4. Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups

These Air Fryer Cajun Sweet Potato Fries are sweet with a hint of spice. I like to serve them alongside a spicy mayo!

5. Zucchini Carrot Fritters

These colourful Baked Zucchini Carrot Fritters are delicious as side or as a meal all on their own! Made with ingredients like chickpeas, zucchini, carrot, green onion and dill, you will love these savoury patties!

6. Quick Pickled Zucchini

This gluten free zucchini alfredo lasagna recipe is sure to please even your pickiest family member. Even my husband, who hates zucchini, ate every bite of this dish :-

7. Keto low carb Zucchini breakfast fritters

This delicious easy low carb keto breakfast zucchini pancakes is great to eat at the morning before school or work. They are quick in preparation, healthy, made with almond flour and Parmesan cheese. 

8. Italian Zucchini Boats

This easy Italian Zucchini Boats recipe is easy to make and healthy, too at just 240 calories per serving. This recipe is gluten-free, low carb, and keto. Plus it costs just $10.76 for 6 servings! 

 

9. Vegan Thai Red Curry

Thai cuisine is a tasty cuisine that has many quick and delicious dishes, like a quick vegan Thai red curry.

10. Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

These turkey zucchini meatballs are stuffed with cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning then cooked on the stovetop in marinara sauce for an easy, flavorful dinner.

 

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Easy Air Fryer Recipes

Here a Collection of 10 Easy Air fryer Recipes that you are going to love! All these recipes here are tried and true recipes from my blog.

If you have never used an air fryer, now is the time!!

Because they are more affordable now than ever before. 

WHAT IS AIR FRYING?

Air frying is a healthy alternative to deep frying food. And most air fryers have been marketed in a way to make you think that this cooking technique is best for those who make a lot of those at home. 

Well I am here to tell you that you do not need to just be a deep fried food lover to want to use this cooking method. RATHER if you love to bake food, then this is also a great alternative. And in most cases is much healthier than traditional baking methods. 

Because air frying mimics deep fried foods but uses little to no oil. So you can enjoy all the same deep – fried or baked foods that we have all come to know and love again but in a healthy way.

I hope you enjoy these easy and delicious air fryer recipes as much as we do!

In no particular order here are 10 Easy Air Fryer recipes!

1. Air Fryer Pork Ribs

These Air Fryer Pork Ribs are super simple to make and are ready in less than 40 minutes. If you like dry rib recipes… then you’re going to LOVE THIS RIB RECIPE!

2. Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are a healthy and delicious low carb snack that is super easy to make.

3. Air Fryer Fried Shrimp

This is my go to recipe for making Air Fryer Fried Shrimp. I know your going to like it too!

4. Air Fryer Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

These Air Fryer Cajun Sweet Potato Fries are sweet with a hint of spice. I like to serve them alongside a spicy mayo!

5. Easy Air Fryer Meatballs

Looking for an Easy Air Fryer Meatball recipe? Then you just found it! These Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food!

ARE AIR FRYER RECIPES HEALTHY?

Yes, unlike a deep fryer, air frying allows for most of the fat to drain away. 

6. Spicy Air Fryer Kale Chips

These Spicy Air Fryer Kale Chips are healthy, low carb and easy to make.

7. Best Air Fryer French Fries

These are the Best Air fryer french fries i’ve ever made! So if you have never tried these before, then you are in for a tasty treat!

8. Air Fryer Eggplant Chips

These Air Fryer Eggplant Chips are healthy and easy to make. Rethink your snack craving with this veggie alternative. 

9. Air Fryer Panko Chicken

This Air Fried Panko Chicken produces a super tasty and crispy chicken with a hint of spice that your going to love. 

10. Air Fryer Bbq Chicken Wings

If you like Sticky Chicken Wings… then you’re going to LOVE THESE Barbecued Air Fryer Chicken Wings.

HOW TO CONVERT AIR FRYER RECIPES TO OVEN

The rule of thumb is to convert an air fryer recipe to an oven cooked one. Is quiet simple just follow this link here and add in your cooking times: Air Fryer Calculator

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Best Kabob Recipes

10 Best Kabob Recipes Ever

Here is a list of The Best Kabob Recipes that you can make. 

If you love bbqing food during the summer or heck winter, fall and spring. Just as much as me!

Then you are going to love these diverse kabob recipes. Here is a list of tried and true recipes, one from myself and the rest from some of my food blogging friends. Thanks to all of them for allowing me to add their recipes to this tantalizing kabob roundup! 

In no particular order here are 10 Best Kabob Recipes

Most recipe you see here can be made in under 30 minutes! 

I hope you give some of these delicious and unique recipes a try! I would love to know if you tried any of them and what you thought? 

1. Grilled Lamb Kabobs

These grilled Lamb Kabobs are marinated in an aromatic and easy Mediterranean marinade before being grilled or barbequed or cooked over a campfire and served with fresh cut veggies for a light and healthy meal.

 

2.Pork Kabobs

These Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin are tender, tangy and sweet.  And can be made in a cast iron pan or a grill of your choosing.

3. Best Steak Kabobs

I’m not kidding, these are the Best Steak Kabobs you will ever try! I’m confident to say, as this is family favorite recipe. 

4. MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED SALMON KABOBS

These Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Kabobs are simple, healthy and ready quickly for the perfect summer family dinner or outdoor BBQPaired with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce for the perfect finish.

5. Smoked Sausage Chicken and Potato Kabobs

Smoked Sausage, Chicken and Potato Kabobs are the perfect dinner on the grill. Easy enough for busy weeknights or weekend cookouts.

6. Grilled Honey Garlic Skewers

It’s BBQ season and these Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are sweet and tangy. Such an easy summer dish that’s packed with flavor!

 

7. SPICY GRILLED ASIAN-CAJUN CHICKEN SKEWERS

These Spicy Grilled Asian-Cajun Chicken Skewers are great party appetizers and easy to cook on a stovetop griddle, outdoor grill, or in the oven. Chicken pieces are first marinated in a delicious Asian-Cajun marinade, and then grilled with a rainbow of bell peppers and onion until perfectly charred on the outside and juicy on the inside!

8. Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs

This Asian style Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs recipe is perfect for the sunshine of spring and summer. The skewers are loaded with chicken, peppers, onion, mango and drizzled with homemade teriyaki sauce.

9. Grilled Beef Kofta Kabob Tzatziki

These grilled Lamb Kabobs are marinated in an aromatic and easy Mediterranean marinade before being grilled or barbequed or cooked over a campfire and served with fresh cut veggies for a light and healthy meal.

10. Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Learn how to make the easiest and juiciest grilled chicken kabobs with colorful vegetables! This recipe is perfect for your next backyard party, or a quick family dinner!

BONUS RECIPE

Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers with Coconut

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Best Barbecue Recipes

10 Best Barbecue Recipes

Here is a list of Best Barbecue Recipes that will sure to be a hit at your next backyard bbq.

If you love bbqing food during the summer or heck winter, fall and spring. Just as much as me!

Then you are going to love these recipes. The top 4 listed here are my own tried and true recipes, while the remaining 6 are tried and tested recipes from some of my food blogging friends. Thanks to all of them for allowing me to add their recipes to this tantalizing roundup! 

In no particular order here are 10 Best Barbecue Recipes

Most recipe you see here can be made in 1 hour. 

I hope you give some of these delicious and unique recipes a try! I would love to know if you tried any of them and what you thought? 

1. Portuguese Peri Peri Chicken

Want a little spice in your life? This”Portuguese Peri Peri Chicken” is sure to hit the spot. It’s not only super simple to make it’s also one of my favorite chicken recipes of all time!!  ARIBA PORTUGAL!

2.Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

These Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin are tender, tangy and sweet. And can be made in a cast iron pan or a grill of your choosing.

3. Grilled Chicken with peach salsa

These Chicken Breasts are grilled to perfection and served with Jalapeno Peach Salad.

4. Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

I’m finally ready to reveal my family’s favorite recipe for my grilled “West Coast Cedar Plank Salmon”. 

5. Grilled Corn on the Cob

Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob is very juicy and pairs so well with creamy vegan avocado dill dressing. Easy and impressive recipe for your summer barbecue!

A mix of sweet potatoes, red potatoes and green beans roast together with an herb kissed chicken for a wonderful one pan meal in this Thyme-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes.  

6. Fall off the bone dry ribs

These baby back ribs are seasoned with a homemade dry rub and then baked in the oven till they are tender and fall off the bone. Slather these ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce and finish them on the grill for juicy, tender, fall off the bone ribs.

 

7. Turkey Kofta Recipe

Juicy, lean, and inviting Turkey Kofta recipe. A healthy recipe that packs lean protein, savoury flavours, and satisfying wholesome ingredients the entire family will enjoy. 

8. Grilled Lamb Kabobs

These grilled Lamb Kabobs are marinated in an aromatic and easy Mediterranean marinade before being grilled or barbequed or cooked over a campfire and served with fresh cut veggies for a light and healthy meal.

9. Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Learn how to make the easiest and juiciest grilled chicken kabobs with colorful vegetables! This recipe is perfect for your next backyard party, or a quick family dinner!

10. Best Steak Kabobs

I’m not kidding, these are the Best Steak Kabobs you will ever try! I’m confident to say, as this is family favorite recipe. 

BONUS RECIPE

Grilled Salmon

The only grilled salmon recipe you’ll ever need! Crispy and tender perfectly cooked grilled salmon with a grilled zucchini and tomato salsa.

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10 Sweet Cherry Recipes

Here is a list of 10 Sweet Cherry Recipes!

The Summertime weather is just around the corner here in North America. And that means fresh fruit, and fresh cherries of all kinds. Hopefully this year the farmers will be able to have their crops picked properly so that we can all get our hands on some.  I hope you find the perfect cherry dessert from this list that will help to make your summer that more tasty. 

I have compiled this list from my website and some recipes with the permission from some of my food blogging friends. I hope you enjoy!

In no particular order here are 10 Sweet Cherry Recipes!

1. Cherry Cheesecake

Are you having a cherry cheesecake craving? When my craving hits, I like to make this super delicious Chocolate mousse from scratch. 

 

2. Cherry Tiramisu

Chocolate Cherry Tiramisu light and fluffy!

3. Cherry Frozen Yogurt

I was never a huge fan of store bought cherry frozen yogurt, which came as a surprise to me because I love cherries. 

4. Homemade Cherry Pie

This Easy Chocolate Pie is so simple but decadent. And yet not overly sweet. You only need 5 pantry ingredients for the filling and 5 minutes of prep. The hardest part is waiting for it to be done baking!

 

5. Red Velvet Parfait

Make these fluffy, moist, and delicious chocolate red velvet parfaits are super delicious and easy to make.

6. Cherry Mojito

This refreshing drink is awesome to sip on during a hot summer day!

7. Cherry Chocolate Chia Pudding

 A healthy breakfast or snack option for the cherry lover in you.

8. Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Rich and decadent, this Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownie is perfect treat. Easy to make, delicious and loaded with cherries.

9. Cherry Muffins

Homemade Cherry Muffins made with fresh cherries. Fresh bing cherries, or other sweet cherries are the star of these muffins

10. Fresh Cherry Salsa Goat Cheese Appetizer

This Creamy Lemon Ricotta Cherry Parfait is a 10-minute mini dessert. It’s sweetened with honey, flavoured with lemon and almond and layered with fresh cherries. Gluten-free and refined sugar-free

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Healthy Bean Recipes

Here is a list of 10 tried and tested Recipes that can feed a family of four for under $5. So if your on a budget these recipes will help you get through tough times, while not skimping on nutrients.

Yup that is right, you can spend under $70 dollars per week to feed your family. 

Currently we are facing the Coronavirus covid -19 across the World. And so now is a good time to learn to cook these types of meals from home. They are not only healthy they are filling and go a long way!

BEANS USED IN THIS ROUNDUP: BLACK BEANS, PINTO BEANS, CHICKPEAS, LENTILS AND KIDNEY BEANS.

All these recipes have protein in them, some come from plant proteins, while others are meat based. Making this list valable to just about any type of eater.

In our home we like to eat 3 plant based protein meals per week and some of these plant recipes in this list are our favorites. 

I hope you give some of them a try! 

1. Bean Salad

2. Vegan Cuban Black Beans

3.  Red Kidney Bean Curry

4. Healthy Chickpea Curry

5. Easy Red Lentil Curry

6. Mexican Black Bean Soup

7. Green Chile Chicken Bean Soup

 

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Recipes on a budget

Here is a list of 10 tried and tested Recipes that can feed a family of four for under $10. So if your on a budget these recipes will help you get through tough times, while not skimping on nutrients.

Yup that is right, you can spend under $70 dollars per week to feed your family. 

Currently we are facing the Coronavirus covid -19 across the World. And so now is a good time to learn to cook these types of meals from home. They are not only healthy they are filling and go a long way!

All these recipes have protein in them, some come from plant proteins, while others are meat based. Making this list valable to just about any type of eater.

In our home we like to eat 3 plant based protein meals per week and some of these plant recipes in this list are our favorites. 

I hope you give some of them a try! 

1. CHICKEN AND SPINACH CURRY

2. Vegan Cuban Black Beans

3.  Red Kidney Bean Curry

4. Black Pepper Shrimp

5.  Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

6. Healthy Mushroom Omelette

7. Healthy Chickpea Curry

8. Quick Carnita Recipes

9. Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

10. Easy Red Lentil Curry

BONUS RECIPE

Air fryer french fries

 

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Cheap Easter Dinner Ideas

10 Cheap Easter Dinner Ideas

Here is a list of Cheap 🌿 Easter Dinner 🌿 Ideas that are sure to impress. If you love celebrating Easter at home with the family. And like to cook for people, then you will most definitely find a recipe or two here that will be the talk of the table.

Some of these recipes range from sweet to savoury and everything in between. I like to include a recipe in each roundup that is sure to please everyone’s pallet. So here I have compiled a list from some of the most tantalizing Easter main dish recipes that I have found from around the net with the permission from some of my food blogging friends.

I hope you give some of these delicious and unique recipes a try! I would love to know if you tried any of them and what you thought? 

1. Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

2. BALSAMIC SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

 

3. Bottom Round Roast

4. LAMB CHOPS WITH GOAT CHEESE POLENTA

5. Instant Pot Pot Roast

 

6.SLOW COOKER ORANGE BOURBON MAPLE GLAZED HAM

7. PULLED LAMB WITH POMEGRANATE MINT YOGURT

8.MUSTARD PORK LOIN ROAST

9. Flank Steak Pinwheel

Find the recipe here: https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/sweet-and-savory-stuffing/

 

10. Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin

BONUS DESSERT RECIPE

Mini Egg Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

 

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