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Must Have Favs for Cooking
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items Cooking as been my go-to favorite thing to do. I am no chef but I am always in the kitchen cooking my family's favorite meal. The process of preparing and cooking food is therapeutic to me. It is a wonderful way to unwind and de-stress after a long d...
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Quick and Easy Meals to Prepare
Amazon Favorite Tools for Cooking
Places to go for the Best Food in Florida
The Best Learning How to Cook Books
Quick and Easy Meals to Prepare
When I don't want to stay in the kitchen too long, I grab one of my favorite go-to quick and easy meals that the family loves. Here are some meal ideas that you can prepare in no time:
The shrimp and salmon all enveloped in a rich garlic, butter, and cream sauce, this is one of my favorite dishes to prepare. Quick, easy and the flavor is unmatched!
Salmon and Shrimp Pasta (easy & creamy)
This salad is a classic and satisfying dish that combines tender, grilled chicken with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a creamy Caesar dressing. Its not only quick to prepare but also delicious and satisfying.
Best Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Baked potato is a timeless comfort food that never fails to satisfy. Perfect as a side dish or as a hearty main course!
Baked potato
This is my husband's favorite meal in the mornings. Full of flavor but also quick and easy to prepare. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner, this is a timeless embodiment of culinary comfort and flavor!
Anyone Can Make an Omelette With This Easy Method
I can’t think of a more iconic sandwich than this. Juicy-ripe, drippy tomatoes, tucked between crisp, salty bacon and crunchy lettuce, sandwiched between two pieces of mayo-slathered toasty bread. It truly is the perfect bite and makes a quick and ea...
BLT Sandwich
Enjoy your homemade vegetable stir-fry as a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that's packed with flavor and vibrant colors.
EASY Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe - NatashasKitchen.com
This homemade beef pita pockets make for a tasty and satisfying meal with a mix of flavors and textures!
Middle Eastern Ground Beef Pita Sandwich
Greek salad with grilled chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish. Quick and easy to prepare for the family!
Grilled Greek Chicken Salad Recipe - Damn Delicious
The Chicken Caesar Wrap is a perfect combination of flavors and textures. It makes a quick and satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
A Greek Yogurt Bowl is a versatile and healthy meal option that you can customize with your favorite toppings like shredded coconut, dried fruit, dark chocolate chips etc. for extra richness.
Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowls with Toppings
Amazon Favorite Tools for Cooking
Amazon offers a wide range of cooking tools and kitchen gadgets to suit every culinary need. Here are some of my favorite cooking tools you can find on Amazon:
One of my favorite tools to use in the kitchen. Each cooking utensils has a stainless-steel core to ensure long-term deformation and durability.
Silicone Kitchen Cooking Utensils Set, Umite Chef 22Pcs Heat Resistant Kitchen Utensils, Spatula, Spoon, Whisk, Dishwasher Safe Kitchen Utensil Gadgets Tools Set for Nonstick Cookware(Khaki)
One of the tools I use to ensure my food is at the right temperature and ensure the dishes are perfectly cooked.
Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Grill and Cooking. Best Waterproof Ultra Fast Thermometer with Backlight & Calibration. Digital Food Probe for Kitchen, Outdoor Grilling and BBQ!
This chopper is ideal for multi prep food like onions, garlic, nuts etc. A necessary kitchen gadget I use for quick snacks and seasonings!
Food Chopper - Easy to Clean Vegetable Chopper Dicer, Onion Garlic Chopper Vegetable Cutter for Veggies Onions Garlics Nuts Salads
Adds versatility and functionality to your kitchen. For all-purpose kitchen workhorses from prepping, mixing, stirring, to kneading dough like a pro.
FineDine Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6) - Easy To Clean, Nesting Bowls for Space Saving Storage, Great for Cooking, Baking, Prepping
This kitchen strainer is easy to use and makes the perfect kitchen accessory. A kitchen must-have!
Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot Strainer and Pasta Strainer - Adjustable Silicone Clip On Strainer for Pots, Pans, and Bowls - Kitchen Colander, Kitchen Gadgets, Noodle Strainer, Food Strainer - Gray
If you're looking for non-stick pots and pans on Amazon, this is one of the best I recommend. Say goodbye to stubborn food residue and enjoy easy cleanup after every meal.
Amazon Basics Non-Stick Cookware 8-Piece Set, Pots and Pans, Black
This culinary knife set is complete with all the knives you need for both kitchen food prep and the dinner table.
McHome MHK21 Knife Sets,15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Kitchen Knives Block Set with Built-in Sharpener
Set cooking time to high and get a hot meal in no time or set it on low and tonight’s dinner can cook while you’re at work.
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
This small air fryer is perfect for single serving items like sides, snacks, wings, and more.
COSORI Small Air Fryer Oven 2.1 Qt, 4-in-1 Mini Airfryer, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Space-saving & Low-noise, Nonstick and Dishwasher Safe Basket, 30 In-App Recipes, Sticker with 6 Reference Guides,Grey
Places to go for the Best Food in Florida
The best food places to go for a lovely meal in Florida. Here are a list of options I recommend:
Cellar Restaurant has been crafting a fine dining experience while serving some of the best Italian dishes within miles of Daytona Beach. One of the best hands down!
The Cellar Restaurant - Italian Fine Dining in Daytona Beach
Ice Plant Bar is a farm-to-table restaurant from St. Augustine. The best grass-fed burger I have ever tasted.
Home - Ice Plant Bar
If you need fresh seafood and live entertainment, look no further, this is the place to go! One of the best seafood places hands down!
Miami, FL - Trulucks
Bern's is probably the most famous steakhouse in Florida, and for good reason. The food is to die for and I definitely recommend!
Premium Steaks in Tampa | Largest Wine Collection | Bern's Steak House
One of the best seafood spot in Jacksonville. If you’re looking for a casual but upscale place to enjoy some fresh oysters as well as crab and salmon cakes, this is the place to be!
The Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar
The Best Learning How to Cook Books
Learning how to cook can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and there are many excellent books available to help you develop your culinary skills. Here are some books my family uses and recommend for learning how to cook:
Meatloaf, Brownies, Fried chicken, Chocolate cake, Lasagna, Pot roast and so much more. These are the recipes that every home cook relies on and this book will help you to master those meals!
Taste of Home 201 Recipes You'll Make Forever: Classic Recipes for Today's Home Cooks
Natasha's Kitchen is one of my favorite books to learn new meals. She shares 100+ family friendly, foolproof recipes anyone can whip up on even the busiest weeknight.
Natasha's Kitchen: 100+ Easy Family-Favorite Recipes You'll Make Again and Again: A Cookbook
This has 70 family-pleasing healthy recipes for favorite comfort food dishes, including Chicken Caprese, Rye-Crusted Pork Chops with Apple Slaw, Finger Lickin’ Fish Tacos etc. Shows you how to cook using the air fryer quick and easy!
Good Housekeeping Air Fryer Cookbook: 70 Delicious Recipes|Hardcover
Sarah’s recipes are reliable, approachable, and just plain crave-able. My kids loves cookies and this books helps me prepare different varieties for them!
100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More
Whether you’re a novice baker or a pro, this book has all the baking recipes, hints, tips and tricks you need to bake up an impressive specialty.
Taste of Home Ultimate Baking Cookbook: 575+ Recipes, Tips, Secrets and Hints for Baking Success
There’s something for everyone in these 125 easy, show-stopping recipes: fewer ingredients, foolproof meal-prepping, effortless entertaining, and everything in between, including vegan and vegetarian options!
Half Baked Harvest Super Simple: More Than 125 Recipes for Instant, Overnight, Meal-Prepped, and Easy Comfort Foods: A Cookbook
