I wanted to cut out some calories but still wanted calamari, so I went with the air fryer. Two keys on this recipe are buttermilk and the combination of flours. I used corn starch, regular flour, and also rice flour for a good crunch. The spices are paprika, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. I…
Shortcut Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes
I needed some quick cupcakes to bring to a doctor’s appointment, so I cheated; I did a box mix. I did doctor it some (see what I did there?). I switched out the water and added coffee, then I added some chocolate vodka. That was the inside. On the outside I used my cream cheese…
Michigan White Fish Appetizer
A great appetizer for an afternoon tea or a Sunday brunch. Smoked Lake Michigan white fish with cream cheese, crème fresh, capers, red onions, hot sauce, and herbs. Dang, you could even put this on an everything bagel. I hope you like it. 8 ounces smoked white fish, deboned and flaked 8 ounces cream cheese…
Chicken and Asian Dumplings
I love flavorful fusion mash ups, so I combined the idea of Northern China with savory won tons, but this is a little more hardy than traditional won ton soup. There is a lot more substance with the chicken thighs, mushrooms, and bean sprouts. The broth is China flavors in a bowl with garlic, green…
Air Fryer Scotch Egg
This is a British classic; it is served in pubs, and it is also a much sought after brunch fare. This is a dish with a lot of steps that can wrong, so you have to pay attention all the way through. There is the soft boiled egg, sausage, the bread crumbs, all deep fried…
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