Vacations in the summer months usually involve traveling to warmer destinations where we can just let go and relax. But preparing for any travel can be anything but relaxing. So here are some fundamental things to consider that can make the whole process less stressful, and actually kind of enjoyable! Once your itinerary is set and you have a fairly good idea of what the weather conditions will be, you’re already half-way there. The events and climate will give you the parameters for what and how much you need to pack. Start Early What causes a lot of anxiety in traveling is those last-minute decisions that often result in making mistakes… resulting in heavy and bulky luggage! So, here’s my...
We come across a lot of cookbooks at Brit + Co – food is literally our bread and butter. But once in a while, one really stands out as a bookshelf must. Still We Rise: A Love Letter to Southern Biscuits with Over 70 Sweet & Savory Recipes by Erika Council (Clarkson Potter) is one of those gems.The granddaughter of legendary soul food chef Mildred (Mama Dip) Council and a teacher and activist who cooked and baked to support the Civil Rights movement, Erika shares stories of community, cooking, and the African American heritage of amazing home cooking. Owner of Bomb Biscuits in Atlanta, Erika shares recipes for everything from chicken biscuit sandwiches to cinnamon sugar and pecan biscuits to...
Wondering what to make for dinner? I got you covered for the week with a sample week of recipes from My Dinner Plan! Below you’ll find a menu (with omnivore and vegetarian options). Feel free to make them all, or just try a couple – it’s totally your choice! Inside My Dinner Plan (which functions like an app), you can select how many servings of each recipe you want to make, and the ingredients are updated so you can add them in the perfect quantities to your smart grocery list. Want to batch prep your meals to save time later? I got you covered with the steps laid out. Want to cook as you go? Go right ahead! You can...
These Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are deliciously tender, flavorful and are oven-baked to crispy perfection. Enjoy these as an easy appetizer or as a main dish! THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE CRISPY WINGS These Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are the perfect thing to serve to family and friends! They come out of the oven golden brown and oh-so-tasty. The secret is in the homemade breading that takes these plain chicken wings, and turns them into a flavorful masterpiece. You can easily customize them to your favorite flavors as well – add some garlic for extra flavor, or go spicy with chili powder and cayenne pepper. Whether you’re hosting a football game, family dinner, or date night at home, these Crispy...
Chicken Parmesan (also called Chicken Parmigiana) is such a treat! Classically crispy, coated in bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, then topped with marinara and fresh mozzarella. It’s simple and absolutely delicious paired with my awesome garlic bread! Why You’ll Love this Chicken Parmesan For my Chicken Parmesan recipe, I opt to coat the chicken in a light and airy panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese combo that takes this chicken cutlet to a whole new level of CRISPY! That first bite of cRRRRunch will have you convinced to do the same. Of course, using traditional bread crumbs is delicious too, but using Panko bread crumbs completely transports this chicken to heavenly status. It’s a great stick to your ribs dinner that...
