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03
Jul
2026

Broccoli Slaw

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Broccoli Slaw is a chilled, delicious side dish with broccoli, carrot, cabbage, dried cranberries, and walnuts in a creamy salad dressing!

If you’re looking for a great tasting salad/side dish to serve along with a favorite main dish, I think you will love this cold and crunchy broccoli slaw!

It’s loaded with fresh veggies (broccoli, carrots, cabbage and green onions) and is seasoned and covered with a lovely creamy dressing!

Broccoli slaw is quite simple to make, and I am sure you are going to love this dish. Here’s how to make this slaw.

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Prepare The Broccoli

This recipe for broccoli slaw calls for using both the small broccoli florets AND the stalk of the broccoli. Yes, that’s right! You will also be using the stalk (or stem end) of the broccoli.

For many years I always cut off the stem of the broccoli and discarded it, until I discovered it actually is edible, too! Here’s how to prepare the broccoli for the slaw.

Cut off the stalk off right before the crown of the broccoli (the florets) begin. Use a vegetable peeler to peel off the outer skin on the stalk (shown below).

Slice the stalk in half crosswise (right in the middle) and then thinly slice each half of the stalk lengthwise (into rectangle-shaped slices).

Now cut the slices into matchstick-like slices and then put all of the slices into a mixing bowl. You will want to cut the broccoli florets into small, 1″ pieces and add them to the bowl, as well.

Making The Slaw

Now add two sliced green onions, shredded green cabbage, a medium-sized peeled and grated carrot and a small amount of chopped, fresh parsley leaves.

Toss all these ingredients together until the ingredients are all combined. Set the slaw aside while you “toast” some crunchy walnuts.

Toast The Walnuts

Now you will need to “toast” some walnuts for the broccoli slaw. It is easy! Chop ¼ cup of walnuts and place them in a skillet. Turn the heat to medium and begin to “toast” them.

Do not add anything else to the skillet! Stir the walnuts as they “toast” so they don’t burn. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes or until they produce a nutty aroma and have darkened slightly.

Remove them from the skillet and transfer them to paper towels or spread them out on a plate to cool for a few minutes.

Make And Add The Dressing For The Slaw

While the walnuts are cooling, make the creamy dressing for the broccoli slaw. It will only take a couple minutes!

Combine mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and minced garlic in a small bowl. Whisk them until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Pour this dressing (use all of it) over the broccoli slaw and gently toss the slaw very well to cover everything with the dressing.

Add The Last Ingredients

Once the broccoli slaw is covered with dressing, add dried cranberries and the cooled and toasted walnuts. Season the broccoli slaw to taste with salt.

Chill The Slaw

Toss all the ingredients together until combined. Now the slaw is done and can be eaten, BUT I recommend a minimum chilling time of one hour, to ensure the slaw is fully chilled.

The chilling time is important because it also gives the flavors time to mingle and develop! Cover the slaw tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until you are ready to serve this delicious dish!

Serve The Broccoli Slaw

Once the slaw is very cold, it is time to serve it alongside your main dish. The broccoli slaw is cold, crunchy, and the dressing brings it wonderful flavor!

We enjoyed it served alongside grilled chicken and a baked potato with sour cream and chives (chives from our garden!). YUMMY!

It was a delicious side dish (or salad) to have with this meal, and we even had leftover broccoli slaw which we enjoyed the next day with our lunch!

I am confident you and those you love are going to love this delicious side dish to accompany many of your favorite main dishes. It is refreshing, delicious, and any leftovers will keep in your fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a great day!

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Broccoli Slaw

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Broccoli Slaw is a chilled, delicious side dish with broccoli, carrot, cabbage, dried cranberries, and walnuts in a creamy salad dressing!

Category: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: broccoli slaw

Servings: 5 small servings

Calories Per Serving: 169 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For the Slaw:

1 head broccoli
1 cup green cabbage (shredded)
2 stalks green onions (sliced)
1 medium carrot peeled, shredded
⅛ cup fresh parsley chopped
¼ cup walnuts toasted
¼ cup dried cranberries
¾ teaspoon kosher salt or season to taste

For Dressing:

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons lemon juice use fresh!
⅛ cup pure maple syrup
¾ Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic (minced)

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Instructions

Prep The Broccoli: Cut off the stalk right before the crown (the florets) begin. Use a vegetable peeler to peel outer skin off the stalk. Slice stalk in half crosswise (across the middle); thinly slice each half of the stalk lengthwise (into rectangle slices). Cut slices into matchstick-style slices; put slices in a serving bowl. Slice broccoli florets in 1" pieces; add them to the bowl.
Add green onions, cabbage, carrot and parsley to the bowl. Toss until ingredients are combined. Set aside.

Toast Walnuts:

Toast Walnuts: Put chopped walnuts in a dry skillet (no other ingredients). Turn heat to medium. Stir occasionally as they "toast" so they don't burn. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until they produce a nutty aroma and have darkened slightly. Remove nuts from skillet; transfer to a paper towel or plate to cool.

Make Dressing:

Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon and minced garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Pour dressing (all of it) over the broccoli slaw; toss the slaw well to cover everything. Add cranberries and cooled walnuts. Toss and season to taste with salt.
Slaw is ready, BUT I recommend a minimum chilling time of one hour, to ensure slaw is cold. This is recommended because it gives flavors time to develop! Cover slaw with plastic wrap- refrigerate until you're ready to serve! Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Broccoli Slaw

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.02g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 459mg20%

Potassium 146mg4%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 2238IU45%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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27
Jun
2026

Air Fryer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

categories: Air Fryer Recipes, Desserts

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It’s easy to make delicious Air Fryer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp! Make this dessert in an air fryer when it’s too hot to turn on the oven!

Recently I harvested lots of fresh strawberries and some rhubarb from our backyard raised bed garden. We ate many of the strawberries, but I still needed to use more of them and didn’t want to make more jam or freeze them.

The problem? We were right in the middle of a heat wave here in NW Oregon with temperatures close to 100°F. outside. There was no way I wanted to heat up our kitchen by using our oven, so I decided to use my air fryer!

I’ve made other crisps and cobblers in our air fryer before, so I came up with this recipe using tips from many of them for the flavors and ingredients I wanted to use.

This recipe for air fryer strawberry rhubarb crisp is the result and guess what? Our kitchen stayed cool, I used my garden produce… and we got a tasty dessert out of the deal. That’s a winning combination in my mind!

So, in case you’re interested, here is how to make Air Fryer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (and don’t forget to serve it with ice cream on top-yum).

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First… A Little Prep

IMPORTANT: Before beginning, make sure that the baking dish you will be using will fit inside the basket of your air fryer.

You won’t need a lid on the dish but will absolutely need to check your dish to make sure it fits inside! Spray the dish well on the bottom and sides with non-stick baking spray, then set it aside.

Prepare The Strawberry Rhubarb Filling

Combine sliced strawberries, rhubarb slices, granulated sugar, lemon juice and zest, a pinch of salt and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.

NOTE: The strawberries should have the cores removed and be cut into thirds lengthwise, and the rhubarb should be cut into about 1″ slices.

Stir the fruit filling until it is fully combined in the bowl. Set the bowl aside while you prepare the topping for the fruit crisp.

Make The Topping for the Fruit Crisp

In a separate bowl place old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon and COLD butter chunks.

Use a pastry blender to combine these ingredients until the butter is reduced to about the size of peas (shown in the first photo below).

If you don’t have access to a handheld pastry blender, no problem! Use your fingers to pinch the ingredients together and reduce the cold butter to the size of peas.

When finished, the topping should be crumbly with small pieces of butter throughout. Now it’s time to finish making the strawberry rhubarb crisp!

Create The Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Place the prepared strawberry-rhubarb filling into the greased baking dish, making sure to spread it out until the bottom of the dish is fully covered with the fruit.

Sprinkle the fruit filling with the crumb topping (2nd photo below). Be sure to cover the entire surface of the fruit filling with the crumb topping (use ALL of the topping).

Cook The Crisp In The Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 370°F. for 5 minutes before placing the dish in the air fryer. Cook the air fryer strawberry rhubarb crisp for 15-17 minutes at 370°F.

Various air fryer models may have slight temperature variances, so I recommend checking on the crisp after 15 minutes and then, if necessary, cook it several minutes longer until the fruit is tender, and the strawberry rhubarb crisp is browned and bubbly.

When the strawberry rhubarb crisp is done, it should be golden brown all over the top surface. Some of the fruit juices should also be bubbling up around the edges of the dish, as well.

Carefully remove the hot dish out of the air fryer and transfer the dish to a wire rack to let the fruit crisp cool slightly before digging in.

Serve The Air Fryer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Once the strawberry rhubarb crisp has cooled slightly (but is still warm), it is ready to be served and enjoyed. This recipe can yield 4 small servings or 3 slightly larger servings (your choice).

We feel this dessert tastes best when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, so you may want to open up a carton of ice cream before serving, too.

Spoon portions of the Air Fryer strawberry rhubarb crisp into serving bowls while it is still warm and get ready to enjoy it.

Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream on top of the warm fruit crisp, to make this dessert absolutely perfect! Grab a fork or spoon and dig in!

I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious fruit crisp and trust that you and those you love will enjoy it, too!

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.

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Air Fryer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

It's easy to make delicious Air Fryer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp! Make this dessert in an air fryer when it's too hot to turn on the oven!

Category: Desssert

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: air fryer strawberry rhubarb crisp

Servings: 4 small servings

Calories Per Serving: 332 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Fruit Filling:

1¼ cups fresh strawberries cored, sliced in thirds, lengthwise
1 cup fresh rhubarb sliced in 1" pieces
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated yellow lemon peel)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt a small pinch!

For The Topping:

¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup COLD butter =4 Tablespoons, cut in chunks

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

First- make sure baking dish fits inside air fryer basket. Spray/grease bottom and sides of dish, then set aside.
Stir strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice and zest, a tiny pinch of salt and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Set bowl aside.
In separate bowl place oats, flour, cinnamon and COLD butter chunks. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to combine the ingredients until butter is reduced to the size of peas. Topping should be crumbly with small pieces of butter throughout.
Place fruit mixture in prepared dish, covering the bottom. Sprinkle the topping over the fruit until the surface is fully covered (use ALL the topping).
Preheat air fryer to 370°F. for 5 minutes. Place dish in air fryer; cook the crisp for 15-17 minutes at 370°F. I recommend checking the crisp after 15 minutes. If needed, cook 2-3 more minutes until browned, bubbly and fruit is tender.
Carefully remove hot dish out of air fryer; transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Spoon warm servings into bowls. Top with vanilla ice cream (optional, but good) and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Amount Per Serving (1 ¼ of total)

Calories 332 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 31mg10%

Sodium 104mg5%

Potassium 243mg7%

Carbohydrates 50g17%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 392IU8%

Vitamin C 29mg35%

Calcium 51mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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20
Jun
2026

Fajita Seasoning Mix

categories: Mixes (spices, etc.)

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Make your own flavorful Fajita Seasoning Mix in 5 minutes! This simple recipe will yield the equivalent of 2 packets of store-bought mix.

Today I want to share a very easy and QUICK way to add a great tasting seasoning mix to your spice rack! We love fajitas, whether we get them at a Mexican restaurant OR we make them at home.

Fajitas are basically pan-seared meat (my favorite is chicken), onions and peppers, BUT the spices used make all the difference in the great FLAVOR of those wonderful ingredients!

That’s where this recipe comes in handy. The recipe I am sharing with you today makes the equivalent of 2 packets of fajita seasoning mix. It’s EASY! Here’s how to make fajita seasoning mix.

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What Ingredients Will I Need?

To create the fajita seasoning mix you will use garlic powder, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, sugar and cayenne red pepper.

The recipe (as written below) will yield the equivalent of two fajita seasoning packets found in local grocery stores. Of course, this amount can be doubled or tripled to suit your needs.

We don’t have homemade fajitas too often, so I find that having just enough of the mix around to make a couple meals of fajitas is the right amount for us.

Measure all of the spice mix ingredients into a small bowl.

Stir the spices very well to break up any clumps that may have formed. Cornstarch will be the primary ingredient with a few “clumps”.

Storing The Seasoning Mix

Pour the combined fajita seasoning mix into a spice jar or other airtight container. I use my old ones for this after cleaning them out and drying them.

TIP: Insert a funnel into the mouth of the jar because it makes it very easy to pour the spice mixture into the jar without spilling anything.

Label the jar and store it in your pantry for up to 6 months (for best flavor). Add more spice mix to the jar, as needed.

Using The Fajita Seasoning Mix

When you make your fajitas using your favorite recipe, this handy homemade fajita seasoning mix will really come in handy to provide lots of authentic flavor!

Basically, you will pan-sear about 1 pound of meat (beef, chicken, etc.) in a very hot, oiled skillet, then add the veggies you will be using.

Traditionally these include sliced onions and bell pepper slices (green or multi-colored bell peppers). We have also seen tomato chunks added as well.

After these have cooked through, sprinkle the fajitas with 3 Tablespoons of the seasoning mix and ¾ cup of water and continue cooking, stirring well to combine everything.

As the fajitas and sauce cook, the sauce will thicken slightly and coat the fajitas with a yummy sauce. Heat through and then serve. Shown below are two different servings of fajitas (from what we ate at restaurants we’ve visited)

No matter how you cook fajitas for those you love, I hope you enjoy the convenience of having this easy to make fajita seasoning mix around to add great taste to the dish!

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Fajita Seasoning Mix

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

5 mins

Category: Spices

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: fajita seasoning mix

Servings: 2 packets (6 TBSP. total)

Calories Per Serving: 58 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

4 teaspoons corn starch
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Measure all ingredients into a small bowl. Stir until combined and lump-free.
Transfer fajita seasoning mix into a small spice jar or other airtight container. Label jar.
Store in pantry up to 6 months for best flavor. Enjoy! (See NOTE section below for how to use).

Recipe Notes

NOTE: This recipe will yield the amount of fajita seasoning mix found in 2 packets of mix (in the stores). To use with fajitas (equal to 1 seasoning packet): First, Cook meat, onions and peppers in hot oil in a large skillet until browned and tender. Add 3 TABLESPOONS FAJITA SEASONING MIX + ¾ CUP OF WATER TO THE FAJITAS. Continue to cook- the sauce will thicken slightly and coat the fajitas. Once thickened, heat through, then serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Fajita Seasoning Mix

Amount Per Serving (1 (packet))

Calories 58 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g

Sodium 1817mg79%

Potassium 212mg6%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 2398IU48%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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13
Jun
2026

Bean and Kale Soup

categories: Main Dishes, Meatless Meals, Soups

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Bean and Kale Soup with carrots, celery, onion, kale and beans cooked in an Italian seasoned broth is a delicious, filling “meatless” meal!

Today I want to share a recipe I found online a while ago and adapted to suit our taste buds. It is a delicious meal that is not only delicious, but also filling and meatless.

It is so yummy that even if you are not a vegetarian, you will enjoy it! I know we sure do (and we are meat-lovers at heart!

The recipe is versatile because you can go the easy route and use store bought canned beans OR you can pre-cook another type of dried beans in an Instant Pot. I have included both in the instructions.

All in all, this is a delicious healthy recipe to make and enjoy any time of the year! Here’s how to make bean and kale soup.

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Let’s Talk About The BEANS

For this recipe beans are one of the main stars! You can use either canned beans OR you can prepare dried beans, whichever you prefer or have available. Both are equally wonderful in this bean and kale soup!

TIP: Want the quickest and easiest way? Use two (15.5-oz.) cans of cannellini beans that have been rinsed and drained. EASY PEASY!

However, I LOVE using a 10-ounce bag of “15 bean soup mix” (see below), commonly found in grocery stores. It means a longer prep time, but I enjoy having different colors and varieties of beans in this soup (my photos below reflect this).

When I use this dried bean mix for the soup, I make the beans ahead of time in my Instant Pot, which make it convenient for me to add them later when needed.

To do this, add the dry, rinsed beans to the inner pot, then cover them with 4 Cups of water. Cook on HIGH pressure for 40 minutes, then let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes.

Once done, drain the colorful and flavorful mixture of beans and add them to the soup recipe later when they are called for. It’s pretty simple!

Make The Soup

In a large soup pot, heat extra virgin olive oil on medium heat until the oil is hot, but not smoking. Add chopped onion, sliced celery and carrot. Cook the veggies for 5-6 minutes or until they have softened slightly.

Add minced garlic, thyme, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for one more minute, stirring often so the garlic doesn’t burn. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Now add vegetable broth, tomato paste, water and the drained beans (whichever kind you’re using) to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Stir the soup every few minutes and smash some of the beans in the pot slightly, because this helps to thicken the bean and kale soup.

Finish Making The Soup

After 15 minutes, the soup should be a little bit thicker, and the veggies should be quite tender. Now it’s time for the final step for this soup.

Add the juice of one lemon and a bunch of kale (de-stemmed and torn into smaller pieces) to the soup. Cook the soup for 3-4 more minutes.

As it cooks, the kale will wilt from the heat and reduce greatly in volume. Once the kale has wilted and the soup is fully heated through, it is ready to be served.

Serve The Bean And Kale Soup

To serve, ladle the bean and kale soup into individual bowls while hot. Garnish each serving with finely grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but good) and serve immediately.

The grated Parmesan cheese will melt slightly from the heat of the soup and will add a great pop of additional flavor to the soup, so don’t skip the cheese, if possible!

I hope you and those you love will really enjoy this delicious bean and kale soup as much as we do. It’s a great recipe I am glad to have found and trust you will feel the same way.

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a great day.

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Recipe Adapted From: Lena Abraham, via delish.com on 12-21-2018

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Bean and Kale Soup

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Bean and Kale Soup with carrots, celery, onion, kale and beans cooked in an Italian seasoned broth is a delicious, filling "meatless" meal!

Category: Meatless Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: bean and kale soup

Servings: 6

Calories Per Serving: 220 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ medium yellow onion peeled/ finely chopped
2 stalks celery thinly sliced
1 medium carrot peeled, chopped small
3 cloves garlic peeled, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
salt and black pepper, to taste
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
31 ounces canned cannellini beans (two 15.5 oz. cans) rinsed/drained (SEE NOTE BELOW)
1 medium lemon (juice of)
1 bunch kale torn in small pieces (stems discarded)
Parmesan cheese (OPTIONAL) for garnish

Instructions

Prep For the Beans:

INSTANT POT: Rinse a bag of "15 bean soup mix" dried beans. Add beans to the inner pot. Cover beans with 4 cups of water. Cook on HIGH pressure for 40 minutes, then let pressure naturally release for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside until needed in soup.
CANNED BEANS: Drain and rinse canned beans; set aside until needed in soup.

Make The Soup:

In a large soup pot, heat olive oil on medium heat until oil is hot, but not smoking. Add onion, celery and carrot. Cook, stirring often for 5-6 minutes, or until they have softened slightly. Add minced garlic, thyme, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring often so garlic doesn't burn. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Add vegetable broth, tomato paste, water and drained beans (whatever type you use) to the pot. Stir well to combine. Bring soup to a gentle simmer; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Smash some of the beans with the back of a spoon (this helps thicken the soup).
Add lemon juice and kale to the soup. Cook 3-4 more minutes. As it cooks, kale will wilt and reduce in volume. Once soup is heated through, it's ready to serve.
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional, but good) and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Prep time does not include the time necessary for pre-cooking dried beans in an Instant Pot (as that is optional). If you want to use the "15 bean soup mix", you will only need one, 10-ounce bag.

Caloric calculation was made using two cans of cannellini beans.

Nutrition Facts

Bean and Kale Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Sodium 692mg30%

Potassium 871mg25%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 4385IU88%

Vitamin C 26mg32%

Calcium 188mg19%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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06
Jun
2026

Air Fryer Banana Pecan Cake

categories: Air Fryer Recipes, Cakes, Desserts

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Make a delicious Air Fryer Banana Pecan Cake to serve as a dessert, coffeecake or an afternoon snack! Serve a slice with hot tea or coffee!

Today I want to share a delicious recipe that can serve a dual purpose! This yummy air fryer banana pecan cake can be enjoyed as a coffeecake OR as a dessert cake!

It is simple to make and tastes wonderful, with crunchy pecans and small pieces of banana distributed throughout each slice.

I really think you will enjoy this recipe, because it is perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen by baking a cake for a long amount of time.

Here’s how to make this absolutely delicious air fryer banana pecan cake.

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Prepare The Bundt Pan

For this recipe you will need a 7″ bundt cake pan. This is a slightly smaller pan than a regular-sized bundt pan (I got it on Amazon), but it’s small enough to fit in my air fryer basket AND in my Instant Pot.

Spray the bottom, sides and center cylinder with non-stick baking spray. It’s important to spray the pan so the bundt cake won’t stick to the pan once done!

This will also make it easier for the bundt cake to separate from the pan when it’s turned upside down to remove the cake after it is finished cooking.

Prepare The Batter

Peel two very ripe bananas and place them in a medium bowl. It’s important to use ripe bananas with brown spots on them, because this means they will be sweeter!

Use a fork and mash the bananas up in the bowl. The mashed bananas do not have to be fully smooth! It’s perfectly okay to leave small little pieces of banana in there, but you really don’t want “big chunks” of bananas in the batter.

Add sour cream, vegetable oil and a large egg to the mashed banana mixture. Use a spoon or fork and stir to combine these ingredients.

NOTE: Use a spoon or fork- don’t use an electric mixer to combine the ingredients because you want small bits of banana to remain intact in the batter.

You can see in the photo below the small pieces of the banana in the batter. That is what you want! Set this mixture aside while you mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

Add Banana Mixture To The Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, stir all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt together until they’ve been combined.

Pour the banana mixture into these dry ingredients and stir only until they have been combined (don’t over-mix).

Add the chopped pecans and stir gently until they are dispersed and incorporated into the batter. You can easily substitute walnuts for the pecans, if desired.

If you do not want any nuts in the cake, simply leave them out! No problem!

Pour the batter into the greased bundt cake pan, making sure it is evenly dispersed in the pan. Preheat your air fryer to 310° F.

Cook The Cake In the Air Fryer

Cook the air fryer banana pecan cake in the preheated air fryer at 310°F. for 25-28 minutes OR until a skewer inserted deep into the middle of the cake comes out free of batter. Oven temps can vary widely, so please keep an eye on the cake.

The cake should look fairly brown in color when it’s done, but the most important thing is to make sure it is fully cooked through. Be sure and read my true story below!

True Story

The first time I made this I cooked the cake according to the directions. When I thought it was done, I inserted a toothpick into the middle, and it came out clean.

I went to flip the cake out of the pan, and it still had some wet batter deep down inside (my little 2″ long toothpick didn’t reach far enough down into the cake to detect not-fully cooked batter!).

Now I highly recommend using a long skewer (if you have one) so you can avoid this. By the way, I flipped that cake right back over (batter still oozing slightly out the bottom, threw it back in my air fryer and cooked it a few more minutes and it survived (thank goodness).

All that said, don’t make the same mistake I did because it was NOT fun!

Let the cake cool for about 5-10 minutes (still in the pan), after removing it from the air fryer. It should pull away slightly from the inside edges of the pan. The next step is to remove it from the pan by “inverting” the cake.

To do this, place a large plate (top side down) on top of the bundt pan. Holding both the plate and the bundt cake securely, flip the pan over.

The cake should easily release from the pan onto the plate. Move the air fryer banana pecan cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.

TIP: The top of the cake may be very light in color compared to the other parts of the cake (it was upside down, remember?). If desired, you can put the cake on a rack about 4″-5″ away from your oven’s broiler and let it “brown” more for 1-2 minutes (keep a close eye on it). That’s not really necessary, but if you want it to be more browned on top for presentation, it is an option!

Serve And Enjoy The Air Fryer Banana Pecan Cake

This banana pecan cake tastes best when served at room temperature! It is moist, delicious and filled with absolutely wonderful banana flavor!

Cut a slice and serve this delicious air fryer banana pecan cake with a cold glass of milk or a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea.

I’m confident you’ll love this yummy treat, whether you enjoy it for breakfast, a little snack or served as dessert!

I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious Air Fryer Banana pecan Cake for yourself and those you love. I’m positive you’ll enjoy this delicious cake (or coffeecake)!

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Air Fryer Banana Pecan Cake

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

28 mins

Total Time

43 mins

Make a delicious Air Fryer Banana Pecan Cake to serve as a dessert, coffeecake or an afternoon snack! Serve a slice with hot tea or coffee!

Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: air fryer banana pecan cake

Servings: 8

Calories Per Serving: 226 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

non-stick baking spray to grease bundt pan
2 large VERY RIPE bananas with brown spots on peel if possible
¼ cup light sour cream
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons chopped pecans

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Instructions

Spray the bottom, sides and center cylinder of a 7" mini bundt pan with non-stick baking spray. It's important so the cake won't stick to the pan once done!
Peel bananas; put them in a medium bowl. TIP: use very ripe bananas with brown spots, because they're sweeter! Use a fork to mash bananas. NOTE: don't use an electric mixer; you want small bits of banana to remain intact in the batter. Add sour cream, vegetable oil and egg to banana mixture. Stir well, to combine.
In a separate bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together until combined. Pour banana mixture into these dry ingredients; stir only until they have been combined (don't over-mix). Add chopped pecans; stir gently until incorporated. Pour batter into greased bundt cake pan; evenly spread batter.
Preheat air fryer to 310° F.
Cook cake at 310°F. for 25-28 minutes OR until a skewer inserted deep into the middle of the cake comes out free of batter. Oven temps can vary widely, so keep an eye on the cake. The cake should look fairly brown in color when it's done, but the most important thing is to make sure it is fully cooked through.
Let cake cool for about 5 minutes (still in the pan), after removing it from the air fryer. It should pull away slightly from the edges of the pan. The next step is to remove it from the pan by "inverting" the cake. To do this, place a large plate (top side down) on top of the bundt pan. Holding both the plate and the bundt cake securely, flip the pan over. The cake should easily release from the pan onto the plate. Move the air fryer banana pecan cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely. *SEE NOTE BELOW*
Once cooled to room temperature, slice and serve this delicious cake! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: *The top of the cake may be very light in color compared to the other parts of the cake (it was upside down, remember?). If desired, put the cake on a rack about 4"-5" away from your oven's broiler and let it "brown" more for 1-2 minutes (keep a close eye on it). That's not really necessary, but if you want it to be more browned on top for presentation, it is an option!*

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Banana Pecan Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))

Calories 226 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.05g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 26mg9%

Sodium 122mg5%

Potassium 174mg5%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 81IU2%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2026

Greek Tzatziki Sauce

categories: Sauces and Dressings

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Make homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce in under 10 minutes! Use this versatile sauce on sandwiches, meats, salads or as a dip. It is delicious!

Today I want to share a recipe for a delicious sauce that is typically found served with Greek or other Mediterranean-style food, however, it can actually be used to enhance the flavor in many other foods.

Tzatziki sauce is primarily yogurt-based and is thought to have a history dating back to the Ottoman Empire and then spread throughout the Mediterranean and other places over the years. In modern times it is typically thought of as a big part of Greek cuisine.

This is a super simple sauce to make, and I really think you will enjoy it’s wonderful flavor! It hardly takes any time at all to make and requires only a few ingredients! Here’s how to make Greek Tzatziki Sauce.

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Prep The Cucumber

I love to grow cucumbers in our small, raised bed garden (shown below). If you are making this recipe (as written), you will only need ½ cup of peeled and chopped cucumber for the tzatziki sauce.

You will probably only use about ½ of one medium-sized cucumber, unless you plan on doubling the recipe. Use a regular, common cucumber, NOT a pickling cucumber. Give it a rinse before peeling.

I usually cut the cucumber in half, then peel only one half because you can always cut and peel more if needed. Once peeled, chop the cucumber into small pieces.

You will also need ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese. You can buy a block of feta, then crumble it OR you can use pre-crumbled feta if that is more convenient for you.

Blend Ingredients Until Smooth

Place ALL of the tzatziki sauce ingredients into a blender (or a food processor). Process or blend the cucumber with crumbled feta, plain yogurt, dried dill weed (or fresh), garlic and salt.

Blend or process these ingredients until the cucumbers have broken down and you are left with a very smooth Greek tzatziki sauce.

The final quantity of sauce that will be produced is between ¾-1 cup of tzatziki sauce. If you require more sauce, this recipe can very EASILY be doubled.

Refrigerate The Sauce

Once the sauce is smooth, transfer every last drop of it out of the blender (or processor) and into a small serving bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Put the Greek tzatziki sauce in the refrigerator until it becomes fully chilled. This will allow the sauce time for all the delicious flavors to come together, which results in a better tasting sauce, so don’t skip this step!

Serve The Greek Tzatziki Sauce

After the tzatziki sauce has been fully chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and serve it as desired. We love this sauce as a dip for Greek-Style Chicken Wings, as shown below.

This classic Greek sauce is often used as a topping for lamb and other meats, as well as gyros (YUM) and other sandwiches, and as a salad dressing. The possibilities are endless with this delicious sauce.

I hope you have the opportunity to make Greek Tzatziki Sauce for yourself and for those you love. You will be thrilled with how quickly it can be made and how good it tastes!

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Original sauce recipe via “Taste of Home” magazine, April/May 2007 edition, page 23, published by Reiman Publications, Inc.

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Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

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Total Time

10 mins

Make homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce in under 10 minutes! Use this versatile sauce on sandwiches, meats, salads or as a dip. It is delicious!

Category: Sauce

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Servings: 6

Calories Per Serving: 48 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

½ cup plain yogurt (unsweetened)
½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
½ cup cucumber (peeled/chopped)
2 teaspoons dried dill weed OR 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped dill
1 large clove garlic peeled, chopped
1 pinch salt

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Instructions

Place ALL of the ingredients into a blender or food processor.
Blend or process until cucumbers have broken down and the sauce is smooth. Total amount of sauce yield is between ¾-1 cup. If you need more sauce, recipe can EASILY be doubled.
Once the sauce is smooth, transfer it out of the blender (or processor) and into a small serving bowl. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until fully chilled. This allows time for all the flavors to come together, which results in a better tasting sauce, so don't skip this step!
Once fully chilled, serve (as desired) and enjoy! Cover and refrigerate any leftover sauce for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/6 of total))

Calories 48 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 159mg7%

Potassium 68mg2%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 100IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 95mg10%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2026

Homemade Pico de Gallo

categories: Appetizers

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It’s quick and easy to make Homemade Pico de Gallo! Serve this chunky salsa with tortilla chips or add to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc.

Do you enjoy salsa and chips? We sure do! When we put out a bowl of salsa and chips for any gathering it is always one of the first things to get gobbled up!

We love restaurant-style salsa AND we love this type of Pico de Gallo fresh salsa, which contains lots of fresh, chunky tomatoes, onions and other classic ingredients!

This salsa (also known as “salsa fresca”) is a variety of fresh salsa most commonly used to enhance the flavor of many Mexican dishes. I want to share my recipe for Homemade Pico de Gallo with you today.

I’ve been making Pico de Gallo this same way for over 25 years, and it never disappoints, whether it’s enjoyed as an appetizer with chips or as a topping for other Mexican dishes! Here’s how easy it is to make:

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Prepare The Pico de Gallo

Chop the tomatoes into small chunks. Place all of the chopped tomatoes, seeds and any juice produced into a small serving bowl.

Add chopped cilantro, minced garlic, diced jalapeño pepper, chopped onion and fresh lime juice to the tomatoes in the bowl and stir until combined.

Season the Pico de Gallo to suit your own personal taste with salt and black pepper, then stir to combine all ingredients.

Extract A Bit Of Juice From The Tomatoes

Transfer about one third (1/3) of a cup of the Pico de Gallo into a separate bowl. Use an immersion blender to break down the tomatoes, etc. a bit.

You can also use a flat-edged mallet OR a blender to smash the tomatoes if you do not have access to an immersion blender.

This blending (or pulverizing) will extract a fairly small amount of tomato juice. Add this entire mixture (salsa and juice) back into the bowl with the salsa (shown below).

Stir very well to combine all the ingredients, then cover and refrigerate the “salsa fresca” or Pico de Gallo for at least half an hour to let the flavors mingle (for best flavor).

Serve The Homemade Pico de Gallo

You might be tempted to dig right in but trust me… it will taste even better once all the flavors have had time to come together!

After the homemade Pico de Gallo has had some time to develop its flavors for a while, remove it from the refrigerator. Serve it with crispy tortilla chips on the side for dipping!

The flavor of this well-loved type of salsa is wonderful, and it will be a big hit with anyone you serve it to. I’m confident it will disappear fast!

Homemade Pico de Gallo is also a great addition to quesadillas, burritos, tacos and other types of well-loved Mexican foods.

I hope you try this recipe and trust that you and those you love will love it as much as we do! This quick, simple and delicious recipe can EASILY be doubled or tripled to meet your needs!

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Homemade Pico de Gallo

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

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Total Time

10 mins

It's quick and easy to make Homemade Pico de Gallo! Serve this chunky salsa with tortilla chips or add to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc.

Category: Appetizer/Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: pico de gallo

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 25 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes finely chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
¼ cup yellow onion finely chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1½ teaspoons jalapeño seeded, finely chopped
salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Chop tomatoes into small chunks. Place all tomatoes, seeds and juice into a small serving bowl. Add chopped cilantro, minced garlic, diced jalapeno, onion and fresh lime juice; stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper then stir.
Transfer ⅓ cup of the Pico de Gallo into a separate bowl. Use an immersion blender to break down the tomatoes, etc. a bit. *Use a meat mallet OR blender to pulverize tomatoes if you don't have an immersion blender. This blending will produce some tomato juice. Add entire mixture back into bowl of salsa.
Stir well to combine. Cover bowl; refrigerate Pico de Gallo at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop (for best taste). Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Pico de Gallo

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))

Calories 25 Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0.04g0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g

Sodium 6mg0%

Potassium 259mg7%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 926IU19%

Vitamin C 18mg22%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2026

Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet

categories: Main Dishes, Turkey

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Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet is a delicious dish with ground turkey, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, orzo pasta and Parmesan in a creamy sauce.

Today I want to share a recipe I found online and changed it quite a bit to suit our tastes and needs. Believe it or not, I found the recipe on a site that shares recipes for homemade pet food!

Now before you freak out, this is NOT a pet food recipe. The website also shares recipes for PEOPLE food too, thank goodness. The original recipe for this dish is one made for real live human beings like you and me.

Ha Ha… believe me it took a few minutes to decide if I even wanted to cook this meal, but once I did, I made quite a few changes and really enjoyed the final result.

After steaming veggies (at the beginning), the rest of this all-in-one meal is cooked in one large skillet, and it is simple. Here’s how to make this turkey veggie orzo skillet meal.

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First- Steam The Vegetables

For this recipe you will need 1½ cups (combined total amount) of fresh broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Use any combination of these veggies you want but only end up with 1½ cups total.

Cut up the fresh broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Peel and slice the carrots used, as well.

Steam the vegetables in a basket set over boiling water for 4-5 minutes and then set the veggies aside because they will be added to the finished dish right before serving!

Cook The Ground Turkey

Cook the ground turkey over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking apart the meat as it browns. When fully cooked through, drain off any accumulated grease from the skillet.

Stir ½ cup of chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper into the cooked turkey until combined.

Let this mixture simmer on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally as some of the liquid is absorbed and seasons the meat.

Add The Orzo And Cook Until Done

Add 7 Tablespoons of uncooked orzo pasta and 1 additional cup of chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well, to combine all the ingredients.

Cover the skillet and then cook the mixture on medium heat for 9-10 minutes OR until all the liquid has been absorbed.

Remove the lid and quickly stir the orzo a couple of times during this cooking time, to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the skillet.

Put the cover back on the skillet and continue cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed into the orzo and the orzo is tender to the bite.

Once liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender, immediately add butter, grated Parmesan cheese and milk to the skillet. Stir well, until the butter has fully melted.

Serve The Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet

Add the steamed vegetables back into the skillet and stir gently until they are incorporated into the dish. Sprinkle the top with finely grated Parmesan cheese (if desired) and serve immediately.

The turkey veggie orzo skillet can be served “as is” while it is still in the skillet OR you can transfer the mixture to a serving dish and then top it with Parmesan cheese! Your choice!

I usually transfer the mixture to a serving dish when I make this meal and then sprinkle the top with some finely grated Parmesan cheese.

When I serve it this way, it makes it easier to store any leftovers we may have by simply covering the dish and popping it in the refrigerator.

The turkey veggie orzo skillet dish is very creamy, and this all-in-one meal has wonderful flavors and textures. I think it tastes really good!

I hope you have the opportunity to try this yummy all-in-one meal and am confident that you and those you love will enjoy it, too. This dish is low in calories but has great flavor!

Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.

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Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet is a delicious dish with ground turkey, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, orzo pasta and Parmesan in a creamy sauce.

Category: Main Dishes

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: turkey veggie orzo skillet

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 244 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1½ cups fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrots *a combination of all 3 (florets/sliced)
½ pound ground turkey
½ cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
7 Tablespoons orzo pasta (uncooked) = ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp.
1 cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon butter
½ cup low-fat milk (1%)
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese + more for garnish, if desired

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Instructions

Cut broccoli/cauliflower into small florets. Peel/slice carrots, as well (Total amount = 1½ cups combined veggies). Steam vegetables for 4-5 minutes; set aside.
Cook ground turkey over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking apart meat as it cooks. Once done, drain any grease from the skillet.
Stir ½ cup of chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon, salt and pepper into the turkey until combined. Simmer on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add uncooked orzo and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir well, to combine ingredients. Cover skillet; cook (covered) on medium heat 9-10 minutes OR until liquid is absorbed, stirring a couple times while it cooks (to prevent sticking). Continue cooking until all liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
Add butter, grated Parmesan and milk. Stir until butter has melted. Add steamed vegetables; stir gently until incorporated. Transfer to a serving dish, if desired. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese (optional). Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Veggie Orzo Skillet

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))

Calories 244 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 47mg16%

Sodium 844mg37%

Potassium 417mg12%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 425IU9%

Vitamin C 31mg38%

Calcium 123mg12%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2026

Homemade Bisquick Substitute

categories: Mixes (spices, etc.)

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Make Homemade Bisquick Substitute in 10 minutes (only 5 ingredients)! Use this simple baking mix for biscuits, pancakes, etc. Yields 6 cups!

Ever needed an ingredient for a recipe and realize you are out of it at home, or you forgot to get it at the store? That happened to me last year when I realized I didn’t have any Bisquick at home to use for a recipe!

I wrote down a recipe that popped up in my Facebook newsfeed from a Facebook group page (one I don’t even follow). That has been my “go to” recipe for this baking mix from that point on.

It is so easy and fast to make it from scratch with a few very common ingredients at home! The recipe makes enough for 6 cups of baking mix, and when stored in a refrigerator it will keep for about 4 months.

This is a great mix to have on hand for making a quick batch of biscuits, pancakes or any other recipe that requires Bisquick. Here’s how to make this easy baking mix.

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How To Make This Baking Mix

In a large mixing bowl, sift 6 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 Tablespoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 Tablespoon of salt into the bowl.

Repeat the sifting process one more time and then once again into the mixing bowl. Do not skip this step! You will need to sift the dry ingredients THREE TIMES IN TOTAL!

Add 1 cup of vegetable shortening to the bowl of the sifted dry ingredients.

Use a pastry blender to cut the shortening into the flour mixture. Continue to cut the shortening into the flour mixture until the mix has the texture of fine crumbs.

That’s it! You have just made a great substitute for Bisquick in only a few minutes! Store the substitute mix in an airtight, covered container in the refrigerator!

The homemade baking mix will keep for up to 4 months, when stored properly (covered in an airtight container) in a refrigerator.

When you want to use it, simply pull the container out of the refrigerator and use the amount needed when a recipe calls for Bisquick.

Using The Homemade Bisquick Substitute

I have even used this substitute baking mix for making a batch of Buttery Bisquick Biscuits when I haven’t had Bisquick in the pantry and they turn out wonderful, every time!

Shown below is one of the biscuits cut in half to reveal the inside, and one of the biscuits served with my homemade “one jar strawberry rhubarb jam“. YUM!

I hope you have the opportunity to make some of this Homemade Bisquick Substitute mix to have on hand in your kitchen. Happy Baking!

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Original recipe source: Rhonda Fredricks on the Facebook group page called: Old Fashioned Cooking on 5/16/25

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Homemade Bisquick Substitute

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

10 mins

Make Homemade Bisquick Substitute in 10 minutes (only 5 ingredients)! Use this simple baking mix for biscuits, pancakes, etc. Yields 6 cups!

Category: Baking mix

Cuisine: All Cuisines

Keyword: homemade Bisquick substitute

Servings: 6 cups of baking mix

Calories Per Serving: 763 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Repeat two more times. Do not skip this step (sift dry ingredients 3 times in total))
Add vegetable shortening. Use a pastry blender to cut the shortening into the flour mixture. Continue to cut in the shortening until it becomes the texture of very small crumbs.
Store this baking mix in an airtight, covered container in the refrigerator! The mix will keep for up to 4 months, when stored properly in a refrigerator. When you want to use it, pull the container out of the refrigerator; Use the amount of mix needed when a recipe calls for Bisquick.

Recipe Notes

NOTE: The calories are calculated for the ingredients using a standard one cup of mix.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Bisquick Substitute

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 763 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 10g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Sodium 1172mg51%

Potassium 740mg21%

Carbohydrates 98g33%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 0.3g0%

Protein 13g26%

Calcium 280mg28%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2026

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

categories: Cakes, Desserts

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake is easy to prepare, light and fluffy in texture, full of flavor and it’s absolutely DELICIOUS! Recipe makes 8 servings.

Lemons And More Lemons!

Recently my dear friend (of over 60 years) Lenita sent me three homegrown Meyer lemons from her very own tree in Southern California. They are gorgeous and I was determined to use them in some new, lemon-inspired recipes!

She has sent me her lemons before and I have used them for other recipes, so it seemed fitting to make something “grand” to celebrate her generous gift. This recipe for lemon olive oil cake fits the bill perfectly because it tastes fabulous!

I’ve been looking at different recipes for Lemon Olive Oil Cake for a couple years now, especially since our son married a Portuguese woman and moved to Portugal. My daughter-in-law’s family grows lots of food, including lemons and olives and even produce their own olive oil each year!

This recipe uses extra virgin olive oil AND a fresh lemon. For THIS recipe you will use lemon zest AND fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); you can use regular lemons or Meyer lemons.

I’m confident you will LOVE this simple dessert! Here’s how to make Lemon Olive Oil Cake.

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A Little Prep First!

Preheat your oven to 350°F. so it is ready to go as soon as the batter is ready. Grease an 8″ round cake pan with non-stick baking spray.

Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper that has been cut to fit. Lightly spray the parchment paper with non-stick baking spray.

Prepare The Cake Batter

Beat two large (room temperature) eggs in a large mixing bowl for 3 minutes on HIGH speed. Slowly add the granulated sugar to the egg mixture, while continuing to beat the eggs.

Continue beating the sugar into the eggs until you see the mixture has thickened slightly.

With the mixer still running, slowly add in extra virgin olive oil, a little at a time. Once the oil is fully incorporated, beat in milk, lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.

Continue beating until ingredients are fully combined.

In a SEPARATE bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. FOLD the dry ingredients into the egg batter until fully combined.

Bake The Cake

Pour all of the batter into the prepared cake pan, making sure to spread it out evenly in the cake pan.

Bake the lemon olive oil cake at 350°F. for 30-35 minutes. When done, a toothpick that is inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean (batter-free).

Oven temperatures can vary quite a bit, so I recommend checking it first at the 30-minute mark. When done, remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack.

Cool Cake Then Remove From Pan

Let the cake cool on the wire rack (STILL IN THE PAN) for 15 minutes for BEST results. The cake should pull away from the edges of the pan a bit.

Run a butter knife around the inside edges of the pan to help separate the cake from the pan. *Invert the cake* onto the wire rack so the bottom of the cake (with parchment paper) is on the top!

*HOW TO INVERT THE CAKE*: Do this by putting the wire rack ON TOP of the baked cake pan, then holding on to both the wire rack and the cake pan, carefully flip it over.

The cake should release (upside down) onto the wire rack (as shown below in the first photo). Carefully remove the parchment paper from the cake (shown in second photo below).

“Dust” The Top Of the Cake

Now carefully turn the lemon olive oil cake back over so the top of the cake is on TOP! Let the cake cool completely to room temperature.

Once the cake has completely cooled, sift powdered sugar lightly over the top surface of the cake. It won’t take much powdered sugar to do this!

Serve The Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Before serving the lemon olive oil cake, garnish the top with a couple lemon slices. This is an optional step, but it looks good for presentation and gives a hint at what flavor the cake is!

Slice the cake into 8 pie-shaped wedges and serve! The cake has a light texture with great lemon flavor. It is not overly sweet (which we love) and the mild olive oil pairs very well with the tart lemon flavor.

I am confident you are going to love this easy to make, absolutely delicious lemon olive oil cake! Grab a fork and take a big bite because it’s THAT GOOD!

I hope you have the opportunity to make this yummy Mediterranean-inspired lemon olive oil cake, and trust that you and those you love will enjoy it as much as we do!

Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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Original Recipe Source, and with thanks to: Nicole Gackowski, at: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-olive-oil-cake/

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Lemon Olive Oil Cake is easy to prepare, light and fluffy in texture, full of flavor and it's absolutely DELICIOUS! Recipe makes 8 servings.

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: All Cuisines, Mediterranean

Keyword: Lemon olive oil cake

Servings: 8 slices

Calories Per Serving: 265 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 large eggs* *At room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup 2% milk
1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest yellow peel only
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) for dusting top of cake

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8" round cake pan with non-stick baking spray. Line bottom pan with parchment paper (cut to fit). Spray paper, as well.
Beat eggs in a large bowl for 3 minutes on HIGH speed. Slowly add sugar while continuing to beat eggs. Continue beating until mixture has thickened slightly. Slowly beat in extra virgin olive oil, a little at a time. Once oil is incorporated, beat in milk, lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until combined.
In SEPARATE bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. FOLD this into the egg batter until combined. Pour batter in cake pan, spreading evenly.
Bake at 350°F. for 30-35 minutes. When done, a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean (batter-free). Oven temperatures can vary, so I recommend checking it at the 30-minute mark. When done, remove cake from oven, place pan on a wire rack.
Let cake cool (STILL IN THE PAN) for 15 minutes. Run a butter knife around the inside edges of pan to separate cake from the pan. Invert cake onto wire rack so bottom of cake (with parchment paper) is on top! Do this by putting wire rack ON TOP of the cake pan, then holding on to both the wire rack and the cake pan, flip it over. Cake should release (upside down) onto the wire rack. Remove parchment.
Turn cake over so top of the cake is on TOP! Let cool to room temperature. Once cake has completely cooled, sift powdered sugar over top of the cake. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Slice, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/8 of total))

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 47mg16%

Sodium 96mg4%

Potassium 106mg3%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 78IU2%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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