Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Fried Green Beans
Appetizer Salads and Sides

Crispy Fried Green Beans

For an unexpectedly delicious appetizer, try Crispy Fried Green Beans. Green beans are dipped in a wet batter and deep-fried until golden brown. They are perfectly tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. And with a honey mustard dipping sauce, they are finger-licking good! The next time you have guests, wow them with fried green beans. They make a fantastic appetizer or finger …

Fried Ice Cream Sundae
Dessert

Fried Ice Cream Sundae

For an unforgettable treat, make Fried Ice Cream Sundae!! It’s ice cream in a crunchy coating and flash-fried. Serve with your choice of toppings for a decadent treat! Ice cream is not something I crave during the cold winter of Massachusetts. But when it’s in the form of a fried ice cream sundae, I make exceptions. Yes, it’s that good!! Fried ice cream allows you …

Shortcut Reuben Croquettes
Appetizer Main Dish Snacks

Shortcut Reuben Croquettes

Everything you love about a Reuben sandwich is recreated in these Shortcut Reuben Croquettes. Mashed potato, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese are breaded and fried until golden and crispy. Serve with Thousand Island dressing as a dip. Shortcut ingredients make them easy! With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, these croquettes would be perfect to celebrate the occasion. Because they are so easy and …

Leftover Turkey Salsa Verde Egg Rolls
Appetizer Asian Inspired Chicken / Poultry Snacks

Leftover Turkey Salsa Verde Egg Rolls

Completely transform excess Thanksgiving turkey with these Leftover Turkey Salsa Verde Egg Rolls. Egg roll wrappers are filled with cream cheese, salsa verde, turkey, roasted red peppers, and jalapeños. They are then deep-fried until golden and crispy. I just don’t know where the year has gone. I can’t believe we are one week away from Thanksgiving! Like many other households, my family will be enjoying …

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filled Donuts
Breakfast Dessert Snacks

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filled Donuts

It’s time for fall baking! These Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Filled Donuts are fluffy and tender. They have a delicious coating of pumpkin pie spice sugar. The dough is made with rapid-rise yeast to minimize proof time and then fried to perfection. I love the fluffiness and airiness of yeast donuts! Making your own requires a little bit more effort than buying it from the …

Fried Pork Strips With Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce
Appetizer Pork

Fried Pork Strips With Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce

Need a great appetizer? Try these Fried Pork Strips with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce! They are made of thin strips of pork coated in a flour and cornmeal mixture and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The inspiration for these fried pork strips stems from my love for New England fried clam strips. They are one of my go-to items at any seafood joint. I …

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip
Appetizer Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Pepper Relish Dip

These chicken tenders are coated with cracker crumbs and fried until crispy. No doughy coating here, just light and crunchy goodness! The sweet pepper relish dip couldn’t be easier to make. You will want to slather it on everything! Try these tenders with Roasted Black Pepper Caesar Salad with Pancetta for a tasty lunch or dinner. They say the third time is a charm, and I …