I don’t bother to make my own potstickers; it’s just too much effort. I buy them frozen from the store. But I do make my own sauce, and it’s so much better than the stuff that comes in the bag. Unfortunately, it only keeps for a week or so in the fridge, so this recipe makes just enough for a meal or two.

This method gives a passible version of smoked chicken, without the need to buy a smoker. It works great with a convection oven, but I'm not sure how well it would work with a conventional oven. This can also be done in an air fryer, though you'll probably only be able to fit one leg quarter.

I know, I know; yet another brownie recipe. But I wasn’t really happy with my [single serving brownie recipe](), so I found something better. This one works quite well in the microwave, but is even better in an air fryer (preferred) or conventional oven.

After finding that I could make myself [carrot cake]() in 15 minutes, I decided I needed to do the same for a brownie. Dessert for one is awesome! Just double it if your significant other can have some, too.

I haven’t had a written recipe just for rolls, so I decided to fix that. These are also great for ham sliders, especially with cranberry mustard.

I love this stuff at Applebee's, but the version I used to make, based on sour cream, just wasn’t very close. My mother brought this version that she got from my sister-in-law to a family function, and I begged the recipe from her. It’s a real crowd pleaser.

I needed a side dish to go with [pork chops](), and I was unwilling to boil and mash potatoes. Instead I put together something akin to the Rice-a-Roni my mother used to serve.

Last week I bought some large packages of pork chops at a crazy cheap price, and I needed a way to prepare them that didn’t involve me frying in oil for 45 minutes. It turned out pretty well.

I really like carrot cake, but I’m just not much of a baker. The time it takes to make cake typically means I only do so once or twice a year. However, this recipe allows me to make a treat in about 15 minutes. Mmm, cake!

Although I have [another brownie recipe]() that I really prefer, the effort required means that I almost never make them. _This_ is the recipe that we actually use on a regular basis.

These are one of my favorites at family pot luck dinners, so I finally had to get the recipe so I could make them myself, should I need to. Mom calls them “Lion House Baked Beans” and uses granulated onion and garlic, but I still think of them as hers.

This is an easy dessert that I can knock out and serve in about an hour, making it a go-to for family night.

This Mexican take on spicy tomato sauce is perfect for serving up Huevos Rancheros (fried egg on corn tortilla with this tomato sauce) or Chile Rellenos. I may even try it for a Mexican inspired pizza.

With the success of my [Chicken Katsu recipe](), I thought I’d give fish tacos a try. I love them, but the nearest place to get what I like is 45 minutes away from home, and deep fried fish isn’t ideal for my diet anyway. Luckily, these turned out fantastic!

One of the things that keeps me sane while dieting is making sure I still get sweets. Most of my sweet tooth cravings are satisfied by a couple diet soft drinks per day, but sometimes I need more of a dessert. This works perfectly.

Much lower in calories, but still natural and decent tasting.

This has become a weekly staple for me because it’s cheap, easy, and low calorie because of its low fat content.

Recently I’ve been getting a lot of my protein from boneless, skinless chicken breast, as well as experimenting with the air fryer. This seemed like a perfect pairing of both, while thoroughly satisfying my crispy fried cravings.

A vegetarian legume curry that pairs wonderfully with [Jeera Rice]().

This is a great side dish when dieting, since it’s high in fiber and reasonably low in calories.