Crispy Pesto Chicken with Whipped Feta & Tomatoes

Seek out feta cheese in brine and crumble it by hand for the best results. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt; pulse until incorporated, about 3 (1-second) pulses. Transfer the whipped feta to a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Emily Hall Place flour in a shallow dish and place panko in a separate shallow dish. Crack egg into a third shallow dish....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Justin Zavala

Crispy Popcorn Chicken

Whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika together in a shallow dish. Place panko in another shallow dish and eggs in a third shallow dish. Working in 4 batches, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, turning to evenly coat. Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Shake off excess, transfer to the egg and turn to evenly coat. Let excess egg drip off; place in the panko and turn to coat, gently pressing to adhere....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Victoria Anderson

Crispy Rice Bowls with Fried Eggs

Divide among 4 shallow bowls. Add spinach, in batches, and cook, tossing, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Photo: Leigh Beisch Divide among the rice bowls. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon grapeseed (or canola) oil in the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining pinch of salt. Place an egg on each rice bowl. Top with avocado, carrot, radishes, scallions and Sriracha. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Brandon Carney

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Panko

Serve alongside roasted chicken, fish or pork. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix oil, maple syrup and soy sauce in a large bowl. Photo: Ali Redmond Add Brussels sprouts and toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast on the bottom rack, stirring halfway, until crispy and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle the panko mixture over the Brussels sprouts....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · David Smith

Crispy Salmon Bites with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dipping Sauce

Plus, its a great way to incorporate healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon into your diet. Even if youre planning a mellow evening at home, we think this recipe can fit into your routine. How to Make Salmon Bites 1. Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines Use Center-Cut Salmon Center-cut refers to the middle section of a side of salmon. If your salmon has skin, you will want to remove it before you cut it into pieces....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Alyssa Perez

Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos Are Perfect for Meatless Mondays

The smoky chipotle crema pulls double duty, in the filling and as the tacos creamy sauce. This easy and delicious dinner is perfect for a weeknight or as crowd-pleasing party food. Keep reading for our expert tips on how to prep your filling, smart ingredient substitutions and more! Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong Prepare Crispy Black Bean Tacos:Preheat oven to 450F with racks in top third and lower third positions....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Jared Reynolds

Crispy Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

ensure the potatoes are well drained before adding them to the pan to prevent sticking. Serve these classic breakfast potatoes with scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage or wrap them up in a breakfast burrito. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Transfer to a plate. Do not wipe the pan clean. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan; heat over high heat for 1 minute....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Mary Mejia

Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

Toasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Photo: Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis This recipe is perfectly served with vanilla ice cream or as a topping for your morning oatmeal. Either way, getting more fruit in your day is a good thing....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Clifford Beasley

Crispy Smashed Beets with Goat Cheese

The herbed goat cheese dip makes this healthy appetizer or easy side dish even more delicious. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook until the beets are very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, whisk goat cheese and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in chives and a pinch each of salt and pepper....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Christian Houston

Crispy Smashed Broccoli with Balsamic & Parmesan

If you’re on the fence about broccoli, you must try thisCrispy Smashed Broccoli with Balsamic & Parmesan. Antioxidant-rich broccoli becomes fork-tender before being smashed and simply seasoned with salt, pepper and earthy Parmesan cheese. Then everything goes under the broiler, giving the broccoli and Parm a light crispiness around the edges. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster A drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze perfectly finishes it off....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Megan Jones

Crispy Smashed Loaded Potatoes

These crispy smashed loaded potatoes have all the features of your favorite baked potatoes but with an extra-crispy texture. Serve this easy appetizer at your next potluck or game-day gathering. Combine water and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Photo: Victor Protasio Add potatoes; return to a boil. Drizzle oil over the potatoes; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes evenly on the pan....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Maurice Gutierrez

Crispy Vegan Bacon

This vegan bacon is crispy around the edges with a more toothsome centerjust like pork bacon. The marinade that soaks the tofu adds classic smoky and umami flavors. Microwave on High until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Finely crumble the pressed tofu into a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the marinade; stir until combined. Preheat oven to 400F....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Mark Harper

Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings

Using 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup cuts down on prep time. Return the shredded chicken to the cooker. Add 2 tablespoons parsley; mix well and cover the cooker. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Mix flour and butter in a small bowl until a paste forms. Arrange biscuit pieces on the surface of the stew, making sure not to overlap. Stir the biscuits into the stew; stir in peas....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Crystal Gonzalez