My friend’s cheese company supplies restaurants, so when he brings me cheese the quantities are laughably large for a home cook. And of course with my aversion to wasting food, I have to use it all up before it goes bad. Not that I’m complaining about having to figure out what to do with massive…
Category: Guessipes
Caprese
More hookups from my friend at the cheese company! This time he gifted me fresh mozzarella! Of course the first thing that popped into my mind was caprese – the combination of mozzarella, tomato, and basil dressed with olive oil, balsamic, and salt is so simple yet so scrumptious that it’s no wonder it’s on…
Spicy Garlic Tofu
Thanks to the air fryer I’m not avoiding frying tofu anymore, so I’m free to experiment with what I can do with fried tofu. At a local restaurant recently my boyfriend had a spicy garlic tofu that he wouldn’t stop talking about. I tried a bite and it was indeed tasty – spicy sweet with…
Air-Fried Tofu
Another win for the air fryer. I used to avoid using fried tofu in dishes because it was one more thing I had to stand over the stove and monitor. But now I’ve figured out how to air fry the tofu, and it’s a game-changer because I can just pop the tofu into the air…
Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
Before I went to Japan, people kept telling me I would love the 7-Eleven food there. I was skeptical to say the least. I have never eaten anything from 7-Eleven in the US, and with all the incredible food spots I had lined up for my trip, I just couldn’t imagine why I would want…
Air-Fryer “Boiled” Eggs
Yes that’s right, you can make boiled eggs in an air fryer. These eggs are “Boiled” because there’s actually no water involved. I love that there’s no water because I’ve heard all the debate about whether the eggs should be placed in boiling or cold water, and whether they should stay in the boiling water…
Air Fryer “Roasted” Garlic
I found another situation where the air fryer comes in super handy… roasted garlic! I love roasted garlic, but then again, who doesn’t? Once roasted, garlic becomes sweet and mellow, perfect for cooking, making dips, using as a spread, or just eating as a snack. Despite my adoration for roasted garlic, I rarely made it…
Air Fryer Butternut Squash Tempura
Continuing my air fryer experimentation. Tempura is a favorite treat of mine, but I rarely deep fry at home because it requires a lot of oil and effort. The beauty of the air fryer is there’s no vat of oil and you set it and forget it. The only thing with tempura is it’s a…
Air-Fried Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
I have a friend who works for a cheese company (I know, lucky me!). He came over for a dinner party one day and left me with a huge amount of fantastic parmesan cheese. I figured I better find ways to use it before it went bad. Not a bad problem to have, right? I…
Pantry Chilaquiles
Whether for breakfast or dinner, these chilaquiles are great because they are made from items I’ve almost always got in my pantry and fridge (except for maybe avocados, which are an optional topping). You can use store-bought tortilla chips, or use an air fryer to make your own. Guessipe 28 oz can diced tomatoes 2…
Air-Fried Tortilla Chips
I’ve been experimenting with the air fryer, and while I wouldn’t agree with my boyfriend that it can be used to cook everything, I have found that for some things it’s pretty great. One of those things is making tortilla chips if you just need a single portion. This Guessipe gives you a foundation on…
Cashew Cream Pasta
My friend showed me how to make this amazing creamy pasta that actually uses cashews instead of cream! I make it all the time simply because it’s so delicious and easy, but as a bonus for some people it’s vegan if you use nutritional yeast seasoning. For those weeknights when you just need to cook…