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Healthy Banana Bread with Olive Oil

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My favorite healthy banana bread uses olive oil instead of butter, some whole wheat flour, and less sugar than the standard loaf. It’s moist and lightly sweet: great for snacks! As a Mediterranean diet expert and author of a new cookbook on the subject, I’ve realized a lot of banana bread is really just an excuse for cake. Most banana bread recipes have a stick of butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar, but I wondered: could I apply the Mediterranean mindset to a banana bread? I cut the sugar to only ⅓ cup and replaced butter with olive oil. Amazingly, it worked! This healthy banana bread is tender, moist, gently sweet, and what I bake now when I see bananas on my counter turning black. I had a bunch of recipe testers help me by trying this one in their homes, and the verdict? Delicious . 5 Star Reader Reviews “This recipe was a total win in our house! Entire loaf disappeared within minutes of being set on the counter in front of 5 kiddos for...
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

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This air fryer chicken breast comes out juicy every time with a savory spice rub and one easy trick. It’s my go-to easy dinner idea for busy weeknights! OK, I don’t like the word “life changing” but this is one chicken recipe that actually is : it’s literally that easy and delicious! This air fryer chicken breast has become my go-to easy dinner at least once a week. It comes out tender and flavorful, and it is beyond simple. And all this is coming from a previous air fryer skeptic (me!). Why You’ll Love This Recipe After experimenting with many chicken breast recipes over the years, I can say this air fryer method is pretty foolproof. Alex and I have found the perfect blend of spices that packs in flavor. (My Air Fryer Chicken Thighs is my other go-to.) It’s become such a staple in our meal rotation to serve with cilantro lime rice , tacos , or to top salads and grain bowls throughout the week. I love it especi...
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Homemade Celery Salt & How To Use It

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Celery salt is a seasoning mix made of celery seed and salt. Here’s how to make your own and the best ways to use it! If you’re like me, you’ve always got some celery salt on hand in the pantry: but did you know you can make it homemade? This simple blend of celery seeds and salt adds more than just the sum of its parts. The savory, earthy flavor it imparts to dishes makes it a favorite of ours to use in recipes! Here’s a bit more about the seasoning, how to use it, and how to make it at home! What Is Celery Salt? Celery salt is a blend of celery seeds and salt used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, drinks and more. It adds the earthy, grassy flavor notes of celery along with a salty punch. It’s a primary ingredient in Old Bay seasoning and a Bloody Mary , and it’s ideal for adding flavor to chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes. Growing up, my mom always added it to baked chicken ! How to Make Homemade Celery Sal...
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Easy Candied Pecans Recipe

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These candied pecans recipe bakes up crunchy and sweet with an easy, hands off method! Toss them on salads and over ice cream, or snack on them plain. They’re crunchy, irresistibly sweet and salty, and totally classic: try this homemade candied pecans recipe! This classic American recipe is popular for good reason: these little sweet morsels are just so good . Here is my master recipe that makes perfectly crunchy, sweet candied pecans with little effort: no food thermometer needed. It’s got just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness, and it takes a load of will power to stop eating them once you make up a batch. Throw them on salads, over ice cream, or just snack on them plain! 5 Star Reader Reviews “I’ve made this several times, and they are always a big hit!” -Ali “I made these as part of a salad recipe; the aroma filled the whole house and the kids and husband were drawn to the delicious smell. Everyone loves them and I...
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