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There’s something so comforting about a bologna sandwich—simple, nostalgic, and unapologetically satisfying. But when you air-fry it? Oh man, it turns into something else entirely. I’m talking crispy edges, warm smoky layers, and that buttery crunch when you bite in. This Air-Fried Bologna Sandwich is my go-to when I want something quick but crave that…
Funnel cakes are fully a summer experience to me, thanks to them—the heat of summer nights, the carnival lights, and the frying dough’s scent mixed in the air. For me, funnel cakes are not only desserts, but they also turn out to be nostalgia on a paper plate, where each layer has been sprinkled with…
The smell of oranges slowly roasting in the oven has a peculiar effect on me; no matter how I am feeling, it lifts me up. That is the case every time I bake the orange muffins; the whole house gets that sweet and sunny smell, and I do believe even the most unwelcoming dawn is…
I have always had a preference for Greek cuisine, to be exact. Greek cuisine is very colorful, very fresh and extremely flavorful, yet at the same time, it does not feel heavy at all. The very first time I had a gyro in a cobbled walk of Athens, I thought to myself: this is the…
These Cinnamon French Toast Muffins have to be among my most surprising favorite recipes. The sweetness, the smell, and the custardy inside steal the show, and one cannot help but associate the aroma with a cozy morning on the weekend. If French toast and cinnamon rolls had a kid, this would be the one. And…
Fried fruit pies hold a special place in my heart—they have the essence of the past. Perhaps the golden crust with crispy texture that cracks when bitten into and the melting hot fruit filling tasting like childhood summer bliss are the reasons. To me, fried apple or peach pies are nothing but the trapped nostalgia…
There exists a certain enchantment in the very first, creamy, cheesy forkfulofmac and cheese. For me, it is nothing but comfort—like a warm embrace after a tiring day. Through the years, I have prepared many different types of mac and cheese, butthis Five-Cheese Mac and Cheese? This one wins without any doubt. It is very…
Peach cobbler and crispy egg roll wrappers coming together at the same time is a moment that holds something magical. I was actually the first one to try to make the Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls, and I still remember the moment I took a bite of the golden, crackly shell and got the warm, syrupy,…
There are cakes that win you over by just seeing them—and there is also a banana cake that wins you over by tasting it. I’ve used this recipe more times than I remember, and each time, it is always soft, buttery, and has that comforting banana flavor so strong that the whole house will smell…
If there is a dish that summons summer’s spirit forever, it is none other than these Grilled Elote Steak Tacos! Each time I prepare them, the steak’s smokiness and the corn’s creaminess connect me directly to the outdoor feasts and the yearning for that first street corn bite. It’s all so deliciously messy and juicy…
