Author: Laura

This picture displays eight finished chocolate chip peanut butter protein energy balls. The protein balls are displayed on a white decorative plate.

Easy Protein Energy Balls

These yummy chocolate chip peanut butter protein energy balls are a great protein-packed snack for a busy day! Whip up a batch on the weekend, and enjoy an easy snack all week! This year, I was assigned to “late lunch” as a teacher, which meant I couldn’t eat until 1:30 […]

Instant Pot Venison Taco Meat

I have grown to love venison over the past few years, and this instant pot venison taco recipe has become one of my favorite ways to prepare this protein. With the pressure cooker, the taco seasonings infuse into the meat, leaving the venison full of flavor. Does Venison Taste Gamey? Venison […]

This picture features bright orange and slightly crispy carrot fries on a black plate.

Easy Air Fryer Carrot Fries

These tasty air fryer carrot fries will amaze you! They taste so much like sweet potato fries, and their tender inside with a crispy roasted caramelized outside will make these carrot fries melt in your mouth. Carrots are an easy vegetable to make as a quick weeknight side dish, and […]

This picture shows the final product after the crispy brussel sprouts come out of the air fryer and are topped with balsamic reduction and grated parmesan cheese.

Air Fryer Balsamic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

With these air fryer brussels sprouts, you can get crispy goodness without excessive frying oil. It’s a quick, easy recipe that after you’ve prepped, it basically cooks itself. If you had told me as a child how much I would love brussels sprouts as an adult, I would never have […]