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Skip to Recipe We all have our list of favorite food from popular chain restaurants, fast food joints and cafes that we just can’t get enough of and keep going back. Chicken Tenders! Who doesn’t love crispy strips of chicken in the perfect crunchy coating? They are loved by everyone and I am not an exception. But as delicious and tempting as they are, they come with plenty of unwanted sodium and saturated fats. Bid farewell to the drive, the wait and make these Crispy Chicken Tenders at home for a fraction of the cost and without all the hassle of deep frying. Perfectly crisp and crunchy outside and juicy and moist inside with the perfect blend of spices, these copycat Chicken Tenders are as good as the real deal! All the delicious flavors, amazing crunch without the oil splattering all over the place- they are a total crowd-pleaser. WHAT TO SERVE WITH THESE CHICKEN TENDERS Enjoy these Chicken Tenders with...

Skip to Recipe Australia may be better known for its barbecues than its baking, but it is proud home to a range of iconic desserts. Today I am sharing one of the most popular desserts of the country, Lamingtons. Lamingtons are light, moist fluffy squares of sponge cake, coated in a luscious chocolate glaze and generously rolled in desiccated coconut. There is a reason they are an Aussie favorite! THE HISTORY OF LAMINGTONS While there is some debate about the exact origin of Lamingtons, they are widely associated with Australia. It is believed that they were named after Lord Lamington, who served as the Governor of Queensland, Australia, from 1896 to 1901. Legend has it that his cook accidentally dropped a sponge cake into a bowl of chocolate and then coated it with coconut to avoid wasting it. The result was declared a resounding success that quickly gained popularity among the Governor's guests. Since then, ...

Skip to Recipe If you are on social media you may have often heard the culinary term '' Taco Tuesdays'. But what does this actually mean? Taco Tuesday is a celebrated tradition in America of going out to eat tacos on a weekday and sometimes an excuse to wash them down with a few Margaritas. The term has also been widely adopted in the restaurant industry. As a marketing ploy, food trucks to high-end restaurants offer tacos at a lower price on Tuesdays in comparison to other days of the week aiming to attract more customers on what is one of the slowest days of the week for the restaurant industry. Whether you are celebrating Taco Tuesdays, Cinco de Mayo or looking for any exciting meal for any weeknight, these Birria Tacos are an absolute must-try. These Birria Tacos are stuffed with tender and succulent slow-cooked beef, topped with melty cheese and pan fried until they are nice and crispy. Bursting with th...