Recipe: Golden Chicken Nuggets

“I love to make fried chicken.” - John Legend

There’s nothing like recreating a childhood favorite at home. My recipe that I am sharing today gives me the perfect nostalgia of my younger years. One of my most well received snacks for my friends and family are my crispy chicken nuggets. They are perfect for parties or the weekend craving that my husband and I get every now and then.

Check out the full recipe below!

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Girlfriend's Christmas Gift Guide

“I love going shopping.” - Serena Williams

Do you ever find it challenging to find the right gift for your best friend? Well look no further! I absolutely enjoy finding the perfect gifts for my girlfriends during the holiday season. It is so much fun watching their faces light up when they open their gift..

Today, I am sharing the perfect gifts to give your bestie at Christmas.

For the friend who loves to read

For the friend who loves wine

For the friend who loves to cook

For the friend who loves to accessorize

For the friend who needs a little bit of self-care

For the friend who loves gadgets

What are some gifts you are giving your friends this year? Share below!

XO, Analise

Cooking With Chrissy Teigen

“Making food is a wonderful way to spend a Friday night.” - Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen’s new cookbook Cravings 2 is one of my fave books to cook with to date. She is witty and all of the recipes are super to easy follow, also the food is delicious. Today I am sharing my top three favorite recipes from her new book. Even though she wasn’t literally in my kitchen, her recipes and suggestions have totally influenced my cooking style.

Check out my top three dishes below!

Thai Grilled Chilli Wings

These wings are sweet and spicy, so so good! The trick for these wings is to marinate them for 24 hours to get their amazing flavor. Also, I preferred to add in extra peppers into these wings.

These wings are sweet and spicy, so so good! The trick for these wings is to marinate them for 24 hours to get their amazing flavor. Also, I preferred to add in extra peppers into these wings.

Garlic & Honey Shrimp

These shrimp are spicy, sweet, and the garlic totally makes is scrumptious. Also, I used basmati rice as the grain for the dish, and it turned out delicious. The sauce is key for the dish, I added in extra ginger too!

These shrimp are spicy, sweet, and the garlic totally makes is scrumptious. Also, I used basmati rice as the grain for the dish, and it turned out delicious. The sauce is key for the dish, I added in extra ginger too!

Scallop Linguine

I absolutely love this dish, and I rarely make pasta at all, but this dish was a star. The casino breadcrumb recipe was amazing and really elevated this meal.

I absolutely love this dish, and I rarely make pasta at all, but this dish was a star. The casino breadcrumb recipe was amazing and really elevated this meal.

Have you cooked from Chrissy’s cookbooks? What recipes are your fave? Also, do you prefer Cravings or Cravings 2, my personal fave is the latter!

XO,

Analise

Songs for the Season

“The smell of pine needles, spruce and the smell of a Christmas tree - those to me, are the scents of the holidays.” - Blake Lively

Christmas is my favorite holiday, and nothing gets me in the spirit more than some amazing songs.

Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite songs for the holiday season, from my Spotify playlist!

A playlist featuring Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, PJ Morton, and others

Share some of your favorite Christmas songs below. Happy Holidays everyone!

XO,

Analise