Summer Instant Pot Recipes to Help You Beat the Heat and Soak Up the Sunshine! The Instant Pot is my go-to in the summer for two reasons. First, it doesn’t add much heat my kitchen – like a stovetop or oven meal would. Second, we are often spending the afternoon at the pool…mainly for the boys to burn off energy and me to take a breather. The water is super refreshing … [Read more...]
Best Recipes for Your Memorial Day BBQ!
The Best Patriotic Memorial Day Recipes! We always grill on Memorial Day weekend. It's just tradition. Being in the backyard with the boys running around, maybe a sprinkler going, smelling the deliciousness coming from the grill, and hearing neighborhood children chatter and play all around us. Love it! Wishing you an enjoyable and memorable … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cupcakes
A little taste of the tropics with these Pineapple Cupcakes! These Pineapple Cupcakes will whisk you away with each bite. They have just the right amount of pineapple and coconut flavors, and they are soft and moist (thanks to the pineapple!) too! Here's a rundown of how easy they are... Make the batter and fold in the crushed pineapple.... Add to … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Steak Gyros
Oh my heavens....the Instant Pot just works wonders on so many different types of meals....including this one. The beef strips are perfectly tenderized and cooked in the Instant Pot, and you end up with the this lemon-garlic infused beef that melts into the gyro and into your mouth! The acidity from the lemon and vinegar soften the beef, plus the pressure-heat of the IP … [Read more...]
Creole Shrimp & Grits
Excuse me, that was so rude of me. I just couldn't help it. That's what I'd be saying to you, had we been at the same table enjoying this Creole Shrimp. Because I would have been licking my bowl. Seriously, I did. This meal is magical. I liked my plate...in front of the boys...and we all had a good laugh about it. Despite my horrible manners. But seriously, just … [Read more...]
Berry Crumble Pie
You want to know what I love about crumble pies?! Well, it's two things really. One - you don't have to stress about making a lovely edging around the top of the pie when you have the top layer of crust. Two - you can pile the crumble super high for extra sweetness. (Which is important with this pie...because the berries can be tart!) With this Berry Crumble Pie, we … [Read more...]
Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Crack Chicken with Keto Option
There's a reason they call this crack chicken. Because you can't stop eating it. The reason it's so irresistible - ranch, bacon, cheese with the chicken ---> SUPER-DEEEEEELICIOUS! Turns out - the flavor combination in this recipe has been declared the dinner version of "crack" - just like there is Christmas crack (saltines, caramel, chocolate) - also known as Saltine … [Read more...]
Chicken Green Curry
This is a "fight for the leftovers" kind of curry. I make red curry often. And it's my favorite lunch take-out - a yummy treat a few times a month. But this green curry got a "Whoa, babe. This is delightful!" from my husband. And then we fought over the leftovers. It's certainly the most common thing we fight about - who gets the leftovers ;) Fighting is probably the … [Read more...]
Triple Berry Smoothie Bowl
Why are smoothie bowls such a thing?! Why am I still posting them? I keep making them...because the boys keep asking for them. And because they are different. And because they are so healthful. And because there is no added sugar. And because they make a sweet treat, delicious breakfast, and filling after school snack. Also, try our Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl and … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Mushroom Pot Roast
So....we're getting a little "budget gourmet" with these flavors here! This is a FABULOUS "weeknight supper" - a SCRUMPTIOUS "company's coming" - a DELECTABLE "I need to impress my mother-in-law" kind of meal. It's rich, it's packed with lovely complementary flavors. And it's super cheap to make! Use an inexpensive cut of beef - like a chuck roast. If you need to skip … [Read more...]