This scrumptious tortellini skillet is one of those meals that your family will beg you to make again and again! Skillet meals are essential for busy weeknights and this one is extra-extra amazing because you can make the base of it ahead of time and freeze it! This works really well if you're working on a batch of freezer meals - this one is a perfect addition to your next … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos
Here ya go! The Instant Pot version of the fabulous Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos! This chicken is divine...a lovely combo of flavors that the chicken soaks in beautifully. And the way that the IP infuses flavor by using heat and pressure, makes this shredded chicken even more delightful. Add this to your favorite tortillas with a little pico de gallo or salsa and … [Read more...]
Tex Mex Tater Tot Bake
First, good luck with this one. Two reasons. There will be fighting over the leftovers. Legit fighting. (Not that that happened at our house!) There might not be any leftovers. This does make a 9x13's worth of delicious. And with this hungry crew we had about 1 portion left for leftovers. And if I hadn't served this with veggies and a salad, there totally wouldn't … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
So. Much. Flavor. Seriously, this chicken is fantastic...and so simple to make in the Instant Pot. Please read directions closely for shredding and sauce thickening details. :) This is the perfect - "oooooops, I forgot to start the slow cooker this morning" kind of meal. You could make this in the slow cooker, but if you forget...here is the Instant Pot version. (Not that … [Read more...]
Pesto Meatballs
What a delightful pop of Italian flavor in these meatballs! Just mix the pesto right into the meatball mix, along with some Parmesan cheese and other meatball-mixins. And you end up with a lovely combo of flavors to go with your pasta and marinara sauce. Spaghetti or spaghetti and meatballs is such a wonderful weeknight dinner - a regular staple in many homes. And adding … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Santa Fe Chicken
Holy-Chicken-Taco-Filling-Batman! Whoooooo-Wheeeeee! This shredded chicken and sauce is FAB-U-LOUS. And needs to become a regular part of your rotation! It's simple when added to tortillas to make soft tacos, but would be fabulous in enchiladas, crunchy tacos, tostada shells, over rice, or just by itself! Yum-i-licious and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Tuscan Ham and Bean Soup
This soup is so light and refreshing. It really is. You can tell just by looking at it, can't you?! A ham and bean soup with just the right amount of veggies. Bonus points if you use leftover ham. Triple bonus points if you used ham that you bought on sale before Easter to make more meals with - like this one! Toss it all together into the Instant Pot, set it for a few … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
That thyme y'all! It might look like too much, but it's just right! The lemon juice and the garlic and the thyme - it just works. It works really well. This is one of those - wow, such a simple combo of ingredients, but it sure packs a delicious punch - kinds of meals. Plus - it's freezer friendly. And takes minutes to get going in the morning - straight outta the … [Read more...]
Penne Rigate Bake
POLISHED. That's what happened to the plates on our dinner table when we had this. NEW FAN FAVORITE. And I love how easy it is to prep and that we had a few leftover lunch portions too! Enjoy! Penne Rigate Bake I love how easy it is to prep and that we had a few leftover lunch portions too! 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp 1 tsp garlic … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Pizza Pasta
Around here, we just can't get enough of these delicious "Instant Pot pasta meals." I love how easy they are to prep and that I don't have to keep a close watch of the stovetop - hello, pasta water boiling over! - and that I don't have to get out the scrubber to clean off the dried pasta water from the stovetop. Because seriously, one less task and clean up in the kitchen … [Read more...]