Comfort food at it's finest. If you've never cooked with an electric pressure cooker, I want to tell you this. It's the first thing that I share when someone asks me, "What is the deal with the Instant Pot? Why do I need one?" It cooks beautifully and infuses flavor like no other cooking method. And with the invention and popularity of the electric pressure cooker, it … [Read more...]
Instant Pot BBQ Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes
One-Pot Instant Pot Meal?! Yes please! Meat and Potatoes Meal?! Yes please! How 'bout both? With your Instant Pot, you can make potatoes and meatloaf at the same time. You tuck the potatoes in the base with some liquid, then create your own meatloaf "pan" with some foil...and cook it all together! I'd serve this with a side salad or a simple veggie, like baby … [Read more...]
Sausage with Ziti
Please pass the cheesy pasta. This pasta bake is FANTABULOUS...and it's quick to prepare and great from freezer to table too. So while you're at it, make a second pan's worth for the freezer! The touch of sweet from the sweet Italian sausage with a bit of that charred tomato flavor from the fire-roasted tomatoes, all tossed together with pasta and topped with … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Chili
Oooooh buddy. This chili will rock your socks off...it might even knock your cowboy boots too ;) We're gonna let this one slow cook the day away...then top it with some sour cream and cheese. Because....yes, please. This meal is freezer friendly...you can freeze all the ingredients together in a baggie or container and then add to the slow cooker to cook. These … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
You want to know what I love most about this sandwich. Besides the amazing flavors. I love how easy this is to pull together and how easy it fits into your day! This is a slow cooker meal, so just drop the chicken, sauce and veggies into the slow cooker and go on about your day. (Not worrying about dinner!) Then, once it's cooked at the end of the day, you can … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
The Best and Easiest Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Pardon me while I drown myself in this bowl of Mac and Cheese. Like, please don't judge me. I won't judge you. ;) It's so delicious. The pasta is cooked perfectly. (Be sure to use both of the "extra" ingredients when cooking the pasta.) And then the cheese melts beautifully to create (what might possibly be) … [Read more...]
Korean Sloppy Joes
Our family adores Sloppy Joes...and I love mixing and matching flavors! And these Korean-inspired Sloppy Joes are amazing - just a hint of soy and sesame in these sandwiches. I topped mine with some sliced green onions, because...YUM...and it completes the flavor combo perfectly! (And if you want to make your own sloppy joe sauce - here is my favorite recipe. Just mix in … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Italian Beef Hoagies
Everyone talks about how amazing the Instant pot is because it is so fast. And yes, it is fast. Like, with this roast...in the oven this roast would take 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours to cook. It's under an hour in the Instant Pot. But, for me... It's the way it infuses flavor. AND. The way that it's so hands off! "Drop and go" - very similar to the slow cooker. … [Read more...]
Honey Sesame Chicken
Fakeout-Takeout Alert!!! I adore this honey sesame chicken. It's a simple, homemade sauce that simmers, as the chicken sears and caramelizes the flavors and sauce right onto the meat. The onion juices seep into the honey sesame sauce as it all cooks together in a skillet or wok. Serve it over some Sticky Rice and you've got the PERFECT make-at-home Chinese takeout … [Read more...]
Bacon Avocado Tomato Grilled Cheese
Tasty Ranch dressing, rich and tangy cheese, crunchy and salty bacon with browned butter crusting on the bread. Yeah, basically that's a party on the taste buds. Adore all the flavors and textures in this amazing grilled cheese sandwich. This sandwich could be a meal in and of itself...it's got whole wheat bread, some veggies, some protein and dairy. It's hitting all … [Read more...]