Pardon me while I dive right into this pile of awesome. Like, literally...I just want to dive right in. In recent weeks, I've become a bit obsessed with shredded buffalo chicken...and the 782 recipes that you can use it in. Like these nachos. Or enchiladas. Or wraps. Or on top of pizza. The shredded chicken part is silly easy...chicken plus buffalo wing sauce plus Ranch … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
The FAST, NO HEAT way to cook your corn on the cob this summer... Your Instant Pot!!!! It's quick (3 minutes, plus come to pressure time) and you won't heat up your kitchen or have to cook them out of the grill! The kernels are perfectly softened and cooked, and if you can time it right to have these ready just as you're plating dinner...the following will … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Green Chile Chicken Street Tacos
These amazing green-green tacos have just enough spice and just enough flavor punch to have your family begging for more. They call for green chilies and green salsa (salsa verde). Salsa verde is not a spicy salsa, but it is packed with flavor. The green chilies will give the chicken a teeny, tiny bit of spice...but not too much to aggravate your taste buds. Plus, the giant … [Read more...]
Iced Coffee Mocha “Punch”
Iced beverages are QUEEN in the summer months. Iced coffee is the KING in my kitchen. Every single morning, I'm whisking up my iced coffee. Some mornings it's a double batch...because summer also means late nights at our house. It's the perfect PERC of summer...iced coffee. (See what I did there?!) My favorite way to keep cool and stay caffeinated in the summer months is … [Read more...]
Moroccan Burgers
Omgoodness, I love homemade burger patties! There's so many different flavor combos you could come up with and these Moroccan burgers are YUM-next-level-YUM! The patties are made with grated onion, fresh parsley and some other spices to give them a hint of Morocco. Then, they are topped with caramelized onions. Yes, they are worth the wait! Start caramelizing … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala...in the Instant Pot?? You betcha! This is such a fabulous chicken dish...packed with flavor. It calls for a 'specialty' spice - garam masala. It's a very 'warm' spice and is commonly used in Indian dishes. It's a combo of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns. It's not spicy...but very very flavorful. And it balances well with the tomato sauce and … [Read more...]
Skillet Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Pearled Onions
Want a fabulous, but simple and gourmet-like dinner...for this summer that won't heat up your kitchen too much??? I love skillet meals in the summer and I especially love those meals with powerful and well-combined flavors...like mushrooms and pearled onions! Toss in a few Italian herbs and you've got the taste of Tuscany happening on your dinner table. Just close your eyes … [Read more...]
Blueberry Crumble Bars
A pan of these lasted on the counter for approximately 4.7 seconds. The vultures (aka my boys) attacked these blueberry bars with a vengeance...and I quickly regretted not doubling up on these. Now, I know for certain that the next time I make these (likely tomorrow!), I'll double up and make in a 9x13 pan. How to Make Blueberry Crumble Bars - Photo Tutorial Mix up … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Santa Fe Beef
The green and the red collide in this amazing beef roast that's cooked in the Instant Pot. I've made the 'what chili should I pick decision' for you easy by using both green chilies and red salsa (not red chilies) in this great and simple beef roast meal. (Your chili preference is a THING in New Mexico!) When you cook this beef roast in the Instant Pot (I recommend this … [Read more...]
Cashew & Curry Chicken Wraps
This flavorful chicken not only taste fantastical, it's super healthful too! With these wraps, you could use tortillas, whole wheat tortillas or lettuce cups. (I recently noticed my grocery store had new 'lettuce wrap' lettuce available...already pulled apart and neatly nested together for you.) This recipe calls for rotisserie chicken, but you could use slow cooked, … [Read more...]