Yes. It's possible. To take a rock solid, frozen ball of delicious. And be ladling it into serving bowls in 58 minutes. You're going to need an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. Times and notes below based on Instant Pot DUO, 6 qt. Here's how. Step 1 - Fill freezer bag with ingredients using, using FreezEasy Bag Holders. Step 2 - Seal bag and … [Read more...]
Cuban Black Beans
I adore Caribbean food. I'm not sure if it's because I lived in the Caribbean (specifically the Dominican Republic) for 6 years. Or because I love Latin food in general. Or because I love Tex-Mex food. Or because I just love food. It's probably all of the above...but mainly the Caribbean living part. I also love rich and flavorful rice and beans meals like this one … [Read more...]
Guinness Beef & 15 Bean Stew
Have you ever added beer into your chili or stew? If not, I highly recommend trying it! The added depth of richness and taste is remarkable. When I think about meals that I'll make over and over and over for my boys as they eat their way through the teenage years, these are the kinds of meals that I plan to serve them. Hearty. Filling. Delicious. And super easy to make … [Read more...]
12 Best Chili Recipes
There is nothing that celebrates the taste of fall more to me than a good bowl of chili. Even though we do eat chili year-round, there is something special about a steaming hot bowl of chili with brisk temperatures outside. In honor of nearing that lovely time of year, we've gathered up the 12 Best Chili Recipes on $5 Dinners (although you can actually find a dozen more if … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Ever heard of wanting to face plant into your dinner? Apparently it's a 'thing' and this is the kind of meal that makes me want to plant my face right into the bowl. Because YUM. LOL I love the contradictions that happen with this soup. Like, it's soft but chunky. The sour cream and milk give it a soft consistency, but the beans and shredded chicken make it chunky. It's … [Read more...]
Twirly Taco Pasta Skillet
My boys love "tacaroni." They have for years. And this is my skillet hack version of the "tacaroni" that they love! This is very much a "homemade hamburger helper" kind of meal. And it's amazing! If you've never cooked a skillet meal from scratch like this, please let me teach you. I survive the busy-madness with these kinds of quick and easy meals. Let me describe it, … [Read more...]
Borracho Beans with Chorizo Sausage
You want to know how I'm planning on surviving the teenage years without spending $8,000 a month of food (yes, I'm exaggerating!)??? This pot of beans right here. Specifically, I plan on making lots and lots and lots and lots of rice and beans over the years. Because it's cheap. And it's filling. And all of my boys will polish their plates when they are loaded with … [Read more...]
15 Bean Minestrone Soup
See that soup right up there...this is a soup that resulted in a "fight over the leftovers" ;) My husband and I had to duke it out for what was leftover from this soup. This is a hearty and filling soup that we gobbled up! It makes a ton so there were some leftovers after my boys were through with it. Oh, and if I ever write a "Feeding Teenage Boys on a Budget" cookbook, … [Read more...]
White Bean Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is divine. It's packed with great flavors and has just the right "creamy kick." Actually, it doesn't really have any kick at all...thanks to the sour cream toning down the super mild spice from the green chilies. I made this for our church group dinner not long ago, and it received a number of compliments...from both parents and kids! With the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
Ride 'em Cowboy! Get your boots on and toss these delicious beans onto the table for a filling and scrumptious dinner. Our family gives these beans a huge stamp of approval...even my bean-averse kiddo loved these. The BBQ-the bacon-the beef-the beans....perfect cowboy food! Yeehaw!!! Beyond the fabulous flavor, this meal was super easy to throw together. Here's … [Read more...]