I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love the way that the Instant Pot infuses flavor into sauces and meals like this one! This marsala-mushroom sauce is lovely and it's so simple to cook too. It's perfect with chicken, and over rice or pasta too! If you've never tried a "Saute to Pressure Cook" type of recipe, this would be a great one to start with! Just … [Read more...]
Multi-Cooker Chicken Pineapple Curry
On a visit with my sister up in Pittsburgh, I ordered a Pineapple Curry because it just looked downright delicious on the menu. And it did not disappoint. I might have been drinking the curried coconut milk right out of the take out bowl. Might have licked it. And definitely called my husband to tell him that we need to go out for Thai food more often. Except, going out for … [Read more...]
Tuscan Mac n Cheese
Pardon me while I eat this entire dish myself....and lick it clean! Because FOR REAL. This Tuscan Mac is UH-mazing! The roasted red bell peppers are a lovely addition to the Italian seasoning and creamy-cheese sauce! It's quick to put together for the oven...and while you're at it, you might as well make a second dish because it freezes beautifully … [Read more...]
Cuban Chicken Bowls
I spent 6 years in my 20s living in the Dominican Republic. I met my husband there. My first son was there. A ministry and school near and dear to me are still there. And I hope to take our family back there one day soon. In the years that I spent there, I learned to cook and shop and meal plan. (Because when you have to walk to the grocery store and carry your bags home, … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
This amazing, cheesy pasta is a spin off our a similar Skillet meal...just made in the Instant Pot! In addition to lots of Greek food being made in my kitchen, there's been a LOT of Instant Pot pastas too. Because so easy. So hands off. And absolutely no water boiling over will happen on your stovetop! Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti Instant Pot Taco Pasta And more … [Read more...]
Multi-Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Chili
So much delicious flavor. I'm just going to leave this one with you. But first. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact you can use the multi-cooker to brown ground beef and make the chili in the SAME POT. Seriously, it's the little things like that this just make life in the kitchen a smidge more manageable ;) Also, be sure to note how and when the shredded cheese and … [Read more...]
Greek Pita-chos
The past couple of weeks have been filled with "Greek food" at our house. I made some Chicken Gyros, then did a Ground Beef version. And while enjoying the Ground Beef Gyros, I had the idea to transform them into Greek "Pita-chos" - like nachos...with pita chips...with this very delicious, lemony ground beef on top. And then, took it "next level" and added some tzatziki … [Read more...]
Very Berry Parfait Smoothie Bowl
We love smoothies around here and recently, we've switched to eating more smoothie bowls...and here's why. We have 2 boys who take "powder supplements" for various reasons, including Charlie who recently gave himself "kissing bone bruises" in his left knee. He hasn't been able to walk for 2 weeks now and we're looking at months of recovery. I did some research on natural … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Instant Pot Pastas are my new MOST FAVORITE THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD. For now, anyways. Because my other favorite thing in the whole wide world is the Multi-Cooker. I'm beginning to think I have a small kitchen appliance problem. But it's really a "I just need these adorable devices to take care of dinner for me" problem. And they both do an amazing job at that. And … [Read more...]
Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Crunch-munch-YUM! We're doing fakeout-takeout at home today! This simple ground beef, cooked in a delicious hoisin-based sauce...with some crunchy veggies...all wrapped up in some large iceburg or Bibb lettuce ---> fabulous and simple weeknight skillet dinner! Did my boys eat this in lettuce wrap? No. They ate this in tortillas and Steve and I enjoyed the lettuce … [Read more...]