Slow Cooker Shrimp! Yes, shrimp in the slow cooker. It only takes an hour. And it's DIVINE. Helps that this is slathered in BBQ sauce. (I think shrimp would be delicious slow cooked in a garlic-butter scampi like sauce too. That's a recipe for another day.) Today is simple...shrimp, BBQ...slow cook. Serve with French loaf bread and some veggies or salad. Or if … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Flavor-ize Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot
With shredded chicken, it feels like the flavor possibilities are endless. Yesterday, I shared my ultimate shredded chicken recipe. It's "plain shredded chicken" and it's like a perfect blank canvas for however you want to 'flavor-ize' it! Below, I'll share a very simple and basic 'recipe' for each of these ways to flavorize the chicken. If you're not familiar with … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cubano Sandwiches
This one is going onto the list of foods that cause me to lose self control... Really, I just love food. And I love delicious food. And I love the crazy delicious combinations of salty, tangy and smoky in this sandwich. Plus the crunch from the pickles and the creaminess from the cheese. Drooooooooooling. I used a hoagie roll...because that's what was cheapest at my … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Shredded Chicken Instant Pot Recipe
Yes, the Ultimate. THE ULTIMATE. Today, I'm sharing my ultimate shredded chicken recipe with you. Why? Because I need to have shredded chicken on hand. I like to have shredded chicken on hand. And I NEED to have shredded chicken on hand. Reason being...we love meals that call for shredded chicken, but I NEED for it to be made "ahead of time." I need to have it ready … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Three Bean Chili Recipe ~ From Frozen Solid to Serving Bowls in 58 Minutes
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...]
Asian Flank Steak
When you've got a bunch of dudes to feed that are all big fans of meat, you're always looking for fun and delicious ways to keep their tummies full and taste buds happy. This Asian Flank Steak does all of the above. I love how easy it is to whip together a homemade marinade. And I love how flank steak takes in and holds the marinade flavor. And I love that when you freeze … [Read more...]
Are You One of the 212,000 People Who Still Hasn’t Opened Their Instant Pot?!
Did you know that on Black Friday alone, there were 215,000 Instant Pots sold? And by my approximations and by what I'm reading and hearing online, only about 3,000 of those have actually taken it out of the box. (LOL) That's my guesstimation - as I've seen MANY folks hop on this trend...but never actually try using it. Well, let me put you on the fast track to learning … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon & Dill
Restaurant Quality Salmon - Because it's Steamed in the Instant Pot! Lemon and dill are by far my favorite ingredients to use when making salmon. I'll bake, slow cook, grill, and saute salmon with lemon and dill. I'll use lemon slices, or lemon juice, or even lemon essential oil with olive oil. Now, I'm adding pressure cook to the list of possible ways to cook salmon … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin
This herbed pork tenderloin will make your taste buds sing! It's also going to make that 'what's for dinner' daily song that plays in your head melt away...at least for the day. I love slow cooker meals. I love how fast they are to get going in the morning...especially when it's a "freezer to slow cooker" meal like this one. With this meal, you can freeze the herbs and pork … [Read more...]
The Instant Pot Might Be Sending The Slow Cooker into Retirement??
I know. I'm a big dork. Specifically a kitchen appliance dork. And do dorky things, like hug my Instant Pot. I just get really excited when there are kitchen and time saving hacks to be shared. (I have and recommend the DUO for busy families.) Yeah, so...the Instant Pot very well may send my slow cooker into retirement. Or it's just going to end up being a dead even race … [Read more...]