The Instant Pot makes for an amazing rice cooker and make the perfect "sticky rice" recipe Learn how to use your Instant Pot to make the perfect 'fakeout takeout Chinese food carry-out' kind of sticky rice. There are some "rules" to get this right, so read on to learn... This Sticky Rice Recipe is the foundation to all "fakeout takeout" meals. It's perfect with Asian … [Read more...]
ROUNDUP: Easy Easter Brunch Recipes
Planning your Easter Brunch menu? Try one of these easy recipes! Easter Brunch is so special to us. I adore gathering around the table with my family and sharing a delicious homemade meal before we head out for "late church." I am a sleep-in-on-the-weekend kind of girl...and therefore am a regular attender of the last service available at our church. Even on … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Dream Bars
Rhubarb? Not sure what to do with it? You definitely need to make these Rhubarb Dream Bars! My mom LOVES rhubarb anything. When I came across this Rhubarb cookbook (in a Facebook group, I think), I wanted to get my hands on one. PROBLEM BEING... They were out of print and very difficult to find. And a friend pinged me to let me know that a small community … [Read more...]
Pasta with Tomato & Zucchini Sauce
Dinner on the Table in 15 Minutes or Less?! Totally Possible with This Meal...If You Follow This Order! This Tomato & Zucchini Sauce is delightful over any type of pasta noodles. You can have this on the table in 15-20 minutes if you follow this order... Boil the water. Chop the zucchini and start sauteing. Add pasta to water. Add tomatoes to … [Read more...]
Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a simple and easy treat/snack for the little people that you love! This is how easy they are to make... Sugars and melted butter. Add those dry ingredients and mix mix mix. Once the dough comes together... Add the chocolate chips and pink, red and white M&Ms! Press the dough into the foil lined … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Easiest Thanksgiving side dish ever! The Thanksgiving ideas and Instant Pot recipes continue...next up is these Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes. You could easily turn these into Sweet Potato Casserole, but I think they are sweet enough after they have been pressure-steamed and can be enjoyed with some butter and spices. The sweet potatoes naturally caramelize (and … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
I love me some homemade cranberry sauce. I recently showed how to make it on the stovetop. And it's just as easy in the Instant Pot too. It's similar - load in all the ingredients, shut the IP, press a few buttons and voila. Just like with the stovetop version, this one will thicken as it cools too. Enjoy! Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce Because homemade … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (Regular & Dairy-Free!)
Perfectly simple and delicious Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix! This homemade mix is perfect for any hot cocoa lover, because there is a regular AND dairy free version. It makes a precious gift for your loved ones, neighbors, and besties too! Mix it - Store it - Gift it! :) Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix A regular and dairy-free version of hot cocoa mix … [Read more...]
No-Peel, No-Boil Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Once you make these Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, you'll never make them the old way again! Seriously, mashed potatoes have never been easier thanks to the never-ending possibilities and magic of the slow cooker! These taters make the holiday cooking a little less stressful. And we could all use a little less stress! Am I right?! Speaking of less stress, this … [Read more...]
Best Buttercream Frosting for Cakes Recipe
There are 2 key elements to making the best buttercream frosting for cakes - a lot of patience and this amazing recipe! After you try this recipe for the best homemade buttercream frosting for cakes, you won't ever want to buy a jar of frosting again! The key to this recipe is patience. Making a homemade cake is a labor of love, and when planned well into your … [Read more...]