(The struggle is real!) I've been using my Instant Pot for a while now...and I still have moments when I can't get the lid lined up properly. Silver sharpie to the rescue... One of our EPC101 members shared this tip and I had to pass it along! Because, GENIUS. Another idea... Paint/write an S next to the arrow to remind yourself to set the release valve to … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Berries
Obsessed. Obsessed with this steel cut oatmeal. Obsessed with how easily and quickly it cooks. And how perfectly it ends up tasting! And my obsession with my Instant Pot is strengthening too. It's slowly taking over in my kitchen. It's neck and neck now with my slow cooker. (I still use my slow cooker all the time.) But I'm using the Instant Pot more now for side … [Read more...]
How Much SHOULD You Be Spending On Groceries Each Week?
This is the hardest thing I'm going to ask you to do in this workshop. I can tell you right now, you're not going to want to do it. So, I'm daring you. I'm double-dog daring you. On the playground, in front of all your friends...and that boy you have a crush on ;) Just kidding...I was having a little double-dog dare flashback from my childhood days there. But … [Read more...]
Do you really need a “battle plan” for grocery shopping?! I think so!!
I want to thank you for sharing your struggles and challenges with me in the grocery savings workshop video comments - I have really enjoyed getting to know you better and getting to encourage you and share ideas and other resources with you. I know that grocery shopping is tough - it's tough to fit into your schedule, it's tough to find the brain space, it's especially … [Read more...]
Are Your Overspending on Groceries Because You’re Making One of These 5 Mistakes?!?
Chances are you're making 1 or more of these common grocery shopping blunders....and overspending as a result! I'd love to teach you about these mistakes and what you can do to fix them in my free grocery savings workshop. In the workshop, we will be talking about these mistakes, how to fix them, as well as take a closer look at the different parts and pieces that go into … [Read more...]