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    Steak Gyros, Baby Shower Freezer Meals, How to Flash Freeze Strawberries and Instagram Hotness ~ Weekly Round-Up

    May 19, 2018 by Susie Leave a Comment

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    Welcome to our end of the week recap for May 12-19, 2018!

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    Do you need a gift idea for a baby shower? One of the best gifts you can give is a freezer full of food! A freezer meal provides nourishment and comfort when a family needs it most. So how do you do this? With a Stork the Freezer Meals Shower! It is something you do with a group to stock the freezer of the expecting mom! Who’s in? Check out my post for all the details and how you can customize this for the needs of the expectant family. 

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    Happy Spring! Who is finding the best fresh strawberries at their local markets? This is the best time of the year to watch for sales and stock up! When I find deals I love prepping the berries for the freezer. If you want to do this, too, then check out my post on How to Flash Freeze Strawberries! Besides tips, I’m also sharing some of our favorite strawberry recipes!

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    Ding ding ding 🛎🛎🛎🛎🛎 yes the previous post is some Ooooey, goooey goodness cooked right in the Instant Pot!!! Find more about this recipe on @5dollardinners blog 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 https://www.5dollardinners.com/instant-pot-macaroni-and-cheese/ Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Yield – 4-6 dinner servings Preparation Time – 5 minutes Cooking Time – 6 minutes in Instant Pot Ingredients 1 lb. small shell pasta noodles 3 cups chicken stock or water, if vegetarian 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 to 1 cup water 4 Tbsp butter 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Cracked pepper, as garnish Side salad or veggies Directions Whisk together the chicken stock and Dijon mustard in the Instant Pot insert. Add the pasta noodles, then add water so that the pasta noodles are covered. Press the noodles into the liquid. Set to Sealing. Cook on Manual, High Pressure for 6 minutes. Quick Release. Remove the insert from the base and stir the cooked pasta. There might be a little liquid remaining, but it will thicken up as it evaporates and as the cheese sauce is made. Stir in the butter, until melted. Pour in the heavy cream and mix it well. Add the shredded cheeses and grated Parmesan cheese and gently stir it in and incorporate, until creamy cheese sauce forms. Serve Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with cracked pepper on top and favorite veggies or salad.

    A post shared by Electric Pressure Cooking 101 (@instantpotdinners) on May 17, 2018 at 9:13am PDT

     

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