I grew up eating homemade holiday fudge - my mom used to make it every year. And what better way to make it than in the Instant Pot? Easy Instant Pot Fudge with condensed milk should be a no-brainer, right? Fast and Easy Instant Pot Fudge is basically a dump-and-go recipe, with lots of stirring...
50+ Vegan Game Day Recipes
It can be so hard to find delicious Vegan Game Day recipes! No worries, though - I've consulted some of my favorite blogger friends to help you out! Here are some really great vegan game day recipe options. Pin It For Later:
Easy Mild Pico de Gallo
This super easy recipe makes the most amazing Mild Pico de Gallo you've ever tasted. Using the freshest ingredients, this dish has a bright, refreshing, and bold flavor come together to give this recipe a bright and refreshing flavor. What is Easy Mild Pico de Gallo? Pico de Gallo (also known as Salsa Fresca) is...
Old Bay Honey Shrimp
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 This simple 4-ingredient recipe for Old Bay Honey Shrimp is done from start to finish in just 20 minutes and makes a perfectly delicious main dish. Ingredients: 1 lb. Large shrimp - peeled and deveined 3 Tbsp. Butter 4 Tbsp. Honey 2 Tbsp. Old Bay...
Creamy Sausage Orzo Skillet
Creamy sausage orzo (sometimes called orzotto) skillet recipe is a one-pot, weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. Most of the ingredients for this dish can be found in your local grocery store and many of them are easy to find! The creamy sauce will make you want to eat more and...
Mocha Mint Hot Cocoa Bombs
If Heaven is filled with candy, I want it to be filled with chocolate mint! I've always been a huge fan of the chocolatey-minty perfection. The texture of the candies, the way they look...seriously. I'm in love. Whenever I go out to dinner, I ask for extras of the mints every single time. As a...
Easy Instant Pot Lemon Risotto
Risotto is one of my favorite foods. Standing over the stove for an hour adding a little bit of broth and constantly stirring is not, however, one of my favorite things to do. So when I realized I could make Instant Pot Lemon Risotto, my dinner game changed for the better. Who doesn't want creamy...
Easy Keto Cucumber Tomato Salad
One of the best summer salads you can make is keto cucumber tomato salad. It comes together fast and transports easily to any potluck or backyard barbecue you're attending. You'll love the bold and zesty flavors of the cucumber, tomato, and onion in a rich red wine vinaigrette. It is one of those salads that...
Easy Watermelon Mint Smoothie
The weather is getting warmer and that means that it's Smoothie season! Who am I kidding? Every season is smoothie season! Check out this delicious watermelon mint smoothie. I think you'll love it. Satisfying watermelon with a hint of refreshing mint. How could you go wrong? Looks delicious, doesn't it? You won't believe how easy...
Easy Dairy-Free Caesar Salad Dressing
Dairy free Caesar salad dressing is the perfect caesar vinaigrette for those trying to follow a dairy free diet. It's so easy to make and so delicious! The idea for this dressing actually came from my husband. I was making roasted red pepper hummus and sent him to the store for tahini. It took him...
Red, White, and Blue Stained Glass Jello Shots
I love jello shots. There, I said it. They're just so tasty. These red, white, and blue stained glass jello shots are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or get-together with friends and family. And they don't even have to be made with alcohol. You can totally make a non-alcoholic version too....
Easy Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Slushie
Nothing says patriotic like red, white, and blue! Celebrate your patriotic holidays this year in style with this family-friendly red, white, and blue slushie. It will get you right into the spirit of the day! Kids and adults all love slushies - I can't think of a better way to beat the heat! This Memorial...
Easy Macaroni Fruit Salad
You've no doubt tried macaroni salad, and I'm sure you've had fruit salad, but have you tried macaroni fruit salad yet? This unusual combination of salads makes for one delicious side dish that you'll enjoy in the summer and probably the rest of the year, too! As a matter of fact, this Filipino dessert is...
Copycat Zaxby's Cobb Salad
Do you have a Zaxby's near you? We don't. (Note to Zaxby's - we would love to have you in New York!) I did, however, visit one in Florida and have the best cobb salad I've ever had. Salad hasn't tasted that good since then. Until now. I came up with the perfect Zaxby's Cobb...
Easy Instant Pot Refried Beans
Cinco, Cinco, Cinco de Mayo - are you singing it too? I can't stop! Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is a day of celebration of the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla. Mexican celebrations mean lots of Mexican food. One of those foods is Instant Pot Refried Beans. I...
Easy Corn Salad with Roasted Red Peppers
It's barbecue season! I can't wait for some fun in the sun, grilled meat, and some easy corn salad with roasted red peppers on the side. It just signifies summer to me. Easy corn salad is...easy. Shocker there, right? All you need for this tasty side dish is a few ingredients - corn, roasted red...
Easy Corn Tuna Salad
Have you ever heard of corn tuna salad? It may sound like an odd combination to some but I think you'll love it! Crunchy corn, tasty tuna, zesty olives, and green onions are the stars of this dish. This salad is actually one that my mom recommended after trying it at a baby shower. They...
Easy Broccoli and Potato Salad
Oh hello salad season! I've been waiting all winter for you! One of my favorite seasonal salads is broccoli and potato salad. You can make it in the winter too, but to me it just tastes so much better in the Spring and Summer months. Easy Broccoli and Potato salad complements almost every meal, but...
Growing herbs Indoors
Growing herbs can be a fun and delicious way to start your gardening experience. Even with no green thumb, herb gardens are fairly easy to start and maintain. Follow these key steps on how to grow herbs at home and you will be growing like an expert in no time at all! How do you...
Easy Homemade Pita Chips
Thanks to COVID, we do a lot of ordering of groceries. The problem is that they don't always bring me what I ordered. For example, I ordered soft taco shells and they substituted street taco shells. Which, in fairness, are soft and they are taco shells. But they were too small for anything I'd be...
Easter Chick Deviled Eggs
Easter Chick Deviled Eggs are the perfect way to use up those colored eggs this year! The cool thing about them is how simple they are to put together. They make a festive addition to any Easter brunch or dinner. Ingredients for Easter Chick Deviled Eggs: 6 large eggs3 tablespoon mayonnaise2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard¼...
Easy 4 Ingredient Shrimp Dip
If you love shrimp, you're going to love 4 ingredient shrimp dip! This is actually a recipe I've been using for years and years - decades even. It was one of the first recipes I ever learned how to make. I actually learned it from someone else who had been making it for decades, so...
Easy Instant Pot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
What can I say about Instant Pot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese? Take two of America's favorite comfort foods, put them together, and then cook them in the Instant Pot. Seriously there could not be an easier way to get some dinner on the table. It's no secret how I came up with this combination. It's...
Easy Instant Pot Cheddar Broccoli Soup
When it comes to soup, Instant Pot Cheddar Broccoli Soup is a family favorite. It's the perfect way to get the kids to eat their vegetables! This cheesy, creamy soup is so easy to make you won't believe it. Before you know it, you're putting restaurant-quality soup on your table! The great thing about the...
Easy Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
I love love love Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs. This recipe is one that I've adapted from a few others that I've come across over the years. I kept it nice and simple, but I did mash a bunch of recipes together for this one. Don't worry - you don't have to be Swedish to enjoy...
Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole
Happy Early St. Patrick's Day! You're going to love this recipe for corned beef and cabbage casserole! It's everything Irish (except the beer) in one delicious dish! I am only a little bit Irish, but I do like to celebrate the holiday like I am. I once saw a T-shirt that said "Everyone is Irish...
Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes
If you're looking for the perfect side dish to complement just about any meat, you'll love Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes. They're super easy to make, don't heat up your kitchen, and only take 8 quick minutes to pressure cook. Maybe I'm thinking ahead of myself, but it's the end of February so I'm...
Simple Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I'm a hummus junkie. Roasted red pepper hummus is my favorite, though I have no problem getting down with some roasted garlic or even plain hummus. My daughter loves hummus too. Which is a blessing. How many kids do you know that eat chickpeas? Not very many is my guess. Anyway, between the two of...
Instant Pot Creamy Ham and Tortellini Soup
Soup is one of my favorite things to make, and for whatever reason, it's one of the things I'm pretty good at making. The recipe for Instant Pot creamy ham and tortellini soup came about because I was actually craving grilled cheese and bacon sandwiches, but I didn't know my way around the store and...
Easy Instant Pot Garlic Herbed Carrots
Instant Pot Garlic Herbed Carrots make a simple and delicious side dish. The buttery, earthy flavor complements many different types of foods. This recipe came about because I don't really like carrots. But I love anything with garlic and herbs. So it's a great way to get a grownup to eat her veggies! Ingredients for...
Easy Instant Pot Pork Chops and Rice
When you think of Instant Pot pork chops and rice, you generally think about pork chops and gravy. I like this recipe because it's different. Instead of brown gravy, it uses diced tomatoes. They give the rice a nice flavor that you just don't get with brown gravy. Tomatoes are also healthier than brown gravy....
Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Stock
Around here we eat a lot of soup, and the easiest way that I can think of to make it is to pull some stock out of the freezer and put it into a pot. I sometimes do beef stock, chicken stock, and other times, vegetable stock. Instant Pot Vegetable stock is especially nice for...
Patriotic Red, White, and Blueberry Pie
I've been trying to come up with a fun patriotic recipe for years. Whether it's President's Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, or Fourth of July, it seems like a red, white and blue dessert is necessary, don't you think? Red, White, and Blueberry Pie is easy, tasty, and deserves a spot at the table on...
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
I love tacos and fajitas. And I love my Instant Pot. So after I made Instant Pot Chicken Tacos, Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas was kind of a no-brainer for me. The first time I had them, I was hooked! I love how much easier the Instant Pot makes this meal - and how it's a...
Easy and Delicious Utica Greens Recipe
A few years ago I moved to the Utica, New York area from another part of New York State. It's so amazing to me how different this state is from one end to the next. One of the things that's different is the way they eat. Utica Greens is a perfect example of that. A...
Easy Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
Instant Pot Hamburger soup is a hearty and tasty way to enjoy two favorite comfort foods at the same time. This thick and delicious soup is perfect for a crisp, chilly day! This recipe sort of comes from my favorite soup recipe, instant pot cheeseburger soup. But my daughter doesn't like cheddar cheese, so I...
Easy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
When I was a kid, my mom would make Teriyaki Chicken and I hated it. I called it terry-yucky. And with good reason. It was gross. She bought some nasty sauce with pineapples in it. I'd eat the pineapples and throw the rest out. So as an adult, when my fiance asked me to make...
Easy Instant Pot Shepherds Pie
Instant Pot Shepherd's Pie is one of my favorite Instant Pot meals to make. It's kind of like comfort food for me - mostly because I put lots and lots of cheese on it! Potatoes and cheese...yes, please! is my motto. (All of that cheese is probably the reason my jeans are tight but that's...
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
It's Taco Tuesday! Let's have Instant Pot Chicken Tacos and Easy Instant Pot Refried Beans! That's what you'll hear in my house just about every single Tuesday night. Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are a huge hit. The thing I like best about them is that they don't make as much of a mess as beef...
Easy Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you probably know about my recipe for Slow cooker Pulled Pork. Instant Pot Pulled BBQ chicken is similar, only it uses chicken and it's made in the Instant Pot. Okay...maybe it's not that similar at all! It's one of those recipes that makes you think of summer,...