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Last updated on July 28th, 2019 at 09:33 pm
What is the perfect recipe for hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot? Many friends have become mortal enemies debating this issue, so we’re going to clear it up for you right now.
I’m going to give you…The Perfect…recipe for hard boiled eggs. Are you ready? Do you have something to write this down?
Here it is: …
Last updated on January 23rd, 2019 at 08:20 am
If Instastrone isn’t a real word, it will be after you try this amazing dish! Minestrone is a wonderful Italian vegetable soup, thick and hearty. In restaurants it’s often served with pasta, but it’s not a necessity. We prefer ours with only yummy veggies!
This recipe requires a bit of chopping, but then you just throw the ingredients in and wait for some delicious soup! But you’ll only have to wait for 4 minutes of cook time! That’s why it’s Instastrone!
And it really is very delicious!
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Last updated on January 1st, 2019 at 11:18 pm
This is the second best chili recipe I’ve ever made.
The best pot of chili I’ve ever made was 20 years ago. Read to the end if you want to see a really sweet story about that special pot of chili.
Note: There’s lots of debate about different types of chili. The conventional wisdom is that Texas Chili has no beans. But we really like the beans in ours. And we’re from Texas. So it’s still Texas Chili. 
On a more practical note, adding beans makes it about $3 cheaper per batch (depending on ground beef prices in your area.) That amount adds up over a few meals. …
Last updated on October 1st, 2020 at 01:49 pm
This is such a yummy comfort food, perfect for the fall season. The combination of apples and squash, ginger and cream, makes a delicious blend of sweet and tart, warm spice and cool cream. You just have to try it!
Now, there are lots of ways to prepare your ingredients, but for me, when I see a recipe call for sliced, peeled butternut squash, it literally makes me cringe. That chore is one of my kitchen nightmares! Cutting up a butternut squash is hard!
So I don’t do it. Let me show you an easier way to “skin that cat” with an Instant Pot!
This is an involved recipe, so it’s lots of fun if the family joins in. Children can do lots of things to help in this recipe! …
Creamy Ginger Butternut Squash Soup in the Instant PotRead More
Last updated on July 28th, 2019 at 09:50 pm
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Last updated on April 9th, 2020 at 10:10 am
The only thing I love more than the taste of this recipe is how simple it is to throw together. It’s so easy, it feels like cheating to even call this a “recipe.”
Here’s all you need for this super easy recipe:
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Last updated on November 4th, 2022 at 04:49 pm
Several years ago, we were at Carrabba’s and I had their Sausage Lentil Soup. It was so good! I’ve spent the last few years trying to re-create it, and I think we’ve finally got it really close! I love working up recipes because I get to eat the results. 😉
This is a hearty and nutritious dinner for the whole family. Lentils provide lots of protein, fiber, iron, and B vitamins! And it’s delicious! Everyone in our family gobbles up the first bowl and wants seconds, including the toddler! In the Old Testament of the Bible, Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of Lentil stew—so you know it must be good!
…Last updated on May 7th, 2020 at 09:11 am
My husband’s family has a long and rich heritage in south Louisiana, so cajun dishes are frequently enjoyed at family gatherings. Now, authentic cajun fare is usually a bit too spicy for my younger kids, so I adapted this recipe to give us all the yummy ingredients without the kick.
Traditional Jambalaya is typically cooked with rice combined with all the ingredients. I like to cook my rice separately for a couple of reasons:
…Last updated on September 4th, 2020 at 09:03 pm
This is a special family recipe to me. That’s because it comes from a special man.
Tom.
Tom is my dad, and I think he’s just about the best guy ever. I got my kitchen improvisational spirit from him, and this recipe is a perfect example. He spent years analyzing and tweaking the proportions to arrive at this delicious recipe. We’ve made it for years, arriving at parties and BBQ’s with a giant bowl and leaving with it licked clean. We hope you like it as much as we (and our friends) do.
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Last updated on January 23rd, 2019 at 09:32 am
This is a family favorite that has lots of options for different dietary needs. It’s fast, delicious, and it’s so easy, the kids can make it!
You have two options with this dish:
Which version you make depends on what ingredients and time you have on hand. If you choose the super easy version, you only need three things (well, four if you count water.) If you have a little extra time (like, literally 3 minutes) you can make your own sauce, and I’ve included my go-to recipe. It’s super-quick and tasty. And if you want to really jazz it up, there are all sorts of things you could add-in to take this up another notch!
We cooked this live on our Facebook page, so you can watch this video to see us prepare it from start to finish in about 20 minutes, and see which jobs kids of all ages can help with.
6 quart Instant Pot
OXO Wooden Spatula
Cut Glove
Knife
Chopper
Let’s talk about this. That jar of spaghetti sauce in your pantry is really convenient. Just dump it in and move on. There are definitely times when I need that simplicity. And personally, even if I have a jar of sauce I want to use, I’ll add …
Last updated on July 31st, 2019 at 11:07 am
This is a family favorite that turns out delicious every time! We use our favorite kitchen tool, the Instant Pot, to make a tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup. The Instant Pot really does give second-day soup flavor in only a few minutes! One of the things I love about this recipe is that there is something for each of my children to do to help prepare it. Watch the video to see how everyone pitches in. The recipe and instructions we used are down below.
Cut Glove I make sure the kids are always wearing one of these when using the knife. …