You had me at pepper jack cheese – yes, my friends these cheesy beef and pepper jack enchiladas are as suuuper ooey gooey and delicious as their name suggests. But what’s even more exciting is that I’ve lightened up my recipe by using extra lean ground beef – I suggest 96% lean. I do keep […]
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Creamy farfalle noodles, sundried tomatoes, spinach and sausage crumbles? Sign me up! I created this instant pot creamy sausage pasta a few months ago and am finally sharing it with you. I made a short video when I was developing this pasta dish and received so much feedback asking for the recipe. So let’s get […]
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This recipe was posted in 2016 and has been updated with a printable recipe card and new details in 2021. Backyard BBQ Food Summer is just around the corner and that means backyard BBQ season is about to come into full swing! You know what I’m talking about – friends gathering at each others houses, […]
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My chicken wild rice soup made in the instant pot is thick, creamy and packed with comforting flavors. Not only is it delicious, it can also be made dairy free and is a naturally gluten free recipe. Read on to learn how I make it. Let’s Make Soup Begin by roughly chopping the vegetables. You […]
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Looking for a tasty, simple meatless Monday dinner? Then you have to check out my slow cooker coconut curry featuring green peas and chick peas. If you like the warm spices of curry and the rich creaminess of coconut milk then this is a MUST try for you. I really enjoyed it. My family has […]
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UPDATE: As of January 2021 I have updated the printable recipes for my Beef Barley Soup to include directions for both the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker. This post has the Slow Cooker directions. Making Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup To start, prepare a 2 pound chuck roast by cutting into small 1 to 1.5 […]
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Have you ever noticed how citrus is paired with fresh herbs in many cultures and cuisines throughout the world? Think about it for a moment – Cilantro lime rice anyone? How about grilled lamb with fresh lemon and oregano or skip the meat and fill up on pappardelle with lemon and basil. Top grilled fish […]
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This broccoli chicken and rice casserole was one of my favorite childhood dinners. I vividly remember my mom making this and asking her to help sprinkle in the cheese. I updated the classic by swapping out a few of the key ingredients with lighter options and I think the results are absolutely spot on. The […]
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UPDATE: As of January 2021 I have updated the printable recipes for my Beef Barley Soup to include directions for both the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker. This post has the Instant Pot directions. Instant Pots, or instapots for short, are all the rage these days. They are marketed for busy people looking to make […]
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UPDATE: As of August 2021 I have updated this post with a printable recipe card. The original post was written in January 2019. Hi there, friends and Happy New Year! It looks like it’s been a hot minute since I’ve blogged a recipe – oops! A little newsflash if you didn’t know – I’m pregnant […]
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