What happens when you only need HALF of the onion? Several months ago I found a little gadget that I have to tell you about. The KITCHEN GADGET GOTO this month is the silicone food savers. There are so many times when I am preparing food, that I only need half of whatever I am … [Read more...]
Carrot Love – How To Make Carrot Hearts
My favorite holiday is just around the corner, VALENTINE'S DAY and one of my favorite colors is ORANGE. So what do you get when you put them together...........CARROT HEARTS! Making carrot hearts is really a lot easier than you think. I will show you how simple it is. Throw … [Read more...]
Instant Pot – Quick and Simple Corn On the Cob
It's that time of year to start enjoying produce from the garden. Although I don't grow corn in my own garden, I like to find a local farmers market or fruit stand and buy a few ears of corn here and there. It's my husbands favorite treat. There really isn't anything like the … [Read more...]
Painters Tape: 6 Handy Household Uses
Although painters tape is mainly used to mask off areas that should not be painted, I have found 6 other handy ways to use it around the house. Painters tape is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper that has an easily released … [Read more...]
Broccoli – How To Steam In The Instant Pot
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower have never been easier to make than in my Instant Pot. What is so great about this pressure cooker? Well, the biggest thing is that you don’t overcook steamed vegetables. Eating soggy broccoli was pretty common in my kitchen before this bad boy … [Read more...]
Greek Yogurt in the Instant Pot- Thick & Creamy
Making yogurt used to seem real intimidating to me, until I learned how to make Greek yogurt in the Instant Pot. It is so easy and I am totally in love with this recipe! Who would have thought you can make yogurt in a pressure cooker. This baby does it all. When I got my … [Read more...]
Instant Pot – Comforting and Nourishing Kitcheree
As the cool weather approaches, I find myself gravitating and craving a warn bowl of soup. This Instant Pot kitcheree recipe is one of my new favorites; it is not only soothing and comforting, it is absolutely delicious! Kitcheree is a traditional Indian food made from split … [Read more...]
Yummy Shredded Chicken – INSTANT POT
Shredded chicken is one of my "go tos' when it comes to fixing dinner. You can use it in so many recipes. I found a way to make up a batch of yummy, savory shredded chicken in a SNAP using the INSTANT POT. I get so excited about this little gadget, (I use it everyday), that I … [Read more...]
Quick And Simple Baked Potatoes In The Instant Pot
Do you ever find yourself staring into the refrigerator at 5:00 hoping some great idea will come to you as what to fix for dinner? I was doing that the other day. I could see all this food but nothing was coming to me. Then I remembered how yummy the baked potatoes tasted when I … [Read more...]
Olive Garden’s Minestrone Soup – Instant Pot
Have you ever had Olive Garden's Minestrone Soup? It is so yummy! This hearty, healthy vegetarian soup is full of nutritional goodness. A combination of beans, vegetables and optional pasta in a yummy broth that is flavorful, but not overly spicy. This is so easy to make, … [Read more...]