I don’t know about you, but as a working mom, I LOVE my Instant Pot! For over a year I’ve used it for everything from yogurt, to hard-boiled eggs, to cooking frozen chicken for shredding, to marvelously easy soups. But I wanted more! When my sweet husband got me a six-inch soufflé dish for Christmas, my… Continue reading Instant Pot Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
Do you have a leftover turkey carcass and unsure of what to do with it? Making turkey stock in your Instant Pot is a great use of this resource! You can easily make homemade stock using a few pantry staples, your Instant Pot, and the leftover thighs, legs, and wings from your Thanksgiving bird. Are… Continue reading Instant Pot Small Batch Turkey Stock
Do you love pumpkin pie? This sweet treat is the perfect weekend breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack with coffee! A rich streusel tops this pumpkin-stuffed breakfast delight. Fall is my favorite season, and I absolutely adore pumpkin! I like pumpkin spice, but for me, I need the PUMPKIN to be included in recipes. This recipe,… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Coffee Cake
It’s soup season! What’s better than a bowl full of goodness in the middle of the workday? Not much. For me, I look forward to lunch when I know I have something that’s hearty, healthy, and going to get me through the afternoon. Creamy Mexican Chicken Soup is just what I need to survive my… Continue reading Instant Pot Creamy Mexican Chicken Soup
Do you have fresh tomatoes going to waste? You might like to try an old-fashioned favorite at our house: Open-Faced Bacon, Tomato, and Cheese Sandwiches! Not only are these super-easy, but they just seem heartier than a typical BLT. Maybe its the increase in the amount of protein due to the cheese or the warmth… Continue reading Open-Faced Bacon, Tomato, and Cheese Sandwiches
What’s a mom to do with past-their-prime bananas? Make the absolute best Bread Machine Banana Nut Bread of course! Using my bread machine streamlines the process, and I can have warm, wholesome goodness in less than two hours with only five minutes of hands-on time! Awesome! Bread Machine Banana Nut Bread Recipe… This recipe is… Continue reading The Absolute Best Bread Machine Banana Nut Bread!
Does meal planning sound like a foreign concept to you? I know and understand your thoughts! Until recently, I thought this had to be complicated and time-consuming! Who really does this anyway?! Well, meal planning saved my sanity more than once this spring. And I bet that with all the activity you have going on… Continue reading Meal Planning for the Working Mom: It Doesn’t Have to be Complicated!
Do you love old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar? Did you grow up waiting for summer so Grandma could make this classic combination? If so, how about trying a new twist on this traditional dish? Cucumber, Onion, and Jalapeno Salad takes your favorite side dish to the next level. Who doesn’t like a little heat?… Continue reading Cucumber, Onion, and Jalapeno Salad: The Classic Dish with a Twist!
Do you crave homemade goodness for your family but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen? Homemade Oatmeal Honey Wheat Bread is one of those nutritious recipes that your family with LOVE and you’ll feel good about the lack of preservatives. If you don’t have a bread machine, you can mix this as a… Continue reading Homemade Oatmeal Honey Wheat Bread: Fast & Healthy!
Do you want to give homemade food gifts but aren’t sure where to start with food safety? Follow these four food safety tips and your family and friends will stay healthy and happy while enjoying all the delicious treats you serve! Four Food Safety Tips for Gift-Giving Success… 1. Separate Separate means to limit cross-contamination… Continue reading 4 Food Safety Tips for Gift-Giving Success
