My all time favorite Thanksgiving recipe is stuffing. I could eat it and nothing else on the holiday and be the happiest woman in the world. This recipe has been served on our Thanksgiving table for ages, and my family requests that I make it year after year. It started from an article in a magazine I read eons ago in which they gave different ingredients for stuffing that you could mix and and match....
Eric was watching this documentary the other day and I wasn’t really paying much attention. It was about video games and how the first companies got started. (As usual, someone dropped out of college and made it big, what else is new. I don’t know why everyone wants to go to college these days, seems like all the geniuses are dropping out! I’m joking don’t worry. Charlotte, if you read this, I’M JOKING, COLLEGE IS IMPORTANT....
I was flipping through radio stations in the car the other day, and that “Fast Car” song that Luke Combs covered came on. Edison, who is 3, lit up and said Oh, I like this song! After a minute he said, “This song is good, but I like the original one better.” Oh you guys, the PRIDE!! Tracy Chapman forever. Who loves that old song? So classic. I may be a hot mess mom, but at least I’ve got one thing right: my kids are learning good music....
The other night I was lying in bed, halfway asleep in the crook of my husband’s arm. Sounds cozy, right? But then I was rudely awoken by a Kindle slamming into my face. I guess Eric was reading it, fell asleep, and it slipped out of his hand. On my face. Nothing like sleep-induced face injuries to keep the romance alive, right guys? So how’s your Quarantine Fourteen coming along?...
Truth be told, it may not be the recipe, but the way you are measuring the ingredients. Did you know that you should measure dry ingredients and wet ingredients differently? You may have never learned how to measure ingredients for baking, but don’t be dismayed because I’m going to show you how! Remember your chemistry classes in high school? Well, when it comes to baking, it’s all about chemistry. Each ingredient has to be precise in order for the desired chemical reaction to take place....
Everyone in my family adores mac and cheese! I mean, who can resist creamy and cheesy pasta? To that, I add flavorful well-seasoned chicken to take my mac and cheese to the next level! Adding protein makes it more filling, and taste amazing. If I’m making a vegetarian version, I like to add broccoli to make Instant Pot broccoli Mac and cheese. And to plain classic mac and cheese, I usually add a variety of different cheeses and more flavorings so make sure to check out my Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe here....
About this easy Instant Pot Black Dal recipe If you’re a fan of Indian food, you’ve probably heard of dal makhani – a delicious, creamy lentil dish that’s a staple at many Indian restaurants. You’ll be really happy to know that you can easily make this dish in your Instant Pot pressure cooker. And it makes a delicious Dal for busy weeknights or curry nights. Making dal makhani in the Instant Pot is actually quicker and easier than making it on the stove, and it tastes way better than any takeaway version I’ve tried....
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A hearty version of cream of mushroom soup, made without any cream or cheese. I have not used any thickener but instead added ¼ cup of cashews, which makes this soup Paleo and Whole 30 compliant.It’s dairy Free and Gluten Free. As much as opening a can of soup is easy and convenient, nothing can beat a soup made from scratch.Making soup in the instant pot is very easy. You just throw in a few things and add liquid and walk away....
The homemade mushroom gravy that can be made from the residual liquid and all of that delicious broth is just the finishing touch these pork chops deserve. Much like these Slow Cooker Pork Chops, I just love when a dish makes its own gravy! Pressure cooker pork chops don’t need a crazy amount of seasoning because any time you cook meat in the Instant Pot, it’s already ahead of the game in terms of permeating flavor....
This post was originally published on November 9, 2011. Let me tell you a worst nightmare situation for a late person: having a construction crew parked directly in front of your driveway, and all along the court you live on, and on all the adjacent residential streets. For WEEKS, with no end in sight. For normal people, who leave for the activities of their lives at normal-people-time (that is to say, ON time) this would only be a minor concern....
Seriously, I have no idea how this happened. Folding underwear! It’s not that strenuous! But somehow I twisted my shoulder weird and ending up with my face in the laundry, moaning in pain. What is it with me? Sometimes I think I should live in a plastic bubble. But then I would probably manage to get some bubble-related injury. These cookies have been all over the internet for a good reason....
The inspiration for these magic bars came from a Facebook follower! I posted a picture of my Strawberry Magic Bars and she commented wondering if this would work for lemon. Well, my friends, they do! When I had my littlest, Piper (who is 6), try this recipe she said, “Well . . . they do taste magical.” The Layers of Lemon Magic Bars Magic bars often go by the name Seven Layer Bars....
Eric and I just got back from a trip to Cabo San Lucas. (We found insanely cheap plane tickets a few months ago.) Let me tell you, going to a resort when it’s only at about 1/3 capacity is the only way! It was our first time at a resort and I’m wondering if we should never do it again to preserve the memory of perfection. It was almost completely empty....
I love making my New York Style Oreo Cheesecake, but when I want a dessert that’s easy to share and simple to serve, I turn that recipe into these cupcake-sized mini Oreo cheesecakes instead! Everyone loves the sweet and creamy flavor of Oreos packed into this creamy cheesecake filling, and the thick Oreo cookie crust is just the best! We have lots of easy Oreo desserts for you to try!...
Sometimes you need a sweet little bite, and these chocolate brownie bombs filled with mint cream are the perfect answer. These are simple to make and absolutely delicious. How to Make Mint Brownie Bombs This is a brief overview of how to make this amazing recipe. For the full recipe, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Almond Bark You will notice that this recipe calls for melting chocolate chips and dipping the brownie bombs in those....
This easy and flavorful dish combines my creamy lemon chicken and this lemon pasta sauce recipe. Both of these recipes are super popular on the blog, so I decided to create a recipe that combines the chicken and the pasta in the creamy lemony pasta sauce that you love! This chicken pasta dish is so comforting, you will love the perfectly cooked pasta to al dente in the creamy lemony sauce, and the pieces of tender and buttery chicken flavored with just garlic, salt, and pepper....
If there are two things that I can always count on being home runs in my house, it is macaroni and cheese and pizza. In fact, cheers erupt throughout my house when the kids see us making our famous homemade pizza dough. So, obviously, the smart thing to do is combine the two. Pizza and mac n cheese come together like a match made in heaven in this 30 minute dinner recipe....
Pumpkin recipes are some of my favorite to create. I think it is because the start of fall makes me a little giddy. It quickly goes from unbearably hot, to the most beautiful weather that Wisconsin has to offer. And then I am suddenly anticipating cozy sweaters, changing leaves, and all the fall flavors I can dream up. These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect fall treat. They are truly simple to make, an easy riff on my Pumpkin Bread, and they are absolutely delicious....
This weekend Eric and I assembled a midsize trampoline for the kids to play on. And by “Eric and I,” I mean that Eric did everything while I shuffled around and said things like, “What can I do!” Mostly I did nothing, except for the time when I used the broom to sweep away some cobwebs and hit him in the FACE with it. I am really good at being girly and useless sometimes....
