If you’re paying attention to any food or cooking blogs these days, then you can’t avoid mentions of the Instant Pot. I know I mention it a lot with deals and recipes! If you don’t have one yet and want to try it out, this Instant Pot is on sale today (22% off)! Those who […]
I’m about to head out of town for a week, and we have family coming into town to hold down the fort. While I have in the past done a ton of cooking and meal prepping, we’ve been in survival mode and I don’t have a lot of time to do that. I made a […]
We’re approaching chili season and I could not be more excited about it! I usually double the recipe and we eat the leftovers for a couple of days. Pair it with cornbread or saltines and it’s the ideal comfort to-go. This chili is pretty traditional: it’s packed with protein and spices and it’s great with […]
This easy enchilada sauce recipe does not take long at all to make and tastes WAY better than the store bought versions! You’re going to basically sauté flour and dry spices until fragrant, add tomato paste and broth, and simmer. See the recipe below for all the details! Note: This recipe makes a double batch […]
I’m trying to find ways to eat more protein and fewer carbs without having a huge lifestyle change, and so I decided to see if I could tweak good ol’ sloppy Joes and make them a little more nutrient dense! I have fond memories of sloppy Joes as a kid, but most recipes have a […]
I’ve kind of been on a soup making kick because 1. it’s not super warm here, 2. you can pack lots of veggies into soups, and 3. one pot=a lot less dishes. Plus, leftovers freeze really well and it’s just plain happy to see a big pot of simmering supper on your stove. This cheese […]
Calling all potato lovers! This recipe for crispy smashed potatoes is a great side dish with crispy edges and buttery insides. The smashing part of this recipe makes for lots of nooks and crannies in the potatoes, which creates lots of places for extra crispiness. Note: Use baby yellow (or gold) potatoes for the best […]
This white chicken chili is a recipe that freezes well and it’s great for next-day leftovers. Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken and this meal is super easy! Notes: -If you don’t have chicken meat from a rotisserie, you can roast your own: coat two chicken breasts in olive oil, salt, and pepper and cook in […]
The image of the person cooking everything from scratch is inspiring, but it’s not necessarily realistic for most of us. If you have the time and capacity to do that, great! But if not, it’s OK to use some workaround to make it less stressful to make dinner. Here are 10 dinner shortcuts that I […]
