• Instant Pot Lemon Risotto

       Instant Pot for the Win! I am all about my Instant Pot.  I use it for mac-n-cheese, chicken, mashed potatoes, cheesecake and now this Lemon Risotto.   Risotto is one of my favorite sides but it can be a real pain to make.  A few weeks a go I was over at a friends home and her daughter was talking about making her famous Lemon Risotto and I just couldn’t stop thinking about it.  The thing was though is I didn’t want to stand over a stove stirring for 30-45 minutes so I decided to take a chance and see what the IP could do… and I was NOT…

  • Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage

    St. Patricks Day is just a round the corner and according to my dad that means it is time for Corned Beef and Cabbage.  A few years ago I decided to fix it for him instead of taking him out, and I am so glad I did.  It was his last St Patricks Day with us and he loved it as did I.  Everything in one pot The beauty of the instant pot is that you literally can cook everything in one pot.  That means one pot to clean up when everything is all said and done…I so LOVE that!!  OK, well maybe one pot and a cutting board but…

  • Instant Pot KETO Chili

    I am still in disbelief that Thanksgiving is already over and it is time to jump into full Christmas mode, I feel like it was just yesterday that I was thinking about my summer plans.  As busy as the Holiday season can be you still have to cook dinner for all your peeps and this Instant Pot KETO Chili is the perfect dinner that everyone is sure to LOVE! Quick and Easy I love the Instant Pot for so many reasons, but one of my favorite reasons is because everything goes into the pot all together.  Not only does this add to the overall flavor but you only have 1…

  • Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Soup

    Happy October!  Fall is in full swing, at least that is what I hear.  This Instant Pot Beef enchilada Soup is the perfect Fall dish…even though it is 86 and humid here I am pretending it is fall outside my window. Instant Pot Time If you know me you know I am a big fan of my Instant Pot.  You can cook just about anything in there from breakfast, like this Oatmeal, to amazing pasta dishes like this Chicken Alfredo dish to Cheesecake.  I have to tell you though this soup is one of my most favorite dishes I have made in my Instant Pot. This soup was ready in…

  • Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

    It is no secret that I am a BIG, BIG fan of my Instant Pot.  I use it at least once a week and I have yet to be disappointed.   Especially as we move into school days and fall my Instant Pot will be my go to kitchen tool … especially for this quick and easy Chicken Alfredo. Done in no time Start to finish you can have dinner on the table in under 45 minutes and everyone is sure to love it.  It all starts with browning the chicken and then you add in the pasta with he liquid and before you know it you have a complete…

  • Instant Pot Whole Chicken

    Are you a fan of the rotisserie chickens from the grocery store?  I am.  I usually get one or two a week and use them in everything from chicken salad to enchiladas to a wrap.  As much as I love buying them at the store I love this Instant Pot Chicken even more. I can use whatever seasoning I want, even the salt free Traders Joe’s seasoning.  Trust me it is AMAZING! Options…. Options… and more Options The beauty of making your own whole chicken, instead of depending on the grocery store, you can create your own flavor.  Recently my dad spent sometime in the hospital and it was determined…

  • Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

    You know I am a big fan of my Instant Pot and I am an even bigger fan now!!  This Mongolian Beef recipe has made me an even bigger fan than I was before!! All in the Instant Pot One of my most favorite parts of the Instant Pot (IP) is that fact that everything can be done in the IP.  You can saute, brown and cook all in one pot…I LOVE IT!! For this dish the flavors really do come all together.  They build on each other as you add the ingredients.  Again with everything being done in the same pot it just makes it so much better. The…

  • Instant Pot Creamy Chicken, Broccoli & Rice

    What is your favorite casserole?  Are you a Enchilada Casserole fan?  Maybe a Chicken Poppyseed Casserole fan? Or the classic Chicken n Rice?   Whatever your favorite is, I think I may have a new one for you, and it is all made in the Instant Pot making it super easy!! Broccoli Love I love the traditional Broccoli, Chicken and Rice casserole but for this recipe I wanted to add a little extra something.  I decided to roast the broccoli.  I am a big, big fan of broccoli, but especially roasted broccoli.  I love the little charred ends.  They just add so much flavor.   If you do not want…

  • Instant Pot Corned Beef & Cabbage

    St. Patricks Day is just a round the corner and according to my dad that means it is time for Corned Beef and Cabbage.  Normally I will find a local place who is fixing it and get it for him, but this year I decided to get it a try in the Instant Pot.  PS….I LOVED IT! Everything in one pot The beauty of the instant pot is that you literally can cook everything in one pot.  That means one pot to clean up when everything is all said and done…I so LOVE that!!  OK, well maybe one pot and a cutting board but still minimal cleaning up. Another great…

  • THE Instant Pot Mac-n-Cheese

    I love mac-n-cheese anytime, anyway, anywhere.  I have made my fair share over the years but I have to say this is definately one of my favorites yet. Cheesy Goodness In my opinion any good mac n cheese has a couple of cheese varieties in it.  Some favorites are gouda and cheddar, goat and mascarpone and classic cheddar blend.  For this mac-n-chesse I combined my dads version (stovetop velveeta) with mine to create a delicious mac-n-cheese. To make it extra creamy I used a little velveeta, some white cheddar (you could use yellow) and then a mexican blend.  The combo of all the cheeses create a super creamy, cheesy blend…