As we all gear up for back to school, I thought what a better way to celebrate (or morn the end of summer) than with a frugal back to school lunch hack you moms are going to love, Homemade Uncrustables. Not only will these babies save you time in the morning, but they will also save you a small fortune by making them yourself. When shopping for back to school lunches last year, I bought a box of Uncrustables (for an outrageous price) just to discover that my son really doesn't like peanut butter OR jelly. But, a plus out of that was I totally didn't mind them and they were so easy to just grab and go. Yes, I am totally admitting that I actually really like these and now make them for Keep Reading
Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheese Soup
Made with frozen chicken, Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheese Soup is the perfect dinner when you are in a pinch for time! If you are new here or haven't noticed, I have been on a little hiatus lately. I just recently (like within the last week) moved into a beautiful new home. As you can imagine, it's been hard getting back into a normal routine. Dinner seems to be the toughest areas for me lately. After basically eating out for a week, I was having a really hard time getting myself back together. Last night, I was desperately craving Panera (again), but trying to end the eating out cycle, I decided to suck it up and break out the good ol' Instant Pot to make something Keep Reading
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Drumsticks
Take out is over rated (and over priced)! Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Drumsticks are the perfect solution for those nights you are craving take out but don't have the time or budget! Because I am always on a budget, we tend to eat chicken drumsticks a lot! They are usually the cheapest pieces of meat you can buy and make for some of the quickest weeknight hassle-free dinners. Plus we don't eat a lot of pork or seafood, so our dinner choices are usually limited and drumsticks tend to go over well. Until recently I always made drumsticks in the over with some homemade shake and bake or even just barbecue sauce. That was before I got the new love of my life, the Instant Pot! Now, Keep Reading
Instant Pot Ham & Cheese Bread Pudding
This is the perfect way to up that leftover Easter Ham! Instant Pot Ham & Cheese Bread Pudding makes for one deliciously hearty breakfast! Let me just start by saying both my husband and son think bread pudding (beside the Croissant Bread Pudding I make on occasion) is the absolute worst thing in the world. I guess it's a mixture of the texture and taste or something, but truthfully I don't care. That just means more for me. There is no shame in my game! I happen to be the worst judge on portion sizes for my family. So, as you can imagine, I have a years worth of ham to use from Easter and a family that won't even look at a leftover if they were starving to death in the jungle. Keep Reading
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Looking for an easy dinner idea? Instant Pot Pulled Pork is for you! All you have to do is throw everything in the pot and let it do the work for you! My husband is a really big fan of pulled pork. Usually I just throw it in the crock-pot and let it cook all day, but now that I am completely obsessed with my Instant Pot, yesterday just seemed like the perfect day to convert my tried and true recipe. When I say it seemed like the perfect day I mean I forgot to throw dinner in the crock-pot until about 2 hours before dinner. Initially I was a little worried about the meat coming out dry or tough because I wasn't 100% sure on cooking time but It turned out amazing! The meat was so Keep Reading
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice is the perfect solution for a busy week night dinner! In only 5 minutes of your time you can have a delicious home cooked meal on your table! See how easy it is to make Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice in the video below! Being that I am now totally and completely addicted to my Instant Pot, I had to convert one of my all time favorite recipes, One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice. It has all of my favorite things...cheese, broccoli, and rice! I had no idea it could actually be simpler to do this in the Instant Pot than on the stove top, but it really is! You just satue the chicken for a minute or two and throw everything in so it can cook Keep Reading
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Why only cook corned beef once a year? It is so darn delicious and simple in the Instant Pot! Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage is going to be your new go to from here on out! My house is a weird house. Corned Beef is a staple, not just on St. Patrick's Day! We love it for some reason. I usually stock up my freezer when they go on sale around St. Patrick's Day then cook them through out the year. My only complaint about cooking yummy corned beef is how LONG it takes both in the crock pot or on the stove. With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I figured, what better time to conquer Corned Beef and Cabbage in my love (AKA the Instant Pot)! I refuse to be standing over the Keep Reading
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
Put together an Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff that will leave no left overs on the table! All you need are a few simple ingredients and 35 minutes! So, my wonderful friend Corinne from Wondermom Wannabe took it upon herself to gift me one of the coolest kitchen gadgets I have ever owned... an Instant Pot!! I have been making dinner in it 3 times a week ever since and couldn't imagine life without it! We are serious pasta eaters in my house and one of our go-to dishes is Beef Stroganoff. There is just something about this hearty meal that really soothes the soul in winter (you know, the time of year when calories don't count). I traditionally make Beef Stroganoff in the crock pot Keep Reading
