This has got to be one of my favorite winter weeknight meals. Everything except the beef is a pantry staple, so we usually always have the ingredients around. It’s literally a dump-and-go, and turns out…
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Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup
My father-in-law is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, so I was surprised when he ordered the Zuppa Toscana at Olive Garden, declaring it one of his favorites, This big, Ford-tough guy demolished about three…
Shopping Haul: Bento Accessories!
With Kenzie almost in pre-k, it’s time for me to start packing her lunches. I’m a fan of the philosophy behind Japanese “obento,” a term that means lunch, but that also describes what lunch should…
Sous Vide Heaven
I have always been so curious about sous vide, but was intimidated by its fancy French-ness. But after spending a small fortune on the bacon sous vide bites at Starbucks, I completely caved. Most chefs will opt…
I bought an Air Fryer
I have affiliate links in this post because I have a kid who one day, if she wants, needs to go to college. #everypennymatters I hate small appliances. They take up so much valuable real…
Steamed Pork in Ground Rice Powder
This was a childhood favorite. Tender, succulent bites of pork each coated in a delicious layer of soft ground rice. It does take a few Chinese ingredients, but if you’re not near an Asian grocery…
Recipe Review: Three Cup Chicken
Three Cup Chicken is a staple in Chinese cuisine. The legend behind it was passed down from generation to generation, and as the story goes, this dish was created from one cup of soy sauce, one…
Pressure Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This was so easy, and really delicious! Husband and toddler approved. Ingredients 16 oz frozen broccoli florets 1 carrot, shredded 3 C chicken broth 1 C half and half 2 C shredded cheddar cheese 1…
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
Just so you know, we absolutely love ribs. We spent a couple years tweaking our technique and even coming up with our own dry rub. We’d rub it down, slow cook in a crockpot for…
Recipe Review: Pork Loin Chop in HK Onion Sauce
Of all the recipes I’ve tried in the Instant Pot, this one for Pork Loin Chops in HK Onion Sauce was hands-down the richest and most flavorful. And it was remarkably easy. The only two…