Do you iron your clothes? I know a lot of people don’t iron any more. I guess I am old school and I still iron my husband’s dress shirts and some of his casual shirts and khakis. I usually iron about once every couple of months because it’s such a chore. Fortunately, my husband hasContinue reading “To Iron or Not to Iron”
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Chicken Burrito Bowl in the Instant Pot
One of my favorite things to eat at Chipotle is the chicken burrito bowl. For quite some time I’ve wanted to make my own at home. The other day I decided to give it a try. I was very pleased with how it turned out. This recipe is simple and easy to make and itContinue reading “Chicken Burrito Bowl in the Instant Pot”
Instant Pot Meatloaf
You want an easy and delicious dinner? My meatloaf in the instant pot is both. I love a meal that is quick, easy, and makes yummy leftovers. The other day I cooked meatloaf and served it with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans. It was so good. The next day we had meatloaf sandwiches. IContinue reading “Instant Pot Meatloaf”
Zuppa Toscana Soup
Nothing like a big bowl of soup on a cool day. We don’t see very many of those here in Florida but we eat soup anyway. My husband’s favorite soup at Olive Garden is Zuppa Toscana so I decided to come up with my own version. I did a lot of research and finally cameContinue reading “Zuppa Toscana Soup”
Quick and Easy Meatloaf
The other day I made my quick and easy meatloaf and decided to cook it in my Instant Pot. It turned out great. We had meatloaf, homemade mashed potatoes and green beans. It was so yummy. Have you ever made a meatloaf sandwich? That’s what we did with the leftover meatloaf. We heated it upContinue reading “Quick and Easy Meatloaf”
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Fall is right around the corner. There’s nothing like a pot of soup on a chilly day. A few days ago a friend shared one of her favorite recipes for making Creamy Broccoli Soup. I’ve made Cream of Broccoli soup before but this recipe has more veggies and adds cashews for extra protein. I thoughtContinue reading “Cream of Broccoli Soup”
How to Make Egg Salad
If you like Egg Salad you will love this recipe and the quick and easy tips I share on my video. Watch to see how to make this simple recipe that tastes amazing. Recipe: 10 hard boiled eggs (I cooked mine in the instant pot using the egg steam rack) 2.5 tbsp Sweet Relish 1.5Continue reading “How to Make Egg Salad”
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
My darling husband bought me an Air Fryer. I wasn’t sure if I would really like it or not but thought it was definitely worth trying. Can I just say that I love it! I am amazed at how easy and how awesome fried chicken is in the Air Fryer. This recipe is gluten freeContinue reading “Air Fryer Fried Chicken”
Best Burger I’ve Ever Made
OMGoodness! I am so excited about my new kitchen tool. I got a Power Precision Cooker which enables me to cook Sous Vide style. I told my friend Alex that if I ever found one for $50 I would definitely buy it. Alex bought a Sous Vide about a year ago and has been oneContinue reading “Best Burger I’ve Ever Made”
How to Make No Mess, No Fuss Fried Fish
Love fried foods but don’t like the mess or the fact that fried foods aren’t good for you? Welcome to my world. If you haven’t already tried an Air Fryer, allow me to introduce you to one. I had a friend come over the other day and she brought her Air Fryer. I’d heard ofContinue reading “How to Make No Mess, No Fuss Fried Fish”
The GO! Kitchen 