Get dinner ready fast with this Instant Pot honey garlic chicken! Better than takeout, this gluten-free and dairy-free meal is delicious with rice and veggies for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. When I crave Chinese food, I know that ordering take-out will hurt my wallet and leave me feeling less than ideal. So, I set out to re-create a family favorite dish at home instead. (Just like I did with Kung ... Continue Reading
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How to Make Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot
Can you make frozen chicken in the Instant Pot? Absolutely! This quick and easy Instant Pot frozen chicken breast with just 2 ingredients will be ready in under 30 minutes! Pair this hands-off main dish with an easy side and dinner is served. Have you ever walked into the kitchen to make dinner, only to realize you COMPLETELY FORGOT to thaw the chicken? I’m embarrassed to admit that this happens fairly ... Continue Reading
20+ Things to Know Before You Buy an Instant Pot
Before you run out to buy an Instant Pot, you must read this! Super helpful info on the 6 quart vs 8 quart comparison, how fast the Instant Pot really cooks food, hacks to make it work for you and so much more! Plus some of my go-to recipes, like Instant Pot whole chicken and Instant Pot beans. I put off buying an Instant Pot for at least two years because I honestly thought it was just a craze. However, ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Beef Brisket
Growing up in Texas (and now living in Georgia by way of California), there are a handful of foods that remind me of “home.” There’s the Mexican route that includes any and all tacos (including the best ground beef taco meat made with my homemade taco seasoning), slow cooker refried beans, cheese enchiladas with homemade red enchilada sauce and slow cooker carnitas that are TO DIE FOR. Then there’s the BBQ ... Continue Reading
14 Common Instant Pot Mistakes (and how to fix them)
True story: The first thing I made in my Instant Pot was chicken stock (here’s the tutorial). The second thing I tried (← keyword) making in my Instant Pot was my classic pot roast. And it failed in so many, many ways!! I got the burn error… I filled it too high… I didn’t even turn the pressure valve! I figure I’m not the first to make these Instant Pot mistakes, and I surely won’t be the last. At least ... Continue Reading
6 Ways the Instant Pot Saves Money
If I had to guess, 98% of people who buy the Instant Pot do so because they’re trying to get dinner on the table faster. Another 1% bought it because everyone else was buying it. And then the last 1% of people are seeing if the Instant Pot saves money. Turns out, that last 1% are on to something… ... Continue Reading
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Make these creamy cauliflower mashed potatoes for an easy side dish that will convert even the cauliflower haters. Savory, rich, and oh so yummy, this low-carb side dish is Whole 30 compliant and so delicious! Not all foods can be fun foods… that’s what I told my kids when they wanted Homemade Pizza and Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese for dinner and cared less about the Pan-Seared Broccoli I was ... Continue Reading
Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe
This easy slow cooker pot roast recipe takes less than 10 minutes to load into your crockpot, and you’ll end up with a melt-in-your-mouth tender beef roast full of flavor. Perfect for a special family dinner or any time! Does your family have a big Sunday dinner? Maybe you all gather around the table, have a meat-and-potatoes kind of meal, and just enjoy each other’s company. I love extra time with the ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Mexican crock pot potato soup is creamy, hearty, and frugal. With sweet corn, diced potatoes, and plenty of warm spices, it’s the perfect base for all your favorite taco toppings! I’ve mentioned before that Mr. Crumbs hasn’t always been a huge fan of meals made in the slow cooker. He’s coming around, especially when we make yummy slow cooker meals like The Very Best Carnitas, Thai Pineapple Vegetable ... Continue Reading
Roasted Potatoes
Make perfectly crispy oven roasted potatoes. This simple method works with different types of potatoes, your favorite seasonings, and even different oven temperatures for delicious potatoes every time! Real food doesn’t have to be complicated. Don’t get me wrong – it’s a joy to create elaborate dinner plans for my family… Slow Cooker Carnitas simmering all day, warm Corn Tortillas, freshly diced tomatoes ... Continue Reading
