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Best Fall Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes

Best Fall Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes

There is a chill in the air, leaves are turning. Let’s make some COMFORT FOOD.  We use our Instant Pot year-round. We make yogurt in it. I will literally not make boiled eggs any other way.  Call it high maintenance if you want, but I 

Cook Once, Eat Twice

Cook Once, Eat Twice

(The lazy or just busy home cook’s guide to meal planning that saves you time and dishes) I used to love cooking elaborate meals. Being in the kitchen for an hour or two (or more sometimes) prepping, chopping, and sauteeing used to energize me. Everything 

Best Cinco de Mayo Mexican Recipe Round-Up

Best Cinco de Mayo Mexican Recipe Round-Up

Guys, one of our favorite holidays is coming up. We LOVE Cinco de Mayo. Mostly because Mexican food is probably our favorite cuisine. No lie, we tend to cook Mexican-inspired dishes at least 4 nights a week. Liz A.Mother-blogger (watch your mouth). Frugal Foodie. Never 

How to Make a Quick & Easy Taco Bar: Instant Pot & KitchenAid Stand Mixer

How to Make a Quick & Easy Taco Bar: Instant Pot & KitchenAid Stand Mixer

We’re the type that like to cook dinner at home every night even in normal/non-pandemic life. It’s cheaper and (usually) a healthier alternative to going out to eat. And it can be a quick, mostly hands-off process with the right tips and tricks. Liz A.Mother-blogger 

Turkey Burger Sliders with Goat Cheese, Spicy Mayo and Balsamic Caramelized Onions Recipe

Turkey Burger Sliders with Goat Cheese, Spicy Mayo and Balsamic Caramelized Onions Recipe

Guys, it’s burger season! Backyard grillin’, front-porch sittin’, burger-eatin’ season.  And I am here for it. Liz A.Mother-blogger (watch your mouth). Frugal Foodie. Never measured an ingredient in her life. Modern Minimalist. Hospitalitizer. The plan executor. The design eye. The sweet & salty, sugar & 

Mexican Street Corn Tostadas with Bacon and Kale Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Tostadas with Bacon and Kale Recipe

Corn is one of the summery-est of foods. Is that a word? If it’s not, it should be. Liz A.Mother-blogger (watch your mouth). Frugal Foodie. Never measured an ingredient in her life. Modern Minimalist. Hospitalitizer. The plan executor. The design eye. The sweet & salty, 

Chili Lime Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas (Whole30)

Chili Lime Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas (Whole30)

These fajitas are super easy to throw together. They only require one pan (all the dishwasher praise hands for that one). It does need about an hour in the oven, but that is hands-off time so you can throw it in the oven then go 

Easter Story Pecan Meringue Cookies

Easter Story Pecan Meringue Cookies

Easter is just around the corner and with it comes some of my favorite family traditions. This year, Canaan is finally old enough that we can share some with him. And I absolutely CANNOT wait! Liz A.Mother-blogger (watch your mouth). Frugal Foodie. Never measured an 

Coconut Cake with Lavender-Vanilla Frosting Dessert Recipe

Coconut Cake with Lavender-Vanilla Frosting Dessert Recipe

You guys, is this not the prettiest little white cake you’ve ever seen? Y’all know I love (and I really do mean LOVE) chocolate. But every now and then, I’m in the mood for a dessert that’s just a little more fresh and dainty and 

Honey & Thyme Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Onions Dinner Recipe

Honey & Thyme Glazed Chicken with Caramelized Onions Dinner Recipe

This chicken is so delicious. It’s simple, yet so flavorful. Sticky & sweet. Salty & herbaceous. Like I said. Flavortown. Liz A.Mother-blogger (watch your mouth). Frugal Foodie. Never measured an ingredient in her life. Modern Minimalist. Hospitalitizer. The plan executor. The design eye. The sweet 

Nutella Brownie Cookies with Baileys Irish Cream Filling Dessert Recipe

Nutella Brownie Cookies with Baileys Irish Cream Filling Dessert Recipe

I have a love-love relationship with Nutella. You know, the kind of relationship where you only love it and there’s literally no downside. Unless you count accidentally binge-eating way too much of any desert contains Nutella. I guess that could be considered a downside by 

Mocha Bundt Cake with Baileys Irish Cream Glaze Dessert Recipe

Mocha Bundt Cake with Baileys Irish Cream Glaze Dessert Recipe

St. Patty’s Day is coming up, and you have NO idea what to bake for the occasion. It HAS to be creative and stand out somehow. Liz A.Mother-blogger (watch your mouth). Frugal Foodie. Never measured an ingredient in her life. Modern Minimalist. Hospitalitizer. The plan