Kristen

I love a piping hot bowl of chili with toppings galore on a cold day. Making chili in your Instant Pot takes less than 30 minutes but tastes like it has been slow cooking all day. You can make chili …

There is nothing like a piping hot mug of sweet apple cider on a fall day.  In my opinion, apple cider is the best flavor of the autumn season.  Apple Cider can be a tasty ingredient to use in a …

This Greek Chili features ground beef, Greek flavors, and vegetables. It’s a hearty dish that will warm your soul on any cold day. This recipe is ideal for meal prep, and the flavors will marinate in the fridge as the …

This hearty, healthy soup will free your taste buds from their boring dinner rut. We make it with ground beef and barley and pair it with colorful vegetables and tangy tomatoes. A dash of red wine vinegar adds a bright …

About a mid-school year, my kids started to get sick of peanut butter sandwiches in their lunch and started asking for hot lunches in their thermos.  There’s nothing like a nutritious hot lunch to help you get through your school …

Transform last night’s dinner into another incredible meal your family will love! Depending on how you prepare pulled pork, it can take quite a bit of time to make it sense to make a large batch of tender pulled pork …

Ground Pork is more inexpensive than ground beef and is more flavorful.   I like to keep a few pounds of ground pork in my freezer to make a quick dinner. Here is the Ultimate Collection of ground pork recipes …

Caprese Salad is a simple Italian salad with fresh garden tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil topped off with salt, pepper,  and olive oil. These are just a few ingredients that encompass the flavors of summer.   This Caprese Roasted Broccoli …

Peach Melba Dump Cake is a cobbler made with a boxed cake mix, peach pie filling, and frozen raspberries finished with a creamy topping. Learn how to make this semi-homemade peach dessert. This recipe is a true ” dump and …

Iowa Ham Balls are a beloved comfort food in the Midwest. Although their origins are a bit hazy, they have been a staple in Iowa households for generations. You can whip them up quickly in your Instant Pot! If you …

When strawberries are in season, I like to add them to every recipe possible. This Strawberry kiwi spinach poppyseed salad will be a massive hit with the whole family! This salad features spicy onions, fresh strawberries and spinach, tangy kiwi, …

This past spring, I posted a recipe for Crushed pineapple muffins, and they turned out so good that I decided to adapt the recipe, using canned mangoes. All you need for these delicious and moist mango muffins is a can …