Kristen

Creating delicious snacks in your dehydrator can be a fun way to create recipes with your kids!  Many fruits and vegetables dehydrate into delicious snacks that your whole family will enjoy, including toddlers.        A food dehydrator is a …

Egg Roll in a Bowl has become one of my favorite meals to make for myself when I am in the mood for a vegetable fix but still in the mood for something comforting.  An Egg Roll in a bowl …

Trader Joe’s seasonings are becoming my favorite seasonings to cook with.  Last summer, I made pulled pork in my electric pressure cooker using the Coffee Barbecue Rub, and the flavor turned out to be unreal.  The last time I visited …

Soup might be the most frequented meal that I make in my electric pressure cooker.  It is amazing how soup can cook in the electric pressure cooker with a 12-15 minute cook time but taste like it has been slow …

Tzatziki is my favorite condiment.  I am always and forever looking for new ways to use it.  This Tzatziki egg salad, using homemade tzatziki sauce and adding fresh toppings, makes the perfect sandwich! What is Tzatziki? Tzatziki is a condiment …

Boneless Barbecue Pork Chop Sandwiches is my favorite Midwestern dish.  You can cook 10 -12 Boneless Pork Chops, cook up fast in your Instant Pot with only a few other ingredients, and serve dinner to a crowd in under an …

With a cooking time of three minutes in your instant pot or pressure cooker and ingredients that you might already have in your cupboard, this Mediterranean-influenced meal couldn’t be easier.  This dish is delicious, served hot or cold, making it …

Thank-you to the Iowa Egg Council for sponsoring today’s post.   When I think of foods that celebrate my family’s heritage, smoked salmon comes to mind.  My dad’s side of the family is Scandinavian ( my maiden name is Johnson), and …

This French Ham and Potato Soup is made with a few simple ingredients but delivers big flavor!  The combo of dijon mustard, herbs de Provence, and kalamata olives have become one of my favorite flavor profiles.   I made this delicious …

This post may contain affiliate links. When I was nine or ten, my dad’s cousin drove in from Michigan for Christmas Eve and brought a box of Andes Mints.  Those Andes Mints left a lasting impression.  I have loved them …

Black Cherry Jello Salad is super refreshing and is filled with delicious plump black cherries!  My mom made this black cherry jello salad for every holiday when I was growing up.   This jello salad will please adults and kids alike …

Finding a useful gift idea for seniors during the holidays can be challenging.  Your grandma or grandpa may tell you they don’t need or want anything. There are plenty of ways to make older family members in your life feel …