Creative Recipes

10 Tips for Instant Pot Beginners - Instant Pot Help!
The Instant Pot and pressure cooking in general can be really intimidating and even frustrating for beginners. While this tool is really useful, there is a little bit of a learning curve. However, once you understand the basics, the Instant Pot can be really easy to use and be a staple in your kitchen! These tips are here to help you understand some basic principles that you will need to keep in mind when using the Instant Pot.
Easy Cheesy Skillet Potatoes
Potatoes and cheese are an easy and tasty combination in this simple side dish. Whether you pair it with another dish or chop up some meat to throw in with it, this recipe is a simple comfort food that pairs well with so many meals. Honestly, the only hard thing about this recipe is making sure that I make enough since I rarely end up with any leftovers. If you can chop a few potatoes and grate some cheese, then you are ready to get cooking these Easy Cheesy Skillet Potatoes!
Chicken in Gravy - Instant Pot, Slow Cooker Recipe
Chicken and gravy is a tasty way to use your slow cook function on your Instant Pot! With just a few basic ingredients, you can start dinner early and have it ready after a busy day. I really love how quickly this recipe comes together, and it is such a great comfort food recipe to have on hand!
30 Minute Weeknight Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
Need a quick weeknight dinner that you can whip up fast with just a few ingredients? Then you are in luck with this Chicken Ramen Stir Fry! This recipe works up in 30 minutes or less and is made with simple ingredients. It's the best ramen stir fry recipe to add to your weekly menu, and you don't need any fancy equipment or specialty foods to make a delicious meal for your whole family!
How to Brew French Press Coffee
French press coffee is a delicious way to brew your cup of coffee whether in the morning, afternoon, or whenever. It is a slower brew with a stronger flavor, and it takes a little bit of knowledge and practice to get just right. However, the flavor is worth the extra work, and who doesn't love the aesthetic of a hot cup of coffee to start your day?
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
If you love pumpkin and cheesecake, you will love this quick and easy no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe! This pumpkin no-bake cheesecake brings the wonderful fall pumpkin flavor into your home in a new way. Plus, for busy moms, dads, or whoever, you will be able to whip this dessert up in no time and throw it in the fridge for later. With the tasty pumpkin flavor, a light, creamy texture, and the easy, quick directions, it is sure to be a new favorite for your family.
10 Fall Favorite Recipes, Crafts, and Crochet Patterns
Some of my fall favorite activities that I really enjoy this time of year are below, and I wanted to give them a special highlight and bring them all together into one spot for you. Having a lot of ideas and options available for creating something new is such a joy for me, and I wanted to give you some special recipes, crafts, and crochet patterns that work perfect for fall and make this season one of my favorite times of the year.
Meal Planning 101
Meal planning can be a great way to organize your week and destress about meal time and food in general. Whether you enjoy a more laid back approach or you like having things planned out in detail, meal planning can work for you. No matter what your diet or schedule looks like, these tips can help make your meal prep, grocery shopping, and cooking time a little easier. I also have a free meal planning sheet to help you put these strategies into practice yourself!
Healthy Fruit Smoothies
Fruit smoothies are a family favorite that have been around for as long as I can remember. This tasty treat can be really simple to make at home, and I love how I can change up the ingredients depending on what's on hand. If you have a few minutes, you can make this easy fruit smoothie with just some frozen fruit, milk, and yogurt, or you can really ramp it up with any of the add-ins that you love! The best fruit smoothie recipe is really up to you!
Mini Zucchini Pizzas - A Fast and Simple Snack!
While most of us want to eat healthy, it can be difficult to think of new and tasty snack ideas filled with nutritious ingredients, especially veggies. Well, these mini zucchini pizzas are really fast to make, and they can be topped with whatever your favorite pizza toppings are. Plus, you don't have to go through the work of making the pizza dough with this recipe. Whether you like to keep things simple or you just want to get in some extra servings of veggies, these mini pizzas hit the spot!
Easy Home Brewed Sun Tea Recipe
Home brewed sun tea is the perfect drink for a hot summer day! The great part? You can brew your own at home with just some tea, a pitcher, water, and a few hours. It is the perfect hands off drink recipe that will still provide you with delicious and refreshing results!
Simple Homemade Creamer with Only 3 Ingredients!
Why make a creamer at home you ask? You can make this creamer for less money and know what ingredients are in your morning coffee. I love how this recipe can be customized for your flavor preferences, and you can use homemade flavoring syrup or store-bought depending on what you want.
Quick Simple Syrup Recipe - For Coffee on a Budget!
If you love your coffee and your flavors, this simple syrup recipe will really make your wallet and taste buds happy! This recipe is a very quick and easy way to make your own flavored syrups, so you can save money and still get the tasty coffee you want. Plus, you can use this basic recipe to make your own flavored syrups that correspond to the seasons or to your favorite latte - whatever works for you!
Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup - in the Instant Pot!
Chicken noodle soup is a classic recipe that can be so satisfying on a cold winter day, or when you are feeling under the weather! This recipe uses simple ingredients to create this traditional meal, and it can take under 30 minutes to make thanks to the Instant Pot. Plus, I'll even give you some options for how to customize it depending on what you already have in your pantry and fridge.
The Easiest Teriyaki Chicken Recipe - In the Instant Pot!
Teriyaki Chicken is a popular meal that can be really simple and easy to make with the Instant Pot! At its most basic, you just pressure cook some chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce, and serve it over rice with a creamy salad or pineapple. So simple, easy, and quick!