I absolutely love the taste of traditional pesto. The creamy garlic and herb spread is super versatile for use in just about any dish. However, it wasn’t until I was in my mid-20’s that I actually tasted pesto. In fact, as a child I was a very picky eater. I loved the taste of fresh …
Sauces
It’s apple season so that means it is time to share our easy to make, slow cooker cinnamon applesauce recipe. Every year I make a trip to our local orchard. While I am there, I debate on not only what type of apples to buy, but also how many. Granny Smith apples are good for …
Homemade Dry Ranch Dressing Mix is so much healthier than those pre-made store bought packets. Not to mention by making your own, you will save yourself time and money! In fact, there is no need to run to the grocery store when you are trying to make your favorite dip because you are out of …
As the weather begins to cool down and the apples begin to ripen, I get excited knowing that it is almost time to make our slow cooker Apple Butter recipe. I had my first taste of apple butter in Ohio’s Amish country. At nearly every restaurant there is warm homemade bread brought to the table …
I never thought I would be able to make Pizza Sauce in the Instant Pot using fresh tomatoes. Every recipe that calls for tomatoes, or tomato based products, always warns you to place the tomatoes on top of other ingredients. Otherwise you will most likely get the dreaded BURN notice. So when I was successful …
When I first heard of making pasta sauce in the Instant Pot I was skeptical. Because the Instant Pot, or any pressure cooker for that matter, requires a thin liquid to come to pressure, I never thought it would work. That is of course without having the pasta sauce turn out super thin. Not to …
This is, hands down, the BEST Chicken Marinade that we have ever had! Not only does it give chicken great flavor, it also penetrates the meat which makes it nice and juicy when grilled or baked. During the summer months, we rarely, if ever, turn on our oven. We primarily cook using our Instant Pot, …
The very first thing that I ordered when I first visited New Orleans many years ago was a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich. Now, I know that there are plenty of food choices in Louisiana, and you might be surprised that I chose a sandwich as my first meal. However, I had just arrived in town …
I have been making this gravy for years, and it is hands down, the BEST turkey gravy recipe! When I was younger, I never cared for gravy. When we would have mashed potatoes for dinner everyone would pour gravy on top of their potatoes. I never understood this concept. I didn’t want my mashed potatoes …
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce You can’t think about Thanksgiving without thinking about cranberry sauce. Whether you choose to buy the canned version or make your own, this delicious sauce will most likely find its way to your table. When I was growing up, my parents would always buy a can of cranberry sauce. They would …