On a recent trip to the East Coast, I noticed that almost every restaurant served Lobster Mac and Cheese as a side dish. What could be better than classic macaroni and cheese? Yes, absolutely, Lobster Mac and Cheese! We have been making our own homemade version of mac and cheese for years. And recently we …
One of our favorite special occasion meals is Pan Seared Sea Scallops. No, this isn’t a dish that you would make weekly. But it is an amazing, easy to make meal that is perfect for a special occasion. I first had sea scallops at a benefit auction dinner. I fell in love with them right …
Instant Pot Nacho Dip – the perfect dip for any party! When I first got my Instant Pot, I knew that I wanted to make a lot of soups, stews and roasts. But I never imagined that it would take over my slow cooker when it came to making dips for appetizers. I love to …
One of my very favorite appetizers to order at a restaurant is Potato Skins. I love the fact that they are considered a finger food. This is the one time that it is socially acceptable to pick up a potato and eat it with your hands. Plus who can resist the taste of cheese and …
I have been eating shredded chicken sandwiches for as long as I can remember, but now that I have discovered how to make Instant Pot Creamy Shredded Chicken, it is my new favorite. One of the most popular, yet basic recipes for the Instant Pot is shredded chicken. Just look in any Facebook group designed …
We have pizza night about once a week, but instead of making a typical pizza, we decided to make Pizza Muffin Bites instead. I have to say, pizza is one of my very favorite foods. With all of the toppings, it is so versatile and everyone can enjoy their own customized version. For instance, I …
No matter what party we attend, one of the most requested appetizer that I am asked to bring is loaded jalapeno popper dip. I always thought my pigs in a blanket, buffalo chicken dip and spinach artichoke dips were the hit of the party. However, every time that I bring my loaded jalapeno popper dip, …
I never thought that I would be writing a post on how to make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. I mean, do we really need a recipe on how to make the perfect hard boiled egg? Of course we do! Have you ever tried to make hard boiled eggs and you struggle to peel them. …
I can’t believe that I am saying this, but I have fallen in love with this air fryer whole chicken recipe. Almost every Sunday I cook a whole chicken. We will sometimes eat it for dinner that night. But most often we cook it as part of our meal prep for the week. We use …
If you have ever spent any time in the south, you will definitely come across a barbecue restaurant that is known for their smoked brisket recipe. Whether it is Tennessee, Texas or Kansas, barbecue is wildly popular and each state will claim to have the best barbecue in the country. The claim to fame is …