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Instant Pot Recipes, Slow Cooker

Pepper Steak

Crockpot Pepper Steak is a dump and go hands-off meal that is super flavorful, simple, and comforting. This Chinese inspired pepper steak recipe is a favorite when served over rice, noodles and more! Duration: Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 6 hours Total Time: 6 hours  […]

Air Fryer Recipes

grill cheese toast air fry

Learn how to make the best Grilled Cheese sandwich with a crisp, buttery exterior and gooey cheese center. Duration: Prep Time : 2 minutes Cook Time : 28 minutes Total Time : 30 minutes Servings : 4 sandwiches Ingredients 8 slices Texas toast , or thick sliced sandwich bread 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 slices medium cheddar cheese 4 slices Gouda cheese 4 slices Havarti […]

weight watcher recipes

Orange fluff

If you’re looking for a light, fluffy, and refreshingly sweet dessert that comes together in no time, this creamy orange fluff salad is just what you need! Packed with citrusy goodness, velvety whipped topping, and a luscious cottage cheese base, this no-bake treat is a […]

Italian Recipes

Italian Chicken with porcini and chestnut mushrooms

Prep Time      15 minutes  Cook Time     1 minute  Total Time     16 minutes  Ingredients 6 chicken legs 200 g smoked pancetta (the fattier the better) 4 small whole shallots, peeled 4 cloves of garlic, finely sliced 20 g dried porcini mushrooms 400 g chestnut mushrooms, quartered 200 ml dry white wine 4 potatoes, peeled […]

Canning Simple Recipes.

Canning Hot Sauce

A delicious way to make hot sauce at home using tomatoes and jalapenos. PREP TIME        1 hour COOK TIME       1 hour TOTAL TIME      2 hours Ingredients 2 Tablespoons pickling spice 8 c. tomatoes, chopped, cored, and peeled 4 […]

Canning Simple Recipes.

Homemade Apple Butter

PREP TIME      15minutes minutes COOK TIME     1hour hour 5minutes minutes TOTAL TIME    1hour hour 20minutes minutes SERVINGS       24 (1 serving = 2 tablespoons) Rich spiced apple butter made on the stovetop. Ingredients 3 pounds sweet apples (fuji, braeburn, red delicious, golden delicious, etc) ⅔ cup light brown sugar packed ½ cup granulated sugar 2 ½ teaspoons ground […]

Canning Simple Recipes.

Peach Jelly

Peach jelly captures the flavor of fragrant fresh peaches in a simple preserve that can be enjoyed year round. Ingredients 3 cups peach juice (see note) 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 package pectin (sure gel 1.75 oz) 5 cups sugar Instructions Extract the juice from […]

Canning Simple Recipes.

How to Make Brown Sugar

PREP TIME 5 minutes MAKES 1 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup granulated sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons molasses (not blackstrap) EQUIPMENT Measuring cups and spoons Medium bowl and fork, or food processor INSTRUCTIONS Measure out the granulated sugar and molasses. Measure 1 cup granulated sugar. Measure 1 tablespoon molasses for light […]