Instant Pot Turkey Butternut Squash Chili (no beans)

It’s been way too long since my last post! For those of you who have an Instant Pot, you know how awesome it is. For those of you who still just use a crockpot, this recipe can easily be adapted and I’ll give you some tips on that below. I’m starting a Whole 30 on … Continue reading

Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash

First, a PSA regarding tomato paste.  It annoys me to no end when I open a can of tomato paste and then a recipe only calls for a teaspoon or a tablespoon. What are you supposed to do with the whole rest of the can? So I read somewhere you can freeze it in ice … Continue reading

Ham & Cheese Gnocchi

This was a hit with both the husband and the preschooler! It’s so hard to find recipes these days that everyone will enjoy but this fits the bill! I have never made gnocchi before. I’m not sure why I thought it was complicated because it’s even simpler than making pasta. Especially with a recipe like … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Beef

So here’s the deal: this was sooooo good we ate it before I even remembered to take a picture! My family came over to our new house for our annual Christmas celebration last night and I was planning on making carnitas for them. I bundled up my little baby on Sunday night and we headed … Continue reading

Pork Carnitas

So my favorite food in the universe is Mexican food. I JUST LOVE IT! I am a regular at Austin Grill in Old Town. Whenever my family comes to visit we immediately head to Austin Grill for chips, queso, guac…and CARNITAS!! My cousin is a big fan of carnitas and always orders them when we … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken

Folks, I am back in a kitchen of my own and I couldn’t be happier about it. It’s been a long four months while we were looking for a new house but we found the perfect one and I love my kitchen! So for my first slow cooker dish in my new kitchen I chose … Continue reading