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Ingredients: Rice Chicken broth or water Olive oil I used 1 cup of rice and 1 1/2 cup of chicken  broth. I added about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Set the instant pot to rice. It needs to naturally release. Do not manually release.  Brown rice and other varieties vary. The rice setting is for white rice only. 

Ingredients: Round/cube Steak 1 can Cream of chicken (or cream of mushroom) 1 pack Au Jus Packet 1 pack Beefy Onion Soup Mix Dry Pack 1 Can of beef broth Seasonings - salt, garlic powder, onion powder Set instant pot to sauté. Combine cream of chicken and beef broth. Whisk on sauté until smooth. Add dry ingredients and seasonings to this mixture. Mix well. Add meat. I try to make sure the mixture covers the meat.  Cover and seal. Set on manual for 20 minutes and natural release.  ***Gravy is not super thick, so if you went it thicker, add a gravy packet or corn starch.  Should be tender and fall apart!!

Instant Pot Chili Ingredients  1 Pack of Chili Seasoning (I used McCormick) 1 lb of ground meat 1 can of kidney beans (undrained) 1 can of chili beans (undrained) 1 can of diced tomatoes  1 can of tomato sauce 1 cup of chicken broth 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) Brown the meat. (I add frozen chopped onion if I have it) you can brown meat in the instant pot or in a separate pan.  Combine all ingredients in instant pot. Set on manual for 15 minutes. I like to natural release.  Shredded cheese, crackers or chips finish this off!!

Ingredients  1 lb of thin spaghetti  1 pint of cherry red tomatoes  1 Cucumber (optional) 1 Green bell pepper 1 Red pepper 1 Red Onion (optional) 2 cans of sliced black olives (2 1/4 ounce cans) 16 ounces of Italian dressing (Olive Garden is my fav) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan  Directions: Prepare spaghetti. Recommend breaking into 1-2 in pieces. (If you like the instant refer to the "Spaghetti Noodles Instant Pot" recipe.)  Split tomatoes in half. Chop other vegetables. I peel my cucumber. I also omit the onion and just add onion powder.  Once the spaghetti is ready, drain and rinse.  Combine noodles and vegetables. Toss in the dressing. (I have layered my ingredients in a ziplock bag and mixed before adding the dressing.) Chill for 3 hours or over night. Serve chilled! 

I hate waiting on water to boil for pasta!!! I use my instant pot for noodles as much as I do chicken.  Ingredients: 1lb package of Noodles (thin or regular spaghetti) 3-4 cups of liquid (Chicken Broth or split between water and broth) 1/4 teaspoon Onion powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional) 1/4 teaspoon Salt (optional) Directions: Break noodles in desired length and place into instant pot. Poor in liquid and optional ingredients. Set on manual for 3 minutes. Manual release. Drain extra liquid. (If I am using for pasta salad I rinse with cold water. See that recipe separately.) Optional ingredients: I just like flavor. I never actually measure them out, but remember in the instant pot, you should add a little extra seasoning.  Side notes: If I am using the noodles for chicken spaghetti, I cook my chicken first and then remove it from the instant pot and use that liquid. It’s already hot and gets back to pressure quicker. It gives me time to get the rest of my...

Cornbread is a favorite for the cold months to go with soups or any of he warm comfort foods. However, it cannot be forgotten in the summer time with fresh vegetables!! Growing up cornbread was served basically everyday. This is my quick and easy recipe that is just a simple go to. Is it the fluffiest best ever...... my husband and kid love it, so it works for us.  I prefer a cast iron skillet. Medium size. I have to use a little Crisco on it... I usually preheat the oven and skillet to 400. Also, I rub the skillet down with Crisco. Lightly sprinkle corn meal on it prior to preheating.  Then I use the following recipe.  1 cup cornmeal 1 cup self rising flour 1 cup milk  1 egg 1/4 cooking oil Mix together and pour into preheated skillet. Caution... that skillet will be hot!! Bake on 400 for 20-25 minutes. If the skillet is larger and batter appears thins, I recommend checking before 20 minutes. Key is not to over cook! 

I cooked these (Gorton’s Popcorn Shrimp) on 350 for 8-10 minutes.  Cook temp and time may vary. I just trial and error. First time I used my air fryer.... I did French fries, popcorn shrimp, and chicken bites (Sam’s version of the almost chick fila nuggets.)

Approximately 18 med tomatoes  1/2 c of apple cider vinegar (I used Bragg) diluted 5% acidity regardless the brand  1 pouch of Mrs Wages Med Salsa mix Lemon juice (optional) Sugar (optional) Garlic and/or onion powder (optional) Fresh onion (optional) Bell pepper (optional) Wash tomatoes. I cut the core and bottom of mine prior to boiling.  2 options to boil (blanch) Instant pot: 1/2 cup of water of tomato’s juice) and set to steam for 1 or 2 minutes. Manually release or natural release Or... Place tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes.  Remove from whichever option you chose. Peel and chop. Should make about 10 cups.  While waiting for water to boil, I cut and chopped onion and bell pepper.  Combine chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, seasoning, lemon juice and vinegar in a pan on stove top. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 min.  I used pint size jars and followed generally canning instructions.  Canning instructions I used - -Heat ...

Chicken of choice 2-4 lbs (I used thighs and tenders) Garlic powder Onion powder BBQ rub 1/2 c bbq sauce 1/2 c chicken broth or water Season add fluids.  Manual 12 min. Manual or natural release.  Remove from instant pot and place on cookie sheet.   Brush on bbq sauce.  Broil on each side about 3-5 min. Hi or lo. 

1 medium onion diced (or about 1 c of frozen onion) 1 bell pepper diced (frozen works) 3 celery stalks diced 3 cloves garlic minced (or garlic powder) 1 pound dry red kidney beans (not soaked) 1 tsp salt or more to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp white pepper (optional) Garlic powder Creole seasoning (Tony's) 7 cups water (I use 4 cups of chicken broth and 3 cups of water or get as close to that with the cans of broth and finish with water.) 1 pound sausage cut into thin slices Serve with cooked rice.  Instructions- Add all ingredients, except for sausage and rice to the Instant Pot. Place the lid on, lock it, and set to manual high pressure for 28 minutes. At the end of the 28 minutes, use the quick release (manual release) method (release the valve). When the Instant Pot is fully depressurized the pin will fall, and you can remove the lid. Run the lid under cold water, and set aside. This will help the Instant Pot to re-seal. Add the sausage, place the lid on and lock it. Use ...

1 head of cabbage 1/4 c of onion if use frozen or one small fresh Onion powder Garlic powder  Salt Pepper 1 or 2 packages of sausage 1 cup or a small can of chicken broth I cut up cabbage and sausage before I start everything.  Turn your Instant Pot on saute.   Place oil on the bottom of your pot. Cut up your onions if needed into small strips.  Place the cabbage in the Instant Pot. place sausage in the Instant Pot. Add broth.  Mix up well then place the lid on the Instant Pot. Turn the saute off and place on manual for 5-6 minutes. (Depending on amount of cabbage.) Once the pressure cooker beeps you will let the pressure cooker naturally release for at least 10 minutes. Lastly, manually release the rest of the pressure and open the lid and enjoy your dinner.

1.5 - 2 lbs Sirloin steak Olive or veg oil 1/4 c Flour Onion powder Garlic powder Salt Pepper Beef broth -14 ounce can Beefy onion soup mix - 1 pk 1- Onion  1 - Bell pepper The seasonings I do not put a measurement with because I just guess. These are my go to seasonings.  If you need a measurement, start with an 1/8 teaspoon or so. I just usually shake a little over the meat.  Put oil in the instant pot, I just put enough to cover the bottom and lightly coat the meat. Set to Sauté.   Sauté the steak, onion, bell pepper, seasonings, and coat with flour as it sautés. Sauté until brown. Add broth and soup mix. Set to Manual for 35 minutes. I allow to naturally release.  Serve over rice. For thicker gravy add a can of cream of mushroom soup during cooking or stir in some cornstarch. 

1lb or so of beef stew meat  1 can of tomato sauce 14 or 16 ounce 1 can of chicken broth (can use beef) 1 pack of McCormick Beef Stew  Carrots Potatoes  Seasoning Garlic powder  Onion powder Salt  Pepper Oil (olive or vegetable) Put enough oil to cover the bottom of the instant pot.  Brown the meat on the sauté setting. While browning season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (I just shake a little over the meat for extra flavor. These are my go to shakers.)  After meat is browned, add tomato sauce, broth, and half the pack of beef stew seasoning. Then set on manual for 30 minutes. You can do a manual release, but I like a natural release. At very least I would naturally release for 10 minutes or so then manually release.  After that, add potatoes and carrots.  Set on manual for 5-6 minutes. I used 6 minutes bc I do not cut my veggies really small. 5 just didn't get them like we like them. Natural release about 10 minutes, t...

Ingredients: 1-2 pounds of ground meat 1/4 cup chopped onion (more or less) 2 cans of whole kernel corn - undrained 2 cans of pinto beans - undrained (You can substitute kidney or black beans- I just use what I have at the time.) 1 can of diced tomatoes - undrained 1 can of rotel tomatoes - undrained  1 small can of chicken broth (optional) 2 packs of taco seasoning 1 pack of dry ranch dressing mix I brown my ground meat on the stove or in the microwave (tupperware microwave cooker). You can brown on the sauté setting with the instant pot. I would spray with nonstick or add a little olive oil if you use that method. Mainly just get the meat cooked without any pink. (I season my ground meat as it's cooking with garlic and onion powder just to add some flavor.) After browning the ground meat, combine all ingredients in the instant pot. The chicken broth is just for extra liquid. I prefer it over water for a little more flavor.  Set to manual for 8-12 minutes. I set mine for 10. ...

My pictures will improve in my future post... I'm winging it tonight!! Lima beans in the instant pot.  frozen beans Chicken broth (enough to cover beans) Bacon (optional) Seasoning (I use salt, pepper, and onion powder.) Add all to the instant pot. Set on manual for 15 minutes. I allowed mine to release naturally. 

I receive numerous compliments over my brownies. I am asked for my recipe all the time. Ummm whichever box is on sale... I am sharing my secret now!!  Edit My method: Aluminum bakers pan (The size of the pan makes the brownies thinner. When I bake in a reg 9x13, I don't have the same results.) 2 boxes of fudge or chewy brownie mix I mix each box individually. Prepare each per package instructions **do not use 3 eggs for the cake like Spray pan generously with cooking spray. Pour both onto the bakers pan. I take two minutes off the recommended cook time. Example - calls for 20-22, I set my timer for 18. I start checking with a tooth pick at that point. When it is inserted and removed clean, they are done.

This is my first blog.... I'm a jump right in kinda girl, so I thought a simple food blog would be a starting point. As I go I will research blogging and make improvements. This particular blog is my food finds. I like simple cooking. I will post simple recipes that do not require a pile of random ingredients. Instant pot and Tupperware are my go to cookware.