My Food

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.