Don't miss out on this hearty Instant Pot eight can taco soup. This off-the-shelf, family friendly recipe can be made in less than 10 minutes - it is perfect for busy nights! In the past two weeks, I have been jolted out of bed in the middle of the night by an earthquake three times...I realize that may not be very impressive to my friends in California, but it's got me completely freaked out! While I've never considered myself much of a "prepper," you'd better believe I've checked on the emergency kits stored in the front closet this week. I've also been thinking a lot about how to ... read more
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Instant Pot Mini Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
Make this Instant Pot Mini Cheesecake with Oreo Crust to share with your sweetheart or to treat the family. Either way this easy-to-make dessert is simple delicious. Homemade cheesecake always seems a bit daunting to me...There are so many things that can go wrong with this light fluffy dessert, I rarely make it. However, as a self-proclaimed Instant Pot Hero, cheesecake was one challenge I wanted to tackle right from the start. Naturally I wanted to put my own twist on things, so rather than making a full size cheesecake I made mini cheesecake and it's delicious! I don't know what ... read more
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day or just enjoy a little Irish cooking with this Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. This post contains affiliate links. I had my boyfriends parents over for dinner the other day. I. KNOW. So obviously I decided to show off by cooking a recipe I'd never made before...I. KNOW. Who does that?! The margin of error? YUGE. Fortunately, this recipe turned out amazingly well and everyone loved the meal. My boyfriend is the best. He loves everything I make, but honestly? I don't. I have to love a recipe for it to make the blog. I had my doubts about this ... read more
Instant Pot Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken
The scent of this amazing Instant Pot Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken will have your family rushing to the dinner table. Mmm. There are some dishes that smell so good while cooking every single member of the family comes in to the kitchen to inquire when it will be ready. This Instant Pot Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken is one of those meals. I actually prepped and cooked the dish while my friend Amy was over. While she didn't get a chance to actually taste the recipe before it was done, she called for the recipe the next day. It smells THAT GOOD. Even better? It tastes just as good as ... read more
Instant Pot Lobster Bisque
Make this smooth, creamy Instant Pot Lobster Bisque and your guests will think you've spent hours in the kitchen. Really? This lobster bisque recipe takes less than an hour from start to finish. This post contains affiliate links. I whipped up a rich, decadent Lobster Bisque and Mini Cheesecakes in my Instant Pot last week. Gasp! I know...You're a little impressed, aren't you? Well, so was my boyfriend. I mean, if someone serves you lobster (in any form), it tends to leave you feeling a bit pampered. The great news is that this particular Instant Pot Lobster Bisque recipe ... read more
Show + Tell No. 345
I am so excited to be back with another fun show + tell. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to! It’s so much fun to look through and see all of your great projects! We’ve been pinning more projects than ever to our Pinterest boards and are continuing to feature our weekly favorites. Show + Tell Features This week I am featuring a chicken-based Instant Pot recipe. I love my Instant Pot and I can't wait to try this one! Instant Pot Butter Chicken via Suburban Simplicity And here's Jen's pick! Toasted Zucchini Ravioli -- The Kittchen Weekly Recap I've taken a bit of a break ... read more
Eggnog Bread Recipe + Printable North Pole Gift Tag
Celebrate the holidays with this amazing eggnog bread recipe and printable North Pole Baking Co. gift tag. A few years ago I read an article over at The Salonniere about traditional holiday entertaining. Research conducted by a professional survey firm found the following: 80% of people don't like fruitcake 73% of people regift during the holidays (wine, gift cards and candles are the most common items to pass along) 62% of people don't want to go out on New Year's Eve 51% of people don't like eggnog and 7% aren't familiar with the taste People. ... read more
Show + Tell No. 337
I am so excited to be back with another fun show + tell. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to! It’s so much fun to look through and see all of your great projects! We’ve been pinning more projects than ever to our Pinterest boards and are continuing to feature our weekly favorites. SHOW + TELL FEATURES I love this pretty apple print created by Jenn from Clean and Scentsible. She's used it with her farmhouse decor, but it would work well with any style! Farm Fresh Apples Printable via Clean and Scentsible Weekly Recap I wrapped up Halloween this past week with a couple ... read more
Show + Tell 321
I am so excited to be back with another fun show + tell. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to! It’s so much fun to look through and see all of your great projects! We’ve been pinning more projects than ever to our Pinterest boards and are continuing to feature our weekly favorites. SHOW + TELL FEATURES This week my pick is this fun watermelon craft. It's perfect for party decorating or just fun with kids! Jen's pick is Weekly Recap And, here's what we've been up to... Jen made this cute embroidered t-shirt. And her kids have been raving about this new Instant ... read more
Cherry Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Looking for the perfect summer party sweet? Whip up this easy creamy cherry cheesecake dip. It's perfect for potlucks and settles right in on a buffet. Right around this time of year I start making ALL THE CHERRY THINGS. I am not sure if it's plentiful access to cherries at the farmer's market, childhood memories of eating cherries from Grandma's tree or the vibrant red color, but I feel like they are perfect for patriotic picnics, summer barbecues and general snacking. I whipped up this super sweet cherry cheesecake dip a couple of weeks ago for a party with some of my ... read more
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Ideas
Looking for St. Patrick's Day dinner ideas? Here are 12 recipes to help get your "holiday" meal planning started. I love to put together a special meal for holidays. Last year for St. Patrick's Day I made this delicious corned beef and cabbage dish in the Instant Pot, along with some Irish soda bread for Jay's mom. It was so easy and it turned out so well, I was even a bit surprised myself! I've never enjoyed corned beef before. Based on my experience last year, I have been busy scouring the internet looking for recipe ideas I could work with this year. I found so many great options, ... read more
Show + Tell 305
Welcome to another fun week of Show + Tell. It’s time to ooh and awe over amazing creations. Everyone loves a comment or two, so be sure to stop by a few projects and say hello! Show + Tell Highlights The Girls at Eighteen 25 picked this casserole. Instant Pot Mexican Casserole via Cooking with Curls Bev picked this cute canvas. Love Lives Here Canvas Wall Banner via Hello Creative Family Mandy selected this sweet garland. Wooden Conversation Heart Garland via White House Crafts Tauni picked out these fun valentine's. Backpack Charm Valentine via Five Marigolds Here are the ... read more
Don’t Go Bacon My Heart Cut File + T-Shirt
If all you need is love AND bacon, this Don't Go Bacon My Heart Cut File is right up your alley. Use the file to create a t-shirt, tote bag or hat! This post contains affiliate links. When I started blogging (like a million or 9 years ago) I met with a well-known "mom blogger." She'd already been blogging for three or four years and was quite well-known. When I asked for her advice she said, "If you can use the words BACON or MUFFIN TOP in the title of your post you will be successful. They always generate lots of traffic." Well, I took her advice and nine years later here I am ... read more
Best Projects and Recipes of 2017 from Tauni and Co
You guuuys! It's 2018!!! I realize that's not news to most of you, but I have had the hardest time adjusting and moving into the new year. I've been slow to get back to work and just this morning, I caught myself writing 2017. Again! I am going to blame my inability to recognize the new year on the fact that I haven't followed through on some of my regular year-end posts and projects. And so, today I am sharing a post that I generally put up at the end of December - a round up of my top projects and recipes of 2017. Best Projects and Recipes of 2017 Seeing the mood board for my master ... read more
Thanksgiving Pillow Box Turkey Place Cards
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Delight your guests with these adorable pillow box turkey place cards. They're easy to make and will bring a smile to both the young and the old! This post contains affiliate links. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it's been a little hectic around these parts. We actually celebrated our Thanksgiving a week early, because Jay's girls will be spending the holiday with their mom this year. Our celebration was small (just our parents and the girls), but I pulled out all the stops. I think that everyone involved was absolutely shocked ... read more
8 Great Barbecue Recipes for Grillin’ and Chillin’
Whether you're enjoying dinner in the backyard or packing a picnic, these awesome barbecue recipes are perfect for summer grillin' and chillin' with family and friends. Cooking in the kitchen during the summer holds very little appeal. It's simply to hot to turn on the oven...During the hottest part of the summer, I often turn to my Instant Pot or the backyard grill. I've shared lots of Instant Pot recipes on the blog and even a few barbecue meals, but I'm on the hunt for new recipes and thought I'd share a few of the yummy barbecue dishes that I plan to try this summer. Barbecue ... read more
10 Must-Have RV Accessories that You’ll Want to Buy Now
Considering life on the road? Don't forget to pack these 10 must-have RV accessories. They'll make existence in your small home much better. This post contains affiliate links. My boyfriend's parents recently retired and have struck out for "life on the road." They've given away, sold or stored all of the home furnishings and packed a large RV that they plan travel the country with this year. Consequently, we've learned a lot about living in a motorhome. While most of the preparation has revolved around downsizing, we've had the time to interview other full-time tiny house and RV ... read more
Rosemary Cheddar Irish Soda Bread
Cooking up an Irish stew or corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick's Day? Serve it up with a healthy portion of delicious Rosemary Cheddar Irish Soda Bread. Last week I shared a delicious recipe for Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage. It tasted delicious, but what really rounded out the meal was a sweet kale salad and some Irish Soda Bread. Today I am sharing a quick and easy recipe for Rosemary Cheddar Irish Soda Bread. Rosemary Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Irish Soda Bread is a deliciously crumbly sweet bread that's mixed up in minutes. It's similar to corn bread and tastes great ... read more