Category Cook

Recipes I find and try or (occasionally) ones I made up.

Taco Soup

I have been making taco soup for years and it’s always a hit. G will eat an entire bowl! M is still not sure but is getting there. For the kids I always give them a straw so they can…

Beef with Snow Peas

Pioneer Woman’s recipe is amazing and easy. I don’t change much about it. I rarely have scallions. I got sliced Sirloin from Aldi’s and it was great except the pieces were really big. I made the sauce earlier and let…

Chicken Enchiladas

The Campbell’s recipe for this is delicious! Most recently, I made a bunch of chicken in the Instant pot. The shredded with my KitchenAid Mixer. I used 2 heaping cups for this recipe. I don’t make many modifications to this…

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

This recipe is usually a win for the whole family. I, more or less, follow the directions. I use these tomatoes. You can chop them by hand but I like to use my big food processor. I just use Italian…

Zuppa Tuscana

I made this for teacher appreciation and it was a hit! I usually do it in my Instant Pot. And I pretty much follow the recipe exactly but I don’t use bacon. No good reason… I just haven’t/don’t. I have…

Korean Beef Bowls

I love a good bowl recipe. Especially one that is easy. Unfortunately, I use like… all the pots and pans for this one. I use this recipe for the beef. I leave out the spicy stuff, I sauté sliced carrots…

Curry Lentil Soup

This is usually a big hit with everyone, too. I usually double or triple it. If I don’t have veggie broth, I use chicken broth. I use this curry powder and these lentils. Last time, I had some random white…

Easy Lasgana

This is seriously, the easiest lasagna ever. I was given this recipe in college by a roommate. I have tried changing the recipe over there years and Hubs has forbidden me from ever changing it from the original. Ingredients: -1…

Quick Drop Biscuits

I needed some bread for dinner and I realized I didn’t have any right when I was about to finish up dinner. Luckily I found this recipe and it was perfect. It was quick and I usually have all these…

Instant Pot Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

I love this recipe. It’s delicious, easy, and has all the food groups in one pot. Also, who doesn’t love a good Instant Pot meal? I don’t really modify it but this time I used the fun Christmas Gnocchi. I,…