Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes including time to come to pressure and de-pressurize Ingredients 2 bell peppers 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes…
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Chocolate Covered Fruit Bites
An easy 2 ingredient recipe that works with any fruit that will curb your mid afternoon or late night sugar cravings. Just melt milk chocolate in the microwave and dip in or pour over fruit. I froze pineapple slices for half an hour and then dunked them in the chocolate. For the frozen mango, I…
Oatmeal Scotchies
Oatmeal Scotchies Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12-15 minutes Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup butter 1 1/3 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 1/2 cup butterscotch chips Directions Preheat oven to…
Red Velvet Cookies and Cream Bars
These are super rich and decadent. You are going to want a glass of milk with them most likely. But they’re awesome! My coworkers loved them when I asked them to be my taste testers for this recipe. So easy and only has 4 ingredients. Yes, 4. A great budget friendly recipe and one that…
Everything Bagel Hummus
Tired of plain hummus? Give this two ingredient snack a try! Gives your hummus a salty and crunchy addition that is awesome with pita bread, cucumbers, olives, carrots and more! Add 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning to your hummus container and stir. This can be found at Walmart, Trader Joe’s and even on Amazon….
Easy French Fries
French fries seem like they would be easy but we have ended up with undercooked and over cooked fries many times. After a few rounds of testing I have found this is the best result!  Start by washing potatoes. I used 4 small ones. Cut off the ends so it can stand up on…
Copycat Breakfast Sandwich
These breakfast sandwiches are similar to a Mcdonalds menu items, the McGriddle. They are great for breakfast or dinner and can be made ahead of time and frozen to reheat! Copycat Breakfast Sandwich Total Time: 35 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time (for all the pancakes combined): 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups flour 3…
Taco Pasta
This is a yummy family friendly recipe that is great for taco night or for making ahead to eat for dinner. It is a great recipe to make and share with friends and family if you want to take a meal to share. Great for new moms and those who are in need of help…
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
I love making spaghetti and meatballs but it can take a lot of time and can be tough to accomplish in a week night. I like the idea of this recipe because you put all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and you just walk away. It’s that easy. When you return to release the…
Hummus Vinaigrette Chicken & Vegetables
Hummus Vinaigrette Chicken & Vegetables Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts 1 medium zucchini, sliced and quartered 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/4 tsp each, salt and pepper Hummus Vinaigrette: 1 cup roasted garlic hummus (Or 1 cup garlic and 1 tsp minced garlic) 1/4 cup…
A Date Night In 