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Chickpea Avocado Salad
This Chickpea Avocado Salad is a fresh and healthy dish, perfect for light lunch or meal prep. It includes tender canned chickpeas, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and salty feta cheese.
This healthy chickpea avocado salad aka garbanzo bean salad takes 15 minutes and 5 simple steps to make. No cooking, no fancy ingredients. And yet, it is one of my favorite salad recipes to make for lunch and dinner because of the burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
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4-ingredient quick and easy candy apples recipe that adults and kids love. Make these nostalgic candied apples to celebrate the harvest season!
A perfect childhood sweet treat: whole juicy apples coated in sweet sugar syrup that you can eat any time of the day, any time of the year.
View postPumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
It’s easy to add pumpkin flavor to your fall recipes and holiday baking with this homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe.
Autumn is knocking at our doors, which means it’s pumpkin season. And what says “fall season” more than the rich, comforting aroma of Pumpkin Pie Spice?
I get so excited every year when it’s time to start using my pumpkin spice. Imagine cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice combined in a cute little jar, just waiting to be sprinkled over your favorite pumpkin recipes. With this easy recipe, I’ve got the perfect blend of spices for you.
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This slow cooker beef sirloin tip roast features perfectly cooked tender beef, infused with aromatic herbs and vegetables, providing a satisfying and effortless dinner option.
This slow cooker beef sirloin tip roast is a hearty and flavorful meal, ideal for busy days and made with basic ingredients we all know.
View postChocolate Cake Mix Bars
Chocolate Cake Mix Bars are a yummy bar recipe that’s simple & easy to make. Using cake mix, a handful of everyday ingredients & loads of chocolate chips, this chocolate dessert is utterly amazing! *This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.
Pumpkin Cranberry Granola
Pumpkin Cranberry Granola, an easy homemade granola cereal recipe packed full of pumpkin,dried cranberries & walnuts. It’s an inexpensive & tasty breakfast.
Peanut Butter Oreo Popcorn
Peanut Butter Oreo Popcorn is the perfect easy dessert recipe for peanut butter lovers out there. So simple to make in just a couple minutes. So tasty too!
Easy Cinnamon Sugar Twists
Easy Cinnamon Sugar Twists with Chocolate Hazelnut dipping sauce can make a great treat or a decadent breakfast alongside your morning coffee. Delicious!
Ravioli Lasagna
Ravioli Lasagna is a tasty dinner everyone loves. Perfect for busy weeknights, just layer the ingredients and bake. So easy and delish!
Today’s recipe is the comfort food you didn’t know you were missing. Picture this: Layers upon layers of cheese ravioli, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and a tangy marinara sauce, all baked to bubbly perfection.
I’m talking about Ravioli Lasagna, a delightful twist on the traditional lasagna that transforms dinner into a comforting meal your whole family will rave about. If you love the classic flavors of lasagna but dread the effort that goes into it, this is your answer!
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Real Food Slow Cooker Suppers: Cookbook Pre-Order Giveaway
Real Food Slow Cooker Suppers: Cookbook Pre-Order Giveaway is loaded with some really awesome prizes & a fabulous cookbook! Check it out below!
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Best Tailgating Party Menu Plan
Best Tailgating Party Menu Plan is here to help you plan the most epic game time menu. Everything you could want for your football party is here. Delicious!
Instant Pot Alfredo
Instant Pot Alfredo is a quick & easy dinner that you can make in your pressure cooker. Change it up using chicken, shrimp, spinach & more.
Like most people, we like easy dinner recipes in this house. Anything that can save me time is a win.
So when it comes to making our family favorites – converting them for the pressure cooker is where it’s at – like this Instant Pot Alfredo that is ready in less than 30 minutes, including the pressurizing and depressurizing time. Bonus – it only dirties one pot.
You really can’t beat that. A 30 minute dinner with very little prep. Just toss it in & go sort the mail, fold the towels – whatever. You don’t have to sit and mind this while it cooks – leaving more time for other things.
This is why I love my Instant Pot so much. It saves me so much time and keeps the clean up quick too.
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use uncooked chicken for this recipe?
Because we are cooking pasta – the cooking time is really short and wouldn’t cook the chicken thoroughly.
If you would like to use fresh chicken, you can cook it ahead of time, clean out the pot and shred the chicken. Then you can add what you need to this recipe. This recipe is great for leftovers or even some rotisserie chicken.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Instant Pot Alfredo?
- Combine the alfredo sauce, cooked chicken or Jumbo shrimp, and the minced garlic in the pot. Stir. (if using really small shrimp or spinach – those will get added after the cooking process)
- Add the water and stir.
- Place the broken noodles in the pot and press them down into the mixture to submerge. Do not stir.
- Close the lid and cook on manual pressure for 2-3 minutes – depending on how soft you like your noodles.
- Quick-release the pressure and remove the lid once the pin drops.
- If adding small shrimp or spinach, this is the time to do so. Then place the lid back on (don’t set it to cook again) for 5 minutes to steam to perfection.
- Remove the lid, add the cheese and stir well before serving.
What is the best way to store leftover alfredo?
Just keep it refrigerated in a shallow container for up to 3 days. As long as you don’t let it sit out at room temperature for too long, this should keep well when chilled.
Why use a shallow container to store the leftovers?
Well, when the container is shallow, the contents chill faster than if you were to use a large, deep container. Ideally, you don’t want it to take too long for the leftovers to get to their chilled/stored temperature.
As I mentioned, if the food remains above about 35 degrees for more than 1 hour after cooking, the bacteria starts to grow.
Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo
To make Instant Pot Alfredo you will need…
- alfredo sauce – homemade or jarred
- cooked & shredded chicken OR jumbo shrimp *opt
- minced garlic
- water
- linguini
- baby spinach leaves – rinsed, dried, and roughly chopped **opt
- parmesan cheese
fettuccini alfredo instant pot
Can this recipe be doubled?
Because of the space constraints within the pot – I don’t recommmend doubling this recipe. In general, packing foods in too tightly in the pressure cooker results in food that is improperly cooked.
Can I use a different noodle for this recipe?
Yes – you can use angel hair pasta, spaghetti noodles or even bowties. Keep in mind that the thicker the noodle – the more cooking time. You may need to increase by 1 minute.
Is it necessary to use a specific type of pressure cooker?
No, not at all. I just happen to have an Instant Pot, but pressure cookers have become so popular over the last couple years that just about every big & small appliance company makes one. This will work with them all.
What is “natural pressure release”?
Often, an Instant Pot recipe would call for you to release all the pressure at the end of the timed pressure cycle. However, the cooking process stops when the pressure is released.
For recipes that call for a natural pressure release, you would refrain from releasing the pressure from the unit for a set amount of time. This allows for a little extra cooking time as the pressure inside naturally goes down.
At the end of the natural pressure release cycle, you would then use the valve to release the remaining pressure and stop the cooking process.
Products I love when making Instant Pot Alfredo…
This alfredo pasta recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made pasta in the pressure cooker before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dinner recipe.
- alfredo sauce
- minced garlic
- linguini
- parmesan cheese
- pressure cooker
- pasta spoon
- non-stick Instant Pot Insert
- measuring cups
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Instant Pot Alfredo
Ingredients
- 15 ounces alfredo sauce – homemade or jarred
- 2 cups cooked & shredded chicken OR 13-16 jumbo shrimp *opt
- 1-2 tbsp minced garlic – depending on how strong you want the flavor
- 1½ cups water
- ½ pound linguini – broken in half
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves – rinsed, dried, and roughly chopped **opt
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese – grated
Instructions
- Combine the alfredo sauce, cooked chicken or Jumbo shrimp, and the minced garlic in the pot. Stir. (if using really small shrimp or spinach – those will get added after the cooking process)
- Add the water and stir.
- Place the broken noodles in the pot and press them down into the mixture to submerge. Do not stir.
- Close the lid and cook on manual pressure for 2-3 minutes – depending on how soft you like your noodles.
- Quick-release the pressure and remove the lid once the pin drops.
- If adding small shrimp or spinach, this is the time to do so. Then place the lid back on (don’t set it to cook again) for 5 minutes to steam to perfection.
- Remove the lid, add the cheese and stir well before serving.
Black Bean Pilaf Recipe
Black Bean Pilaf is an old family recipe that everyone LOVES. White rice simmered in bouillon seasoning & mixed with black beans. It’s so easy it is to make! This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I’m a contributor.
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes & Bacon
*A special Thank you to Lodge skillets for providing the skillet used to make this recipe. It’s great partnerships like these that allow me to continue to bring you inspiring content!
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes & Bacon makes a hearty morning meal. Crispy bacon, homefry style potatoes with parmesan cheese, chives and more. Delish!
Dreamer Digital Wallpaper
Dreamer Digital Wallpaper, a fun way to bring fall to your digital devices. FREE download for desktop backgrounds, phone wallpapers & tablets too.
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Summers Best Recipes
Looking for Summers Best Recipes? Every recipe you love about summer is here & all so good you’ll want to make them year-round. Make them all!
Meatball Sliders
Easy homemade meatballs, cooked in marinara and served on slider buns make Meatball Sliders a tasty addition to any game day or party.
Your taste buds are in for a treat because today, I’m sharing one of my all-time favorites – Meatball Sliders. Imagine the comfort of homemade meatballs, smothered in rich tomato sauce, nestled between perfectly toasted buns, and crowned with molten mozzarella cheese.
I’ve always been a big fan of sliders. They’re a great little portion of a meaty sandwich. I’d never made meatball sliders before this recipe, though! One bite and I was hooked.
View post15 Minute Artichoke Recipe
15 Minute Artichoke Recipe makes it simple & quick to prepare your favorite veggie for dinner. No more waiting for 30-40 minutes, these are ready in a flash.
Bacon Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Bacon Scalloped Potatoes Recipe, an easy side dish that’s also the perfect comfort food. Cheesy potatoes & bacon makes a great addition to dinner.
Sausage Egg Rice Bowl : AKA “Daddy Delicious”
Sausage Egg Rice Bowl is an easy family dinner idea that everyone loves. A simple rice bowl recipe that’s also one of our favorite 30-minute meals. YUM!
Air Fryer Cornbread
Deliciously golden and fluffy, this Air Fryer Cornbread recipe is quick and easy. It’s a tasty twist on a classic Southern side dish.
Air Fryer Cornbread is a thing to behold! It’s got a perfectly golden brown crust with a moist, tender center. The slightly crispy edges are to die for!
Imagine a warm slice of cornbread melting in your mouth, paired with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey. The first time I heard of someone making cornbread in the air fryer, I didn’t quite believe them. As it turns out, though, it’s actually a great option. Another win for the air fryer!
View postCaramel Coconut Blondies
Caramel Coconut Blondies, a yummy bar recipe loaded with butterscotch & chocolate & topped with a layer of caramel, toasted coconut & more chocolate chips.
Peach Sorbet
Indulge in the refreshing sweetness of homemade Peach Sorbet. Made with juicy peaches, this easy-to-make frozen dessert is light, dairy-free, and bursting with natural fruit flavor.
Peach Sorbet is the perfect (and I mean PERFECT) way to enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe summer peaches in a refreshing, icy dessert. It has such a vibrant orange color and a smooth, creamy texture. I can’t think of anything better on hot summer days.
Last summer I started making it and I think it will be a tradition going forward. Made with simple ingredients like frozen peaches, sugar, and lemon juice, it’s an easy recipe that captures the essence of peach season.
View postRaspberry Mint Hard Iced Tea
Raspberry Mint Hard Iced Tea is a refreshing cocktail recipe for a hot summer day. Fresh raspberries, mint & a shot of whiskey makes this drink perfect.
Best Treats for Cats
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine.
Meow Mix Brushing Bites are the best treats for cats specially designed to help clean their teeth and are made from real chicken, salmon or tuna. They are sure to be your pet’s new favorite.
Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake
Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake is bourbon caramel flavored cheesecake, topped with crispy bacon & drizzled with chocolate caramel. It’s an easy cheesecake recipe you don’t want to miss.
Today we celebrate the hub’s birthday. That’s always fun because that means good food & of course something delicious for dessert.
Because we just celebrated my youngest’s birthday last weekend it’s been treats overload around here & I have been a baking maniac.
View postPeter Pan Peanut Butter Cookies
Peter Pan Peanut Butter Cookies are mini, soft & chewy peanut butter cookies with white chocolate chips. Perfect for the peanut butter lover in your life!!
Caring for Cats : How to Spoil a Cat
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine.
Here are some of our favorite ways to spoil a cat. I guarantee these tricks will make your cat happy & delighted.
Tips to Keep Data Usage in Check
Tips to Keep Data Usage in Check when your child gets their own smart phone. These are ways I have found to keep the cell phone use reasonable.
Loaded Tater Tot Casserole
Loaded Tater Tot Casserole will go down as one of the best casserole recipes ever. Just another one of our easy family dinner ideas that you must make!