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Instant Pot Spicy Shredded Mexican Beef

Add to ❤ Favorites This Instant Pot Spicy Mexican Shredded Beef is the most delicious blend of tender strips of beef cooked in a rich and smoky Mexican seasoned tomato sauce! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 lbs. tender chuck roast, cut in half 8 oz. tomato sauce, preferably a Mexican brand 3 tbsp. chipotle sauce ½ cup beef broth 1 handful of fresh cilantro, divided zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tsp. chili powder 2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. canola oil Read the Instructions here  

Sweet and Spicy Korean Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 2 servings 1 tb Korean red pepper paste 1 ts toasted sesame oil 1 ts honey 2 cloves minced garlic 1 ts grated ginger 2 chopped chicken quarters or breasts Read the Instructions here  

ONE POT Philly Cheesesteak Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings 1 1/2 lbs. sirloin steak chopped into bite size pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, thinly sliced 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 poblano pepper, diced 4-6 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup flour 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 (10.5 oz.) can beef consommé ** 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin ADD LATER 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded provolone cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Bread 1 cheese baguette cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil Garnish (optional) fresh parsley shredded sharp cheddar cheese shredded provolone cheese freshly grated Parmesan cheese Read the Instructions here  

Easy No-Knead Pizza Dough

Add to ❤ Favorites This recipe makes two 1-pound balls of pizza dough, which is enough for two large pizzas or four “personal sized” 10-inch pizzas. Leftover dough can be placed it in a zip-top freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. Allow the dough to thaw in the fridge before using. Ingredients for 4 10-inch pizzas 4 cups (500g) flour 1 1/2 teaspoons (slightly less than a full packet) instant yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups (350g) lukewarm water 1 teaspoon olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Pork Caldo – Pork & Vegetable Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites When I’m under the weather or feeling down a big bowl of homemade soup seems to always do the trick. I love just about any soup, but hearty Mexican soups have always held a special place in my heart. Ingredients for 4-6 servings 1 1/2 – tablespoon olive oil, separated 2 – lbs pork Carnitas meat, cut into pieces salt and pepper, to taste Fiesta pinto bean seasoning, to taste 4 – cups water 1 – cube caldo de tomate (tomato boullion) 2 – cloves garlic, minced 2 – bay leaves 1 -ear fresh corn, husked and cut into thirds 1/4 – of large onion, sliced 2 – tomatoes, diced 1/4 – cup cilantro leaves + more for garnish 32 – ounces beef, chicken or vegetable broth 1 – whole jalapeno 1 – 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into chunks 1/4 – head of cabbage, cored and cut into wedges 2 – 4 small red potatoes, quartered 1 – 2 zucchini squash, cut into chunks 1 – chayote squash, cut into pieces 1 – lime, cut into wedges Read the Instructions here  

Sea Salt Rose Chocolate Bark

Add to ❤ Favorites This Sea Salt Rose Chocolate Bark looks impressive even though it only takes 30 minutes to make! Using two types of chocolate and dried rose petals really ups the sophistication factor for this delightful dessert. Ingredients 2 cups dark chocolate chips 1/4 tsp rosewater (optional) 2 cups white chocolate chips 2 tbsp edible dried rose petals 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt Read the Instructions here  

Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Add to ❤ Favorites Marinated Greek Chicken topped with homemade Tzatziki sauce and Greek salad in warm pita bread. Ingredients for 6 servings Chicken Marinade: 2 lbs. Chicken Breast, cut into pieces ¼ cup Greek Yogurt 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1½ teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 2 teaspoons Oregano Tzatziki Sauce: 1½ cups Greek Yogurt 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 1-2 teaspoons Salt 1 Tablespoons Fresh Dill, diced 3 Garlic Cloves, finely diced 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed to drain Greek Salad: 3 Tomatoes, diced 2 Cucumber, peeled and diced ¼ Red Onion, diced 2 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley, diced 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste Feta Cheese 4-6 Greek Pita Breads, Naan bread, or Flatbread Read the Instructions here  

Greek Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Add to ❤ Favorites This refreshing Greek Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette recipe is packed with healthy ingredients like white beans, arugula, and fresh veggies. The perfect Mediterranean vegetarian meal or side! Ingredients for 4-6 servings For the Herb Vinaigrette: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (or 1 teaspoon dried) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley For the Pasta Salad: 8 oz. pasta, preferably whole wheat (I used trottole) 1 can white kidney (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed 8 oz. fresh tomatoes, chopped into rougly ½ inch pieces 1 cucumber, seeds removed, quartered and sliced into ½ inch thick pieces ½ cup diced red onion 2 cups packed baby arugula ¼ cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped 4 oz. feta cheese, chopped or crumbled salt and pepper Read the Instructions here  

Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 servings 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats 2 large ripe Bananas 2 large Eggs 1 cup plain Greek Yogurt, see Tip 2 2 tbsp Honey, see Tip 1 1-1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp pure Vanilla Extract 1/8 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts (optional – see Tip 3) 1/4 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips – see Tip 3 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for topping (optional) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts for topping (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Coconut Pineapple Granola

Add to ❤ Favorites The coconut pineapple granola baked for 30 minutes to crisp up and cook through. It made the whole house smell like a tropical beach with the almond and coconut scent wafting everywhere Ingredients for 8 servings 1 tablespoon coconut oil 3 cups old fashioned oats 2 cups shredded coconut 2 cups almonds roughly chopped 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 3/4 cup pineapple juice 3/4 cup agave syrup Read the Instructions here  

Apricot & Rosemary Chicken

Add to ❤ Favorites A simple but delicious way to prepare chicken with apricot and rosemary. Ingredients for 4 servings 1/2 cup apricot preserves 2 tbs white wine vinegar 1 1/2 chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper 2 tbs lemon juice 4 chicken breasts skin on Read the Instructions here  

Grandma’s Banana Cream Pie

Add to ❤ Favorites There’s no dessert quite so cozy as a homemade pie. Digging your fork into a big slice feels just like walking into Grandma’s kitchen, seeing those home-baked pies cooling on the windowsill, sending their delicious aroma all through the house. Ingredients for 8 servings 1 graham crust, store made and baked according to instructions then cooled 1 pkg banana instant pudding 1-2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1 tub whipped topping ¼ c pecan pieces as desired caramel sauce Read the Instructions here