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Mashed potatoes are a common side dish that is often prepared every week in most homes. If you are a meat and potatoes household or it’s a once week cheat to tame your carb craving these can be deceptively difficult to make! Sometimes you get […]

I adore cranberry sauce, but I don’t like the fact that it takes so long to make on the stove top. Sometimes it turns out perfect, sometimes it doesn’t…. and forget about doing it in the crockpot! The one time I tried that it wouldn’t […]

I took my cooking show on the road this past week!  I made a special birthday dinner for a cherished family member. Of course, it was a great day filled with swimming to take advantage of the last warm days of summer before fall came […]

Instant Pot Quick Red Cabbage with Apples is a versatile side dish that pairs well with savory pork, chicken, or beef in the cooler months of the year. I typically serve this with my Easy Pork Schnitzel Recipe, and a side of my Instant Pot […]

A quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any holiday or special occasion are my Instant Pot Green Beans with Onions. Simply seasoned you can cook this on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot. This recipe is a dump and start recipe […]

My Instant Pot Ranch Cheesy Potatoes are delicious! I am continuing my IP adventures by giving this classic a try with my own small twist, and they have been huge hit with my family. My advice when looking at a new recipe is give it […]

I was looking to enjoy the last fruits of summer, literally! Living in Florida I actually get access to yummy fruit year round but fruit and veggies at their peak of the season are generally the best. Full of flavor, perfectly ripe, and abundantly available. […]

So when Mr. Monday is Meatloaf mentioned how he loves summer squash and suggested this dish I was skeptical at first. However, after making this Delicious Summer Squash Casserole Recipe I have to admit I can’t wait to make it again! Savory, cheesy, and delightful […]

Healthy Snacking = Brussel Sprouts Mini cabbages with bacon is so delish! Bacon makes everything better! These bacon brussel sprouts are a wonderful no-carb snack that can be prepped ahead. Trim the stems of the Brussel sprouts, and remove any leaves that may be in […]

It’s cold and wintry, a teeth-chattering 37 degrees where I’m at. I actually had to wear a jacket and close-toed shoes! The deep South experienced it’s first snowfall in years as far as north Florida. We got a fine rainy drizzle where we are, and grey skies. I decided to make some cornbread apple stuffing to go in a pork loin for dinner.