Going on a beach vacation with your family is a tradition for many families that go back for years. Beach vacations are so much fun. A great teaching environment for our kids. A relaxing time away from everyday life. If you are the mom of the family or the dad that does all the prepping…
Easy Instant Pot Shredded Barbecue Chicken is one of the first things I tried cooking when I purchased my Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker. This is the easiest chicken dinner that I make on a regular basis. It is a family favorite, easy to make for an unplanned dinner, as the supplies are always on…
A simple Garden pasta salad is a classic American tradition throughout the summer months for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, and summer graduation parties. One of the simplest side dishes you can make for any of your summer activities. Pasta salad is quick and easy to put together loaded with garden or farmer market vegetables, and can…
Simple Ranch Seasoned Movie Pretzels with Popcorn Oil are salty, crunchy and addictive. If you are having a fun family movie night after a long week or a little after school snack, your family will dig into a big bowl of movie-theater, popcorn and ranch seasoned pretzels. Quick & Easy to toss together. Seasoned with…
Heading off to college can be so exciting, new office supplies, new fall outfits, and meeting up with new & old friends. However, it can be stressful when thinking about all the things that need to be done and purchased for the new school year. All the details about moving in, getting time to shop when you have…
Make an easy Italian pasta salad side dish for any picnic or potluck, it is fast and simple to make ahead. A classic summer dish that is perfect for backyard barbecues at all your summer family parties. Make it your own with different kinds of pasta or vegetables. Leave out the meat for a vegetarian…
How to make a simple classic potato salad in the Instant Pot. A classic family favorite side dish made simple by using your Instant Pot. Traditional for all the summer picnic holidays. An old fashioned summer barbecue classic that will disappear as fast as you set it out. Easy to make the morning before with…
You can have creamy old fashioned comfort food rice pudding in a matter of minutes all without standing over the stove. Simple to mix together in the inner pot of the Instant Pot and minutes to cook, to the most delicious creamy satisfying rice pudding. With or without cinnamon or raisins, you make it your…
Green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup topped with french fried onions is a favorite in most American homes. Not just for a holiday dinner, this creamy casserole has become a regular side dish at picnics, barbecues, and 4th of July family gatherings. Super simple to mix together, even made and assembled the night…
Making 8 minute Instant Pot baby potatoes with butter & parsley has been a favorite at the family table for years. Popular in the 50s and 60s, now you can make a fork tender fully parsley potato hands off in the instant pot. It is one of the simplest potato recipes, quick & easy…
Simple fresh strawberry pie made without Jello is full of sweet juicy strawberries and set in a buttery homemade pie crust. So simple to make from scratch. Top with fresh whip cream or simplify it with the family’s favorite Redi Whip. Arrive home from U-Pick Strawberry farm and make this strawberry dessert to wow your…
We all want to show our mother how much we love her because we know how much she has shown her love to us. We want to make Mother’s Day Special with cards, a visit, a family barbecue or a special brunch. At each one of these events, we need to have a Mother’s gift,…