Instant Pot® Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Description This creamy Buffalo chicken pasta dinner is done in your Instant Pot®! Ingredients 2 tablespoons salted butter 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces ½ medium onion, finely chopped 3 ½ cups chicken stock 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 (8 ounce) package cream … Read more

Cucumber Salad with Yogurt

Description This is my kids’ favorite cucumber salad. Sometimes I add even more yogurt. They literally are slurping up the dressing. If I make it for adults, I add fresh dill but my kids sadly don’t like anything green in their salads. Ingredients 1 large English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 (5 ounce) container … Read more

Peaches and Cream Breakfast Rice

Description Our area has been hit with crazy winter weather, and I created this to give a hint of cozy summer comfort. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 ½ cups frozen sliced peaches ½ cup white rice, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons peach preserves 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ¼ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons coconut oil ¼ … Read more

Blackened Chicken Strips

Description Ready in under 20 minutes, this is the perfect dinner to make when in a hurry. Spiced up by the addition of cayenne pepper but cooled down thanks to the dry ranch dressing. Ingredients 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®) ½ tablespoon chili powder, or to taste ½ teaspoon … Read more

Spicy Thai Pasta Salad

Description This robust salad is delicious on its own, but easily can be turned into a main course by adding a protein such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu. Ingredients 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce 1 … Read more

One-Pot Balsamic Chicken and Veggies

Description Chicken, vegetables, and sweet potatoes are cooked in one pot and seasoned with a mustardy balsamic vinaigrette in this tasty dinner the whole family will enjoy. Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes … Read more

Old-Fashioned Hamburger Stew

Description A hearty and delicious soup, perfect for chilly evenings! I like to serve this with warm rolls or cornbread. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced … Read more

Blueberry Bread

Description Blueberry bread made with fresh blueberries and a little tang of lemon and orange. Ingredients ½ cup boiling water 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups blueberries 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups white sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 ½ tablespoons freshly … Read more

Peach-Cinnamon Muffins

Description Choose your favorite extract, spice, and fruit to make nutritious muffins with the ingredients you have on hand. Ingredients 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed ¾ cup packed brown sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ¼ teaspoons salt … Read more

Grandma’s Easter Bread

Description A recipe from our friend Patricia Lilly. This “Pizza di Pasqua” was from her grandmother’s family. Exquisite when lightly toasted and spread with butter and a small amount of honey! Ingredients 5 cups bread flour, or more as needed 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons white sugar ⅔ cup grated Romano cheese 1 tablespoon … Read more