5 Baltimore Cafés I’m Low-Key Obsessed With Right Now for 2025
One of my favorite things about living in Baltimore is the access to so many unique coffee shops. It feels like every neighborhood has its own little gem—whether you want something you can post on Instagram, a cozy spot to hide out with a book, or just really good caffeine to keep you functioning like…
5 “Girl Dinner” Ideas That Are Actually Healthy
Let’s be honest—sometimes we don’t feel like cooking a whole meal.So enter the trend Girl dinner. The TikTok phenomenon that gave us permission to eat like a mysterious French woman with a fridge full of random bits and a heart full of vibes. But let’s be real—some of those girl dinners are giving… depression charcuterie.…
Zesty Lemon Bars: A Tart And Sweet Delight!
When life gives you lemons, make lemon bars! There’s something undeniably uplifting about the tangy taste of lemon, especially when it’s baked into a delicious dessert. Lemon bars are the epitome of sunshine on a plate. Lemon bars hold a special place in the realm of desserts. They are beloved for their refreshing flavor, vibrant…
Roasted Red Pepper Soup Made Easy In The Instant Pot Ace Blender
In the realm of culinary delights, few things bring as much comfort and warmth as a steaming bowl of homemade soup. Soup has a unique ability to soothe the soul. Today, we are making Roasted Red Pepper Soup using the Instant Pot blender. This culinary adventure promises to be both delicious and rewarding. The red…
Tuscan Chicken Made Easy In The Crock Pot! (No Tomatoes!)
Tuscan Chicken, with its aromatic herbs, creamy texture, and Italian-inspired flavors, is a favorite in many kitchens. While traditional recipes often feature tomatoes as a key ingredient, I hate tomatoes…and I know I am not alone. Lets talk about making Tomato-Free Tuscan Chicken in the Crock Pot. The traditional Tuscan Chicken recipe typically features a…
White Lasagna Roll Ups – The Easiest, Cheesiest Recipe You’ll Try!
Hey y’all! Ready to dive into the world of deliciousness? Well, get your aprons on because we’re talking about White Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups – the kind of comfort food that gives you warm happy vibes. I’m sharing one of my favorite kitchen secrets for whipping up this quick and delicious Italian-inspired meal during the…
Sweet and Spicy Rice Cakes – Instant Pot Recipe
Korean cuisine is renowned for its bold and diverse flavors, with dishes ranging from fiery kimchi to savory bulgogi. One of the lesser-known gems in Korean cuisine is tteok, or rice cakes. These chewy, delightful morsels are not only delicious but also versatile, used in both sweet and savory dishes. If you can’t tell by…
Rice Pudding in the Instant Pot
In the realm of comforting and satisfying desserts, few creations hold a candle to rice pudding. Its creamy texture, aromatic flavors, and nostalgic charm make it a timeless favorite for many. But what if I told you that there’s a way to make this classic dessert even more convenient and delightful? Enter the Instant Pot,…
Bread Maker Banana Bread: A Deliciously Easy Treat
Banana bread is a classic treat loved by many, and with the help of a bread maker, you can enjoy this delightful baked good with minimal effort. The aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through your kitchen is enough to make anyone’s mouth water. Bread makers have revolutionized home baking, making it easier than…
Tovala Smart Oven Review, Is it Worth it?
The Tovala Smart Oven is currently one of my favorite kitchen appliances. If you’re someone who loves cooking but struggles to find the time to do it, or you’re looking for ways to make cooking easier, then the Tovala Smart Oven is definitely worth considering. However, like any product, it has its pros and cons.…
Simple and Easy Wonton Soup
At the time of writing this, it’s summer… I know summer isn’t really soup season but I think this one can be an exception… I actually had the recording of this done back in January. But, with school and the new year, and the end of quarantine, this got pushed to the back. This is…
Air Fryer Potatoes and Sausage
Hey Y’all – I feel like I use my air fryer more as a countertop oven…….oh well 🙂 If you like potatoes, sausage and butter then this is the blog post for you! I got the inspiration for this mix from being lazy and trying to empty my fridge. What came of it was a…
Roasted Red Pepper Baked Ziti
Hey Y’all – Roasted Red Pepper Baked Ziti is my go-to when I need something to grab and eat for the week. If I know the week is going to be insane, I make a baked ziti on Sunday and I’m set. You may be asking why roasted red peppers? I hate tomatoes…yes I don’t…
Jalapeno Cheddar Bread – In the Bread Maker
Hey, y’all – I feel like I have said this before in another post, but, I grow a garden every year. One of my favorite things to grow is jalapenos. I must have good soil though because every year I end up with more jalapenos than I can deal with. This year a friend of…
Simple Coleslaw Using the Instant Pot Blender
Hey Y’all – Over on my YouTube Channel, one of my subscribers wanted to know if coleslaw was possible in the Instant Pot Blender. I never thought to make coleslaw in a blender….I was buying it precut but making it myself is definitely cheaper. So I put the blender to the test. And I was…
Creamy Tortellini Soup with Turkey
Hey Y’all – I know I am posting this in spring….and I know soup is normally a winter food BUT, no one said that you only had to make soup in the winter. I have some soups I like to eat anytime. This tortellini soup is one of them. This, to me, is an anytime…
Lemon Garlic Dill Hummus in the Instant Pot Blender
Hey Y’all – I think most people can agree that hummus is a good dip. It goes with so many different veggies and chips. I do buy hummus in the store, but sometimes I like to make my own. I like my hummus full of garlic and other flavors. You will never see plain hummus…
Creme Brulee | Instant Pot Simple
Hey, y’all – Dessert is amazing. That’s all. No fancy words or cute story. But, sometimes I want a fancy dessert. In comes the créme brûlée in the Instant Pot. It’s easy and fun to make. The fun part is burning the sugar with a torch which you can get HERE. If you don’t have…
Instant Pot Simple | Carry Out Chicken and Broccoli in the Instant Pot
Hey Y’all – Over the quarantine, I have been working on trying to lose weight and bring my blood pressure down. Talking with my nutritionist, I realized Chinese take-out is my weakness but full of sodium. I spend a big portion of my early quarantine eating take-out chicken and broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, and…
Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce
Hey Y’all – I love broccoli. It is my go-to side for any meal. It tastes good plain, with garlic, with butter, and with everything else. I’m also a sauce girl. If there is sauce available, I want all of it. No dry food over here. So if I can combine broccoli and a fancy…
Spicy Corn Soup using the Instant Pot Blender
Hey Y’all- Even though I run a food blog and youtube channel doesn’t mean that sometimes I feel like a lazy cook. Ever since I got the Instant Pot blender I have loved it. The idea of throwing soup ingredients into a pitcher, pressing a button, and coming back later to the blended cooked soup…
Potato Leek Soup in the Instant Pot Blender
Hey Y’all – I love fall! It means sweaters and hot drinks and soup. I am a creamy soup person. I love a good cream of crab soup (of course, I am a Marylander). But, you can’t buy crab meat all the time. If I can’t get crab, any type of potato soup will do.…
Making a Chesse Plate for the First Time (Using Aldi)
Hey y’all, I like cheese. I like plates of cheese. I like cheese with other finger foods. I could probably eat a cheese plate every week. (and with the prices at Aldi, I’m surprised I haven’t) In the video below I show you how I make my first full cheese plate ever at home. I…
Jalapeno Popper Dip (Using The Instant Pot Blender)
Hey, Y’all – I made this dip out of necessity. This summer I tried growing jalapenos for the first time. I surpassed my expectations….They just kept on coming and I had to find something to do with them. One of my good friends always used to throw this dip together for parties so I thought…
Instant Pot Simple – Egg Bites
Hey Y’all – When it comes to breakfast I am lazy. I like to come up with ways for me to throw something in the microwave or heat something up in a pan real quick. (This is probably why I love going to brunch so much) The instant pot is great for prepping breakfast food.…
Making My Bigmom’s Southern Pound Cake
Hey Y’all – During this time of being locked in the house, like everyone else, I started baking things that I normally don’t. I have had this recipe for pound cake sitting in my dining room for years from my Bigmom (Grandmother) and I decided to make the cake. I remember getting these in the…
Easy Pork Nachos
Hey Y’all – Nachos. Honestly, that’s enough said. Nachos are like sandwiches to me though, they taste better when someone else makes them. But, sometimes someone else can’t make them. In comes my easy nachos! Now you don’t have to use pork, chicken or just veggies are fine! (even tofu if you need a meat…
Crock-pot Turkey Breast with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Hey Y’all – For some reason this past week I wanted turkey breast. Like, Thanksgiving turkey breast. Really, I wanted Thanksgiving but it’s springtime so that’s weird. My last Crock-Pot “Sunday Dinner” video went over pretty well so I decided to keep it going. In the video below I show you how I make my…
Crock-pot Creamy Chicken and Oven-Roasted Dill Potatoes
Hey Y’all – One of the things that have been keeping me sane during this time is making hearty Sunday dinners. Sunday dinners don’t have to be complicated. I like to find ways to make dinner but walk away and let it cook itself. In the video below I show you how I make my…
Attempting to Make Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Hey Y’all – Shelter in place (if you are reading in the future, 2020 had A LOT of problems) = me trying things without doing full research. I thought it was a good idea to try to make Texas Roadhouse Rolls, which I have never made before. I used my bread maker to mix the…