Confession: I did not want an Instant Pot. I thought it was an unnecessary kitchen appliance I didn’t have space for and didn’t need. How we, I still got one for Christmas last year and I am here to say….I WAS SO WRONG! I truly love my Instant Pot. Not only does it cook things …
Tag: food
Pesto Chicken Calzones
Did you know that today is National Calzone Day? Don’t you love all these random National days… I love Calzones. What is not good about pizza dough stuffed with delicious ingredients? I really only started eating them in college at our favorite pizza spot in Starkville, MS, Stromboli’s. They had the best crust. I loved …
Fall is my Favorite: Pumpkin Granola
In the midst of this Halloween season when you kids are being stuffed with all the reese’s pumpkins, starbursts, whoppers and candy corn they can handle, how about a little healthy snack that you won’t feel so guilty about. Also, this granola will have your home smelling like fall heaven. You could eat on this …
Mini Mummies
As a child of the 80’s, I grew up on pigs in a blanket. And, what is not to love. Smoked sausage or a hot dog wrapped in the wonderful goodness that is a crescent roll. What about that is wrong?? Nothing. That’s the answer. I turned that classic appetizer into a Halloween themed treat …
Apple Cider Doughnuts
When we moved into our house several years ago, one of my first memories is walking across the street to the local farmers market. It was small at the time, and one of the first things we bought there was an Ellie’s Old Fashioned Doughnuts (naturally). Who needs fruits and veggies when there are doughnuts …
Fall is my Favorite: Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
Chex mix is one of those classic snack foods that seems like it has always been around. I know I have been eating it my whole life and definitely way before they sold it in bags at the grocery store. Back in my day you had to make it yourself. It also goes by many …