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Checkerboard Marble Cake is such a cute and fun cake to make for someone who, like me, cannot decide between chocolate and vanilla. Last weekend I got the baking bug, and I spent the day in the kitchen baking and cooking. I’ve been dying to try one of these checkerboard cakes since I first saw the…
Instant Pot street tacos are super simple and full of flavor. You’ve never had a street taco like this before. Break out your instant pot and go from here to DONE in under an hour. Instant Pot Street Tacos I LOVE street tacos. There’s just something about those tender flavorful bits of flank steak that…
Baked tortellini is a super easy dish to whip together, and is loaded with veggies and cheese. Some call it “lazy-man’s lasagna”, some call it “Italian Meatloaf”, I call it DELICIOUS. Baked Tortellini Anytime I can come up with another easy pasta recipe, I’m alllll about it. My kids love pasta, as do I, so…
Apple crumble pie is the best of both worlds! All the goodness of apple crisp and apple pie, in one nearly perfect dessert. Studded with gooey caramel, and topped with a dollop of french vanilla ice cream. Caramel Apple Crumble Pie Recipe It is PIE season you guys! I know most people love fall for…
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna with Spinach is a great change-up to a traditional lasagna. Filled with cheese, a creamy alfredo, and topped with tender chicken breast strips. Chicken Alfredo Lasagna with Spinach This last week we celebrated TWO birthdays in this house. The youngest two Johnsons turned 2 and 3, respectively, and we had the whole…
Honey Blueberry Whipped Goat Cheese is a delicious savory sweet appetizer. You’re going to want to double this batch! Even people who normally don’t like goat cheese are going to love this spread. Honey Blueberry Whipped Goat Cheese I’ve been in the blogging world for a long time. My little corner of the internet is…
Pressure Cooker Mexican Rice is thrown together and cooked in your Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. It is the easiest side dish you’ll ever make, and is so delicious. Your family is going to love this! This rice, you guys. My search is over. I brought this to family dinner the other Sunday, and everyone…
With Skillet Garlic Beef Stroganoff, dinner is done in no time. Full of yummy steak, mushrooms, and hearty pasta; this skillet dinner is going to please your whole family. I’m kind of obsessed with beef stroganoff dishes. I have an Instant Pot French Onion Beef Stroganoff recipe, a Beef Stroganoff Soup recipe that uses leftover…
This easy garlic beef and broccoli is a great weeknight dinner, and is full of big, bold, garlic flavor. This is something I make when I need something fast and easy, but full of things even the pickiest of my kids will eat. Stir fries are a great addition to any menu. Feel free to…
A breakfast casserole with ham is a perfect way to have a quick breakfast in the morning. Toss it together the evening before, pop it in the oven when your coffee is brewing, and by the time you’ve finished cup #2* this will be ready to take out of the oven. Breakfast Casserole with Ham…
French Onion Beef Stroganoff is ready in a little over an hour by making use of your Instant Pot, and is full of caramelized onions, mushrooms, and the most flavorful, deep sauce. It may be in the 90’s lately in Seattle, but I am seriously craving some fall-ish comfort food. Too bad I don’t get a minute to even begin…
Tropical pudding pops are such a great treat for the kids. Fresh fruit and instant pudding are a perfect match in this awesome summer treat. My kids have been loving the popsicle kick I’ve been on lately, and this one was a particular favorite. Pudding makes a great base for popsicles, and is sturdy enough…
