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Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer

Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer

Nicole JohnsonAug 1, 20162 min read

Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer is super simple to make, has only 4 ingredients, and can totally replace the store-bought versions in your fridge. I love whipping up a batch of this to use all week in my coffee! Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer I can’t even tell you how much I love flavored coffee creamers because it would be embarrassing. It isn’t quite as much as I…

Easy Homemade Cold Brew Coffee

Homemade Cold Brew Coffee

Nicole JohnsonJul 29, 20162 min read

Homemade Cold Brew Coffee is just a few quick steps away. With a few easy-to-find tools, this goes from totally easy to completely simple and mess-free.  Homemade Cold Brew Coffee I am totally in LOVE with Starbucks new Vanilla Sweet…

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts from FrozenInstant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts from Frozen

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts from Frozen

Nicole JohnsonJul 26, 20165 min read

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts from Frozen is an easy trick that I’ve been loving since I got my pot. It makes for very easy dinners all week long! There are a million things you could do with this simple…

Pressure Cooker Pork Ribs

Instant Pot Pork Ribs

Nicole JohnsonJul 20, 20162 min read

Instant Pot Pork Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender with a succulent sauce. They turn any dinner into a backyard barbecue! This post first appeared on Food Fanatic: Pressure Cooker Pork Ribs Instant Pot Pork Ribs BBQ ribs are one of those…

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Tuna Pasta Salad

Nicole JohnsonJul 15, 20165 min read

My Tuna Pasta Salad is one of my very favorite sides to serve at summer barbecues. Full of tender pasta, baby peas, pickles, and a classic pasta salad sauce that’ll have everyone going for seconds! Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill…

Homemade Pina Colada

Homemade Pina Colada

Nicole JohnsonJul 12, 20163 min read

You don’t NEED to be on vacation on some warm tropical beach to enjoy this cold, creamy, delicious homemade piña colada! Kick back and enjoy some sunshine in a glass, whether it is the peak of summer or you’re still…

Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Nicole JohnsonJul 7, 20162 min read

Amazingly easy shrimp scampi pasta comes together in 30 minutes, and is one of my favorite pasta dishes! Perfect for those nights when I don’t feel like a heavy alfredo. Make sure and get a dry white wine for this,…

Frozen Triple Berry Sipper

Frozen Triple Berry Sipper

Nicole JohnsonJul 4, 20162 min read

This layered Frozen Triple Berry Sipper is three kinds of daiquiri, layered and topped with some sweetened whipped cream. It is a delicious adult frozen cocktail, and your 4th of July party would be 100% better with these around. Frozen…

pressure cooker beef brisket

Pressure Cooker Beef Brisket

Nicole JohnsonJun 29, 20163 min read

This Pressure Cooker Beef Brisket is almost ALL hands-off time, besides a quick sear in the beginning, and comes out of the cooker so tender and flavorful. Did you know that it is possible to make brisket so amazing, you…

Fresh Cherry Pina Colada

Fresh Cherry Pina Colada

Nicole JohnsonJun 23, 20162 min read

Do you remember that Fresh Cherry Syrup that I showed you how to make earlier this week? If not, you’re going to want to check it out because it is one of my favorite parts about this amazing Fresh Cherry…

Fresh Cherry Syrup

Fresh Cherry Syrup

Nicole JohnsonJun 20, 20162 min read

Fresh Cherry Syrup is such a beautiful addition to any cocktail. You can even put it over pancakes if that’s your thing. You’ll want to make a big batch of this today while the cherries are fresh! Fresh Cherry Syrup…

Fresh Fettuccine with herbs

Fresh Fettuccine with Herbs

Nicole JohnsonJun 15, 20162 min read

This fresh fettuccine with herbs is wonderfully tender, relatively easy to whip up, and is full of fresh herb flavor. Fresh pasta is such a treat. I’ve made homemade egg noodles for a long time for my soup, but hadn’t…

Marble Pound Cake

Homemade Marble Pound Cake

Nicole JohnsonJun 13, 20163 min read

Homemade marble pound cake is a great, dense, made-from-scratch cake that’ll take care of both your chocolate and vanilla cravings all at once.  Homemade Marble Pound Cake This is a great base for an ice cream sundae, to be cubed…

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Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.