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Instant Pot & Slow Cooker

Have you joined the Instant Pot craze yet? The thought of saving time and getting that meal on the table in half the time is what sold me on this handy appliance. I use my Instant Pot at least once a week to make my perfectly peeled hard boiled eggs. In the fall and winter months, soups and stews are another Instant Pot favorite in this household.


If you haven’t ditched your slow cooker yet, I have plenty of recipes that I still make in my slow cooker. Also, most of my recipes now have both an Instant Pot or slow cooker version so you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Nothing tastes better than my Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork that has been slow cooking all day long but you can make it quickly if you’re in a pinch and need something on the table quickly.


Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Recipes

White Bean Chicken Chili & Virtual Chili Cook Off

by Denise Bryant // 7 Comments
This white bean chicken chili is easy to prepare with left over chicken and ingredients readily available from your pantry. This particular recipe isn’t spicy at all but you could easily add some jalapeno and increase the heat factor.  ... Continue reading →
You don't want to skim past this lists of must have Instant Pot accessories. It's filled with some great ideas to make your Instant Pot cooking more efficient.

Must Have Instant Pot Accessories

by Denise Bryant // No Comments
If you’ve had the chance to read my Instant Pot pros and cons then you know I am definitely a fan and use my pressure cooker all of the time to make lovely meals like this instant pot chicken thighs... Continue reading →
Whole30 potato soup

Whole30 Potato Soup with Sausage and Kale

by Denise Bryant // 1 Comment
I have been trying for years to create a Whole30 potato soup that is hearty and flavorful. This recipe with sausage and kale is the perfect comfort food without the guilt.   As an added bonus, this potato soup can... Continue reading →
Whole30 stuffed green pepper soup for dinner

Healthy Whole30 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

by Denise Bryant // 5 Comments
This Whole30 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup is part of a fall recipe round up. Make sure you scroll to the bottom and check out some of the other delicious fall recipes being shared. If you are a fan of stuffed... Continue reading →
instant pot salisbury steak meatballs with gravy

Instant Pot Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Gravy

by Denise Bryant // 9 Comments
This recipe for instant pot salisbury steak meatballs with garlic smashed potatoes smothered in mushroom gravy and a side of green beans is going to be a new family favorite because this tastes so darn good and the instant pot... Continue reading →

Must Read Review of Instant Pot Pros and Cons

by Denise Bryant // 10 Comments
Have you joined the Instant Pot craze yet? Hopefully, this handy list of Instant Pot Pros and Cons will help you decide if this appliance is right for you. An Instant Pot is an investment and you should do your... Continue reading →
Whole30 Roasted Chicken and Broth

Whole30 Roasted Chicken and Bone Broth

by Denise Bryant // 8 Comments
Whole30 roasted chicken and bone broth is a staple in this household when it comes to meal prepping for the Whole30 Challenge. I make it every Sunday as part of my weekly meal prep routine. Today you are getting a two... Continue reading →

Perfectly Peeled Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

by Denise Bryant // 7 Comments
Perfectly peeled hard boiled eggs have eluded me forever, until now! I know that I am not only person on Earth that gets excited over perfectly peeled hard boiled eggs. Don’t be shy, I see you smiling because you know exactly... Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Chili Recipe – Served 3 Ways

by Denise Bryant // 4 Comments
Slow Cooker Chili is a family favorite meal and today I am going to show you the 3 different ways my family likes to eat their chili. With 6 people in the family we all have our favorite chili toppings.  ... Continue reading →

Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes

by Denise Bryant // 4 Comments
I have officially broken out my favorite slow cooker recipes as the weather turns cooler here in the Midwest. During the fall and winter I use my slow cooker at least 2-3 times per week.   My kids are the... Continue reading →

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Starting the new year off with some positive vibes Starting the new year off with some positive vibes. While most people despised 2020, I was able to embrace the crazy chaos along with all the good, positive things happening around me everyday. 
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I started the quarantine with the goal of leaving better than I started. We're still in quarantine but I'm ending the year better than I started. 
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I'm looking forward to 2021 as I continue to grow as a person and follow this path of well being. I hope you will join me as I am super excited to share my journey with you.
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Wishing you all a year full of blessings, happiness and joy.❤
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My decor is changing as we have shifted to tiny li My decor is changing as we have shifted to tiny living in our RV.
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It is definitely a challenge because we have limited wall space so I can't hang things up.
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I am updating the dark cabinets with white paint and pops of yellow for some cheer.
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But I do manage to thrift in each state and find something I can incorporate into the RV or our future home.
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Mom to 4 kiddos and my plant babies. 🌿 When we Mom to 4 kiddos and my plant babies.
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When we moved I had to give some plants up for adoption. They are happy and well loved. 
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Happy Mother's Day! My sweet hubby made breakfast Happy Mother's Day! My sweet hubby made breakfast and served it on the "special occasion" plate that I thrifted years ago. Today was a fun day with my family. My daughter did my hair, hubby picked flowers out of the garden, I walked in the rain, trash picked some plants on the curb and ate lots of carbs and had zero guilt. It was a perfect day!
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Cinco de Mayo calls for tequila and I like Cafe Pa Cinco de Mayo calls for tequila and I like Cafe Patron in my iced coffee. Yes, they make coffee flavored tequila and it's good. Try my recipe and let me know your thoughts. This makes a pitcher of iced coffee.

1 quart of chocolate milk

3 cups of cold coffee

1 can sweetened condensed milk

ice cubes (frozen coffee cubes are a great option too)

Cafe Patron shot into each glass of iced coffee
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Tiered trays. Love them or hate them? I'm on the f Tiered trays. Love them or hate them? I'm on the fence. I like the option of vertical layering but struggle with it looking like a pile of clutter. 🤔
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It's all faux and I'm for real, loving it. Faux pl It's all faux and I'm for real, loving it. Faux plant. Faux pears. Faux dough bowl. Faux chippy lamp. 😊
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May Day flowers from my garden. As I start my next May Day flowers from my garden. As I start my next 30 days of quarantine, I will choose to focus on finding the beauty blooming all around us. Be well and keep smiling. 🌺🌻🌷
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What is the one thing you can't pass up at the fle What is the one thing you can't pass up at the flea market? For me, it is picture frames. They are inexpensive and so versatile. I even wrote a blog post all about upcycled frames sprinkled throught my house. This particular frames holds a photocopy of an envelope addressed to me from my Grandma. ❤
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I think this is the longest I've been away from th I think this is the longest I've been away from the thrift store. Time to go thrift my house and pull stuff out of my basement stash. Anyone else with me? 🤣
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Today, my girls received a sweet surprise is the m Today, my girls received a sweet surprise is the mail. I follow Emily, from @tableandhearth and I commented on her story last week when she was at north Padre Island. We discovered that she works at the university where my girls go to school. She sent them a gift from  @greenseadesigns and a kind reminder of the south Texas coast. Thank you for being so kind and delivering a smile on a cold, rainy, Chicago day. 😊
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Talking about trash picking in my stories today. G Talking about trash picking in my stories today. Guess which two items in this picture were from the trash? The answer is in my IG stories. 😊
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It's amazing what sunshine can do to boost your mo It's amazing what sunshine can do to boost your mood. We are on our 4th day in a row of sunshine and it feels so wonderful. What's the weather like by you? 🌞
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Chicago weather is making it a true challenge to g Chicago weather is making it a true challenge to get my steps in each day but here I am on day 26 with 12,846 steps (6 miles) for the day.👟👟👟👟
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I'm just spending my Saturday meal prepping and cl I'm just spending my Saturday meal prepping and cleaning the house for Easter as if we were actually having family over for dinner tomorrow. Just trying to feel normal and keeping it real. What are you up to today? 🤣
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Night life during quarantine. Peace and quiet. Win Night life during quarantine. Peace and quiet. Windows open. Thunder rumbling in the distance. ❤
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