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Instant Pot Intermediate Most Recent Sandwiches

Philly Cheese Steak Meatball Subs

Philly cheese steak meatball subs are a cinch to prepare in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Beef meatballs are loaded with bell peppers, mushrooms and cheese. This past summer, I finally broke down and got an Instant Pot. I'm usually one of those folks that bucks trends, but this is truly a trend I wish I had jumped on sooner ... because I LOVE mine. I love how I can take a typical slow cooker recipe and cook it in about 1/4 of the time. Like these Philly Cheese steak Meatball Subs. But ... continue reading...

Beginner Beverages Fall and Winter Most Recent

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

Pumpkin spice chai latte is better (and cheaper) than anything you can buy at a coffee shop. This simple recipe combines chai concentrate with whole milk, maple syrup and pumpkin puree. Can be served hot or cold. I just can't bring myself to share pumpkin recipes until at least October. The leaves on the crepe myrtles in my front yard have begun to fall, but other than that it feels nothing remotely like autumn. Good thing this Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte can be served hot or cold. What is ... continue reading...

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55 Easy and Delicious Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

Looking to put your cast iron skillet to good use? You'll love these easy and delicious cast iron skillet recipes. Cast iron skillets are one of the most versatile tools to have in a kitchen. They can be used for everything from searing to baking. Looking to put your cast iron skillet to good use? You'll love these easy and delicious cast iron skillet recipes. While you're at it, learn the benefits of cooking in cast iron, then check out my step-by-step tutorial on how to season a cast ... continue reading...

Kitchen Basics Most Recent

12 of the Best Reasons you should be cooking with cast iron

Modern day cookware doesn't hold a candle to cast iron. Learn why you should be doing more cooking with cast iron pot and pans. While stainless steel and nonstick cookware has become the trend lately, they really don’t hold a candle to a trusty cast iron skillet. Hang on to grandma's old relic or that flea market find and learn why you should be cooking with cast iron. Once you're convinced that cast iron is the way to go, learn how to season a cast iron skillet then check out these easy ... continue reading...

Kitchen Basics Most Recent

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

Is your cast iron skillet looking a little dull? Don't throw it out! Learn how to season a cast iron skillet and make it good as new. A few months ago, my sister-in-law and her husband came to visit us from Texas. One of top items on the agenda during their stay was to visit The Husband's grandmother. Mamaw, as she is called, is 103 years old (that's not a typo! Yes, 103!). She's been living in a nursing home for the last four years. Mamaw's house has been sitting vacant since she moved into ... continue reading...