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Strawberry Layered Jello Cups

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 These Strawberry Layered Jello Cups are so fun and easy to make for Valentine’s Day! Or Anytime. All You need is Strawberry Jello and Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) They look a little fancy but are so easy. You are sure to be a hit at any Valentine’s Day party or pot luck.

Strawberry Layered Jello Cups

We love Jello In our house. Do You? It’s so easy to use in so many kinds of things. It was awesome in Mile High Strawberry Jello Pie, as well as Rainbow Jello Christmas Cookies and Red White And Blue Jello Cheese Cake Parfaits.

Strawberry Jello Cup With Sprinkles

I wanted to make a cute Valentine’s Day Treat that wasn’t full of sugar. By using sugar-free Jello I was able to make them with fewer calories and carbs. However, if you are against article sweeteners, you would want to use regular Jello. Also, real whipped cream could be substituted for the cool whip.

Strawberry Layered Jello Top View These Strawberry Layered Jello Cups are very easy to make, however, they are time-consuming. Allow your self several hrs to make them, as they have to firm up in between the layers. I only made 3 layers. Depending on how large of cups you use, you could do more layers. 

Jello Cups with Cherry

Could Different Flavors of Jello Be Used ?-

Yes, definitely any red jello could be used for making these Valentine ones.  I am thinking of using lime to make some for Saint Patricks Day and maybe some yellow and blue or green for Easter.

Strawberry Layered Jello

How To Make Strawberry Layered Jello Cups:

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

  • Strawberry Jello 
  • Cool Whip
  • Water
  • Cherries (Optional)
  • Sprinkles (Optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine  Jello and Boiling Water -Stir Until Dissolved, Add Cold Water, Stir and divide equally into cups – Chill in refrigerator until set.
  2. Combine the Second box of Jello and Boiling Water – Stir – Add Cold Water – Stir Well – Fold in Cool Whip – Divide Equally into Cups on  Top of Set First Layer – Set Until Firm – It Will Separate to make multiple Colors 
  3. Make 3 rd Box Of Jello – Add Boiling Water, Cold Water and Divide Equally- Let Set
  4. Add Cool Whip and Optional Cherry and Sprinkles
  5. Serve

Making The Jello

Making The Jello 

 

First Layer

First Layer

Folding in Cool Whip

Folding In The Cool Whip

Second Layer

Second Layer

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Strawberry Layered Jello Cups

Strawberry Jello and Cool Whip Layered with Cherry and Sprinkle Garnish
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cool Whip, Jello, Strawberry, Valentines Day
Prep Time 20 minutes
5-6 Hours setting time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Small Boxes I used Sugar Free
  • Water
  • 1 Cup Cool Whip Plus more for Topping
  • Cherries and sprinkles Optional Garnish

Instructions

  • Combine  Jello and 1 Cup Boiling Water -Stir Until Dissolved, Add 1 Cup Cold Water, Stir and divide equally into cups - Chill in refrigerator until set.- Approx -2 hrs
  • Combine the Second box of Jello and 1 Cup Boiling Water - Stir - Add 1 Cup Cold Water - Stir Well - Fold in 1 Cup Cool Whip - Divide Equally into Cups on  Top of Set First Layer - Set Until Firm - It Will Separate to make multiple Colors (2-3 hrs Until Firm )
  • Make 3 rd Box Of Jello - Add Boiling Water, Cold Water and Divide Equally- Let Set ( 2-3 Hours) Add Cool Whip and Optional Cherry and SprinklesServe

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Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

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This Slow Cooker Clam Chowder – is a  New England clam chowder recipe. It is made in the slow cooker/crockpot. Seafood fans will love this easy creamy and rich lent approved homemade soup.
Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Slow-Cooker Clam Chowder

Chowder with Spoon

Most of the soups that have been shared have been made in the instant pot Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup, Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Instant Pot, Bacon Cheeseburger Instant Pot Soup Low Carb Keto to name a few. However, for a change,  thought using the slow cooker/crockpot for this Slow Cooker Clam Chowder would be good. Who doesn’t love the crockpot?  I love slow cooking everything and getting the house smelling great. Have you tried Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff or Slow Cooker Apple Spice Dump Cake either will make your house smell wonderful? 

Chowder Top Down View

Who doesn’t love a good hot bowl of New England Clam chowder with some Crusty Bread or Oyster crackers? Maybe even both. Do you know the difference between New England and Manhatten Clam Chowder? The biggest difference is that Manhatten Style is made with a tomato base. New England Clam Chowder has a milk or cream base. New England is my personal favorite as well as everyone’s in my household.

Bread Dipped in Chowder

Finding the Right Recipe :

Well looking for recipes to make clam chowder, it was surprising to me that most of the recipes had bacon in them. With a daughter and a grandson who don’t eat pork, that wasn’t going to work. In addition to that fact, it should also be able to be eaten by those who practice lent.  Although we are not Catholic, we all know that Friday is clam chowder day everywhere during lent.

Chowder in Bowl

This chowder is packed full of clams, red skin on potatoes, (because who wants to peel potatoes?) celery, onions some spices all in a cream and chicken broth base. Everyone thought the chowder came out great for my first stab at it. It was easy to throw together and tasted delicious. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer before dinner or adding a salad and bread or a sandwich and calling it a meal, you will love it. If you are a bacon lover, crumble some on top and I’m sure it would be even better.

Ingredients Needed to Make Slow Cooker Clam Chowder:

  • Canned Clams 
  • Potatoes (I used Red)
  • Butter
  • Celery
  • Onion 
  • Chicken Stock 
  • Heavy Cream 
  • Flour 
  • Garlic Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • Salt 

Instructions to Make Chowder

  1. Heat Butter, Diced Onion and Celery in a skillet -saute until somewhat soft
  2. Add all above ingredients to crockpot 
  3. Add diced potatoes, chicken stock, salt, pepper and garlic powder
  4. Cook on high for 3-4 hours in the crockpot
  5. Whisk flour into cold cream – add to chowder and cook an additional -1-2 hours

Chowder in Crockpot

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Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Creamy New England Clam Chowder Cooked In a slow Cooker
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Chowder, Clams, crockpot, Slow Cooker, soup
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Crockpot, Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2-6oz Cans Minced Clams
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 2-3 Stacks Celery -sliced into small pieces
  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 5-6 Potaoes Chopped I used red -skin on
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • Parsley or Scallions garnish

Instructions

  • Heat Butter, Diced Onion and Celery in a skillet -saute until somewhat softened, add all above ingredients to crockpot 
  • Add diced potatoes, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and garlic powder cook on high for 3-4 hours in the crockpot
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours in the crockpotWhisk flour into cold cream - add to chowder and cook an additional -1-2 hour

Serve Hot! 

Can Be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container’



 

Instant Pot Ham and Cabbage Dinner

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Instant Pot Ham and Cabbage Dinner is so easy to make. Ham, cabbage, potatoes, celery, and carrots all cooked with butter and chicken broth. You are going to love it.

Instant Pot Ham and Cabbage Dinner

Instant Pot Ham and Cabbage Dinner

Growing up in my parent’s house anytime we had a ham dinner. boiled dinner as it was called would follow.I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, no one could make food stretch the way my mother could. My parents had 7 kids and my father made very little money for a family that size.  However, we never went hungry.

Ham and Cabbage In Bowl

Both of my parents were excellent cooks and great at making big pots of things that went a long way. I have shared a few –Easy Shepherds Pie, although she didn’t make it in an instant pot, INSTANT POT CHILI  is basically her recipe. Of course, I bragged on her Moms Classic Macaroni Salad With Egg. Ham and cabbage usually came after having ham on Christmas or Easter.

Ham and Cabbage Ingredients

 

Making Ham and Cabbage Dinner is pretty easy whether you put it in an instant pot pressure cooker as I did, or throw it all in a stockpot on the stove.  As easy as it is to make and as much as I love it, I haven’t served it much to my husband and kids.  Seems none of them are fans of cooked cabbage. Yum, I love it with extra butter on the potatoes and some apple cider vinegar for a little bite .- Delicious in my opinion.

Ham and Cabbage In The Pot

Does it Matter What Kind Of Ham I Use? – Absolutely not,  I’m sure it would be great with any that you choose. However, personally, I think the more fat the better.

Could I use different meat?– Sure it is also great with pork chops or if you are like my daughter, and don’t eat pork, a turkey breast would be great.

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Ham and Cabbage Dinner:

  • Ham 
  • Cabbage
  • Potatoes 
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Chicken Broth 
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper

How To Make The Ham and Cabbage Dinner:

  1. Cut up  Ham, Cabbage, Potatoes, Celery, Carrots,
  2. Put all in the Instant Pot
  3. Cover with Chicken Broth 
  4. Cut up the butter and put on top of meat and vegetables- salt and pepper and any other seasonings you like -to taste
  5. Close Lid
  6. Pressure Cook 
  7. Natural Release

Ham and Cabbage Ready to Serve

What should I serve with the Dinner?-This time I served Pillsbury Refrigerator Biscuits https://www.pillsbury.com/.  My mother just always served bread and butter with every meal. A salad would also go great on the side. If you are looking for a great dessert, how bout No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie or Cinnamon Apple Turnovers? Suddenly I am hungry just thinking about it.

Ham and Cabbage Dinner

This dinner is fantastic, whether you use the convenience of the Instant Pot (which I absolutely love) or cook it in a stockpot on top of the stove.  It definitely is great cooked all day in a slow cooker/crockpot also. Whichever way you chose, stop back by and let me know how it came out. Did you make any changes or adjustments? Thanks in advance.

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Instant Pot Ham and Cabbage Dinner

Ham, Cabbage, Potatoes , Carrots, and Celery Boiled in Chicken Broth and Butter
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Cabbage, Ham, instant pot
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Heating up of pressure cooker and Natural Release 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ham Cut up in chunks
  • 1 Head Cabbage Cut-In Chunks
  • 4-5 Carrots Cut Up
  • 6-8 Potatoes I used red skin on
  • 4-5 Sticks Celery Cut Up
  • 2-3 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Butter Cut up
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • Apple Cider Vinegar Optional sprinkled on top

Instructions

  • Cut your ham, cabbage , potatoes, celery, and carrots into chunks or your preferred method
  • Put all cut up ingredients into the instant pot
  • Add 2-3 cups of chicken broth
  • Cut up a stick of butter and put in with ingredients(If your ham has a lot of fat , butter is not necessary, I like the extra flavor)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Close and seal lid
  • Set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes
  • Do a natural release for 15-20 minutes
  • Release any remaining pressure- remove lid and serve


 

 

 

Dark Chocolate Brownies With Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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These Dark Chocolate Brownies With Strawberry Buttercream Frosting are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Using a boxed dark chocolate brownie mix, and this quick strawberry buttercream frosting, they can be ready in less than an hour.

Dark Chocolate Brownie With Strawberry Butter Cream Frosting

If you are looking for a quick throw together Valentines’ Day snack or dessert, these brownies are perfect. Brownies are one of my favorites treats. Did you try my Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies or the Halloween Cheesecake Brownies that we shared? Both were delicious with the cheesecake filling. However, I also love buttercream frosting, with fresh strawberries added it was extra good. 

Dark Chocolate Brownie With Strawberry Butter Cream Frosting

I decided I wanted to make some sort of Valentine’s day treat, so I start looking around in the pantry to see what I had to work with. The cupboards are usually pretty well stocked with boxed cake mixes and brownie mixes. If I see them on sale, I pick up several whether I need them or not. Cake mixes are so versatile, we love using them for a short cut to make cookies. Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies , Almond Joy Cake Mix Cookies, and Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a few great examples.

3 Brownies

Cake mixes and brownie mixes are also always good for dump cakes like Slow Cooker Apple Spice Dump Cake or . Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake.5 Brownies

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day at your house?

My hubby isn’t a big valentines person. I would say in 35 years, we’ve probably exchanged cards or got each other gifts 8-10 times. Definitely not a big deal though because we try to celebrate our love on a daily bases.

Dark Chocolate Brownies With Strawberry Butter Cream Frosting

When my kids were little I did always try to make sure I got them something for Valentine’s Day. So far i have tried to continue that tradition with my grandkids. My plan is to make these Dark Chocolate Brownies With Strawberry Buttercream Frosting for them. Maybe another treat or two, 

Brownie with Bite

How to Make Dark Chocolate Brownies With Strawberry Buttercream Frosting :

INGREDIENTS:

  • Dark Brownies Mix ( I used Betty Crocker)
  • Eggs
  • Oil
  • Water

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting :

  • Powdered Sugar
  • Butter – softened 
  • 5-6 Fresh Strawberries – pureed 
  • Vanilla Extract 

DIRECTIONS :

  1. Preheat oven as directed on box
  2. Grease baking dish (I used 8x 8 dish ) 
  3. Make Brownies as directed on box
  4. Pour in pan and bake as directed 
  5. Cool before frosting

Frosting :

    1. Puree strawberries in food processor
    2. Beat butter in a countertop mixer or hand mixer
    3. Add sugar and continue to mix 
    4. Add strawberry puree to frosting 
    5. Mix until desired color and consist

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Dark Chocolate Brownie With Strawberry Butter Cream Frosting
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Dark Chocolate Brownies With Strawberry Frosting

Brownie Mix with Buttercream Frosting with Fresh Strawberries
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Brownies, Frosting, Strawberry, Valentines Day
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
cool brownies /chill frosting 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 8 People

Equipment

  • OVEN
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Brownie Mix or as directed on box
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Tbsp Water

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 Cup Softened Butter
  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Cup Pureed Strawberries 5-6 Fresh Strawberries Pureed in Food Processor

Instructions

  • Preheat oven as directed on box
  • Grease baking dish/pan
  • Mix brownie mix as directed on the box- bake as directed -cool completely

Frosting

  • In a stand mixer or hand mixer -beat butter until smooth 2-3 minutes on medium
  • Slowly add powdered sugar - 1 cup at a time - continue to mix
  • Add Vanilla and strawberry puree - mix well
    Chill 1-2 hours
  • Frost brownies and decorate with pink and red sprinkles

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Turkey Pot Pie

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This Turkey Pot Pie is super easy to make. With frozen pie crust, leftover chopped turkey, some canned vegetables and a can of cream of chicken soup. The ultimate comfort food and you will love it.

Turkey Pot Pie

It’s not a secret that we love comfort food around here.   Actually I love comfort food because the hubby is still going strong on keto and most of these meals don’t qualify. This Turkey Pot Pie recipe fits in that category As well as,.Easy Shepherds Pie, Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff,  and INSTANT POT MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST all being some of my favorites.

Top View Pot Pie

If someone would have told me a few years ago that I would be making homemade (sorta) pot pie, I would have said why when there is  Marie Calendars. It has been so much fun finding all the great recipes on Pinterest or other bloggers’ posts. Do you love Pinterest as much as I do?  Please follow me @https://www.pinterest.com/WeDishItUp/ . There are some really great recipes on my boards.Pie On Fork

Normally Chicken pot pie probably would be my first choice. However since we had leftover turkey from Christmas, we went with turkey. Not being able to decide what to use for the crust, looking at crescent rolls, biscuits and finally deciding on frozen pie crust.

Whole Pot Pie

You will be surprised how easy it is to throw this Turkey Pot Pie together. So let me share this easy and delicious recipe.

Missing a slice of pie

How To Make Turkey Pot Pie :

INGREDIENTS NEEDED :

  • Frozen Pie Crust
  • Chopped or Shredded Turkey 
  • Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Canned Corn 
  • Peas (canned)
  • Canned or  Fresh Carrots 
  • Poultry Seasoning 
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper 

DIRECTIONS :

  1.  Thaw Pie Crusts 
  2. In a Mixing Bowl – Combine – Turkey, Soup, Corn, Peas, Carrots 
  3. Stir in Poultry Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper
  4. Scoop Mixture into Bottom Crust 
  5. Lay Top Crust Over Turkey Mixture- Crimp Edges With Fork – Use Knife To Make X in Top Of Crust
  6. Put Pie on A Cookie Sheet To Catch Any Over Flow

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Filling the Pie

Filling the Pie 

Going In The Oven

Going In The Oven

Out Of The Oven

Out of the Oven

If you are looking for a dessert to serve with your meal, try Slow Cooker Apple Spice Dump Cake or Cherry Poke Cake both excellent choices.

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Turkey Pot Pie

Shredded Turkey, Corn, Peas Carrots in Creamy Sauce in Pie Crust
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Comfort Food, Pot Pie, Turkey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
cool10-15 minutes 10 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • OVEN

Ingredients

  • 2 Pie Crusts I used frozen
  • 2-3 Cups Shredded or Diced Turkey
  • 3 Cups Mixed Veggies Pre-mixed can be used - I mixed them myself because that's what I had (corn, peas, carrots)
  • 1 Can Cream Of Chicken Soup
  • 1 tsp Poultry Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven 425°
  • Thaw Pie Crust -lay top crust out flat-set aside
  • In a mixing bowl - mix turkey, vegetables, cream of chicken soup - if too dry add milk or cream until mixture is creamy and desired consistency -
  • Mix in poultry seasoning, salt and pepper
  • Scoop filling into the bottom crust
  • Carefully lay top crust over the filling - crimp edges with a fork making sure it is sealed well
  • With a knife make slits in an X in the center of crust
  • If you would like the crust to be nice and brown -egg wash can be used on top crust- I didn't think to use it and mine wasn't as brown as I would have liked.
  • Place pie on a cookie sheet to catch any bubbling over
  • Put the pan on the bottom rack of the oven and back for 30-35 minutes until center is bubbly hot
  • Cool 10-15 minutes before cutting

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Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

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This Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup came out absolutely delicious. Packed full of shredded beef and tons of carrots, peas, corn, green beans and potatoes it is so flavorful. Perfect for a cold winter day.

Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

I had leftover roast beef after making INSTANT POT MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST last week.  Trying to decide what to do with it, I mean no one really likes to waste food right. After looking around a bit  I decided on this Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup. I had never made vegetable soup before because I’ve never been a big fan. Well, let me tell you, that all just changed.

Vegetable Beef Soup With Crackers

When I worked for Frisch’s for many years, I was surprised at how much people loved their vegetable soup. Seemed most everyone wanted some. Especially in the winter. People always ordered vegetable soup with lots of vegetables. I would try to drain off as much broth as possible and basically gave them a bowl of vegetables. However, I never understood why people loved it so much. This soup that I made was way better because it is full of delicious, shredded beef.

Soup With LadleThis soup took less than 30 minutes to prepare but keep in mind, my meat was already cooked and I used frozen vegetables. Added some fresh-cut potatoes, a few spices, some beef broth and a can of tomato paste.  Yummy it was so good.

Top View With Spoon

If you like this soup, give some of my other instant pot soups a try Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Instant Pot, Bacon Cheeseburger Instant Pot Soup Low Carb Keto, and INSTANT POT CHILI are all great choices.

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How To Make Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup :

INGREDIENTS

  • Shredded or Chopped Roast Beef
  • Onion 
  • Potatoes
  • Mixed Vegetables 
  • Beef Broth 
  • Tomato Paste 
  • Olive Oil 
  • Garlic Powder 
  • Salt 
  • Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Turn instant pot on saute setting – add olive oil 
  2. Saute diced onions 
  3. Add beef, potatoes, frozen vegetables, beef broth, tomato paste, water if needed, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  4. Close and seal lid set manual power high for 12 minutes 
  5. Allow natural release for 10-15 minutes – release any remaining pressure 
  6. Open lid check for desired consistency – add water if thicker than your preference 
  7. Serve with crackers or bread of choice 

Ingredients For Soup

Ingredients for Soup

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In Progress Soup

Soup in Progress

If you need a great dessert to serve with your soup, try Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies or No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie both great choices.

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Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

Premade roast beef, potatoes, carrots, corn, peas and carrots all in a thick tomato beef broth
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Beef, Dinner , Beef , Instant Pot, soup, Vegetables ,
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
10 minutes for heating up and natural release 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs Shredded or chopped roast beef
  • 1 Diced Onion
  • 2-4 Diced Potatoes
  • 2-10-14 oz Bags Mixed Vegetables corn, carrots, peas, green beans
  • 2-14 oz Cans Beef Broth
  • 1-7oz Can Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sauteing onions
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder More or less to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper More or less to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt More or less to taste

Instructions

  • Turn instant pot on saute setting - add olive oil Saute diced onions 
  • Add beef, potatoes, frozen vegetables, beef broth, tomato paste, water if needed, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  • Close and seal lid set manual power high for 12 minutes 
  • Allow natural release for 10-15 minutes - release any remaining pressure 
  • Open lid check for desired consistency - add water if thicker than your preference Serve with crackers or bread of choice 

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Super Easy Raspberry Danish

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If you are looking for a Super Easy Raspberry Danish recipe, you have found it. Made with refrigerated store-bought biscuits, raspberry preserves, butter, cinnamon sugar, and a quick yummy vanilla glaze.

3 Raspberry Danishes on plate

The other day I was making refrigerator biscuits to go with the  INSTANT POT MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST that I was making. It was still early in the day and I dying for something sweet. 

Raspberry Danish with fork

I love using biscuits or crescents when making recipes, it is such a great short cut. I used crescents when I made the Super Easy Cheese Danish that I shared on the blog awhile back. Biscuits were used to make  Caramel Pecan Rolls that were a huge hit.

Raspberry Danish

I wasn’t going to need all my biscuits to serve with dinner, so decided to make some donuts or danish. I played around with the biscuit dough and ended up with these delicious raspberry danishes. They were so easy to make that it’s hard to even call it a recipe.

Danish with plate behind

These danishes are great to make ahead of time and grab for a quick take with you for breakfast when you are running out the door. They are also great for an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee, or late at night if you are like me and crave sweets at night. So let me share with you how to make these babies. I promise you will love them. (or at least think you will).

How To Make Super Easy Raspberry Danish :

INGREDIENTS NEEDED :

  • Refrigerator Biscuits
  • Butter
  • Cinnamon
  • Sugar 
  • Raspberry Preserves or Jelly 

For Glaze

  • Powdered Sugar
  • Milk or Cream
  • Vanilla Extract

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pre Heat Oven 350
  2. Flatten Biscuits
  3. Dip In Melted Butter-Sprinkle With Cinnamon Sugar 
  4. Put on a nonstick baking sheet  
  5. Make a dip in the biscuit with the end of a wooden spoon or use a spoon
  6. Put 1 tsp of jelly or preserves in each biscuit/danish
  7. Bake 13-16 minutes until golden brown 
  8. In a small dish mix powdered sugar, vanilla and milk (add milk until thin consistency)
  9. Drizzle on danishes well warm so that it melts slightly

Biscuits with Cinnamon

Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits

Out of The Oven

Out of the Oven

The Glaze

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Super Easy Raspberry Danish

Refrigerator Biscuits, Raspberry Preserves, Butter, Cinnamon and Sugar
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Biscuit, Cinnamon, Glaze
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 Danishes

Equipment

  • OVEN

Ingredients

  • 1 Tube Biscuits I used Pillsbury
  • 1/2 Cup Melted Butter 1 Stick
  • 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3-4 tsp Cinnamon to your liking
  • 8 tsp Raspberry Preserves

Glaze

  • 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2-3 tsp Milk or Cream

Instructions

  • Pre-Heat Oven to 350°
  • Flatten Biscuits and dip in melted butter
  • Mix Cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle on biscuits
  • Space evenly on nonstick baking sheet
  • Use a wooden spoon handle to make a dip in the middle of the biscuits - fill with 1 tsp raspberry preserves or jell
  • Bake for 13-16 minutes until golden brown
  • In a small bowl mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk (add milk until thin consistency)
  • Remove biscuits from the oven when golden brown -drizzle glaze well biscuits/danishes are still warm to get melted effect

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Easy Shepherd’s Pie

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Making this Easy Shepherd’s Pie is so easy and quick. With ground beef, veggies, mushroom soup and topped with mashed potatoes this is the ultimate comfort food.

Easy Shepherds Pie

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd's Pie With Spoon

Shepherd’s Pie is a great throw together weeknight dinner., Easy 30 or 40 minutes meals are great. Some of my other favorites are Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Cheddar and INSTANT POT CHILI..

Shepherds Pie on Fork

Growing up my mother made shepherd’s pie a lot. My parents always knew how to make some great cheap meals. Noone could stretch a pound of ground beef like my mother. The other ingredients are all basic items you probably have in your pantry. Cream of mushroom soup, corn, green beans, carrots, and mashed potatoes. (If you have leftover mashed potatoes they work great.) I usually have some instant mashed potatoes on hand and use them.

Serving it up

Well eating this delicious meat casserole over the years, it never occurred to me where it got its name. However well-doing some research I discovered it actually has Irish history. Originally named cottage pie if made with beef and shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. It was very popular in the 1800s in Ireland, Scotland, and England. The sheepherders often known as  Shepherd’s would have this meal waiting for them when they returned from the fields. Hence giving it its name.

Shepherd's Pie Horizontal

This recipe is made with cream of mushroom soup, although I know many use gravy. Also, this time I used canned corn, canned green beans, and fresh carrots -frozen can be used. Normally I go with whatever I have on hand.  So grab what you have in the pantry or freezer and throw it together.

How To Make Easy Shepherd’s Pie:

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

  • Ground Beef
  • Onion
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Mushrooms
  • Corn
  • Green Beans 
  • Carrots 
  • Mashed Potatoes 
  • Garlic Powder
  • Paprika 
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Green Onions (optional garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Brown Ground Beef 
  2. Add Onion and  Mushrooms
  3. Mix in Soup
  4. Stir in Corn, Green Beans, and carrot
  5. Add Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper
  6. Scoop into a baking dish (spray dish with food release to make clean up easier)
  7. Spread Prepared mashed potatoes over meat and vegetable mixture-sprinkle paprika
  8. Broil til golden brown – garnish with green onion

Ingredients for Shepherds pie

Ingredients for Shepherd’s Pie 

Browning The Meat

Browning The Meat

Adding the Veggies

Adding the Veggies

Potatoes on Top

Potatoes on Top

Shepherd's Pie With Spoon

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Easy Shepherd's Pie

Ground Beef , cream of mushroom soup, corn, peas, carrots, onion and topped with mashed potatoes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Comfort, Ground Beef
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • OVEN
  • stove, large pan, knife, cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs Ground Beef
  • 1 10 oz Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 4 oz Can Sliced Mushrooms
  • 1/2 Onion Diced
  • 1 Can Corn Frozen can be used
  • 1 Can Green Beans Peas can Be Subbed-frozen can be used
  • 1 Can Carrots I used fresh because that's all I had
  • 2-3 Cups Mashed Potatoes Instant or Made to Order
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown ground beef -add diced onion and mushrooms - brown for 3-4 minutes
  • Stir in mushrooms soup ( if too dry add a little milk) Mix in corn, green beans, carrots -heat on medium-high 5-6 minutes
  • Scoop into a baking dish - top with mashed potatoes
  • Broil on high heat until golden brown - approx-10 minutes
  • Serve Hot

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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies

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Making these Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies was ridiculously easy. They also are so moist and full of flavor.  Starting with a strawberry cake mix texture and bursting with chocolate chips.  If you are a fan of chocolate and strawberries, you’ve hit the jackpot.Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Did you try my Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies or Almond Joy Cake Mix Cookies? Both were delicious, with the holidays winding down, I’m hoping to try to slow down on the sweets. Ha Ha, who am I kidding?

Cookies On Plate

Christmas is over and the New Year is off to a great start.  The trees are down and the wreath is put away. Santa brought me exactly what  I asked for, An adorable Golden Retriever puppy. She is beautiful, we named her Belle. I’m in love already, but oh my, what was I thinking?  It is like having a newborn baby in the house. She doesn’t sleep through the night 

Cookie Collage

The grandson goes back to school next week and we can get back to our daily schedule. With the Super Bowl coming up, are you planning any big super bowl bashes? Normally we meet Joe’s family in  Las Vegas and visit for the weekend, do a little gambling and then do the big Super Bowl party at one of the hotels.  This year we have been busy and with the addition of the pup. Therefore, we decided to stay home and do something low key.  We will probably have the kids over and we will whip up some appetizers.

Cookies on Cooling Rack

All-Star Buffalo Chicken Wings, Copy Cat Nacho Bell Grande as well as these delicious cookies will be on the menu. These cookies are delicious, strawberry and chocolate go so well together. Pretty sure they will also make a great addition to any Valentine’s Day party.

Broken Cookie

Can Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies be made with different cake mixes and chips? – Definitely, in this recipe, we used a strawberry cake mix and milk chocolate chips. However, the possibilities are endless. Next, I think I will try a red velvet cake mix with white chocolate chips.

How Do You Make Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies:

INGREDIENTS NEEDED :

  • Strawberry boxed cake mix
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla 
  • Butter 
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pre- Heat Oven
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cakes mix, eggs, vanilla extract, and butter- fold in chocolate chips
  3. Drop cookies on to a baking sheet – bake – cool – serve – enjoy

In Process

In Process

Going in Oven

Going in the Oven

Cooling on Rack

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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies

Strawberry cake mix and chocolate chips - cookies
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate chips, cookies, Strawberry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cool-time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Equipment

  • OVEN
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 15.25 oz Box Strawberry Cake Mix I used Pillsbury
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 Stick (1/2 cup) Softened Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4-1 Cup Semi-Sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Pre- Heat Oven to 350°
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl - mix cake mix, eggs, vanilla extract and butter on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until well blended
  • Fold in Chocolate Chips
  • Scoop by rounded tablespoons on to parchment paper-lined cookie sheet
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown
  • Let them sit a couple of minutes on cookie tray until they firm up a little-move to a cooling rack
  • Serve and enjoy

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Instant Pot

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Soup is one of my favorite things to eat. Whether I am eating it ahead of my meal or as my meal, soup is always a great go-to. This  Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is great. If you aren’t a fan of tomato soup. try Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup,, Bacon Cheeseburger Instant Pot Soup Low Carb Keto or Easy Country Chicken Noodle Soup, they are all great.
 
Tomato Soup - Top View
 
This soup recipe was made in the instant pot, we love ours around here. We use it for Extra Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese , Instant Pot Salisbury Steak and many other great recipes. I haven’t tried making any desserts in it yet, but I plan to venture into that soon.  Accessories for making cheesecakes or pies need to be purchased first.
Soup With Spoon
 
Normally, if I want tomato soup, I’m a basic Campbells girl. I usually prefer it made with water and served with grilled cheese on quality white bread and maybe a few saltines. When I started looking for soup recipes to make in the instant pot this one caught my eye.
Soup in the Instant Pot
 
Making this soup is fairly simple, it can be ready in 30-40 minutes. You can modify the recipe to fit your own personal preferences.
I decided at the last minute to add the cream cheese and make it creamy. With or without it, it is great. I also garnished the soup with croutons and parmesan cheese, making it extra tasty.

How to Make Creamy Tomato Basil Soup:

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

  • Onion ( I used red ) – diced
  • Carrots (diced)
  • Minced Garlic
  • Butter (I used salted)
  • Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • Tomato Paste 
  • Chicken Broth ( Vegetable broth can be subbed to make it vegetarian ) 
  • Fresh or dried Basil
  • Oregano
  • Sugar (optional)
  • Salt and Black Pepper
  • Cream Cheese
  • Croutons (optional)
  • Parmesan Cheese (Optional)

Directions :

  1.  Switch Instant Pot to Saute mode -Saute diced onions, garlic, and carrots in butter 
  2. Add Broth, deglaze the pot with a spatula
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, pepper, oregano, and optional sugar- stir well
  4. Seal Instant Pot Lid -close vent – set manual pressure on high for 15 minutes – use a natural release for 10 minutes-open lid 
  5. Using an immersion blender mix well until pureed smooth 
  6. Add cream cheese – mix  into soup -serve hot with optional garnishes 

If you don’t have an immersion blender, soup can be blended in batches in a blender

Soup Ingredients

Soup Ingredients

Sauteing the Veggies

Sauteing the Veggies
Ready To Cook Ready To Cook
 
Ready to Serve
Ready to Serve
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Instant Pot)

Creamy Tomato Soup With Basil
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Dinner , Beef , Instant Pot, soup, Tomato
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
10 - Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Onion Diced ( I used red)
  • 2-3 Large Carrots Diced
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 14 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 7 oz can Tomato Paste
  • 1 14 oz can Chicken Broth
  • 1-2 tsp Sugar Optional
  • 1 -2 tbsp Crushed Dried Basil Fresh can be subbed
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  •  Switch Instant Pot to Saute mode -Saute diced onions, garlic, and carrots in butter 
  • Add Broth, deglaze the pot with a spatula, add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, pepper, oregano, and optional sugar- stir well
  • Seal Instant Pot Lid -close vent - set manual pressure on high for 15 minutes - use a natural release for 10 minutes-open lid 
  • Using an immersion blender mix well until pureed smooth Add cream cheese - mix  into soup -serve hot with optional garnishes 

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