You want to know what I love about pastalaya? For one, it’s fun to say. It’s a weird word. Two, it’s the perfect “I got people to feed” food. It makes alot! Tailgating, church functions, whatever. This is there for you and your hungry tribe. Third, it’s got everything I love about jambalaya – well, except for the pasta part. And finally, it’s in the Instant Pot, so it’s basically effortless. I know some of you still haven’t found your groove with pasta. There are so many methods out there. I don’t know, I always use the same process and…
Chicken Tortellini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Creamy, delicious tortellini with dried tomatoes and chicken. You’re gonna love this! I know you guys, I’m a little behind on this “once a month backpacking meal recipe” thingy! Give me a small break on this. It’s only been 5011 degrees here. Just firing up an alcohol stove can give you heat stroke. That being said, the wait is worth it. I think you’re gonna like if not love this recipe and it’s Management approved. What I have realized is that if I can get a wink and a nod from Management, then I’m good to go. Truth time. In…
Instant Pot Rigatoni and Sausage
Rigatoni and sausage and pasta and meatballs …. what’s the diff oh bearded one? Well, for one, one has spicy Italian sausage and the other has meatballs. (duh) Two, this rigatoni and sausage is a little more “grown up”. Pasta and meatballs in the pressure cooker is perfect for when you want a REALLY fast meal and you have everything in the house. Or, little Brandon phones to say, “Oh and by the way Dad, I’m bringing my friends over after the game.” And now you gotta feed six hungry boys. You know? Rigatoni and sausage is quick too. Sure is,…
Pressure Cooker Pasta and Meatballs
I will make an effort to settle down with the pressure cooker recipes. Promise! I just love this one though and the weird thing is, I only tend to make this when fall comes. The reason I say it’s weird is that I don’t have any kids at home anymore. BUT, this feels like the kind of thing I want to cook on those “school nights”. You know the ones. The ones where you get off of work or the kids have practice and by the time you get home it’s already dark. Yes, it’s still technically the same time…
Pressure Cooker Homemade Cheesy Hamburger Helper
Ah, Hamburger Helper … that box of crap that your busy working mom fed you as a kid. But this y’all, it’s homemade and it doesn’t have the crap. Not exactly true because it has Velveeta, but you control the level of crap. This hamburger helper is made in a pressure cooker. If you don’t have one, you may as well buy the box of crap. You could make this on the stove but it would be quicker to make it from the box. It pressures for 6 minutes. 6 minutes. Give it a go because it’s super cheesy and…