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DINNER
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Treat yourself to luxury and enjoy restaurant-quality taste at home with this easy-to-follow dinner recipe for Air Fryer Lobster Tails.
Let’s travel to a place where luxurious dining meets quick and easy preparation! Imagine serving up succulent, tender lobster tails right from your air fryer, cooked to perfection with a beautiful golden hue.
These Air Fryer Lobster Tails are not just about indulging in the rich flavors of the sea but also about creating an elegant meal with minimal fuss.
View postSlow Cooker White Chicken Chili
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is so creamy & has just the right amount of spice to warm you up! Dinner made easy in the slow cooker, toss & go!
Crock Pot Shepherds Pie
Slow-cooked savory meat, hearty vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes make this Crock Pot Shepherd’s Pie into comfort food bliss.
If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing more comforting than a hearty meal on a chilly evening. That’s where this amazing Crock Pot Shepherd’s Pie really shines.
Imagine layers of savory ground lamb or beef mixed with tender veggies, all topped with creamy, golden mashed potatoes. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, making it a meal to remember. It’s perfect for those busy days when you crave something delicious but don’t have the time to stand over the stove. That’s like, every day, right? Ha!
View postEasy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas is a ridiculously simple slow cooker recipe that requires minimal prep & few ingredients for when life gets really hectic.
Pastrami & Relish Dog
Pastrami & Relish Dog is an oversized hot dog paired with pastrami & loaded with a buttery cabbage & mushroom relish. Take your hot dog to a new level.
Mexican Meatloaf
Immerse your taste buds in a fiesta of flavors as seasoned ground beef meets zesty salsa, chilies, and cheese in this Mexican Meatloaf.
Let’s talk about a new favorite of mine! This isn’t your grandma’s meatloaf, people! It’s a twist on the classic that I just cannot get enough of.
Imagine biting into a juicy, flavorful meatloaf that’s got a kick of Mexican flavors. That’s what Mexican Meatloaf is all about! It’s a fun way to enjoy something familiar, blending the hearty, comforting feel of the classic dish with the bold and spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine.
View postBBQ Meatball Fry Bread Tacos
BBQ Meatball Fry Bread Tacos are just like your favorite bbq burger loaded into fry bread used as a taco shell. It’s culinary deliciousness gone wild! YUM!
Asian Pork Meatballs
Succulent sesame ginger Asian Pork Meatballs offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory, creating a symphony of flavor served as an appetizer or main course. (Pork Meatball Recipe)
Let’s dive into a world of flavors today with a recipe that’s sure to jazz up your dinner routine: Asian Pork Meatballs! These aren’t just any meatballs; they’re a fantastic fusion of juicy pork, fragrant ginger, and savory sesame.
Imagine biting into tender meatballs, coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce, giving you a taste of Asian cuisine right in your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving something special for dinner, these meatballs are a game-changer – easy to make, irresistibly delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
View postSlow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli is such a simple recipe. Just toss in your ingredients & in just a few hours you have an easy family dinner that everyone loves. Pair this with my Instant Pot White Rice too!
Steamy, savory, and easy to make, this classic slow cooker beef and broccoli dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying dinner on the table in no time!
Plus, cleanup is a breeze thanks to your trusty slow cooker. So why wait? Give this easy recipe a try today!
View postSmoked Ribeye
Impeccably seasoned and slow-smoked to tender, mouthwatering perfection, our Smoked Ribeye is a culinary masterpiece.
You should know upfront that I absolutely love smoked beef. I don’t know if there is a perfect steak out there (I’ve got a lot of favorites) but I think this ribeye recipe certainly comes close!
Imagine a perfectly smoked ribeye steak: the outside is beautifully charred with a nice crust, and the inside is juicy and bursting with flavor. The smoky aroma fills the air, promising a delicious bite every time. This isn’t just any steak; it’s a smoked ribeye, a dish that turns a simple meal into a mouth-watering experience you won’t soon forget!
View postSlow Cooker Fajita Chicken & Rice
Easy family dinner ideas just got better with this Slow Cooker Fajita Chicken & Rice that takes comfort food to a new level. Simple, easy & incredibly good.
Shrimp Lo Mein
Shrimp Lo Mein is another easy family dinner idea that will have you in & out of the kitchen in just 30 minutes. Simple, fast & so yummy!
Pair this with my Instant Pot White Rice too!
20 Delicious Skinny Dinners
20 Delicious Skinny Dinners That Won’t make you feel like you’re eating skinny. The most scrumptious healthy dinner recipes you’ll make again & again!
It’s a new year & I’m ready to get back on track. In fact, I’m ready to get on an entirely different track & maybe a new train altogether.
Slow Cooker Bacon Split Pea Soup
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Slow Cooker Bacon Split Pea Soup, another easy family dinner idea! Take the guesswork out of the meal prep! Loaded with ham & bacon, this soup is delicious!
Creamy Tomato Parmesan Chicken
I partnered with Pomi to bring you this easy family dinner idea. All opinions are my own.
Creamy Tomato Parmesan Chicken, a simple chicken dinner recipe that’s hearty enough for your hungry crowd & the perfect comfort food for chilly winter days.
Penne Sausage Alfredo
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Penne Sausage Alfredo is an easy family dinner idea that costs less than $10 to make. Simple & quick, ready in less than 30 minutes. You can’t beat it!
Steak Pie Recipe
This Steak Pie Recipe is hearty comfort food the whole family will love. Simple to make and packed full of flavor. Great for cozy weeknights.
I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately, recalling the heartwarming meals of my childhood. One dish that pops into my head and makes my mouth water every single time is the classic Steak Pie.
With its tender beef chunks bathing in a rich gravy, surrounded by a perfectly golden brown pie crust – oh, it’s pure culinary heaven!
View postRaspberry Chipotle Chicken Sliders
Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Sliders, is another slow cooker easy family dinner idea to make a great evening meal. Full of sweet & spicy flavor, they’re delish!
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup is another one of our easy family dinner ideas your whole family will love. Just toss & go for comfort food goodness!
Today I’m thrilled that my daughter Ava is here to share a super easy slow cooker recipe that we created together. Please give her a nice warm welcome!
Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe is the ultimate comfort food. With tender chicken, savory stuffing, and creamy goodness, all baked to perfection.
I have to rave a little bit about this Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe. I’m a huge fan of stuffing and so are my kids. We don’t eat it very often, though, and that’s a huge bummer.
It’s almost always for the holidays, right? Well, I’d like to change that, so I’m doing a casserole!
View postSlow Cooker Beef Sirloin Tip Roast
This slow cooker beef sirloin tip roast features perfectly cooked tender beef, infused with aromatic herbs and vegetables, providing a satisfying and effortless dinner option.
This slow cooker beef sirloin tip roast is a hearty and flavorful meal, ideal for busy days and made with basic ingredients we all know.
View postRavioli Lasagna
Ravioli Lasagna is a tasty dinner everyone loves. Perfect for busy weeknights, just layer the ingredients and bake. So easy and delish!
Today’s recipe is the comfort food you didn’t know you were missing. Picture this: Layers upon layers of cheese ravioli, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and a tangy marinara sauce, all baked to bubbly perfection.
I’m talking about Ravioli Lasagna, a delightful twist on the traditional lasagna that transforms dinner into a comforting meal your whole family will rave about. If you love the classic flavors of lasagna but dread the effort that goes into it, this is your answer!
View postInstant Pot Alfredo
Instant Pot Alfredo is a quick & easy dinner that you can make in your pressure cooker. Change it up using chicken, shrimp, spinach & more.
Like most people, we like easy dinner recipes in this house. Anything that can save me time is a win.
So when it comes to making our family favorites – converting them for the pressure cooker is where it’s at – like this Instant Pot Alfredo that is ready in less than 30 minutes, including the pressurizing and depressurizing time. Bonus – it only dirties one pot.
You really can’t beat that. A 30 minute dinner with very little prep. Just toss it in & go sort the mail, fold the towels – whatever. You don’t have to sit and mind this while it cooks – leaving more time for other things.
This is why I love my Instant Pot so much. It saves me so much time and keeps the clean up quick too.
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use uncooked chicken for this recipe?
Because we are cooking pasta – the cooking time is really short and wouldn’t cook the chicken thoroughly.
If you would like to use fresh chicken, you can cook it ahead of time, clean out the pot and shred the chicken. Then you can add what you need to this recipe. This recipe is great for leftovers or even some rotisserie chicken.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Instant Pot Alfredo?
- Combine the alfredo sauce, cooked chicken or Jumbo shrimp, and the minced garlic in the pot. Stir. (if using really small shrimp or spinach – those will get added after the cooking process)
- Add the water and stir.
- Place the broken noodles in the pot and press them down into the mixture to submerge. Do not stir.
- Close the lid and cook on manual pressure for 2-3 minutes – depending on how soft you like your noodles.
- Quick-release the pressure and remove the lid once the pin drops.
- If adding small shrimp or spinach, this is the time to do so. Then place the lid back on (don’t set it to cook again) for 5 minutes to steam to perfection.
- Remove the lid, add the cheese and stir well before serving.
What is the best way to store leftover alfredo?
Just keep it refrigerated in a shallow container for up to 3 days. As long as you don’t let it sit out at room temperature for too long, this should keep well when chilled.
Why use a shallow container to store the leftovers?
Well, when the container is shallow, the contents chill faster than if you were to use a large, deep container. Ideally, you don’t want it to take too long for the leftovers to get to their chilled/stored temperature.
As I mentioned, if the food remains above about 35 degrees for more than 1 hour after cooking, the bacteria starts to grow.
Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo
To make Instant Pot Alfredo you will need…
- alfredo sauce – homemade or jarred
- cooked & shredded chicken OR jumbo shrimp *opt
- minced garlic
- water
- linguini
- baby spinach leaves – rinsed, dried, and roughly chopped **opt
- parmesan cheese
fettuccini alfredo instant pot
Can this recipe be doubled?
Because of the space constraints within the pot – I don’t recommmend doubling this recipe. In general, packing foods in too tightly in the pressure cooker results in food that is improperly cooked.
Can I use a different noodle for this recipe?
Yes – you can use angel hair pasta, spaghetti noodles or even bowties. Keep in mind that the thicker the noodle – the more cooking time. You may need to increase by 1 minute.
Is it necessary to use a specific type of pressure cooker?
No, not at all. I just happen to have an Instant Pot, but pressure cookers have become so popular over the last couple years that just about every big & small appliance company makes one. This will work with them all.
What is “natural pressure release”?
Often, an Instant Pot recipe would call for you to release all the pressure at the end of the timed pressure cycle. However, the cooking process stops when the pressure is released.
For recipes that call for a natural pressure release, you would refrain from releasing the pressure from the unit for a set amount of time. This allows for a little extra cooking time as the pressure inside naturally goes down.
At the end of the natural pressure release cycle, you would then use the valve to release the remaining pressure and stop the cooking process.
Products I love when making Instant Pot Alfredo…
This alfredo pasta recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made pasta in the pressure cooker before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dinner recipe.
- alfredo sauce
- minced garlic
- linguini
- parmesan cheese
- pressure cooker
- pasta spoon
- non-stick Instant Pot Insert
- measuring cups
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Instant Pot Alfredo
Ingredients
- 15 ounces alfredo sauce – homemade or jarred
- 2 cups cooked & shredded chicken OR 13-16 jumbo shrimp *opt
- 1-2 tbsp minced garlic – depending on how strong you want the flavor
- 1½ cups water
- ½ pound linguini – broken in half
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves – rinsed, dried, and roughly chopped **opt
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese – grated
Instructions
- Combine the alfredo sauce, cooked chicken or Jumbo shrimp, and the minced garlic in the pot. Stir. (if using really small shrimp or spinach – those will get added after the cooking process)
- Add the water and stir.
- Place the broken noodles in the pot and press them down into the mixture to submerge. Do not stir.
- Close the lid and cook on manual pressure for 2-3 minutes – depending on how soft you like your noodles.
- Quick-release the pressure and remove the lid once the pin drops.
- If adding small shrimp or spinach, this is the time to do so. Then place the lid back on (don’t set it to cook again) for 5 minutes to steam to perfection.
- Remove the lid, add the cheese and stir well before serving.
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes & Bacon
*A special Thank you to Lodge skillets for providing the skillet used to make this recipe. It’s great partnerships like these that allow me to continue to bring you inspiring content!
Skillet Breakfast Potatoes & Bacon makes a hearty morning meal. Crispy bacon, homefry style potatoes with parmesan cheese, chives and more. Delish!
Sausage Egg Rice Bowl : AKA “Daddy Delicious”
Sausage Egg Rice Bowl is an easy family dinner idea that everyone loves. A simple rice bowl recipe that’s also one of our favorite 30-minute meals. YUM!
Loaded Tater Tot Casserole
Loaded Tater Tot Casserole will go down as one of the best casserole recipes ever. Just another one of our easy family dinner ideas that you must make!
Bacon Alfredo Tortellini
Bacon Alfredo Tortellini is an easy family dinner idea for bacon lovers everywhere. Homemade alfredo sauce, cheesy spinach tortellini & crispy bacon is so good.
Black Bean Tostadas
Black Bean Tostadas are easy to make and paired with your favorite toppings. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful snack.
There isn’t much that’s better than biting into a crispy tortilla topped with seasoned black beans, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado. These Black Bean Tostadas are a super satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
They’re perfect for any night of the week and they bring together bold flavors and vibrant colors that will make your taste buds do a happy dance. Let’s dive into this delicious and nutritious recipe!
View postChicken Provençal
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chicken Provençal, a classic French dish made with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a savory tomato and olive sauce.
Whisk your taste buds away to the sunny French Riviera with a dish that brings the essence of Southern France—Chicken Provençal. This easy-to-make yet utterly delicious recipe shows off tender chicken breasts drenched in a vibrant white wine sauce with juicy diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and briny kalamata olives.
All that is garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Each bite of these golden-brown chicken pieces sends you to a quaint bistro overlooking the Mediterranean. (Am I overdoing it? Ha!) The rich flavors and wonderful aroma will make this dish a favorite in your kitchen, especially if you enjoy French recipes or are a fan of classic Italian dishes.
View postPhilly Cheesesteak Hot Dog
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Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog is a twist on two iconic food recipes. Combining grilled hot dogs & the best philly cheesesteak recipe is over the top amazing!
If you love easy hot dog recipes – you don’t want to miss our Pretzel Dogs recipe that includes standard and keto-friendly versions and how to make them in the oven and air fryer.
White Bean Vegan Chili
This delicious White Bean Vegan Chili is packed with protein-rich white beans, vibrant vegetables, and a blend of spices.
Imagine curling up with a warm bowl of something so comforting, it’s like a hug from the inside. Ha! That’s what this White Bean Vegan Chili is all about. It’s a dish that looks as inviting as it tastes—creamy white beans, vibrant vegetables, and a blend of spices that create a flavorful, heartwarming meal.
Whether you’re a vegan or just looking to add more plant-based recipes to your menu, this chili is a must-try. It’s not just a meal; it’s a cozy experience, perfect for chilly nights or any time you need a little extra comfort.
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