Author: Tammy Gibbins

Monterey Chicken

Monterey Chicken

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts 8 slices bacon 1/3 cup chicken broth/stock 4 tbsp barbecue sauce 4 ounces, or 4 slices of Colby jack cheese 1 diced tomato 2 green onions sliced Directions Fry bacon in a large skillet until crispy. While bacon is frying, pound chicken breasts to even thickness and then lightly season […]

Blackened Shrimp and Pasta

Blackened Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces pasta noodles, cooked el dente (I prefer penne) 1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon tomato paste ¼ cup sour cream ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup sweet corn, canned or frozen Directions Add 8 ounces pasta to salted water and cook to el dente while working […]

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

1 3-pound beef roast 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 Au Jus packet 1 jar pepperoncinis with juice 1/2 cup beef broth 1 stick butter salt pepper Directions Lightly salt and pepper roast, then sear, on both sides, in instant pot […]

Instant Pot White Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot White Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 16 ounces small shell pasta 4 cups water 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Salt and pepper 16 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese Directions Add pasta to the inner pot of the instant pot, add one teaspoon of salt, and add 4 cups of water. Lock lid […]

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 cup pumpkin puree 2/3 cup whole milk 3 large eggs, room temperature 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon molasses Directions Preheat a griddle to 325°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie […]

Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli

Instant Pot Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients 1 15.5 ounce can white great northern beans, drained 1 15.5 ounce can light red kidney beans, drained 2 pounds ground Italian sausage (or ground beef) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 3 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups beef broth 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 15-ounce can diced […]

Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

Ingredients Edients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 3 cups vegetable (or chicken) stock 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon kosher salt  1/2 teaspoon black pepper 10 ounces fresh tortellini 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 cups baby spinach leaves Directions Select the sauté setting on the Instant […]

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese recipe is incredibly versatile. It can be made with pretty much any pasta as well as any kind of cheese. The cooking time will change depending on the type of pasta you choose, as well as how el dente you like […]

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Pie Ingredients Deep Dish pie crust (partially cooked, follow directions on package) 5 large egg yolks (whites go into meringue below) 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Meringue Ingredients 5 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream […]