The flavors in this Braided Brioche Bread are incredible. The bread is slightly sweet, but not too sweet, with delicious cherries throughout the bread and topped with an almond glaze. Simple Perfection! This bread reminds me of the bread that my Mom made for Easter every year, it's soft, slightly sweet and perfect with a...
Homemade Garlic & Herb Rice-A-Roni
Making homemade Rice-A-Roni® in the Ninja Foodi or stove top is so easy and absolutely delicious. It's also a side dish that can be turned into a quick dinner with just a few additions! I've always loved how easy making a rice side dish is and this homemade version of Rice-A-Roni is no exception! In...
Air Fryer Fish & Chips
When you want a pub-style Fish & Chips dinner at home, grab your air fryer and this recipe. You'll think you are eating at the pub! I was skeptical about trying to make Fish & Chips at the same time in my Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper, but was amazed at the outcome!...
Easy Colcannon ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe
Colcannon is Irish mashed potatoes that are simply the best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten. The added ingredients may sound a little odd, but they work perfectly to create the perfect flavors and textures! I've heard of colcannon before, but honestly had no interest in making it. Cabbage in mashed potatoes just sounded so odd....
Irish Stew ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe
Simple, yet flavorful, Irish stew that is made from just a few ingredients. The pressure cooker makes this stew incredibly quick and easy. Lamb and Salmon are two of my least favorite things to eat; however, this Irish stew changed my mind about lamb! It's delicious and the flavors developed in the broth are unbelievable....
No Peel Egg Salad
The pressure cooker, once again, streamlines the cooking process by allowing us to hard boil our eggs in just a few minutes AND not have to peel the eggs! This certainly isn't a technique I invented and I wish I could track down the person who did and credit them properly. We all know that...
The BEST Air Fryer Onion Rings
Making Homemade Onion Rings in your air fryer is a game changer! Simply follow this technique and cooking times and you will have the BEST Air Fryer Onion Rings in no time at all! I should know, I had to make about 100 batches before getting the breading, seasonings, and timing perfected! Let's just say...
Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Making spaghetti squash has never been easier! Just grab your Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot and you'll have a perfectly cooked spaghetti squash! I also share my tips for getting the longest strands for all your spaghetti squash recipes. Using spaghetti squash as a pasta replacement is one of my favorite choices. When cooked correctly...
EASY Tuna Noodle Casserole
Seriously, I'm not even a fan of tuna noodle casserole, but this version is so delicious and easy to make, it's definitely being made often! One ingredient changed everything! I made my own condensed cream of celery soup and it's a game changer! That one change lightened up and freshened up the dish so much,...
Condensed Cream of Celery Soup
The flavor and freshness that this condensed cream of celery soup brings to recipes is unbelievable! It's also dairy free, gluten free, low carb, vegetarian, and vegan friendly. Pretty perfect little green jar of magic, if I do say so myself. In fact, it's so good that I added some cream and ate a bowl...
How to Cook the PERFECT Steak in the Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill
Whether you have the Original Ninja Foodi Grill or the XL Grill, this article will show you how to cook the PERFECT steak for YOU! There isn't a right way or wrong way to cook a steak. The only thing that matters is that YOU like it. We all have different opinions on how steak...
Surf & Turf in the Ninja Foodi Grill (PLUS baked potatoes & broccoli!)
I set out to make a Grilled Filet & Scallops as a Surf & Turf meal in the Ninja Foodi Grill, but I ended up making the entire meal -- baked potatoes & broccoli, too! I wasn't sure if I could pull it off, but it worked great! I staggered the cooking and served everything...
The BEST Chicken Cheesesteak with a Twist!
I know, every recipe claims to be the best one out there, but in this case I seriously think my claim is accurate! This Chicken Cheesesteak is so good, I don't think I'll eat another cheesesteak made with beef again! This is one of those recipes that just happened one day. Jeff and I were...
Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms
I did it! I finally did it! I made air fryer fried mushrooms that taste just like they were deep fried. No joke! In fact, they are better. If you are looking for crispy fried mushrooms with perfectly cooked mushrooms and don't want to deep fry them, grab your air fryer and make this recipe!...
Air Fryer Boneless Wings
Making boneless wings in your air fryer is super easy and absolutely delicious! Honestly, I think this recipe is better than the deep fried kind! I love wings! I love the traditional bone-in and boneless. My husband, on the other hand, doesn't like them with the bone-in. Basically what I'm saying is he likes chicken...
Creamy Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
I LOVE blue cheese dressing, my favorite kind is Marie's Blue Cheese Vinaigrette. So, I set out to make a homemade version and it's even BETTER! I would describe this salad dressing as a cross between a vinaigrette and a creamy blue cheese salad dressing. It's simply fantastic and so easy to make. I used...
Cheeseburger Macaroni ~ One-Pot Dinner
I like to raise the bar for myself when creating recipes, and boy did I ever with this One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni! It literally tastes like a cheeseburger with pasta! Everyone in the family is going to love the flavors in this dish if they love a good cheeseburger! I didn't use the Ninja Foodi pressure...
Easy & Delicious Green Juice
If you are looking for an EASY and unbelievably delicious juice to make, this Green Juice is it! I'm not usually one for smoothies or drinking calories, but I fell in LOVE with Green Juice while visiting a resort in Cancun. I had no idea what they put in it, but figured I could try...
Vegetable Beef Soup ~ Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe
I've always loved a good Vegetable Beef Soup, but this is the first time trying one in the pressure cooker. WOW! It's so much faster, tastier, and the meat is so tender. The key a good soup is the broth. The perfect beef broth for a vegetable beef soup has a richness to it that...
The BEST Keto Pancakes
This isn't that kind of recipe that promises the texture and taste of regular pancakes and delivers a pancake that tastes like cardboard and eggs. These seriously are the BEST Keto Pancakes. And I'm pretty picky! The texture is exactly like pancakes made with flour. They are fluffy and light and taste like pancakes! No...
Chicken Alfredo in the Ninja Foodi/Instant Pot
This recipe for Chicken Alfredo won my husband over! For 12 plus years of marriage, I could not get him to eat pasta with a creamy sauce. He had an aversion to it, but he agreed to try this one! He loved it! I mean really loved it!! There is only one teeny weeny problem,...
Quinoa Granola ~ The BEST Yogurt Topping!
I've been making this Quinoa Granola for years, but was ecstatic when I realized it would be even easier to make in the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper! Don't worry if you don't have the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper though, you can still make this delicious quinoa granola by using...
One-Pot Sausage Peppers & Pasta ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe
The flavors in this easy one-pot sausage peppers & pasta are amazing. With just a few ingredients and some spices, you'll have a quick dinner that tastes like it took all day to make! One-pot meals are so easy to make with very little fuss or mess. There are a few easy steps to this...
Mexican Pork Stew
I'm in love with this Mexican Pork Stew! Simply, in love! It's hearty and filling, with the perfect combination of flavors to satisfy any craving for Mexican food. Now, let me say this: I am certainly not claiming that this is any sort of authentic Mexican Stew or Pozole in anyway. It's not. I simply...
Creamy Asparagus Soup ~ No Cream!
I set out to make a cream of asparagus soup, but when I was done cooking the soup... It was so creamy and delicious, I skipped the cream altogether! Then, I put some fancy touches on my Creamy Asparagus Soup and it's perfect for every day or a special day! I used my (affiliate link)Ninja...
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup in the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot
This Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is not only delicious, it takes a fraction of the time to make! The ingredients are simple and can be customized to what you have on hand or what you like in your chicken noodle soup. It's so easy to make and doesn't require a huge time commitment either!...
Maryland Steamed Shrimp
Yes, Maryland has their own style of steaming shrimp and it's the BEST in the entire world, in my opinion! What are the secrets? What makes these steamed shrimp better? The type of shrimp used, seasoning and technique are all the key factors in making Maryland Steamed Shrimp, but you don't have to be in...
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe & Oven Directions Included
This Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's easy to make right in the pressure cooker and tastes absolutely amazing! The first time someone asked me to make a chocolate cheesecake, I was really on the fence about it. Chocolate and cream cheese just didn't sound good to me at all. I'm not...
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge
Creamy, peanut buttery, and delicious! Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge is surprisingly quick and easy to make, too! I used my new fashioned appliance, the Ninja Foodi, to make this wonderful fudge, but it can be done in any heavy bottom sauce pan on the stove or in the Instant Pot. The great thing about...
Tomato Bacon Jam
Tomato Bacon Jam is a little sweet, a little savory, and a whole lot of delicious! Spread it on a cracker or bread, turn it into a hot or cold dip, use it to top cream cheese or brie. The possibilities are endless! I had some bacon and some tomatoes that I needed to use...
Ninja Foodi Brisket with a Cranberry Mushroom Gravy
Making a brisket in the Ninja Foodi is an incredible time saver and the texture is unbelievably perfect! This recipe works for any style of brisket you want to make, so if you aren't a fan of the mushroom and cranberry gravy, no worries! I've been making this dish for years and was so excited...
Peanut Brittle in the Ninja Foodi
Delicious Peanut Brittle can be made right in the Ninja Foodi or any deep pot on the stove. It only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch and it's ready for eating in under 30 minutes! I love using the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi for making candy because it is deep...
25 Easy Food Gifts for the Holidays
Nothing says "I care about you" more than a homemade food gift around the holidays. Whether it is a tin of cookies, some candy, or a delicious jam or jelly, people LOVE getting food gifts! The Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker is the perfect size pot for making jams and jellies and candy! The Ninja Foodi...
Homemade Peppermint Patties
If you are a fan of York Peppermint Patties, you HAVE to make this homemade version! Of all the "copycat" candy recipes I've made, these are the easiest, and the flavor is unbelievable! Whether you want to dip these beauties in dark, semi sweet, or milk chocolate, they are the perfect candy to make EVEN...
Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate Covered Cherries with that liquid center aren't nearly as hard to make as they might seem. In fact, they are quite easy and quite delicious. Chocolate covered cherries always remind me of my grandmother, they were her favorite candy. We used to buy her a box or three at Christmas time every year. I...
Pecan Pie Bars
Individual Pecan Pie Bars are so much easier to make and way more convenient to serve than a pecan pie! Plus, they are perfectly portioned and freeze beautifully! You can literally grab one out of the freezer and eat it. No thawing, no waiting, just enjoy the BEST pecan pie bar you have ever tasted....
Ninja Foodi Mashed Potatoes
How can such a simple dish be so complicated? I've asked myself that over and over throughout the years and finally came up with a technique that produces the creamiest and fluffiest mashed potatoes each and every time! This took quite a lot of trial and error and pounds and pounds of potatoes, but it...
Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes
Want a new way to serve up Candied Sweet Potatoes? Try these Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes! They are easy to make and are unbelievably delicious! I knew I wanted to do a recipe for candied sweet potatoes this year, but the inspiration just wasn't coming! There are thousands and thousands of candied sweet potato...
Ninja Foodi Green Bean Casserole w/ Air Fried Onions
Not only is this green bean casserole EASY to make, it's QUICK! It also happens to be delicious, and this is coming from someone who is not a fan of green bean casserole! You only need a few fresh ingredients to make the best tasting homemade green bean casserole AND we even air fry our...
Low Carb Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad
Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad is one of the easiest side dishes to make and this version is LOW CARB! YAY! It's also one of those side dishes that are better the next day or even the day after that, so it's definitely a make-ahead kind of recipe. I used to make a version of this...