This Chicken Mac and Cheese is made in an Instant Pot. Ready in less time than it would take to bring the cooking water to a boil to prepare the noodles, with no need to turn on the oven on these hot summer days.
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Sunday, July 12, 2026
Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese #SundayFunday
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Instant Pot 13 Bean Soup with Ham #SundayFunday
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Coq au Vin Blanc and a Sancerre from Loire Valley and the Weekly Menu #Winophiles
A Sancerre by any other name......is a Sauvignon Blanc. Sancerre is the French appellation in which this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is made. Sancerre is located in the eastern part of the Loire Valley. The Loire Valley is our destination this month with the French Winophiles. Specifically, the White Wines of Loire Valley.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
BBQ Goat Stew ( Nyama yeMbudz) #EattheWorld
Monday, June 10, 2024
Taco Ticos #EattheWorld
This Costa Rican Taco is filled with shredded beef and then deep-fried to golden perfection. It is a popular street food that you can enjoy in your own home in whatever country you live.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
I is for Instant Pot
This delicious bean soup, made in an Instant Pot, requires no soaking or precooking of the beans making it a perfect meal for busy days.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Chicken Palau in an Instant Pot and the Weekly Menu #EattheWorld
Basmati Rice, warm spices and tender chicken cook up quickly and deliciously in an Instant Pot for a great, comforting family meal.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Getting to know Cinnabari from Dracaena #WinePW
My favorite California Winery has a new blend this year that they call Cinnabari. Dracaena wines specializes in Cab Francs. They also have a Chenin Blanc that is the best I have ever enjoyed and a Rose that is a summertime favorite for me. When I opened my club selection this time I was excited to see this bottle of Cinnabari included.
Friday, October 27, 2023
Celebrating Day of the Souls with Carbonada en Zapallo and Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon #WorldWineTravel
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I received wine for tasting purposes with the understanding that I would write an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post.
I am in full-on Halloween mode here on the Farm. All Hallows Eve is right around the corner and I have been making lots of fun foods and meals to celebrate. When I was lucky enough to receive a bottle of Trapiche Cabernet from Mendoza Argentina for this month's World Wine Travel, I wanted to continue the celebration.
Friday, March 10, 2023
Instant Pot Beef Shwarma #EattheWorld
Have a hankering for Shwarma but limited on time? Pull out your Instant Pot and you will have an amazing dinner in less time than it would take to order and pick up carry out.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Ham and Lentil Soup #SoupSaturdaySwappers
This soup made in the Instant Pot is delicious, nutritious and hearty enough to serve as a main course with a side salad and some good bread.
The Soup Saturday Swappers are sharing Lentil Soups today.......
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month with #WinePW
Each year the Wine Pairing Weekend Group celebrates Black History Month by showcasing wines made by BIPOC owned wineries. This year I am sharing a bottle of Chardonnay from Brown Estate in Napa Valley.
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup #SoupSaturdaySwappers
It's pepper season and I am lucky enough to have a generous neighbor. Every day he brings me bounty from his garden, including peppers of every shape, color and size. I decided to use some of them to make this quick and delicious Stuffed Pepper Soup using my Instant Pot.
It's time for the Soup Saturday Swappers.......
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice #SundayFundayBloggers
Assorted fresh mushrooms, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and long grain rice cooked in your instant pot to a creamy deliciousness sure to please the whole family.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Magical Ingredients Gingerbread Oats in an Instant Pot #NationalOatmealMonth
Steel cut oats combined with all the flavors of gingerbread for a warm comforting breakfast to keep you going until lunchtime.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Italian Sausage Soup #NationalSlowCookerMonth
Today is the final day of our #NationalSlowCookerMonth event.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Pumpkin Pasta Bake (Instant Pot) #MultiCookerMonday
This delicious casserole starts off in the instant pot and then is finished up in the oven for a creamy, cheesy, delicious side that adds extra nutrition. It is perfect for making ahead of time and then just placing in the oven for half an hour before serving.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Justification for Short Ribs with a Chili Wine Glaze and a fun book review #WinePW
There are a lot of celebrations in this post. Let's start with the celebration that we are enjoying with Paso Robles Wine for our Wine Pairing Weekend Group. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance generously sent me 4 bottles of wine to help with the celebration. I received no monetary compensation and all opinions and writings are strictly my own.
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Acorn Squash and Apple Soup #SundayFunday
This silky smooth soup is made in an instant pot, making it a quick and easy first course or light lunch served with salad and a slice of bread.
Monday, September 20, 2021
Shumai (Shrimp and Pork Dumplings) #MultiCookerMonday
This Shumai is tender dough wrapped around a shrimp and pork mixture and then steamed in an instant pot. It is wonderful as part of an appetizer platter or as a component to a Chinese meal.
















