Instant Pot Poached Eggs

July 23, 2021 Amanda Plott

It’s been a good long while since I had some eggs for breakfast and if I’m being very honest? I’ve never had a poached egg before in my life. I’ve had them just about every other way there is other than poached. So, this morning I decided to try my hand at it. However it’s summer and I’m lazy. Instant Pot to the rescue!

Oh, how many times the Instant Pot has saved me.

These eggs are cooked up in no time and require NO technical or cooking skills what-so-ever. That’s right. these poached eggs are cooked right in the pressure cooker and you can play around with the timing to get them exactly where you want them as far as yolks go…

Zucchini Cheeseburger Skillet

July 20, 2021 Amanda Plott

Craving for something easy and cheesy? Look no further! This Zucchini Cheeseburger Skillet is easy to make, all in one skillet, and has all the cheesy goodness of a cheeseburger without any of the guilt. I based it off the same idea as my Zucchini Taco Skillet, but used cheeseburger components instead of taco. The end result was this burger in a bowl.

I made sure to load this skillet up with plenty of veggies, zucchini, onion, lettuce, and even some fresh tomato! Like I said, this has everything you love about a cheeseburger, even pickles! It starts out with meat and onion, then there’s tomatoes and seasonings, and it’s all followed up with zucchini and condiments!…

Skinny Biscuits & Gravy Cups

July 16, 2021 Amanda Plott

Biscuits and gravy cups? That’s right! Biscuit dough cups that are filled with an easy to make homemade sausage gravy that makes it all perfectly grab-and-go friendly while also being great for the kiddos! While these Skinny Biscuits & Gravy Cups are cute and even impressive, they are actually really simple and easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.

Since there isn’t a whole lot you can do to lighten up this biscuit part (outside of making your own biscuit dough), I did just about everything I could to make the gravy better-for-you. I started the gravy off with a lean turkey breakfast sausage and then swapped in almond milk for regular milk. I also used a reduced fat cheddar in place of regular…

Vegetarian Meatloaf & Macaroni Casserole

July 13, 2021 Amanda Plott

So, I saw the idea for this casserole the other day and just knew that I was going to have to make it myself and in my own way. First of all, I didn’t need a 13x9'“ dish casserole since my family unit is small and, while I force leftovers, there’s only so many days in the week. That’s why I halved the recipe right off the bat.

I also work really hard to limit the amount of meat we eat, so I thought it would be pretty fun to try and make a meatloaf into a vegetarian dish. I guess you can just call me crazy. But, I’m happy to report back that it totally worked out and it worked out SO well…

Blueberry Instant Pot Cobbler

July 10, 2021 Amanda Plott

Did you know that you can make cobbler in a pressure cooker? Turns out that you can and with only 5, yes 5 ingredients! That’s all it takes. This delicious Blueberry Instant Pot Cobbler takes less than 5 minutes of hands on time. The instant pot does all the rest of the work for you!

One of the best parts too is that it doesn’t even really heat up the house because you aren’t having to even touch or look at the oven. Which in the middle of summer here in Texas is a BIG deal. This cobbler has a very dense and moist cake to it, just as any sort of pastry that’s cooked in a pressure cooker. But, that' works out beautifully when you’re making a wet cake such as cobbler…

Skinny Orange Creamsicle Italian Soda

July 4, 2021 Amanda Plott

It’s America’s birthday and while we’ve got some rain in the forecast, I’m bringing on the sunshine with this Skinny Orange Creamsicle Italian Soda! The first time I had a creamsicle Italian soda was waaaay back when I was just a little brat and my dad worked at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. They made creamsicles and they were always one of my absolute favorite treats when visiting.

This Skinny Orange Creamsicle Italian Soda is more on par with my tastes these days though, with a lot less sugar and still all the deliciousness! It’s creamy and dreamy and orangey goodness that is so crazy simple to make…

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Why you’ll love it

Fresh and crunchy textures with a creamy, savory sauce.
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