Hi,
Did you just discover how amazing the Instant Pot can be?
Instant Pot Green Beans
Instant Pot Green beans!!
simple and delicious!
If you love making instant pot veggies try our garlic parmesan Brussel sprouts recipe
If you ever find yourself in need of seasonal relief read on about how I combat the symptoms of this wonderful season…
It’s Fall!
That means, cool air, beautiful colors, my favorite cozy clothes… and if you are like me it also means.. headaches, itchy eyes, ear aches, scratchy throat… etc.
For awhile it just became routine that once the wind started up, I would need antibiotics for ear infections and congestion.. almost annually. Definitely puts a damper on the wonder of the season.
But, now that I have young living oils available to me… I haven’t been on antibiotics for my seasonal issues in about 4 years!!! seriously!!
Here’s how I use my favorite oils for my most useful purpose!! Read More
Seasonal relief with out medication…
Here’s How We Prepare For Overnight Babysitters, Download Our Free Printables To Help You Too!
Preparing for overnight babysitters can be a daunting task but, although we don’t get to do so very often, I find that it helps if I’m as prepared and organized as I can be. Maybe some of the things I did this week will help you too!
Chicken Parmesan – Instant pot conversion
Chicken Parmesan Instant Pot Conversion Recipe
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| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 18 minutes |
| Passive Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings | servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil divided
- 1/2 - 1 small onion I have some family members who aren't fans so I only do a 1/2 of one and chop pretty small.
- 1-2 cups mushrooms chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 TBSP crushed garlic
- 20 oz marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup red wine
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Set IP to saute Throw in chopped onion and mushrooms. Saute until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender.
- Meanwhile take flour, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and parsley and mix in a gallon size baggie! ( can you tell I hate dishes? but you can always do this in a shallow dish too.)
- place the chicken into the baggie and gently shake until chicken is coated.
- Now here is where I would like to tell you to just brown the chicken in the Instant Pot.. however when I try to do this, it never ends well.. the coating sticks to the bottom and then begins to burn... I find it's just easier to get a frying pan out and brown the chicken a couple minutes each side.
- While chicken is browning on the stove you can start adding the parmesan cheese, crushed garlic, marinara sauce, chicken broth, and red wine to the IP. Mix it up and add just a pinch of pepper and salt, remember you can always add more later.
- transfer the chicken to the IP and cover it with the sauce.
- secure the lid and make sure the valve is set to seal. Set to manual for 11 minutes. While this comes to pressure (took about 10 minutes) and cooks, you can prepare some noodles and bread.. or whatever you want to serve with it.
- When cooking is done, let it Naturally Pressure Release (NPR) for 5 - 10 minutes. Smother it in mozzarella cheese and more Parmesan before serving. Serve with Pasta and bread!
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Smothered Beef Burritos – Instant Pot Conversion
Today I am excited to share with you another family favorite recipe!
Smothered Beef Burritos now converted to the Instant Pot!
I’ve been really trying to convert some of our old crock pot recipes to be prepared in the Instant Pot. We have a lot of crock pot recipes, I use to grab my crock pot 2-3 times a week. and Now thanks to the Instant Pot I haven’t touched a crock pot in about a year and a half!
So, we have really been missing this Smothered Beef burritos recipe and I’m so excited that it is now ready in under 30 minutes instead of 4-6 hours!!!
Instant Pot Smothered Beef Burritos
Instant Pot Smothered Beef Burritos
Enjoy instant pot smothered beef burritos
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings | people |
Ingredients
- 1 TBsp Oil Olive or vegetable
- 1 - 2 lbs Stew Meat
- 19-28 ounces Red enchilada Sauce We like Old Elpasso brand because it isn't to spicy for our kiddos
- 1 tsp Beef bullion better than bullion brand is the best!
- 16 ounce refried beans
- 6 tortillas burrito size
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (or use mexi-blend shredded cheese)
- 1/2 cup Sour cream optional
- 1 bag Tortilla chips optional
Ingredients
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Instructions
- turn your Instant Pot on to Saute and allow to heat up a minute. Add Oil and swish around, add meat. Allow the meat to brown, stirring frequently to brown all sides. Be sure to scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pot.
- Add bullion and enchilada sauce, stir and secure the lid Make sure the valve is set to seal and press pressure cook Adjust time to 12 minutes. This came to pressure in under 10 minutes because the pot is already hot.
- Let the meat Naturally Pressure Release for 5-10 minutes. Then release the remaining pressure manually.
- Meanwhile, heat up the refried beans (using the microwave or a saucepan on the stove top.)
- Place Tortillas on your plates ( I like deep dish plates for all that yummy sauce) Spoon some beans on each tortilla and a spoonful of meat roll up the tortilla.
- Pour sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese. ( If you are making this right away the cheese will melt but if not, you can stick this under the broiler for a minute or two) We love to finish this off with a dollop of sour cream and dip tortilla chips in the sauce!
Recipe Notes
We hope you enjoy this conversion of an old favorite to the amazing Instant pot. If you are new to the Instant Pot please search here on Love and Scribbles for some tips, tricks and learn why we love it so very much! 🙂
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Favorite Food Delivery
If you know me even a little, then you know that I love food!
So, when you are reading what I’m about to tell you, and you think to yourself… this chick is a bit to excited about this… You would be right! haha but, you should still read on…
favorite food delivery
letters to my Sons…. #1
Letters to my Sons…Â #1
Truth is you are usually too much for me…
Your high-octane energy, simply put, exhausts me.
Everyday, at some point in the day, I find myself shaking my head and wondering how I can keep going.
There are three of you after all. And you need so much, seemingly all of the time.
Sometimes I just wish I understood you all just even a little bit.
For example: Why is everything better with a sound effect? Why does noise not bother you and in fact the louder the better seems to be your motto? Are bodily functions really that funny to you?
But, when I’m not frozen by my confusion I am overwhelmingly amazed by you!
All ready you have shown me more strength and courage than I think I’ve been able to muster up my entire life. Your boldness to embrace the unknown adventure which to you is in fact every day life.
The curious way you are discovering every little thing around you in this great big world.
The strength you find inside of yourself to notice when you just need a cuddle from me in the midst of your conquering. HINT: I’ll take those cuddles anytime you need! I need them too! 
Already, inside your small bodies is an enormous heart and a tenacious spirit.
God has created you with a warrior bravery and it’s incredible.
So, I guess at the end of the day, what I’m trying to say is.. Thanks!
Thanks for letting me learn right along side you! Thanks for protecting me from the bad guys and keeping me on my toes.
I promise to keep praying us through this whole journey and even when I’m frustrated and confused I’m loving every bit of you!
I’m so glad I get to be
Your Mama
Finished Kitchen concrete counter tops with pictures
I realized that I never really posted some “after” pictures of the whole kitchen remodel. So I thought I would post some pictures of our finished Kitchen Concrete Counter Tops for you today.
I don’t know why we didn’t post these last year… Maybe because we just started using the kitchen right away. Maybe because the counters are NEVER clear enough to take a pic. Maybe because the kitchen really isn’t done and there’s a few things we would like to finish, someday. But the truth is, we LOVE our Kitchen and our remodel is the best thing ever. 🙂
The counter tops are arguably the best part of the whole project… I really love the way they look, how easily they wipe clean and seriously, they are made of concrete so, like I can’t hurt them (they have hurt a head or two before the boys figured out they shouldn’t bang their heads while running under them.. but everyone is fine) 🙂
We will need to re-seal them every 18 – 24 months but it’s a pretty simple process.. when we remember to order the seal ( Ryan: since you are reading this, can this count as a reminder to order that? 🙂 ) And that’s all the maintenance these counter tops require.
Anyways, the other day I cleared the counters and snapped a few pictures so I can share them with you!
But first, here are some before pics, So crazy
to think this use to be my kitchen….
some fun in process pics….
  
The boys had so much fun!
Now for the photos you’ve all been waiting for…..
Want to see more of the remodel?
I posted about it all as it was happening here!
Are you prepping for a kitchen remodel? Considering concrete counter tops here’s what we did.