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Instant Pot: Applesauce

August 17, 2017 by kim Leave a Comment

This was the first thing I made in my instant pot and it’s seriously the best way to break it in. I was so worried about recipes– how long I should cook it for, if it was actually sealed, the steam coming out… this eased my mind in minutes.

As I sat by my instant pot and watched the timer count down, I became more and more eager to open the top. I don’t have an immersion blender like most recipes call for so I was curious to see how much I needed it. Did I need to Amazon overnight it?

The answer is nahhhhhh. The apples were already so soft and crumbled on its own with the movement of a wooden spoon. Since I liked my applesauce a little chunky anyway, I left it as is. You could certainly blend it even further if you want a smoother texture. I didn’t find it necessary.

I wouldn’t say that making applesauce is cheaper than buying it (it’s definitely not), but it’s nice to make for you babe’s first food or for times when you just want to adjust your own applesauce.

I don’t see myself making applesauce that often, but it’s nice to know that I can!

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Instant Pot: Applesauce

Ingredients

  • 8-10 apples, cored, peeled, and sliced into quarters (I used honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients into your instant pot and stir.
  2. Cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
  3. Let natural release for 2-3 minutes before manual releasing the rest.
  4. Stir, store, and refrigerate!
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Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings

May 2, 2016 by kim 1 Comment

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I admit.. I haven’t cooked a “real” meal since Ellie was born. Eeeeeeep! Does that make me a terrible wife/mom? The thought of having to clean up all of the dishes after cooking a meal while watching Ellie at the same time exhausts me. How am I supposed to do all of that? Moms really are superwomen.

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I made these long before Ellie was born, but they were an instant favorite. I loved the hot sauce combo with lime. I hated cooking with chicken wings, though. Next time, I’ll opt for boneless chicken and use the same sauce.

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Either way, they’re a great appetizer to serve for a party. A little messy, but that never hurt anyone. These wings are sweet and spicy, seriously perfect.

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Aren’t they beautiful? Who would have thought that chicken and beautiful could be used in the same sentence?

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Recipe from Food Network

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Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings

Ingredients

    For the Wings:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the pan
  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joints, tips removed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • For the Sauce:
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup honey, plus more for drizzling
  • ¼ cup Sriracha (or more, if you like things really spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish with vegetable oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the melted butter, granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Dry the wings with a paper towel. Pour the mixture over the wings and toss well to coat. Spread the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake the wings until browned and crisp, 45 to 55 minutes.
  4. To make the sauce:
  5. Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the honey, Sriracha, soy sauce and lime juice and stir until the mixture bubbles gently. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  6. Carefully remove the wings from the baking sheet and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the warm sauce over the wings and gently toss to coat. Transfer the wings to a serving platter back to your casserole dish and drizzle with more honey if desired. Garnish with lime wedges, sesame seeds and cilantro.
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Day 6: Double Dark Caramel Fudge Cookies

December 11, 2015 by kim 6 Comments

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Oh my goodness, have you ever had Snappers® snacks? They’re the best snacks to take with you on the go, to have as dessert after a meal, or to bake into a cookie! I’ll be adding a bag of these to my hospital and diaper bags. A little chocolate pick me up never hurt.

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They’re crunchy, sweet, and a little salty. They’re also in little pieces that you can eat with your hands– no utensils or plates needed. Bite-sized food is the way to my heart.

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You can find these at Target; Where else do I get everything in my pantry? Here’s a little before and after of this box being used in the kitchen:IMG_9824

If you ask me, they’re just as beautiful either way. First, dump the whole bag of Snappers onto a cutting board.IMG_9748

Get a large knife and chop those babies up. You’ll end up with a glorious pile of pieces– large and small. I liked having a mix of both, but you can chop them finer if you’d like. The finer crumbs seems to stick to the dough easier, but I like the appearance of the larger pieces in a baked cookie.IMG_9764

Drop your rounded balls of dough into the pile and roll away!IMG_9786

Get those dough balls coated. I even re-rolled some of the ones that I thought were lacking. Next, throw them into the oven and let the heat do the work. They’ll come out looking like this:
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Make sure you use a Silpat or some other silicone baking mat between your cookies and baking sheet. These cookies can get a little sticky! As for the taste, the cookies were almost brownie-like, similar to the brownies at the edge of the pan. I loved how crispy, yet chewy they were. The pretzels were like sprinkling a little sea salt to the top of a sweet cookie.
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I can’t decide what I like better… eating the Snappers as they are or eating a cookie rolled around in the crumbs. It’s a tough decision! You’ll have to make these cookies and let me know which one you prefer. IMG_9882
You can check out Snappers on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #SnappersSnacks and #HolidaySnappers so we can all follow along and see what you’re making (or snacking on) in the kitchen!
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Snappers® snacks combine tradition and legacy for caramel, specialty peanut butter, proprietary pretzels and signature chocolate blends to create delicious, classic treats designed to be shared with family and friends. As part of the Edward Marc Brands, Snappers snacks are crafted in small batches using only the finest ingredients and they evoke nostalgic memories of home baking.

Did I mention that they come in a variety of flavors? The seasonal flavors include peppermint, dark chocolate caramel fudge, and cinnamon caramel.

IMG_9888You can find Snappers at retailers nationwide including select Target, Costco, and Kroger locations as well as local retailers such as Albertson’s, Giant Supermarkets, HEB, Meijer, Publix, Safeway, Sheetz, and Walgreen’s.

Snappers is also hosting a lovely giveaway to one lucky reader! The winner will receive a variety of Snappers® snacks samples and recipe cards, valued at $75. Enter via the Rafflecopter below:

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Recipe from Snappers.

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Double Dark Caramel Fudge Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: just over two dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • Dark Chocolate Caramel Fudge Snappers®
  • 1 package of devil's food cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Chop Snappers into coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir together cake mix, eggs, and oil until well blended.
  4. Form a tablespoon of dough into a ball.
  5. Roll ball in Snappers crumbs until fully coated.
  6. Place cookies 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheet.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
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This is a sponsored post, but the opinions expressed are my own.

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