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New recipe up and running on the blog. #Instantpot New recipe up and running on the blog. #Instantpot Lasagna Soup for the win. Less hands on time, more free-time. Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin 3 cloves garlic minced 1 Pint sliced mushroom any kind will do. 2 carrots sliced 1 zucchini cubed 1/2 bag baby spinach chopped 1 25 oz jar marinara sauce 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup mozzerella cheese cubed or shedded to garnish 4 leaves basil julienned, to garnish Instructions: -Heat instant pot to high heat. Add in olive oil and garlic, saute for a minute. -Add carrots, mushroom, carrots and zucchini. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until mushrooms start to shrink. -Pour in marinara sauce, stock, noodles, and chopped spinach. Noodles should be swimming or at least coated. -Place lid on and cook on high pressure, 4 minutes. Quick release. -Pour soup into bowls, sprinkle cheese on top. Garnish with a bit of julienned basil and serve. #momlife #dadlife #turnipsandtantrums #kids #foodphotography #foodporn #foodie #forkyeah #delish #food52 #thefeedfeed #f52grams #instafood #eeeats #homecooking #foodstylist #homecooked #huffposttaste #thrillest #instadinner #thekitchn #tastingtable #glutenfree #dinnerinsp #mealplanning #vegetarian #getinmybelly #kidapproved #newblog
See ya later ✌️ 2020, looking forward to jumping i See ya later ✌️ 2020, looking forward to jumping into a new year with these dudes 🙌🏻
Overnight French Toast Cake. Socially acceptable c Overnight French Toast Cake. Socially acceptable cake for breakfast. Come and get it on the blog, link in bio ⬆️ #frenchtoast #boymom ##momlife #dadlife #turnipsandtantrums #kids #foodphotography #foodporn #foodie #forkyeah #delish #food52 #thefeedfeed #f52grams #instafood #eeeats #homecooking #foodstylist #homecooked #huffposttaste #thrillest #instadinner #thekitchn #tastingtable #glutenfree#imsomartha #eeeeeats #feedfeed #breakfast
And then there were 5 ❤️ already ordered our @mets And then there were 5 ❤️ already ordered our @mets gear for the little guy. Clearly he has no choice in teams 😂 #boymom
When @Jeffmillergroup makes dinner while we stay a When @Jeffmillergroup makes dinner while we stay at home. Pasta with bolognese sauce, complete with windowsill herbs...because they’re next to impossible to get from the store 🤪 #quarantine #pantrydinner #familydinner #pasta #bolognesesauce #boymom #eeeeeats #yummy
Betty Crocker for the win. #Buttermilk #waffles wi Betty Crocker for the win. #Buttermilk #waffles with chocolate chips, strawberries and of course: butter and maple syrup 😋 subbed in #kingarthur #glutenfree flour
Avocado Toast is getting me through these Back-to- Avocado Toast is getting me through these Back-to-School mornings 🥑 Toast+Mashed Avocado+Lemon Pepper+Salt (or a grocery list of other toppings)=🙌🏻
Cannerday was definitely going on in our household Cannerday was definitely going on in our household this weekend. Made this x2, and might possibly have enough canned sauce to last 6 months 🤷🏼‍♀️
Our happy place 🏊🏻‍♂️ 🚣‍♀️ 🥘 ⠀ ⠀ #friyay #family # Our happy place 🏊🏻‍♂️ 🚣‍♀️ 🥘 ⠀ ⠀ #friyay #family #photography #rcmemories #boymom #summertime #vacation #pleaselastforever #nevergoinghome #turnipsandtantrums
Looking for a little pick me up from the Monday bl Looking for a little pick me up from the Monday blues? Pair some of these bright and fresh green beans with your dinner tonight 👊🏻⠀ ⠀ INGREDIENTS ⠀ ☀️French green beans, trimmed (no stems)⠀ ☀️1 tsp lemon zest⠀ ☀️1 tsp kosher salt⠀ ☀️1 tsp parsley, chopped⠀ ☀️1 garlic clove, minced ⠀ ☀️2 tsp olive oil⠀ ⠀ HOW TO⠀ ☀️In a wide sauté pan, add green beans and about 1/2 cup of water. ⠀ ☀️Turn Heat to high-seriously as high as it will go. You want that water to boil and steam the beans.⠀ ☀️ Once the water how started boiling, stir the beans every few minutes, until all the water has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.⠀ ☀️Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and salt, set aside.⠀ ☀️Remove sauté pan from heat, toss with olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.⠀ ☀️Sprinkle parsley, lemon, garlic mixture over the top, serve with you favorite main course ❤️⠀ ⠀ #greanbeans #glutenfree #sides #healthyfood #motivation #monday #dinnerideas #familyapproved #gremolata #fresh #veggies #momlife #boymom #turnipsandtantrums
We're knee deep in summer and thought it was time We're knee deep in summer and thought it was time for a yummy (guilt-free) pasta dish. Using some @eatbanza chickpea pasta shells, roasted veggies and some fresh herbs, we have to say, we totally nailed it. Fresh, flavorful, protein-packed and oh-so-easy to make.⠀ ⠀ INGREDIENTS⠀ 🌼 1 box Banza Chickpea Shells⠀ 🌼 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved⠀ 🌼 1 small yellow zucchini, diced⠀ 🌼 5 asparagus spears, sliced on the diagonal, 1 inch or so.⠀ 🌼 1/4 cup olive oil⠀ 🌼 fresh thyme, basil and oregano⠀ 🌼 kosher salt and pepper⠀ 🌼 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded⠀ ⠀ HOW TO:⠀ 🌼 Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.⠀ 🌼 Combine tomatoes and zucchini on foil covered sheet pan, add oregano, thyme and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.⠀ 🌼 Roast veggies for 20 minutes. Adding asparagus on top of veggies for last 5 minutes.⠀ 🌼 Meanwhile, salt and bring water to a boil. Follow pasta instructions.⠀ 🌼 Strain and Drain pasta, return to pot, toss with olive oil and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.⠀ 🌼 Add in roasted veggies. Gently stir.⠀ 🌼 Sprinkle fresh basil and shredded parmesan over the top and serve.⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #imsomartha #eeeeeats #feedfeed #momlife #dadlife #turnipsandtantrums #kids #foodphotography #foodporn #foodie #forkyeah #delish #food52 #thefeedfeed #f52grams #instafood #eeeats #homecooking #foodstylist #homecooked #huffposttaste #thrillest #instadinner #thekitchn #tastingtable #glutenfree #banzapasta #summertimecooking #healthy recipes #eatbanza
Just a creamy bowl of vegan goodness we whipped up Just a creamy bowl of vegan goodness we whipped up in the #instantpot. Check out the full recipe on the blog, link in bio ☝️⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #yummy #yummmmm #tuesdayvibes #tuesdaymood #foodphotograph #foodphotooftheday #foodstylist #foodporno #sotasty #onefamily #momlife #baseballmom #salsa #comfortfood #easyrecipes #easyrecipe #easycooking #easypeasy #easymeals #easydinner #easyfood #instagoodness #lentils #vegan #cleaneating #tasty #imsomartha #eeeeeats #feedfeed
We may or may not be addicted to this bowl of crea We may or may not be addicted to this bowl of creamy veggie goodness. ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #imsomartha #eeeeeats #feedfeed #momlife #dadlife #turnipsandtantrums #kids #foodphotography #foodporn #foodie #forkyeah #delish #food52 #thefeedfeed #f52grams #instafood #eeeats #homecooking #foodstylist #homecooked #huffposttaste #thrillest #instadinner #thekitchn #tastingtable #glutenfree
Happy Father’s Day to this Dad (and all the Dads o Happy Father’s Day to this Dad (and all the Dads out there) who add the fun and adventure to everything they do. We love you @jeffmillergroup!
Reminiscing about this cute gluten-free cake we ma Reminiscing about this cute gluten-free cake we made for our baby ❤️ now how is it 2019 and food can’t be tasted through a phone?? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #tastevision #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #chocolatecake #realfood #realgood #happybirthday #cake #homebaked #eeeats #starwars #kidfood #familyfood #yummy
I’m classifying it as a superpower. Whose with me? I’m classifying it as a superpower. Whose with me?!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #momlife #superpower #friyay #tgif #todolist
The boys brought home these pretty flowers for me The boys brought home these pretty flowers for me 😍⠀ ⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #roses🌹 #rosebud #flowers🌸 #flowerslover #fridaymotivation #floralfriday #naturephotography #macrophotography #baseballmom #lovemyhusband #happywife #beautifulpic #beautifulhome #beautifully #beautifulphoto #flowerbouquet #flowersbouquet #rosebouquet #red #relax😎 #relaxtime😎 #slowdown #slowdowntime #slowdownplease #stopandsmelltheroses #enjoynature #enjoytheview #enjoythemoments #horticulture
Artichokes are too good to be enjoyed only at rest Artichokes are too good to be enjoyed only at restaurants. Head over to the blog and check out our "How To" section. You can do it!⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #artichoke #artichokes #artichokehearts #pressurecooker #instantpot #easyrecipes #easylife #easyrecipe #easycooking #easypeasy #easymeals #easydinner #easyfood #sidedish #veggies #eatyourveggies #freshveggies #eatmoreveggies #summertime #summerdays #summertimefun #summerlife #summerparty #summersun #summerfeels #summertimes #summer2019 #summer2019🌴 #onefamily #familyfood
We made the perfect Summer Salad for your next BBQ We made the perfect Summer Salad for your next BBQ.⠀ ⠀ INGREDIENTS⠀ 🥗 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed.⠀ 🥗 1 cup orzo, cooked⠀ 🥗 1 tomato, diced⠀ 🥗 1/4 cup black olives, halved⠀ 🥗 6oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained.⠀ 🥗 1 tbsp julienne sun-dried tomatoes⠀ 🥗 3 sliced prosciutto, diced⠀ 🥗 1/4 basil, julienned⠀ 🥗 1/4 cup of your favorite vinegar based dressing.⠀ ⠀ HOW TO:⠀ 🥗 Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #summervibes #summergoals #summerparty #summersun #summerfeels #summerjam #summertimes #salad #salads #saladbowl #pastasalad #healthysalad #freshsalad #bbqtime #eeeats #yumm #yums #yummmmm #sotasty #freshpasta #entertaining #instayummy #instayum #tasty #tastyfood #buzzfeedtasty #easyrecipes #easyrecipe #easycooking #easymeals
We weren't joking when we said that it's Mango Sea We weren't joking when we said that it's Mango Season in Miami. These gems were spotted on a walk in the neighborhood. Definitely didn't grow up with these in California!⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #mango #mangos #mangoes #mangotree #nature #cookingwithlove #cookingathome #farmtotable #gardeninspiration #gardensofinstagram #seriouslythough #sotasty #fruitlover #fruitporn #homemadecooking #homemadewithlove #walkingtour #walkway #baseballmom #momoftwo #mommyhood #miamibeachlife #miamibeachliving #goneoutdoors #outdoorsy #freshfood #yums #yummmmm #eeeats #forkyeahmiami
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