If you’re in the mood for something sweet, savory, and spicy, you’re going to love this set-it-and-forget-it jambalaya. The prep involves a lot of chopping and dicing, but if you put on a little music, it goes by in no time. My recommendation? The band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. It really sets the tone (and
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I adapted this recipe from one of my mom’s favorite Instant Pot recipes, and it turned out pretty well for my first conversion. The beef was so tender and the sauce was one of the best I’ve ever made. It uses a LOT of garlic, but don’t let that dissuade you. The sauce doesn’t just
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This recipe is one of my childhood favorites. Here’s a big thanks  to my mom for sending me her recipe for it, since I currently am having a hard time cooking (and typing and doing most things that involve two hands) since my “sprained” wrist turned out to be fractured. I’ll do my best to
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Hello, all! This might be my last consistent post for a while. I’ve been trying to keep this up for as long as I can while I find a full-time job and work my temp position. Sadly, I just don’t have enough to spend on extra groceries right now if I want to pay the
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It’s that time of the year for me where disorientation has become a normal part of my daily routine. It’s the kind of delirium that leads you to put a washcloth in the dishwasher or asked your child to water the dog. Fortunately, even in an academically-induced haze, life is never too chaotic to make
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Hey, all! Today’s post was written for us by my dear friend, Kristen Navarro. While I did the cooking and took the pictures, the writing, recipe, and story are all her — you go, girl! Hopefully, I’ll do the recipe justice (I haven’t got a drop of Costa Rican in my blood, but I do
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