This year, Santa is likely going to receive many requests for Instant Pots (or other multifunction electric pressure cookers). These machines are awesome for busy families, as they do the work of several machines in one, saving time, space, and hassle in the kitchen. And who doesn't need more of those things? But what good is an amazing machine if you don't know what to do with it? Sure there's the almighty Google, but I'm old-fashioned, I guess. Despite the seemingly endless

When you think of slow cooker meals, what comes to mind? For many people, it's things like hearty soups, stews, and other stick-to-your-ribs winter warmers. Although the slow cooker certainly is great for that, it's also the perfect way to keep the kitchen cool and put some delicious, fresh meals on the table all summer long. What sets summer slow cooker meals apart from those heavy classics that make their way into the cool-weather dinner rotations of so many families? Fir

I have a confession to make: I love Pinterest. (Follow me here if you want proof.) I especially love using Pinterest for recipe inspiration. This week, I decided to try these Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes, for two reasons. One, because they looked yummy and two, because I had almost everything on hand to make them. The verdict: They were easy to make, as most slow cooker recipes are. No hard-to-find ingredients, just ground beef, onions, peppers, beef broth, flo