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Showing posts with label dinner recipes. Show all posts

Weeknight Win: Instant Pot Pork Tacos for the Busy Home Cook

Taco night is a classic for a reason: it's fast, easy, and endlessly customizable. But who says taco night can't be healthy and delicious too? This recipe utilizes the magic of the Instant Pot to create incredibly flavorful pulled pork for tacos in a fraction of the time it takes traditional methods.

Plus, with just a handful of ingredients – salsa, pork shoulder, and your favorite taco seasoning – you can whip up a crowd-pleasing meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. So ditch the takeout menus and get ready to experience taco night like never before!



Ingredients:

  • 1 (2-3 pound) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa (choose your favorite flavor!)
  • 1 (2.5-ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • tortillas, warmed (amount depends on how many tacos you're serving)
  • Taco toppings of your choice (shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole)


Instructions:

Sauté the Pork: Set your Instant Pot to the "Sauté" function and heat the olive oil. Season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper. Add the pork to the pot and brown it on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.



Flavor Fiesta: Once browned, pour in water. Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.


Add taco seasoning and salsa. Stir to combine.


Pressure Cook Perfection: Close the lid of your Instant Pot and ensure the pressure valve is set to "Sealing." Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" function and set the cooking time for 60 minutes on high pressure.


Natural Release: When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually using the pressure release valve.


Shred it Up: Once the pressure is fully released, carefully open the lid. Remove the pork shoulder to a large bowl or cutting board and shred it using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.


Warm your tortillas according to package instructions. Pile the shredded pork onto the warmed tortillas and top with your favorite taco fixings. Enjoy!

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Vegan Summer Side Dishes

 Summer is near, and I have gathered some of my favorite vegan side dishes to share with you. These are easy, healthy and are made with loads of fresh summer veggies. I know you are going to love a few of these tasty side options, if you are eating vegan or not!



I am not completely vegan, or vegetarian. I just rarely eat meat these days. I like it! But, the rising costs of groceries keeps me from buying it often. Adam and I are totally fine with meatless meals, Harper never eats meat unless it is in a taco. Rolf is our resident carnivore. So, these side dishes are perfect for our family.
I am sure you will find  few recipes to try and love too.


  1. Vegan Waldorf Salad by Happy Kitchen

  2. Lentil Quinoa Salad by Green Bowl 2 Soul

  3. Mexican Pinwheels by Sprinkles and Sprouts

  4. Baba Ganosh by The Lazy Slow Cooker

  5. Vegan Pasta Salad by Nourish Plate

  6. Four Bean Salad by Aussie Home Cook

  7. Avocado Bean Dip by Sungrown Kitchen

  8. Summer Rolls by Drive Me Hungry

  9. Vegan Jalapeno Poppers by Food Sharing Vegan

  10. Sweet Potato Salad by Plant Based on a Budget

  11. Jackfruit Tuna Salad by LB Health and Lifestyle

  12. Black Chickpeas by Tips and Recipes

  13. Fire Roasted Corn Salsa by The Helpful GF

  14. Vegan Pasta Salad by Strength and Sunshine

      15. Artichoke Pasta Salad by The Conflicted Vegan


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11 Fantastic Frito Recipes

If you like Fritos you are going to LOVE these 11 Fantastic Frito Recipes. From salads to casseroles, this collection has some amazing ways to add Frito corn chips to your table!

Fantastic Frito Recipes

Fritos are a classic snack; they are crispy, crunchy and actually pretty yummy for how simple they are. My son LOVES when I add a bag of Fritos to his lunch and I started looking for ways that I could get him to try something new if it was made with a favorite snack.

I found these 11 Fantastic Frito recipes and I know you are going to wanna try a few of these too! I thin the Chili Cheese Frito Skillet looks awesome!


Frito Salad by My Craftily Ever After
Frito Corn Dog Muffins by Palatable Pastimes
Frito Bean Salad by Southern Plate
One Pot Frito Casserole by Clarks Condensed
Frito Chili Pie by Nerdy Mama
Frito Taco Casserole by Park Ranger John
Frito Sonic Chili Cheese Wrap by Copykat
Chili Cheese Frito Skillet by Thrifty Jinxy
Homemade BBQ Fritos by Palatable Pastimes
Frito Corn Salad by Spend with Pennies
Frito Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

If you are hungry for more check out all of my recipes here.

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