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Yummy Broccoli Salad
Recipes · Salad

Yummy Broccoli Salad

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Yummy Broccoli Salad

Anytime my family gets together for a huge dinner it’s always requested that I bring my Yummy Broccoli Salad. Usually there are plenty of starchy sides to choose from, so I think to bring this dish to add something a little on the healthier side. Broccoli is a family favorite and when you add cheese and bacon it really adds the extra YUM to this veggie dish. It’s also a colorful dish that really draws you over to it. My toddler says it’s really yummy, so here is another toddler tested and approved dish.

This is the type of dish that is great on the day you make it, but if you let it set in the fridge overnight; it will be DELICIOUS the following day. By letting it set overnight it allows those ingredients to really get to know each other. That’s probably the most important tip I have for this recipe…let the salad soak up all the goodness of the dressing in order to get the most flavor. It’s such a refreshing dish that goes perfectly with any big family meal or a light picnic brunch…which makes it very versatile!

This dish is all things…crunchy, salty, sweet and cheesy. It is super simple to make and looks great when presenting. Now, I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my family and I do!

Yummy Broccoli Salad

YUMMY BROCCOLI SALAD

Ingredients:

  • 6 slices of thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 crowns of broccoli, cut down into florets
  • 1 cup of mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg’s with the mother)
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup craisins
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine broccoli, bacon, craisins, cheese and walnuts. Toss together to combine well.
  • In a separate bowl; mix mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar until well combine.
  • Pour mayonnaise mixture over the broccoli mixture and combine well.
  • Eat right away or chill over night and serve the following day.
  • Enjoy!
A Simple & Healthy Egg Roll Bowl
Dinner · Recipes

A Simple & Healthy Egg Roll Bowl

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Egg Roll Bowl

This is a popular recipe at our house that is fast and easy to make in the middle of the work week. My husband is especially fond of this dish and even offers to make it most of the time. To make thing easier…this is an Instant Pot recipe! For the longest time I wanted an Instant Pot to utilize as a multi cooker. I knew I would be able to utilize its many features in various ways when I needed to make something fast. This recipe is a great way to use the Instant Pot in two ways…first as a rice cooker and second as a pressure cooker.

I typically utilize my Instant Pot when I need to make soups, rice or cook up some fast chicken breast for shredding into a recipe. This recipe also uses the sauté feature which helps to jump start everything. I think you’ll find this recipe an easy one and maybe even one that you add into your meal rotation. Now, I am happy to share how easy and fast this meal is and I know you will enjoy it!

Egg Roll Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup rice (cooked in instant pot on rice cooker setting)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bag of multi colored slaw mix
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (I like Better Than Bullion)
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 crown of broccoli, cut into florets
  • La Choy noodles (soup and salad topper)

Directions:

  • Cook the rice first. Put rice and water in instant pot, select rice cooker function and close lid with valve in sealed position. This will auto set to 12 minutes then natural release for an additional 10 minutes. Once natural release has reached 10 minutes past cook time of 12; quick release. Once valve has lowered open lid.
  • Place rice in a separate bowl to cool.
  • Turn instant pot to sauté and wait 30 seconds. Add chicken, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and ginger; brown meat.
  • When meat is done; turn instant pot off. Add stock and slaw mix; do not stir. Close lid and turn valve to sealed position for pressure cooking.
  • Set the instant pot to ‘0’ minutes. Once done; perform a quick release and when pressure valve has lowered; open lid.
  • Do not stir. Add broccoli and close lid again and set to pressure cook for ‘0’ minutes. Once done ; perform a quick release and when pressure valve has lowered; open lid.
  • Stir and place in serving bowls on top of rice. Top with noodle toppers and enjoy!