Instant Pot BBQ Wings

19 Comments March 21, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

I always think of Wings, Sports Bars, and Football together. Like they’re connected in my mind, and in my head, you can’t have any them without the other. But Wings are great anytime you want to have a sporty get together and with March Madness upon us (the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments if you’re not in the know) why not have your wings on the couch, in front of the TV? You can knock out some pretty great Instant Pot BBQ Wings at home, pretty darned fast!

Alabama White BBQ Dipping Sauce with Instant Pot BBQ Wings

New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

12 Comments March 4, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

Mardi Gras is almost upon up, and Mardi Gras always makes me think of New Orleans and New Orleans always makes me think of Jambalaya. See how my mind works? It’s all about the food, lol! And while my fave Jambalaya Recipe is already on my site, one made with a roux (that’s said to be the Cajun-style) I really wanted to up my game this year and perfect a Creole-style Jambalaya, the tomato-y kind. Yeah, I’ had to get out of my (very delish) Cajun rut and make this New Orleans Creole Jambalaya for Mardi Gras this year.

New Orleans Creole Jambalaya

White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker – Instant Pot – Stovetop

15 Comments January 28, 2019 FrugalHausfrau

It’s been pretty bitter in the Twin Cities, but we’re having a little heatwave and are up to 12 degrees. Which would be great if we didn’t get about 7 inches of snow last night and even better if the high tomorrow wasn’t expected to be -5 with a low of -25 and worse on Wednesday. But that’s exactly the time you want soup! And even better a pretty much pantry soup (if your pantry is anything like mine) and not just any soup. You want this little White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker – Instant Pot – Stovetop number coz it’s going to warm you from the inside out!

White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker – Instant Pot – Stovetop

Instant Pot Mexican Chipotle Chicken Soup

6 Comments December 15, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I was chatting with my friend Tonya on facebook book the other day. I asked if she’d made anything great in her Instant Pot and she gave me this recipe, Instant Pot Mexican Chipotle Chicken Soup. This soup saved my life! Thanks Tonya for sharing!

Instant Pot Mexican Chipotle Chicken Soup

Minnesota Cassoulet “Bean Pot”

24 Comments October 25, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

It’s easy to always think about St. Paul & Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, as a Swedish/Norwegian city and we do have a large population. Maybe our weather made them feel at home. But it’s just as easy to forget that our earliest settlements were French and/or French Canadian. So in honor of our French, here’s a “Bean Pot” or if ya want to be fancier, I’ll just call this a Minnesota Cassoulet Bean Pot.

Minnesota Cassoulet “Bean Pot”

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

31 Comments October 15, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Goodness knows I’m not a huge sports fan. I just don’t have the attention span to sit and follow most things on TV. Unless maybe it’s food related, lol! But yanno what I can get behind on game day? The food! There’s just something about the fun party food that shows up around every football party, and these Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders are the perfect example of fun food.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

Home Style Chicken Shawarma

36 Comments September 6, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Hands down one of my favorite dishes of all times, a Home Style Chicken Shawarma is easier to make than you might think. Best of all, this recipe is absolutely going to deliver on taste and flavor!

Home Style Chicken Shawarma

Barbecue Chicken Chili

9 Comments July 19, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I know it’s summer, mid-July, but I just had to do Barbecue Chicken Chili in the Instant Pot with some of the Honey Barbecue Pulled Pork I made the other day. No Instant Pot? No worries. The stovetop instructions for Barbecue Chicken Chili are here, too.

Barbecue Chicken Chili

Honey Barbecue Pulled Chicken

20 Comments July 18, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I wish we all had time to stand in front of the barbecue and have parties on the deck (or by the pool if you’re so lucky) but man, sometimes we’re just busy and need to eat! That’s when this big batch of Honey Barbecue Pulled Chicken is a lifesaver.

Corn Fritter Pancakes. Honey Barbecued Pulled Chicken, Sweet Corn Salsa & Honey Lime Slaw

Warm Spinach Chicken Mandarin Salad

21 Comments June 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

So has anybody had their DNA done? I gave my Dad a test for his birthday and the results were a mix of expected and surprising. Kind of like this Warm Spinach Chicken Mandarin Salad. See DNA kind of boggles my mind, but once I thought of it like I think about food it makes sense to me.

Warm Spinach Chicken Mandarin Salad

Chicken Bordeaux from the New York Times Cookbook

20 Comments April 14, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I have really fond memories of this recipe, Chicken Bordeaux from the New York Times Cookbook. At least Chicken Bordeaux was in a New York Times Cookbook in the early ’80’s. In Craig Claiborne’s day, I think. This harks back to when I was young, and if the pictures are correct, wearing a bikini!

Chicken Bordeaux from the New York Times Cookbook

Chicken, Chickpea & Orecchiette Pasta Soup

11 Comments April 13, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Hey, ya’ll, I hope you’ll forgive another soup recipe if it’s 80 degrees where you are, but seeing as we have tons of snow I’m still in full on comfort mode. But maybe no matter what the temp is where you are, you’ll want to try this Chicken, Chickpea & Orecchiette Pasta Soup. Can I say Hygge? I feel a little silly when I get all trendy and say things like Hygge, but look it up. This soup will be in the definition.

Chicken Chickpea & Orecchiette Pasta Soup

Perfectly Cooked Instant Pot Chicken - large batch for meal prep. Firm enough to slice, tender enough to shred.

Meal Prep Chicken, Five Recipes

25 Comments March 11, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I love meal prep & rely a lot on make-ahead meals & planned leftovers to get through the week. Today, though, I’m doing things in an organized way: Cook this Meal Prep Chicken over the weekend and throw together five varied lunches for two with no repeats. Coz who wants to eat the same thing over and over?

Perfectly Cooked Instant Pot Chicken – large batch for meal prep. Firm enough to slice, tender enough to shred.

Super easy and fast, shortcut these fajitas with already cooked chicken. Great for using leftovers.

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas

6 Comments March 3, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Do you guys want an easy, 20-minute Shortcut Chicken Fajitas recipe? One that starts with cooked chicken so you can have it on the table fast, fast, fast? A recipe that lets you use chicken cooked ahead for meal prep or any leftovers or a rotisserie chicken you have on hand?

Shortcut Chicken Fajitas & Cilantro Lime Rice

Shaved Brussels & Kale Salad with Sliced Chicken Breast & Cabbage

Shaved Brussels & Kale Salad with Chicken Breast

6 Comments February 28, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

I’m making an effort to eat salads and eat healthier in general, how ’bout you? I thought I’d share this Shaved Brussels & Kale Salad with Sliced Chicken Breast. It’s perfect for an early Spring day…filling and healthy.

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing served with Shaved Brussels & Kale Salad with Chicken Breast

Brunswick Stew Virginia Style

25 Comments February 26, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

How do I know about Brunswick Stew Virginia Style? Back in the ’70s, we went on one of the very few family vacations that didn’t include dogs (My Dad raised Goldens and showed extensively), probably to try to instill some sort of family bonding combined with patriotic zeal to renew our faith in Family, God, and Country.

Brunswick Stew Virginia Style

Paella Valenciana

40 Comments February 2, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Want a simple one-pan skillet dinner? Make paella. Seriously. If there’s ever been a simple dish so wrapped in mystique with so many rules, I don’t know what it is. If you want a “world class” Paella, follow them all. If you want a fabulous supper, keep reading. Yeah, we’re gonna break a few rules and get you a fantastic Paella. Maybe for Valentine’s Day?

Paella Valenciana

Pineapple Chicken

23 Comments February 1, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

Ok, it’s February, now. I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but it’s cold, here, and we have feet of snow. Yeah, feet. And it’s just the time of year when it gets old. So I wanted a little pick me up. Something with a little tropical flair? Maybe something with pineapple!

Pineapple Chicken – Chunks of Chicken, bell pepper, onion & pineapple stir-fried in a spicy/sweet sauce

Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breasts

35 Comments January 13, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

These Cajun Stuffed Chicken Breasts might be just the thing to bring a little sunshine into your life during this cold, cold January. These are like Oh My Gosh good, with just a little spice to warm things up.

Stuffed Cajun Chicken Breasts

Home-made Enchilada Sauce, quick & from the pantry. Chili powder, tomato sauce

Enchilada Sauce (from the pantry)

28 Comments January 4, 2018 FrugalHausfrau

There’s nothing like a little Mexican food when you’re just absolutely over Christmas & Christmas leftovers & New Years and New Years leftovers. And then there were the leftovers from the leftovers. So change it up and make enchiladas!

Home-made Enchilada Sauce, quick & from the pantry.

Classic Wild Rice Soup in the Instant Pot

36 Comments December 28, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

So hey, here I am a Minnesota blogger and I have no Wild Rice Soup on my blog. Uff da. Well, I do have a Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Chowder (amazingly good and healthy!) but it’s just not the same as a Classic Wild Rice Soup in the Instant Pot, now is it? (As a quick aside, I will be posting recipes that aren’t Instant Pot and aren’t soup, it’s just been a crazy Holiday week, so if you don’t have an “IP” please bear with me!)

Classic Wild Rice Soup in the Instant Pot

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup - Pho Ga or Chicken Pho

Shortcut Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) or Pho Ga Tay Instant Pot or Stove-top

26 Comments November 16, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I decided to make a Shortcut Pho Ga, Vietnamese Chicken Soup. And now, I’m sure you’re wondering “What on this side of heaven does Pho Ga have to do with the Great American Turkey Day?” Ahem. Thanksgiving, that is.

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup – Pho Ga or Chicken Pho, shortcut version

Chicken Tacos with Cherry Chipotle Salsa

24 Comments September 7, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Here’s a recipe to fall in love with – Chicken Tacos with Cherry Chipotle Salsa.

Chicken Tacos with Cherry Chipotle Salsa

Chicken Salad honey dijon dressing fruit

Fruited Chicken Salad with Honey Dijon

28 Comments August 20, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

Way back when, my sister and I were discussing what should be on the menu for a family get together and we got down to the salad dressing. “Honey Dijon?” I asked. It was kind of a new thing then. “No one likes that,” she said. But I didn’t say, “I do, I do!” And goodness help me, I do. Home-made at least. Don’t tell my sis!

Fruited Chicken Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

Easy White Chicken Chili

38 Comments August 18, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I have other White Chicken Chili recipes here, so I’m not real sure how I got inspired to make this one…a hint of fall coming, maybe? Yep. I said it. Fall. I’m glad I made this Chili, though, because Easy White Chicken Chili’s seriously delish.

Easy White Chicken Chili

Honey Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot

28 Comments August 10, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

This Honey Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot has saved me over and over in the last few months. When the hunger-crazed octogenarians (my folks) begin circling around 5:00 p.m. like sharks and the day’s been too hectic for anything else, I think Honey Sesame Chicken. I swear it has saved my life, or at the very least, the loss of a limb or two…

Honey Sesame Chicken Instant Pot

Thai Chicken Wings

52 Comments July 23, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

So I’m not usually a huge fan of chicken wings, but my son is. Wow, can he put them down. This is a recipe that changed my mind, and I can’t wait to serve them to Kraig. Thai inspired Chicken Wings.

Thai Chicken Wings – succulent, juicy, crispy caramelized deliciousness.

Thai Chicken Burgers

29 Comments July 12, 2017 FrugalHausfrau

I’m sitting in what seems to be the red meat capital of the world, folks. Right smack dab in the Midwest. At my folk’s in a small town outside of Sioux Falls. (We even went to see bull riding last winter!) So it might be considered a bit of a stretch to serve my fave octogenarians a chicken burger. And Thai Chicken Burgers, no less!

Thai Chicken Burgers