Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Hands down, one of my favorite Slow Cooker meals is these Slow Cooker Carnitas. For decades, I’ve made Mexican Shredded Beef or Pork in the slow cooker (link & photo below), but Carnitas? Only more recently, but they quickly edged out that recipe and other favorites!

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Crisp in a skillet in a bit of oil – drizzle with some of the juices!

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Instant Pot Brazilian Feijoada

Instant Pot Brazilian Feijoada

I’ve had Feijoada on my mind for a long time. I made Feijoada years ago but it was one of those “Hey, it’s not you, it’s me” kind of things. It was ok, but not great. It wasn’t until I tasted a lot more Brazilian food that I “got” not just the flavor but the spirit of the dish and what a difference that has made. But guess what? This time I did it in my Instant Pot. And it was easy! So here, for your dining pleasure is Instant Pot Brazilian Feijoada!

Instant Pot Brazilian Feijoada

Instant Pot Brazilian Feijoada

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Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce

Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce

Oh my gosh is your kitchen looking like mine as the days count down to Christmas? Bags of chocolate chips, flour everywhere, rolling pins and candies and sugar, oh my! And here it is December 20th & I am starting to realize that I just might not accomplish everything I’ve been hoping to before the big day. Mostly because I keep adding things, lol! But I want to back away from the baking (that should be a Meme, shouldn’t it?) and share out this perfect little accompaniment to just about any holiday meal, Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce.

Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce

Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce

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