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Instant Pot Chimichangas (+ Video)

April 15, 2018 by Amber Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Chimichangas are a favorite family dinner with tender shredded beef, seasoned to perfection, and wrapped in tortillas to fry or bake. If you don't own an instant pot, you should get one, as soon as possible. I can't believe how much faster you can make things, especially meats. I had to try an old family favorite recipe (chimichangas) in the instant pot to see if it would cook faster, and it cut the time in half! I originally posted this recipe back in 2013. So if you don't have an electric pressure cooker, be sure to check out that post for the information on making it in the oven. My mom would only ever make these chimichangas for us once a year … Read more...

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

This easy carrot cake recipe is moist, perfectly-spiced, and topped with the BEST cream cheese frosting. Customize it with your favorite fillers or enjoy it simply as-is. I know Easter came and went but this cake was so good that I had to share! Carrot Cake is definitely one of those classic spring desserts […]

Philly Cheesesteak French Bread

*This post is brought to you by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Dessert Now Dinner Later possible. Philly Cheesesteak French Bread is a delicious open-faced sandwich with plenty of juicy meat, crisp veggies, and melty cheese for an easy dinner that is sure to satisfy! I have been stuck in a […]

Blueberry Cream Pie with Streusel Topping

Layers of fruit and cheesecake make this Blueberry Cream Pie a special treat. The streusel topping adds an extra layer of flavor and texture that will have you savoring every bite. When my husband (Kyle) and I were in college, we both worked at one of the university’s food service buildings. I was in […]

Easy Coconut Cream Pie

This Easy Coconut Cream Pie is light, delicious, and simple using instant coconut pudding, whipped cream, and toasted coconut. I’m on a pie kick in preparation for Pi Day (3.14) and this Easy Coconut Cream Pie is super simple to make. You can even cheat and use a frozen store-bought crust. The thing I […]

Frozen Mixed Berry Pie

This Mixed Berry Pie uses a frozen blend of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries which is perfect when fresh berries are out of season. No need to cook the filling ahead of time. Simply fill and bake. Enjoy this pie for the holidays or any day of the year! My friend Holly has been really […]

Sweet Fire Meatballs

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooked Perfect® Meatballs. All opinions are 100% mine. Sweet Fire Meatballs are sweet with a kick of heat and use frozen meatballs for a super easy dinner any night of the week. Guess what March 9th is? National Meatball Day! So, […]

Easy Coconut Lime Ice Cream (+ Video)

This no churn Easy Coconut Lime Ice Cream is creamy, sweet, tangy, and perfectly tropical. Add soda for an amazing ice cream float! No ice cream maker needed! As March draws near, I typically go crazy sharing “green” recipes for St. Patrick’s Day, which usually equates to lime recipes because I’m a lime fanatic! […]

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

*This post is brought to you by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Dessert Now Dinner Later possible. These easy Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are loaded with garlic, cheese, and herbs for a great tasting breadstick to enjoy for pizza night. Also delicious dipped in marinara sauce! We have homemade pizza night typically […]

Lemon Raspberry Crumb Bars

Lemon Raspberry Crumb Bars have a creamy and tangy-sweet filling sandwiched between a brown sugar and oat crust that doubles as the crumb topping. These dessert bars are to die for! If you’ve been reading my blog over the years, you know that I’m a citrus fan. Lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, you name it […]

Waffles Recipe (+ Video)

This waffles recipe is our absolute favorite! Creating fluffy waffles that are incredibly light, crispy, and super easy to make! You’ll be happy to wake up and have these waffles for breakfast or brunch. I’ve never been a fan of waffles until I tried this recipe. It just seemed like all the waffles I […]