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Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

This hearty, comforting Instant Pot Black Bean Soup tastes like it’s simmered for hours. But the layers of rich flavor develop quickly and easily in your pressure cooker! Perfect for weeknight dinners on busy evenings or cozy, effortless weekend meals … and it even freezes beautifully so you can make it ahead, too. (with Vegan/Vegetarian options)

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Mint Chocolate Fudge (Christmas Fudge)

This super-easy Mint Chocolate Fudge will definitely put the holly-jolly in your holidays. It’s deeply chocolate-y, with a kiss of festive mint. And, it’s all prettied-up with an optional {but highly recommended} decorative swirl. Sensational for Christmas … but trust me on this … you’ll want to try my hack for keeping a little stockpile of “freezer fudge” for chocolate emergencies all year long, too!

Soup in brown pottery bowl on beige placemat with chunks of turkey, rice, veggies prominent in broth and additional soup bowls, napkin, spoon nearby.

Turkey Rice Soup

This Turkey Wild Rice Soup is like a whole bowlful of comforting hugs. Creamy and richly flavorful, warm and deeply satisfying. Absolutely craveable. Try it with leftover Thanksgiving turkey … or even with leftover chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken.

Chicken served in flour tortillas with avocado slices, cilantro and jalapenos.

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Just 3 ingredients! These yummy, ultra-easy Instant Pot Chicken Tacos require very little hands-on time and can even be made ahead. Let your pressure cooker do the work for you, and serve up an infinitely customizable dinner your whole family will love!

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Peanut Butter Energy Balls

These delicious no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls (aka Quick and Healthy Snack Bites) are loaded with nutrition to keep you powered up and energized – filled with lots of whole grains, fiber and protein! They’re quick and easy to make, and freezable, too. A healthy snack your family will love, and you’ll feel absolutely terrific about giving them!

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Italian Stuffed Peppers

These Italian Stuffed Peppers feature your favorite pizza-inspired flavors! They’re packed with Italian sausage and pepperoni, along with the traditional ground beef. Plus, they’ve got zesty sauce and a double-hit of melty mozzarella. Bonus for busy families: they’re ready in under 30, and you can make them ahead for busy nights!

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Balls

~ PB&J just got less messy – and totally portable! These yummy Peanut Butter and Jelly Energy Balls are a simple, fast, wholesome, no-bake energy snack … that tastes like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Yum! So perfect for kids (and adults, too)! ~