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Thanks for stopping by and checking out my yummy recipes. All of my recipes are tried, tested, and photographed right in my own home. I love using my Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Cast Iron Skillets, and Air fryers, to create and share delicious recipes.

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Quick and Easy Air Fryer Quesadilla

Posted in Air Fryer, Appetizers, Main Course, One Pot, Recipes

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Quesadilla has a crispy shell and perfectly melted cheese in the center, then topped with your favorite toppings. The perfect weeknight dinner without all the …

Marry Me Chicken

Posted in Cast iron Recipes, Dinner, Main Course, One Pot, Recipes, skillet

This Marry Me Chicken Recipe is one of my all-time favorite chicken recipes. You have tender and juicy chicken in a creamy basil and sundried tomato sauce that marries each …

One-Pot Spicy Chicken Riggies

Posted in Around Utica, Dinner, Dutch Oven, Main Course, One Pot, Recipes

One-Pot Spicy Chicken Riggies AKA Utica Chicken Riggies has the right amount of heat in a rich and creamy cheesy sauce that is on top of Al dente rigatoni pasta …

Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes

Posted in Breakfast, Recipes

Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes are made with a cake mix and 4 different flavors making it an easy no-fuss breakfast. No flipping or worrying about picky eaters. This Breakfast Pancake …

S’mores No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Posted in Dessert, Recipes

S’mores No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe has a light and creamy cheesecake filling topped with toasted marshmallows, ooey-gooey chocolate, and a graham cracker crust giving you that classic S’mores taste. This smores …

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Posted in Air Fryer, Appetizers, ninja Foodi and Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Recipes

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is crispy shrimp smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Bang bang shrimp packs a nice punch of heat in every bite of this air …

Carla Bushey

Owner/Administrator

Carla Bushey worked in clinics and hospitals for over 25 years before launching her career in blogging. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has 2 grown children, 4 dogs, and 4 grand pups. She lives in Upstate New York with her husband and dogs. She loves food photography and sharing recipes for all her fans on Adventures of a Nurse.

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Instant Pot Recipes

If you are on the hunt for the best Instant Pot recipes on the internet, you found it. Create incredible recipes in a fraction of the time compared to other cooking methods.

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Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryers are a fantastic way to get that deep-fried taste and texture without all the unwanted oil. A healthier way to cook up your favorite recipes.

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Most Loved Recipes

Air fryer Fried Pickles

This is a Texas Road House Copycat Fried Pickle recipe. To make it even better it is made right in the air fryer.

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Air fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a satisfying and easy air fryer chicken recipe! Juicy chicken that is coated in Parmesan mix and then air fried!

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Southern Fried Cabbage and Bacon

Southern-fried cabbage and bacon will become an instant favorite from the first bite. You have tender cabbage that is seasoned to perfection with garlic, onions, and of course salty bacon.

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Made this and it was excellent! Everybody loved it! I wish I would have found this recipe years ago!…….Sandra