If ever there was a cake that I could eat all by myself, this is it. Homemade funfetti cake for two. I mean, sure, my chocolate fudge cake was eaten in a span of 4 hours, but I had help on that one. And this cinnamon red hot apple mini cake that the world forgot about was taken down by one fork, mostly. But this homemade funfetti cake. This cake could have been all mine....

If you’re wondering how to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker, you’re in luck. Because you’ll never be stuck at 5:00 with nothing to make for dinner again! Cooking frozen chicken has never been quicker, easier, or more delicious! The Instant Pot has definitely saved my butt a time or two (or ten) 😉 If you’ve got pork tenderloin instead of chicken breasts? Check out my Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin from fresh or frozen!...

I’ll be the first to admit, I used to use frozen whipped topping the majority of the time. But once you get hooked on homemade whipped cream, there is just no going back! I still stash a couple tubs of frozen whipped topping for those whipped cream emergencies (we all have those, right?). But most weeks when I’m grocery shopping I pick up a litre of heavy whipping cream so we can have fresh homemade whipped cream on our whole wheat pancakes or with our french toast casserole for brunch, or with a slice of this No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake for dessert!...

At this point, y’all are like ‘oh my lands, another mason jar dessert?!’ I know, I know. But but but, mason jars make it so easy to portion for two! Unless… you want to purchase stock in Sur La Table and buy many little pans to make my desserts. No? Just me? And my Mom? Ok, got it. I had a hunch. I make these ice cream sundae jars and stash them in the freezer for a quick snack....

This post is generously sponsored by Canola Eat Well and I was compensated for my time in creating this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Recipe Rebel possible! Comfort food season is in full swing and I’m back with another healthy, hearty meal to carry us through. This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is all of my favorite things in one recipe: it’s healthy — which to me means it’s got a good amount of protein, vegetables, carbs and healthy fats (including canola oil!...

I love any and all instant pot recipes. They’re so easy to throw together, quick to cook (instant, if you will 😉), and make for easy cleanup since they’re usually one-pot recipes! Well, I’ve decided that one of the best things to cook in the instant pot to make your life easier is rice. I’ve already made brown rice in the instant pot, so I wanted to come up with a white rice option as well....

My love of risotto began when I was living in California and having weekly dinner dates with my girlfriends. I was a vegetarian back in graduate school, partially because of budgetary constraints and partially because I don’t really love the taste of meat. I would scan the menu for the vegetarian options, select one quickly, and then go back to sharing a bottle of wine with my girlfriends. Please, allow me to reminisce those leisurely late nights in the city with my girls with my quick instant pot risotto in the suburbs....

Looking for ways to use this shredded chicken? Try stirring it into this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe (or my stovetop chicken chili here!) or this Easy Chicken Orzo Recipe. This easy Shredded Chicken is one of those recipes that’s always on repeat in our house! Not only is it so convenient to throw into any recipe, but it’s always easy to make. You know we love having a stash of shredded chicken in the fridge, (This Crockpot Shredded Chicken and Instant Pot Shredded Chicken are already favorites here!...

See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. It’s smoothie time, and this refreshing Mango Smoothie is at the top of our list of favorites! While we’ll never say no to this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, this healthy Strawberry Smoothie, or this Pineapple Smoothie, this Mango Smoothie has a fun, tropical flavor that just can’t be beat! It’s simple to make, filled with good for you ingredients, and keeps us satisfied during a busy day or after a morning workout!...

I have a crush, you guys. It’s a bad one, too. It’s been going on for a few years now, and it just keeps getting worse every time she writes a new book. Her name is Adrianna Adarme, and she wrote another book! Remember her first book with these peanut butter cups? Yeah, me too..about once a week or so. And now she wrote A Cozy Coloring Book with recipes in it!...

Hold onto your hats, folks, because I’m about to confess something: I used to not like pie. I used to think that fruit was best enjoyed fresh, not cooked. And then I met Esther. I’ve told y’all a little bit about how I met Esther the first day I lived in California. I said I would tell you the rest of the story, so here goes: I moved to California in July of 2006, just months after graduating college....

I had a peanut butter steak taco the other day at a local taqueria, and fell in love. There’s something addictive about warm, melty peanut butter drizzled with sriracha and gooey cheese. We’ve dragged all of our friends to this taqueria solely for this taco. If you come with us and don’t order it?—don’t expect to be our friends anymore. Kidding! {kind of} The version I had at the restaurant also had pickles and crispy bacon on top, but something tells me that might be too much for you....

See the step-by-step recipe video down on the recipe card. Now that the holidays are over, we are facing our coldest days here in Manitoba, which means soup season is going strong. This Potato Leek Soup recipe is easy and healthy, and it only requires a few ingredients, making it perfect for midweek dinner! Don’t let its creamy, luxurious texture fool you though — this soup is made almost entirely of vegetables!...

*Post and photos updated from March 27, 2014 I’ll be the first to admit I don’t love shortbread. Generally, I just don’t like food that is hard. And shortbread is hard. I’d much rather be eating a gooey, slightly underbaked chocolate/peanut butter/butterscotch/white chocolate chip cookie. Or pretty much anything that is soft, gooey or chewy-in-a-good-way. And a hard, crunchy crust that’s topped with a gooey, caramel filling? That’s the way to my heart....

You guys, I think sometimes I underestimate this whole it-being-winter thing. Can you blame me? Sometimes it feels really strange to make supper at 3:00 just so I can photograph it for the blog. And then there’s that awkward “do you try to keep it warm until it’s actually supper or do you refrigerate it and reheat it later?” issue. Anyway. So I made this and, quite frankly, it was fantastic....

Each year, I like to share one regular-size recipe with you. Over the years, I’ve made you a pumpkin pie with coconut milk made in a regular 9" pie plate instead of a mini one. Last year, I shared a batch of my family’s Czech kolaches that makes one dozen rolls. (Though, regular kolache recipes make dozens of rolls, so I feel like this is a still a small-batch recipe)....

Sugar Cookie Bars are a huge hit in my house any time of year, from after school snacking to movie nights and parties — we love them! This easy recipe is perfect all year round as you can easily make them your own with your favorite flavorings and toppings. My sugar cookie recipe uses sour cream, it’s a not-so-secret secret ingredient that I think makes all the difference! Sugar cookies made with sour cream are fluffier, softer, and more moist than those made without....

If you’re loving this recipe, check out more corn chowder recipes like Potato Corn Chowder, Chicken Corn Chowder and Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder. Corn Chowder just got so much more exciting! During the summer, I love grilling. When the grill’s hot, I usually grill a few extra ears of corn just so I can set them aside for recipes like this! Southwest Grilled Corn Chowder is exactly as amazing as it sounds....

We’re off to Big Sur for a bit to embrace the arrival of fall. The beauty of the California central coast eases the Texas homesick pain. Wood-fired pizza and croissants at Big Sur Bakery help as well. While I’m gone, stop by your local farm stand and pick up some plums. Even if you don’t think you like plums, I’m betting it’s because you’ve only had grocery store plums. There ain’t nothin’ like a tree ripened plum this time of year....

If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you know that breakfast and brunch are my favorite meals. I could eat breakfast food for every meal of the day and I’m so glad my family feels the same way! We love cooking up a big breakfast on the weekends, and a great big Christmas breakfast is one of my favorite ways to celebrate. There’s nothing better than gathering the family around the table for a holiday brunch!...