With back to school comes rushed evenings. That means little time to cook dinner before it gets late. I typically use our Ninja Foodi at least 3 times a week to help make dinner quickly. Tonight, we are making loaded baked potatoes in the Ninja Foodi. Yes, I know I can microwave potatoes but that alters the level of nutrients and vitamins in the potato. And baking takes too long. However, the Ninja Foodi can have a perfectly baked potato on my plate well under 30 minutes! I was able to fit 5 ...
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Pumpkin Funnel Cake
Everything pumpkin is starting early in 2020. Why wait until October? I think as soon as September 1st rolls around all things pumpkin are fair game. My first pumpkin dish this season will be pumpkin funnel cakes! You all loved the funnel cakes we did last month for the state fair series so I thought you might enjoy a pumpkin funnel cake too. Funnel cakes are a hit year-round and everyone. They are fun, festive and an indulgent treat. Plus they are really easy to make too! To make these ...
Ninja Foodi Pineapple BBQ Ribs
School is back in session and parents are looking for quick and simple dinners to prepare. Whether you are distance learning, hybrid learning, or in-person learning, time is precious. We are all trying to juggle a million things at once and there is not enough time in the day. And if you're like me, you still want to put a home-cooked meal on the dinner table. One way I am able to put a homecooked meal on the table most weeknights is by using my Ninja Foodi. Using the pressure cooking ...
State Fair Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our Minnesota State Fair series is coming to an end. I hope you enjoyed following along this month. And hopefully, you've had a chance to try out a few of the recipes. But like all good things, there comes a time for an end. We're closing out the series with the most iconic Minnesota State Fair food - Sweet Martha Cookies! If you've ever gone to the Minnesota State Fair you have seen the overfilled, gigantic bucket of chocolate chip cookies. These are a coveted treat for many families. The ...
State Fair Strawberry Lemonade
This is our last lemonade recipe for our Minnesota State Fair series. It has been so much fun making them this past month and enjoying them! I know Peyton's favorite part has been enjoying each one. Though out of all the lemonades we made this month I would have to say this one and the Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade were my favorites. This strawberry lemonade is extremely simple to make. I think making a simple syrup really made the difference in having a smooth lemonade. If you like the gritty ...
State Fair Red Velvet Funnel Cake
Funnel cakes are pretty much a staple of any fair or amusement park. And ever since I made the first funnel cake for the kids a few weeks ago they have been begging for more. Peyton's favorite type of dessert is red velvet anything so I decided to make her a red velvet funnel cake and see what she thought. To make this red velvet funnel cake at home you will need the following - 1 1/2 C Buttermilk 2 Eggs 2 C Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 2 TBSP Sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Cocoa ...