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Instant Pot Kalua Pork

January 26, 2017 By Aly 7 Comments

Instant Pot Kalua Pork is ready in under 2 hours and is packed with flavor – perfect for your game day parties!

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Kalua Pork is one of those recipes that is always a favorite with my friends and family. Kalua pork takes a bit of planning, however, because it takes a full day of cooking in the slow cooker so when I finally succumbed and bought my Instant Pot, Instant Pot Kalua Pork was the perfect recipe to make.

I must confess – I was clearly skeptical because kalua pork ready in under 2 hours – ummmm… that seemed impossible. Now when I make it in the slow cooker or oven, it also takes quite a bit of time. Now, when some of my friends make kalua pork – they have an emu oven in their backyard so it is almost a full day to make it there. But 90 minutes in a pressure cooker – well, let’s see what the Instant Pot has can do….

Easy Entertaining With Farm Rich and Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs #20MinutesToTasty

November 1, 2016 By Aly 6 Comments

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These Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs are ready in a flash – a few pantry ingredients and Farm Rich Meatballs simmer in the slow cooker for a party favorite!

I am a huge fan of entertaining made easy and this holiday season, one of my entertaining BFFs is Farm Rich Snacks. Whether it’s whipping up some tasty snacks while watching the World Series, a last minute get together with friends or a holiday soiree, Farm Rich delivers quality in an instant.

One of the lessons I learned early on with entertaining is that sometimes you can’t do everything. Sure, I’d love to hand bread mozzarella sticks but my schedule reminds me that time might not be an option. I often keep Farm Rich Snacks in my freezer for last minute entertaining and their frozen meatballs are always a hit especially when I whip up these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs. A few pantry ingredients and the slow cooker does all of the work.

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Kalua Pork Bites With Homemade Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce #ItsBakingSeason

October 14, 2016 By Aly 12 Comments

Kalua Pork Bites with Homemade Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce will be a hit at your holiday party, packed with tender Kalua pork, pineapple and ginger, nestled in golden Pillsbury Crescents for the perfect party bite.

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For the holidays this year, I’m going to be doing a bit of a tropical spin with a nod to the islands. To start the party, one of my fave appetizers will be gracing the table – scrumptious Kalua Pork Bites with Homemade Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce. Tender Kalua pork is nestled in Pillsbury Crescents with fresh pineapple, ginger, green onions and a made from scratch teriyaki sauce. I promise that one bite and these Kalua Pork Bites will disappear like magic!

What makes this recipe so easy to prepare is using the Pillsbury Crescents for the dough. Tiny squares of Pillsbury Crescents dough are filled with a delicious Hawaiian inspired Kalua filling which are baked until they are puffed and golden. Easy peasy!

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Tried and True: Kona Coffee Spice Rub

July 1, 2016 By Aly 9 Comments

This sweet and savory Kona Coffee Spice Rub is the ultimate coffee rub for your favorite steaks, burgers or grilling recipes

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Happy July y’all! Have you finalized your weekend cookout menu yet? I have a last minute addition that will deliver on flavor and have your guests raving about your culinary genius – a Kona Coffee Spice Rub that will take your favorite steak, burger or chicken to new flavorful heights!

The 4th of July is always a fun time here in one of the cities that was home to our country’s Founding Fathers. I have been a history buff since my college days and the Revolutionary War and Colonial times is fascinating to me. Philly has a huge 4th of July Celebration and I’m looking forward to seeing some amazing shows including Philly’s own Leslie Odom, Jr. (aka Aaron Burr) from the Broadway smash Hamilton performing. I don’t know about you but I have had the Hamilton soundtrack on repeat and if you haven’t listened to it – give it a shot. I find the wordplay brilliant and the vocals are on point! Check out one of my favorite songs from the soundtrack – “Wait For It”

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Pineapple Slaw

June 7, 2016 By Aly 11 Comments

This easy Pineapple Slaw will be a summertime favorite – sweet pineapple, spicy ginger & coleslaw are tossed in a light yogurt dressing!

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I have a delicious side dish to share with you today that would be perfect for your next cookout – a sweet and tangy Pineapple Slaw.

I have been on a pineapple kick lately. I don’t know what the reasoning is behind it but I have been adding pineapple to a few of my favorite recipes – like my Huli Huli Chicken Burgers, a sweet pineapple relish that I use on Kalua Pork Sliders or Kalua Pork Nachos and in some of my favorite Pineapple Cookies. Pineapple in coleslaw – well, you have to trust me on this one….