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Instant Pot Chipotle Beef Chili (with a stovetop option)

October 8, 2019 By Lane Leave a Comment

Fall is my favorite time of year. Sweaters, colorful leaves, jeans, and CHILI! I haven’t yet met a chili that I don’t love, but this Instant Pot Chipotle Beef Chili is my go to recipe. I’ve made it on the stovetop for years, but turns out it is even easier in the Instant Pot, and I don’t have to worry about any splatter in my kitchen! Plus, my special ingredient makes this chili the best!

Instant Pot Chipotle Beef Chili from the side
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Filed Under: Instant Pot, Main Course, Soups and Stews Tagged With: beans, beef chili, chili, chipotle, Cozy, easy weeknight meal, Instant Pot, Instant Pot chili, Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot 101 (plus some great recipes)

August 30, 2019 By Lane Leave a Comment

I’ve gotten lots of questions about the Instant Pot lately which got me thinking-time for an Instant Pot 101.  Do I need the Instant Pot is a frequent one and my answer is YES!  Already have an Instant Pot?  Great!  Keep reading for some great recipes and resources…

Instant Pot Maple Apple Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Maple Apple Steel Cut Oats

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Filed Under: Instant Pot, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals Tagged With: Easy Dinner, easy recipe, easy weeknight, education, Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker

Back to School Make Ahead Meals

August 16, 2019 By Lane 4 Comments

August is here, and for some of you, your kids have already gone back to school (EEEEEKKKK!).  Mine go back the day after Labor Day and I’ll be sending them with mixed emotions.  I’ll be super happy to have some routine and structure in our house, however, with that routine and structure comes the need to be more organized.  Enter Back to School Make Ahead Meals.  And I know you’re feeling me with this one.  Busy mamas unite…

Healthy Egg White Breakfast Muffins

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals Tagged With: back to school, Breakfast, busy nights, dinner, easy weeknight dinner, easy weeknight meal, freezer meals, Instant Pot, make ahead meals

Friday Five: Our Five Most Popular Recipes in 2018!

December 28, 2018 By Lane 2 Comments

2018 is winding to a close and before we leap ahead to 2019 and all of the great things that are in store, I thought we’d talk about our FIVE recipes that got the most hits in 2018. (I won’t lie-they were a little surprising!)  I can tell now what our readers are interested in, and I bet we’ll bring you more of it in 2019, after all, we want to inspire you to get into the kitchen!  (although definitely if you have a special request, just let us know in the comments section at the end of this post, we’d love to hear!)  Without further ado…here are our five most popular recipes of 2018!

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Filed Under: Friday Five, Good (Food) Reads Tagged With: 2018, Friday Five, Instant Pot, most popular recipes, New Year's resolutions, soup

Classic Butternut Squash Soup in An Instant (Pot)

October 30, 2018 By Holly 24 Comments

One of the things that I’ve come to love most about my Instant Pot is the ability to make quick soups and stews that taste like they have been simmering away all day. It’s especially great on those busy weeknights when you really need dinner on the table but you don’t have a lot of time. Recently, I’ve started to take on my favorite classic recipes and this week’s recipe is just that – a Classic Butternut Squash Soup in An Instant (Pot)!…

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Filed Under: Instant Pot, Soups and Stews Tagged With: Butternut Squash, Instant Pot, soup

Good Food Reads: Welcome Fall Friday Five

September 7, 2018 By Lane 10 Comments

Such a crazy busy week!  I don’t know about you, but my kids went back to school this week and between their school schedules, their extracurricular activities, and my crazy work schedule-it’s been one wild ride.  School has started, summer has ended and fall has begun!  I love fall with my whole heart, in fact it’s my favorite season-so sit back and relax-enjoy the Good Food Reads: Welcome Fall Friday Five and find out what we’re loving and what is happening behind the scenes at With Two Spoons!

Good Food Reads: Friday Five Welcome Fall

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Filed Under: Good (Food) Reads, Uncategorized Tagged With: books, Coffee, cold press coffee, Fall, food, Friday Five, Good (food) Reads, Instant Pot, jeans, ribs and grubs, Surly Brewery, The Missing Piece of Charlie OReilly

Good Food Reads: Instant Pot Back to School Meals

August 17, 2018 By Lane 2 Comments

Weeknights are about to get a whole lot busier as the kids head back to school.  Simply your life by pulling out your Instant Pot and making these quick and easy recipes from Good Food Reads: Instant Pot Back to School Meals!

Good Food Reads Back to School Instant Pot Korean Inspired Pulled Pork

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Filed Under: Good (Food) Reads, Instant Pot Tagged With: back to school, beans, beef, chickpeas, easy weeknight dinners, Easy Weeknight Meals, Fall, Instant Pot, pork, soup, tacos

Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chickpeas

May 15, 2018 By Holly 5 Comments

Like so many others, I’ve become somewhat of an Instant Pot fanatic. When I first bought my Instant Pot, it sat in the box for about six months, coming out only to serve as a glorified rice maker. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s a great rice maker, but I didn’t really appreciate just how great this kitchen instrument was until I started using it to fast track healthy dinners for my family. Over the past year, it’s become a go-to tool for soups, stews, roasts, and countless large batches of quinoa. I love that it allows me to produce meals that taste like I’ve been working on them all day, but in reality, came together in less than an hour.  My latest IP favorite? This simple recipe for Instant Pot Coconut Curry Chickpeas.

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Filed Under: Main Course, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: chickpeas, coconut, Curry, Instant Pot, spinach

Instant Pot Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema

April 3, 2018 By Lane 11 Comments

Without further ado, here is the recipe for the Instant Pot Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema that I had promised you all! (and for extra yum, they contain butternut squash as well!)

Instant Pot Black Bean Tacos close up

I recently hosted one of my book clubs and decided the theme should be tacos. The book was “Americanah”, and if you’ve ever read this book you’re wondering right now where I got the idea for a taco theme.  Spoiler alert, my mind works in mysterious ways.  I can’t explain it.  I won’t even try. But for some reason, this book made me decide to create a recipe for Instant Pot Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Crema and I’m sure glad it did.  …

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Filed Under: Instant Pot, Main Course, Vegetarian Tagged With: black bean, Butternut Squash, easy weeknight dinner, Instant Pot, make ahead meals, Pressure Cooker, tacos

Instant Pot Bean and Bacon Soup

March 6, 2018 By Lane 62 Comments

Childhood.  What brings you back? For me it’s Bean and Bacon Soup.

Two bowls of Instant Pot Bean and Bacon Soup from an overhead view

I remember my mom pulling out that little red Campbell’s can and adding water in a small saucepan on our stove.  Ready in a jiffy (no better lunch when you have 3 little kids).  But now that I’m older and like to make things from scratch, I know I can make this without relying on a single can!  And you can too. Whole food ingredients only.  And once I received an Instant Pot, I knew exactly what I needed to develop…a recipe for my childhood favorite.  Presto…Instant Pot Bean and Bacon Soup was born.

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Filed Under: Instant Pot, Soups and Stews Tagged With: Bean and Bacon, childhood, comfort food, Instant Pot, soup, stew

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Instagram post 2193738719890873699_2160961149 Are you missing the journey because you’re too focused on the destination? .
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Reflecting on our travel last week. Justin and I always give the kids and grandparents some extra time together 😉😉 in Phoenix and head down to Tucson to relax by ourselves.  We hike, and dine, and lounge by the pool drinking wine and just basically reconnect 🥂. .
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And although there is shorter way home via the highway, we always choose the backroads to get back to Phoenix-the path less traveled.  And we always marvel at the beauty of the journey.  And without fail, every year, the trip makes me think: where else in my life should I be foregoing the “fast route” for the “road less traveled”? Where else in my life am I missing out on the marvel of the journey because I’m concentrating too hard on the end goal?  The answers from various parts of my life are always fascinating and hopefully enough to help me make some changes. .
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This might be the meaning of life right here folks.  Take the path less traveled.  The marvel of the journey might be exactly what you need. .
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And if you’ve read this far: tell us below, What have been some of your “paths less traveled”? What lessons have you learned by taking the slow route?  We’d love to hear YOUR stories!
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#pathlesstraveled #travel #journey #WithTwoSpoons #instatravel
Instagram post 2189514848865626322_2160961149 So this is what I’ve learned.  I should listen to my husband. (And no he is not bribing me to say this-although I guarantee he’ll screen shot this and hold onto it forever). After horseback riding yesterday I was tired and wanted to sit in the hot tub (I’ve got cookbooks to read- like @halfbakedharvest’s new Super Simple) but no.  He wanted to hike. .
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Sometimes when you love someone you have to do it their way, even when you really don’t want to.  And sensing my reluctance (I’m not very subtle) he picked a shortish hike in the beautiful Sabino Canyon.  We were rewarded with the magnificent beauty of the Sonoran Desert.  Worth every step.  So I have to admit he was right. And boy did that hot tub at @haciendadelsolaz feel good afterwards!
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#sonorandesert #hiking #takeahike #sabinocanyon #soremuscles #fitdoctorsofinsta #SoMeDocs #supersimple #arizona #tucson BBC
Instagram post 2188906075352564315_2160961149 So this happened this morning.  Something like a scene from the movie City Slickers (and for those of you too young to have seen this movie- go get a copy quick.). Anyhoo...now I’m a Modern Day Cowgirl.  So if anyone is looking for me, I’m out buying my new wardrobe...
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Thanks to our amazing wrangler, Octavia who didn’t laugh at us once.  And I’m sure that took amazing determination.  And check out stories for my favorite video of all time! .
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#outofmycomfortzone #cityslickers #arizona #horsebackriding #haciendadelsol #tucson #getaway #cowgirl
Instagram post 2188662097000596373_2160961149 I love my kids. I love my life. But sometimes you just need a get away.  And as I’m getting older I’m getting better about taking them.  Like this phenomenal weekend we’re spending in Tucson while the kids are up with grandma in Phoenix.  And @haciendadelsolaz never disappoints.  Time spent in the hot tub with this view is good time indeed! .
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#vacation #arizona #haciendadelsol #tucsonarizona #mountains #getaway #justadulting #recharge #withtwospoons #catalinamountains
Instagram post 2186832100422240666_2160961149 The weather is cool here in Arizona, but that didn’t stop us!  We hiked the Wave Cave Trail in the Superstition Mountains- which if you haven’t done, you definitely should (it’s beautiful!). Here my yoga loving daughter is holding dancer’s pose in the cave while I practice my photography.  The world is full of beauty y’all!
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Where are you finding beauty today?
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#arizona #hiking #dancers #yoga #superstitionmountains #wavecavetrail  #beautifulday #hikearizona
Instagram post 2186141879254824355_2160961149 I just thought you might need to see another view of these Citrus Kissed Roasted  Brussels Sprouts. Because they belong on your #Thanksgiving table! .
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(Recipe link in profile...and you know you want them!)
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#queencreekolivemill #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #sidedish #vegetables #eatyourveggies #eattherainbow #healthyfood #wholefoods #plantbased #WithTwoSpoons #thanksgivingtable #minneapolisblogger #foodblogger #yahoofood
Instagram post 2185745931621997019_2160961149 New Recipe alert! .
Instant Pot Herbed Cauliflower Mash
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Our new recipe is the perfect way to lighten up your Thanksgiving meal without sacrificing flavor. .
It's a one pot, ready in less than 15 minutes side dish that will definitely impress all of your guests.
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Find the recipe link in our profile or on the blog.
Instagram post 2185045702920769279_2160961149 Tacos, tacos, tacos- who doesn’t love tacos?  Hit up Centro in MPLS for some amazing eats.  Perfect for a quick dinner right before seeing Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum!  I ❤️♥️❤️♥️ Minneapolis! .
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Where is your favorite place to get tacos? Where is your favorite place to eat before the theater?
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#tacos #pretheatre #WithTwoSpoons #momanddaughter #Sundaynight #yum #phantomoftheopera #orpheum #minneapolis
Instagram post 2184341228090622979_2160961149 It’s comfort time!  Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.  Delish! .
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What is your comfort food today?
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#comfortfood #butternutsquashsoup #instantpot #grilledcheee
Instagram post 2183784816822395484_2160961149 Everything is all right here at the cabin.  Sunny skies, cool breeze, Shortribs braising in the oven, wine chilling in the refrigerator.  Everything is all right here at the cabin.
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What are y’all doing this weekend?
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#cabinlife #upnorth #weekendvibes #relax
Instagram post 2183085900930446521_2160961149 November has been a busy, busy month.  I’ve worked my full time ER schedule, developed a few new recipes, mommed a little (and one not so little), created a few blog posts, attended a wedding lunch, attended a baby shower, attended 2 book clubs, had dinner with friends, made it to my daughter’s violin performance in the musical, made it to Gaby’s intern night, made it to the Dia de Muertos celebration at my kiddo’s school, took my favorite interns to lunch at @midtownglobalmarket, had lunch with my neighborhood lunch bunch, had brunch with my favorite cardiologist, and worked on building my BeautyCounter business. And did I mention I’m ready to send out my Holiday cards?  It’s only the THIRD week of the month!
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Looking forward to a weekend of relaxation and self care.  I have to admit I’m just a tad worn out.  What’s your favorite way to take care of yourself?  Mine: the bathtub. With books, magazines, and candles.  Carry on folks...I’ll be busy for awhile...
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#selfcare #relaxation #bathtime #bathtub #soakingtub #bubbles #forksoverknives #kindle #november #busy #busymom #doctormomlife #SoMeDocs #fitdoctorsofinsta #calgontakemeaway #life #lifestyle #betterbeauty #betterbeautymovement
Instagram post 2180631937122919148_2160961149 Citrus Kissed Roasted Brussels Sprouts the perfect Thanksgiving side dish!  Made with Arizona Valencia Orange Olive Oil from our friends at @queencreekolivemill! #ad #queencreekolivemill .
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What will be on your Thanksgiving table?
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#thanksgiving #holiday #onmytable #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #oliveoil #arizona #vegetables #sidedishes #sidedish #WithTwoSpoons #vegetarian #vegan #citrus #orange #pomegranateseeds
Instagram post 2180320212641158489_2160961149 Thinking back to this fun night seeing Hamilton with my daughter in Chicago!  So much fun! .
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#lifestyle #hamilton #broadwaychicago #chicago #cibctheatre #WithTwoSpoons #Champagne #vacation #throwback #october #vacation #motherdaughter
Instagram post 2177811214851585606_2160961149 PSA: Thanksgiving is LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!! Have you planned your menu yet?
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Grab our FREE, printable Thanksgiving menu planner on the blog today and find out how we’re prepping for the big day
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Link in profile or find it at www.withtwospoons.com
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#freeprintable #thanksgiving #menuplanning #mealprep #holidaymenu #withtwospoons #foodblogger #momlifehacks
Instagram post 2175821535985859616_2160961149 BAKED HONEY NUT CHICKEN TENDERS
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Yeah, we went there.
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It’s an amped up take on a childhood classic. You won’t want to miss this one, friends!
Find the recipe on the blog or in the link in profile. .
#withtwospoons #newrecipe #chickentenders #healthyrecipes #cookingforkids #kidsinthekitchen #reciperevamp #whatsfordinner #somedocs #easyrecipes
Instagram post 2173512605221802135_2160961149 Out for lunch with friends a few weeks ago.  A warm bowl of ramen is exactly what I needed and could definitely use today! (Not to mention great company!)
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#ramen #noodles #minneapolis
Instagram post 2170878231338889052_2160961149 Anyone up for a Homemade Apple Cinnamon Roll? Turns out they’re not hard to make, and worth every second.  Recipe link in profile! .
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#cinnamonrolls #apple #homemade #baking #bakedgoods #WithTwoSpoons #inmykitchen #onmytable #inmyoven #spice #feedblogfeed #foodblogfeed #instafood #yahoofood #goodeats #SoMeDocs #twincitieseats #twincitiescollective
Instagram post 2169385104933624839_2160961149 Plant based dinner and my first foray into making tofu at home.  Dan Dan noodles (@smittenkitchen), cucumbers, herbs, and crispy tofu.  Thank you to @katrinsig for all of the advice on how to deal with tofu and rescuing me when I ran out of tahini mid recipe 🤦🏻‍♀️. Thanks to @lisasheppardpearson for forwarding me this recipe and introducing me to @unitednoodles (I’m obsessed). .
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0% of my family excited about this one 🙄. 100% admitted that they liked it 😉👍🏻.
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#WithTwoSpoons #homecook #tofu #noodles #plantbased #vegetarian #meatless #betterthantakeout #dinnertonight #easyrecipes #smittenkitchen #inmykitchen #onmytable #castironskillet #vegetables
Instagram post 2169103355196737137_2160961149 It’s so heartwarming when you see your friend so truly happy.  Happy Wedding to Emily and Nick and may they find the ultimate happiness and comfort in each other....
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Carrot Mimosas at a pre-wedding lunch for one of the dearest- Emily Ragaini.
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#friends #wedding #bridal #lunch #minneapolis #november #matchup #WithTwoSpoons #forever #gettinghitched #foundtheone #theone #weddingday #alma #cocktails #mimosa
Instagram post 2165539626164855117_2160961149 We’ve got an all new recipe for Make Ahead Cinnamon French Toast Sticks that you definitely need to check out if you love carbs, breakfast, or just easy meal hacks. 🍞
Find the recipe on the blog or via the link in profile. Happy cooking!
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