Today is Kitchen Joy’s 4th birthday. It doesn’t seem possible that it’s been that long since I began this project. While I hope that over the years I’ve been able to bring a little bit of joy to your kitchen, it is I who have benefited the most from this endeavor. I’ve learned so much…
Food
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and it’s time to dive head first into all things chocolate. There’s something so comforting about a steaming cup of hot chocolate, especially when it is decadent and rich, which this homemade hot chocolate definitely is. No powdered mixes or boiling water needed. Just a few ingredients and if you’re…
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Marshmallows (Homemade Marshmallows)
Truth be told, I’ve never been a huge fan of marshmallows. I don’t ever use them except for on my favorite Thanksgiving sweet potatoes. I sometimes add them to my hot chocolate, if there is no whipped cream available. That was before I tried homemade marshmallows. They’re fantastic. The flavor and texture is so much…
Mama’s Super Soft Cinnamon Rolls
I’ve been on a quest for the most perfectly soft cinnamon rolls for what seems like ages. I can’t tell you how many batches I’ve made along the way, but there have been a LOT. Finally, it dawned on me. I needed to start with my very favorite roll dough that makes the absolute best, most…
Perfect Popovers
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve always wanted to make popovers. They seem so impressive in all their golden, puffed up glory. Popovers are basically a beautiful, puffy, hollow, crêpe-in-the-shape-of-a-muffin that pair perfectly with just about any spread you can imagine. It only seemed fitting that popovers were the first recipe I worked…
Ricotta Cookies
Happy Almost-Christmas! There are still a few days before the BIG day, so it’s not too late to add these cookies to your plans. You’ve got to leave something out for Santa, right? These ricotta cookies are easy to make and decorate, and they make enough for a crowd! (60 cookies!) Before you roll your eyes…
Pressure Cooker Basics Part 3: Additional Functions
Welcome back to my Pressure Cooker Basics series. Today, in Part 3, I’ll be sharing some additional functions that your Instant Pot pressure cooker can do beyond the basics we’ve already talked about in Part 1 and Part 2. In addition to pressure cooking, it also functions as a slow-cooker, a steamer, a rice cooker,…
Pressure Cooker Basics Part 2: Adapting Recipes for Use in the Pressure Cooker
Welcome back to my Pressure Cooker Basics series. In Part 2 I will be sharing some tips and hints to keep in mind when you’re trying to adapt your existing favorite recipes for use in the pressure cooker. These are just basic principles that I’ve picked up during my adventures that will help you feel…
Pecan Snowball Cookies
Yesterday we had our first thick blanket of snowfall. The first snowfall of the year is so gorgeous. It never gets old. It signals that it’s time for flannel, hot chocolate, Christmas shopping, and all the cookies. Our little lady is almost 6 months old now, and she is so curious about everything. She loves…
Pressure Cooker Basics Part 1: Everyday Uses
Welcome to Pressure Cooker Basics Part 1. This is the first in a four-part series about using a pressure cooker. Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing my favorite go-to uses for my pressure cooker, some tips for adapting other recipes for use with a pressure cooker, additional functions of pressure cookers, and how…