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For all the Instant Pot fanatics out there (pick me, pick me!), I am pleased to announce I have adapted one of my favorite pasta recipes. Behold, I present Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan and Turkey Penne! I have made this recipe the original way (stovetop and oven) countless times and it is well-loved in my […] Read more…
The weather has turned, my friends, and that means it is chili time! This Instant Pot Turkey Chili definitely fits that bill very nicely. It’s creamy with a little kick and comes together with relative ease. I know there are a zillion and a half Instant Pot chili recipes out there, but I promise you […] Read more…
This Skillet Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream is, quite simply, delicious. The cake is dense and moist and filled with caramel-infused apples. It probably doesn’t even need frosting, but, you know, frosting. And this brown sugar buttercream is a winner as well. My 5-year-old niece and I made this cake last week while she […] Read more…
You guys! This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs recipe kind of blew my mind. I mean, when I think of my Instant Pot, I don’t necessarily think of spaghetti and turkey meatballs, but I promise you this recipe absolutely nails it. I adapted the recipe from Melissa Clark at the New York Times, who […] Read more…
Did you know I have a separate LuLaRoe website where you can check out all my good deals and shop to your heart’s content? Yaaaaas! Just visit https://shop.lularoebless.com/LaraDurben! Looking for some fashion inspiration? Visit these links from previous blog posts: LuLaRoe Style Pattern Mixing 101 5 Days of LuLaRoe Outfits Read more…
Hello on this Sunday evening, friends. The weather in Minnesota the past few days has been less than stellar. I’m talking rain, sleet, wind, and yes, even snow. It forced us to reach for the winter coats earlier than we wanted to, that’s for sure. If there is an upside to the weather, though, it […] Read more…
You know it’s a fantastic trip when your mom texts you while you’re in Ireland and asks “Are you coming home?” The answer is, of course, yes … at least this time. Truth be told, Teacher Man and I have this crazy secret dream of living in a cottage somewhere close to Cobh (pronounced “Cove”), […] Read more…
Who’s ready for a Quick Turkey Bolognese? Yep, me too! First … can we talk? I turned 51 last Tuesday and I finally got around to getting my colonoscopy screening today. (Don’t worry – this post won’t turn into TMI, I promise!) I didn’t mean to put it off that long — I know how […] Read more…