tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:10:33 +0000PaperTrey InkRibbon and TullePink by DesignBlingSticklesPressure CookerButtonsPrima FlowersBorder PunchDessertGeorge and Basic ShapesTwineStampsEmbossingStampin' UpCakeRecipesSoupScrappy MomsThe TwineryTim HoltzForever YoungItalianPeachy Keen StampsBakingBreakfastCreate-A-CritterEyelets and BradsNew ArrivalStraight From the NestWinter Frolic12x12 Scrapbook LayoutBeefChallenge AwardsChallenge WinnerChristmasChristmas CardsCookingCountry LifeFrom My KitchenMini MonstersMy Pink StamperPreservesPumpkin CarvingWild CardCasseroleChickenCupcake WrappersCuttin' UpEntreesGoing PlacesGypsy WanderingsHappily Ever AfterJoys of the SeasonMexicanOctober 31stSmiley Cards3 Birds on ParadeAccent EssentialsAlphaliciousBase CampBlock PartyBreadsCanningCelebrate with FlourishCheesecakeChristmas CheerCookbook ClubCookiesDisney ClassicsDoodlecharmsEveryday Paper DollsFCCBGingerbreadGive a HootGypsy FontHoliday CookingIce CreamIndependence DayInternational CuisineLiquid PearlsLocker TalkLyrical LettersNifty FiftiesOPIPlantin SchoolbookQuarter NoteRivetsSaladSide DishTear DropThanksgiving CartTuesday FontWinter LaceZooBalloohttp://lfinson.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))Blogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-7407671807979607493Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:13:00 +00002021-02-09T22:13:18.096-06:00BeefCasserolePressure CookerIt is coooold and crummy in Kansas.  We are supposed to be single digits all this week and below zero this weekend.  Our wind chill is below zero and that's just too cold for this girl.  I don't mind a couple of days of cold, but then I need a little 20 degree weather to take the chill off.  This 10 days of single digits is chilling me to the bone!  With that being http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2021/02/pressure-cooker-goulash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-2622756026156795313Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:07:00 +00002021-02-02T23:07:16.801-06:00BreakfastCakeTuesday, the first day back after a week of time off.  It's one of those days where you think... this is really going to stink.  Going back to work (why can't I figure out how to not work, but still get paid... huh?), digging out from a week away.What better way to spend the evening, than de-stressing by blogging and youtube posting.  Right?  It is sooo cold in http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2021/02/mommas-coffee-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-2364361924763203499Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:10:00 +00002020-10-19T21:10:31.501-05:00ItalianPressure CookerSoupMonday, the start of a new week.  We've had a weather shift in Kansas, and if there was any doubt before, doubt no more.  Fall is HERE!  It's cold outside, the wind was fierce this past weekend and the leaves are fully changing.  My furnace has even kicked on once or twice.  YIKES!   I'm not sure that I'm ready for that.  What I am ready for, though, http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/10/pc-italian-sausage-tortellini-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-7906626868095307607Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:46:00 +00002020-10-05T21:47:01.658-05:00Pressure CookerSoupMonday, the start of a new week.  It's turning cooler, the leaves are starting to change, we have firepit Fridays.... FALL IS HERE!  Fall is my favorite time of year.  One of the things I love the most is the change in foods.  I've had my fill of light and refreshing summer salads, grilled meats in the heat of summer and am ready for SOUP!  This soup is super http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/10/pc-loaded-baked-potato-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-6304928681367515124Thu, 24 Sep 2020 03:36:00 +00002020-09-23T22:36:49.606-05:00BreadsDessertIt's September 22, the first day of fall!!!  So what better way to celebrate it (and my sister's birthday, by the way) than making homemade cinnamon rolls with a maple glaze.  HURT ME!  The minute the air gets a chill in it, I go into FALL IS HERE mode.  I love, love, love fall.  I love the crisp air, fire pits on a Friday night, cozy hoodies and cuddling under http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/09/fall-is-upon-us-its-cinnamon-roll-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-3363910198435703773Sat, 08 Aug 2020 03:01:00 +00002020-08-07T22:14:19.674-05:00BakingBreakfast Hey y'all!  Hope you're doing well.  We had some beautiful weather in Kansas this week.  Unseasonably cool for July, now August.  Can you believe it's already August?  I feel like April and May were 12 years long, then June and July just flew by.  I hope you all are safe and healthy.  My friend and co-worker, Lita, saw me make some delicious scones http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/08/double-scones-double-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-3399589695980165405Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:12:00 +00002020-08-07T22:17:55.673-05:00BreakfastPressure CookerIt's Saturday night and the hubs is playing in the pit for our local theater's performance of Matilda.  That means I'm home alone, and working on uploading my latest YouTube demo.This edition is brought to you by my friend Nicole, who requested that I demo how to make the pressure cooker egg bites.  These scrumptious little bites of heaven are inspired by those ones that you get at thathttp://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/07/pressure-cooker-egg-bites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-4899110151508473144Wed, 15 Jul 2020 03:19:00 +00002020-07-14T23:36:17.697-05:00BakingCookiesSometimes you have days where you just have to say, thank you Lord.  Today is one of those.  Jason and I had quite the adventure Sunday night/ early Monday morning.  Our carbon monoxide detector went off a little after 11:30 Sunday night and our Brinks Home Security system alerted us and also notified the local fire department that we had an issue.  Well, two fire trucks http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/07/toffee-chocolate-chip-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-8985029614644201964Sun, 12 Jul 2020 04:58:00 +00002020-07-11T23:58:59.041-05:00CakeDessertPressure CookerWell, it's July... in Kansas.  You know what that means.  It's hot, darn hot, real hot.  Hotter than a snake's butt in a wagon rut, hot.  If you are anything like me, you don't even want to think about turning on the oven.  But you still want a nice dessert or sweet treat every now and again, even in the heat of the summer.  Well, have I got an easy peasy http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/07/pressure-cooker-churro-cake-bites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-2959507980495321684Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:46:00 +00002020-06-16T21:13:39.339-05:00EntreesItalianOh my goodness!  It's summer and it's hot.  Do any of us want to turn on the oven, I don't think so..... yikes.  Here's a great pressure cooker meal for you and your family on a weeknight that you can get put together in a flash.  I love using my Instant Pot for quick, made from scratch, weeknight meals.After months at home, we can all use a little inspiration in our cooking.&http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/06/pressure-cooker-spaghetti-carbonara.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-6480550695521881216Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:36:00 +00002020-06-15T22:47:55.653-05:00BakingDessertHey ya'll.  Welcome back to MamaFin's kitchen.  It's Sunday, it's hot and feeling like summer.  What's better in the summer?  How about a fresh, citrus-y, key lime pie?  Yes, please. This pie comes together in snap, and it tastes amazing.  Two things make a huge difference on this.  First, the key lime juice.  Key limes are not always http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/06/key-lime-pie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-2577872827923525030Mon, 04 May 2020 03:30:00 +00002020-05-03T23:25:08.216-05:00BreakfastPressure Cooker It's Sunday, ya'll.  We're starting another week.  In preparation for the week I'm making Maple Apple Pie Steel Cut Oats in my Instant Pot.  My husband has been having a bagel and cream cheese for breakfast the past couple of weeks and he was wanting a bit of a change.  Enter my handy dandy electric pressure cooker.  I love making steel cut oats in the pressure http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/05/pressure-cooker-maple-apple-pie-steel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-6117888280291262091Sat, 02 May 2020 13:13:00 +00002020-05-02T08:13:38.596-05:00CakeDessert Happy Saturday!  One more week of covid-19 quarantine under our belts.  Things are going to start, slowly, opening up.  But if you're looking for a great way to delight your family, check out this amazing angel food cake.  It's my grandma's recipe and it is de-li-cious.  It takes some time, but you won't regret it and your family will be oh so happy.  http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/05/blue-ribbon-angel-food-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-743196833303267310Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:14:00 +00002020-04-23T12:04:01.107-05:00DessertPressure Cooker Hey ya'll.  It's been a hot minute since I blogged last.  It's day, who knows anymore, of Covid19 "safer at home" in Kansas and I thought... wow, I really ought to upload some recipes to the blog.    That led me down the rabbit hole of redesigning the blog and to start the task of printing out ALL of my pressure cooker recipes.    As I was printing out http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2020/04/pressure-cooker-banana-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-3979555381183201549Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:30:00 +00002020-04-22T12:12:07.252-05:00CakeDessertMexicanPressure Cooker This flan/cake is delicious.  It sounds very difficult and when you see the list of ingredients you might be intimidated. But don't be. It's really not hard.  Just read through all of the directions and get things ready... before you start.  Once you start, you'll need to keep moving.  This dessert is a rich, decadent layer of orange infused chocolate cake, partneredhttp://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/07/pressure-cooker-orange-essence-choco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-4318724636573377428Thu, 16 May 2019 12:30:00 +00002019-07-12T16:14:12.937-05:00BeefItalianPressure Cooker Whelp, we talked about Pressure Cooker Lasagna Casserole a couple of days ago.  We might as well stay on a roll with Italian.  Growing up, my Mom always make spaghetti with meat sauce.  I had no idea we were really eating Bolognese sauce.  Not until I was older and ordering on a menu did I realize that's what we had been eating all of those years.   I love http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/05/pressure-cooker-bolognese-sauce_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-6082422232074475499Mon, 13 May 2019 12:30:00 +00002019-05-13T07:30:22.307-05:00CasseroleItalianPressure Cooker Sometimes after a long day at work, you just don't feel like cooking for your family.  Has that ever happened to you?  Or is it just me?  I don't even have kids and I feel that way sometimes.   On those occasions it would be so easy just to run through the Mickey D's drive thru, or Taco Bell or a myriad of other fast food restaurants.  But if you are http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/05/pressure-cooker-lasagna-casserole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-7999273885463917772Thu, 09 May 2019 15:39:00 +00002019-05-09T10:43:15.127-05:00CakeDessertPressure Cooker Here in the midwest it's been raining ALL week.  I've begun to wonder if we need to start building an ark.  Thankfully, it appears that it has stopped, today.  Yay!  It's chilly outside for May, only the mid 50's, so it always makes me want something warm and cozy.  Plus, Mother's Day is this Sunday.  Why not make this beauty to have for lunch with http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/05/pressure-cooker-peach-upside-down-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-7170418238198921495Mon, 06 May 2019 12:30:00 +00002019-05-06T07:30:02.219-05:00ItalianPressure CookerSoup I have a great affection for food.  I love it, and it loves me (and my hips; LOL).  Eating out is an enjoyable experience for me and thoroughly enjoy an evening with my hubby and our friends at a nice restaurant.  Visiting and fellowshipping together over a delicious meal.  It's even better when I'm able to eat out somewhere, and then come home and make something http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/05/pressure-cooker-zuppa-toscana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-4482428654213933206Thu, 02 May 2019 12:30:00 +00002019-05-02T12:32:52.361-05:00CakeDessertPressure Cooker Spring has finally sprung in Kansas.  Yay!!!  I cannot tell you how excited I am to see leaves on trees and green grass.  After the LONG, COLD winter it's nice to have the sun shining.  I am anxious for gardens to start producing and flowers to start blooming.  The tulips have tuliped and we're ready for peonies to come on soon. I feel like Peonies scream http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/05/spring-has-finally-sprung-in-kansas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-7935537766197712239Tue, 30 Apr 2019 18:24:00 +00002019-04-30T13:24:54.553-05:00CheesecakeDessertPressure Cooker April Showers.....   It's cold and rainy outside.  That normally means I want to either hide under the covers and sleep in... or snuggle in a cozy chair with a good book.  Unfortunately, today was a work day and I had to get up and moving. However, I thought it was a great opportunity to give you all this ah-maz-ing recipe for a decadent Bailey's Chocolate http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/04/you-had-me-at-baileys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-4422320710101685013Mon, 01 Apr 2019 01:58:00 +00002019-03-31T21:04:07.828-05:00ChickenMexicanPressure CookerSoup Just when you thought winter was over.... good 'ole Kansas socks it to you.  We have run the spectrum on weather in the past week.  70 degrees and sunny, pouring down rain, hail and yesterday morning I woke up to it... snowing.  Ugh!  Come on Kansas, get it together.  Tomorrow is April 1st.  Let's bring on spring.  Regardless, in the spirt of the chilly http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/03/pressure-cooker-white-chicken-chili_46.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-6483207995049742884Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:40:00 +00002019-02-20T20:45:24.736-06:00ChickenInternational CuisinePressure Cooker Snow, snow and more snow. We seem to have this song on an endless playlist here in Kansas.  While the snow continues to come and go, along with slush and salty cars we can all stay nice and toasty inside.   Today, I've got a fantastic international comfort food for you!   Indian Butter Chicken.... it's warm and toasty in it's flavors to match the warmth you're looking for on http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2019/02/pressure-cooker-indian-butter-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-1333074022143715297Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +00002019-02-20T20:41:42.360-06:00 Do you have cranberries on the brain?  Did you buy and Instant Pot on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?   Well, I have the recipe for you.  It's a bread pudding in your pressure cooker.  Now, I have to be honest with you, my husband is not a fan of really gooey bread pudding.  He likes his a little more "set".  This recipe was built for him in mind, so http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2018/11/did-someone-say-cranberry-and-grand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060334575253896273.post-3424420252572216121Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:56:00 +00002018-11-26T12:56:38.721-06:00BakingCake We had the first blizzard in Kansas, in years, yesterday.  What do you do on a snowy November day?  Well, after you get home from church, you watch Hallmark movies and bake, of course.  I have been wanting to try to make a Kentucky Butter Cake for some time now.  Yesterday's snow storm gave me the perfect opportunity to do so.   Helpful hints.... 1.  http://lfinson.blogspot.com/2018/11/snow-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MamaFin (Laura))0