Lightning-fast mac and cheese already exists: It’s the stuff you’d microwave in your college dorm and quickly inhale in between classes. But if you want real-deal mac and cheese, with a healthier slant than that scary bright-orange stuff, you have to take the time to make it on the stovetop. That is, unless, you have an Instant Pot. Honestly, I think this recipe completely justifies the purchase of an Instant Pot. Mac and cheese in four minutes? With only five ingredients?

Everyone knows the best part of any Target store is Bullseye’s Playground (aka the Dollar Playground, as we refer to it here, although not everything is technically a dollar). It might seem like the section is stacked with random knick-knacks, but it’s actually a great spot to pick up super-affordable pieces for home decor and entertaining. Where the section really shines, in my opinion, is with holiday- or seasonal-themed wares.

With busy work days and jam-packed schedules, we all struggle to find the time to get wholesome, satisfying meals on the table. But what if there was a way to prep the bulk of your meals ahead, so you could spend less time in the kitchen during the week and still eat well? Enter: Kitchn’s Power Hour. The premise of our Power Hour Meal Prep series is simple: Set aside an hour (or two!) one day a week to cook components or whole meals for the week ahead.