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I typically use store-bought marinara sauce on busy weeknights, but you can make spaghetti sauce in your Instant Pot, too! I make it with fresh tomatoes and no added oil or sugar, for a healthy, but still flavor-packed sauce. How to Cook Spaghetti Noodles in a Pressure Cooker The strange thing about cooking spaghetti noodles in your Instant Pot is that you can’t stir the mixture while it cooks. That means you can’t break up the noodles, preventing them from clumping together, during the cooking process....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is my sister’s famous juicy BBQ chicken breast recipe. The marinade is simple with just 3 ingredients. She made this chicken recipe for a great big family gathering (I’m talkin’ ’bout 35+ people) and everyone was smitten. It was the most tender and juicy barbecued chicken breast I’ve tried. I’m sharing all of my sister, Sveta’s, tips and tricks for her scrumptious grilled chicken....

Lemon Garlic Shrimp There is no better feeling as a home cook than to hear the sound of silence when you put that food down on the table and everyone takes their first few bites. That is exactly what’s going to happen if you make this easy lemon garlic shrimp recipe. I love that you can serve this baked, grilled, or pan fried! How Long to Marinate Shrimp The length of marinating time depends on what marinade you use:...

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe This lemon poppy seed cake with this killer lemon glaze is simply fabulous. A slice of this cake in the morning with my coffee is what I’m all about. So here’s a nice lemon poppy seed bundt cake that’s to die for. When I feel like eating something sweet I pretty much always turn to bundt cakes because they are so easy to make and so good....

What Is Matambre? Over the years, I’ve loved sharing with you recipes from all over the world. This Argentinian stuffed flank steak, called matambre, is one of the most popular recipes I’ve shared with you. It such a simple dish, yet elegant, impressive and very little effort required. Matambre, also known as saudero in some Latin American countries, is the name of a dish consisting of a thin cut of beef, like flank steak....

Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe Welcome to the world of creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-comforting One Pot Beef Stroganoff! One bite of this dish and you’ll be instantly transported to your happy place. We’re talking about tender ground beef and earthy mushrooms, all swimming in a lusciously creamy and savory sauce. Trust me, this isn’t just a meal – it’s an experience, a delicious hug in a bowl that warms you from the inside out....

I don’t even know how to start talking about this dish because I’m not sure I can capture all of the deliciousness that is happening in this pot. But I’ll try and do my best. A couple days ago, during my stroll through my local grocery store I came across these black Beluga lentils and, well you know me, I had to buy them and had to come up with a recipe for them immediately....

The Best Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe One pot meals! Is there anything better for a busy household? I’m sure you’ll agree that the answer is no. The beauty of this chicken tetrazzini is how versatile it is, you can add whichever veggies you like but today I opted to keep it simple with mushrooms. Easy and Simple Total Crowd Pleaser All done in one pot! Ready in just 45 minutes Perfect for Sunday supper, a holiday and even a busy weeknight!...

What Is Pasta Puttanesca? Also, known as spaghetti alla puttanesca, pasta puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish that was invented in the mid-20th century in Naples. It’s typically made with spaghetti, but any type of pasta can be used. However, the sauce is pretty much always made with canned diced tomatoes, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, kalamata olives, capers, and anchovies that are simmered together for just a few minutes before being tossed with noodles....

How many stars are there in the galaxy? When will Chinese Muslim food every make it over here in the U.S.? How many brownies are “too many”? (I recently figured this out. The answer is there aren’t too many, but I do need to take a 2 day break between feedings.) Which genius melted milk and white chocolate together, topped it with bits of candy cane, and called it peppermint bark?...

I mirtilli cotti colorano e inumidiscono l’interno. Non essendoci uova e burro, è leggero, ma ricco di sapore. La glassa al limone colata sopra vi farà leccare le dita. Cosa aspettarsi da questo plumcake ai mirtilli Morbido, umido, succoso, questo plumcake al limone e mirtilli è perfetto per ogni occasione. Servilo per colazione, brunch, dopo pranzo o come spuntino. Anche come dessert dopo cena, con una pallina di gelato sopra....

To make things a little more intriguing, I decided to switch up the tried and true bundt, stuff it full of molten delight and make it uber rich. I was invited to my sister’s place recently and was explicitly told not to bring any food. But being who I am, I couldn’t go empty handed, so I told her I’d bring dessert. And that is how this little bundt was born....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The best part is breaking through the hard candy topping. The second best part is, well, it’s pumpkin! ‘Tis the season for pumpkin recipes. We’ve already posted an original creme brulee and espresso creme brulee. I couldn’t resist making one with pumpkin! Can you tell I love this stuff? This dessert is easy and can be prepared ahead of time; making it an ideal party desert....

It’s my birthday, and I’ll make all the pumpkin pie peanut butter cups in the world if I want to. Will you believe me if I told you that I’ve only been trick-or-treating once in my entire life?? I was always home celebrating my birthday with family. By the time we rolled out that birthday cake, it was already too late to go out for more treats. Because of that, I never got into the practice of spending weeks planning out a costume....

Wherever I live, there needs a LOT of Asian food around me. I don’t mean the one Chinese restaurant where everyone in town orders their greasy takeout. I mean somewhere that I can find some good dim sum, bún chà (rice noodles with BBQ pork), pad thai, curry, and lumpia in a pinch. Somewhere that I can find some obscure Chinese sauce if a recipe calls for it. How can I ever leave the Bay Area?...

Why You’ll Love It It’s delicious. Raspberry vinaigrette tastes like a cross between raspberry jam and a red wine vinaigrette. It’s tangy and sweet, with a hint of tart raspberry flavor. It’s versatile. This dressing goes well over a spicy Arugula Salad, or a spinach salad, and can brighten up any other salad ingredients you need to use up. You can use fresh or frozen berries. If you have fresh berries that are starting to become soft, this is the perfect way to avoid wasting them....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love making cakes and the bright red color of Red Velvet Cake makes it the perfect choice for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, weddings, 4th of July, and Christmas (or any occasion because it’s delicious!). Watch the video tutorial and see just how easy it is to make this bakery-quality Red Velvet Cake recipe. It’s sure to impress! Here’s why you’ll love it:...

You’ll love their rich, nutty flavor with slightly sweet and bitter notes and tender-crisp texture. Roasted Brussels sprouts video Ingredients & Substitutions Dressing How to make roasted Brussels sprouts Variations Serving suggestions Storage More Brussels sprouts recipes More fall & winter recipes Roasting at high heat pleasantly changes the flavor of the Brussels sprouts from bland and bitter to nutty and smokey.The sprouts taste great as they are, and we often eat them straight out of the oven for a quick everyday side dish....

Roasted Red Pepper And Pecan Pesto Penne Now try saying that title ten times fast, bit of a tongue twister in pronunciation and flavor. If you’ve been day dreaming at all lately about burying yourself in a creamy, dreamy pasta then this comforting penne is simply perfect. The roasted red pepper and pecan pesto just give this recipe so much complex flavor and are a nice summery twist on a classic dish....

I must admit, I’ve never actually made a successful roasted red pepper sauce from scratch before. In the past, I used jarred roasted red peppers to make sauces. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I always detect a weird bitter taste with store-bought roasted red peppers. I’ve powered through many different brands, and the results were always the same. Does anyone have the same problem? Then, I tried broiling red peppers from my oven, only to discover that I don’t actually know how to operate the broiler properly....