As it turns out, you can make a LOT of different things in the Instant Pot. I’ve successfully made salmon and hard boiled eggs, but in order to make recipes like brownies, cakes, and muffins, you’ll need a few more accessories. You may already have a few of these items for your basic stove top and oven needs! Today, I thought I’d share my favorite accessories in case you want to be well-equipped to make any Instant Pot recipe your heart desires....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. There is no baking required for this napoleon cake! It’s so easy and you’ll be surprised by the “cake” layers. It has all the same great flavors of a classic napoleon cake but it’s really easy to prepare. This cake is beautiful served plain with the crumb coat but the ring of berries is strikingly beautiful and so easy to create – you’ll want to use it on all of your cakes!...
I originally made them as an experimental pumpkin spiced Larabar recipe, hoping they’d be a good nut-free school option, but the dough was a little too sticky to form into bars using my hands. So, I ended up using my trusty cookie scoop to drop the dough onto a lined cookie sheet and placed the pan in the freezer for them to firm-up. They turned out deliciously, and my son keeps requesting more of these “puh-keen snacks,” so I threw them in a baggie for our flight this weekend, along with a jar of almond butter and a box of dates....
Several weeks ago, I perused a used bookstore in Monterey (as I do) and came across a charming cookbook called The Margaret Rudkin Pepperidge Farm Cookbook. That’s right, the woman who started Pepperidge Farm, the same company that creates those addictive Goldfish snacks and Milano cookies. Because it was published in the 1960s, it was no surprise to me I wouldn’t find any food photos in the entire cookbook. Instead, the book was filled with beautiful illustrations (many of which were in color) of still life and people, sprinkled with Rudkin’s personal stories in the beginning of each section....
One Pot Couscous with Shrimp and Peas Recipe I’m such a big fan of these one pot meals. I mean, I even wrote a book about them! One of the best things about a meal like this? It’s a great opportunity to load up all the nutrition you want to feed your family in each bite, and most importantly, with just one pot to clean. I usually like to have my one pot meals made with simple ingredients that are likely to be hanging out in everyone’s kitchen....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This chicken and veggie stir-fry satisfies even the fiercest craving for takeout. Stir fry’s are a great choice for a busy weeknight. They are quick and easy to make and you can use a variety of veggies to keep things exciting. I suggest you prep all your veggies before you fire up the stove. Once your veggies are chopped, this takes less than 15 minutes to cook....
What Are Paczki These Paczki are the absolute best. I simply love them. I’ve been making them and eating them for years. They are popular around Mardi Gras which simply means Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday which is a day of preparation for the penitential season of Lent. Paczki are Polish deep-fried donuts that are filled with some sweet filling such as jam, custard, lemon curd or chocolate....
Why You’ll Love It It’s naturally gluten-free. Because this recipe doesn’t use flour or oats, it’s perfect for those with Celiac disease, or those following a gluten-free or Paleo diet. It’s festive. This is the perfect dessert for a patriotic holiday, like Fourth of July or Memorial Day. I love mixing red berries, like strawberries or raspberries, with blueberries and some coconut whipped cream or cashew ice cream for a “red, white, and blue” look!...
Check out all of my Homemade Dog Treats! How rewarding is it to make little dog treats for a little pup in your life?! I’ve been making these treats for years, both for my own dog and for my friend’s dogs. They have everything your little pup could want. Let’s get into some questions that you may have about the ingredients! Best Kind of Peanut Butter for dogs: All-natural peanut butter without added salt or sugar is best for dogs....
Check out all of my Homemade Dog Treats! Toby! Have you met Toby? He’s my little baby. Ever since I bought these cute little dog treat molds, I can’t seem to stop making him cute little treats in fun little shapes! Treat-making a great activity with the little ones too, and these make fantastic gifts. Best Kind of Peanut Butter for dogs: All-natural peanut butter without added salt or sugar is best for dogs....
Easy Peppermint Bark Cookies Let me introduce you to my Peppermint Bark Cookies recipe, a true showstopper for the holiday season! Picture this: each bite combines a luscious chocolate cookie base with a delightful peppermint twist, topped with a creamy white chocolate and crushed candy cane finish. It’s a festive explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for the recipe! Unsalted Butter: The base of the cookies, giving them a rich, creamy texture....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This recipe makes 2 beautiful loaves; one for you and one for the neighbors. My friend and fellow nursing student, Annie, shared this recipe with me. It’s a very close match to Ukrainian Easter Bread; kinda like a paska, and it’s not too difficult to make. It does create a base for the most phenomenal french toast (click here for the french toast recipe)....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is my first chocolate cake; hopefully the first of many. I’ve made this cake twice in two weeks; changing it up a little each time. Variety is the sauce of life; or is it “zest of life”? Sauce doesn’t sound that awesome unless you’re specifically referring to the tefteli sauce. If you’ve tried it, you’d agree. Anyway, I added a nice little twist to this recipe by including raspberries (inside and out)....
Why Make Grain-Free Granola? This recipe is grain-free, so it’s properly combined when you serve it with almond milk and sliced banana on top. It will leave you feeling satisfied for hours! Pumpkin seed granola is also gluten-free, oil-free, vegan, and paleo friendly, so you can enjoy it even if following one of these special diets. I love that it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup, so it won’t spike your blood sugar as much as a version made with refined sugar might....
Nel giro di poco tempo è diventato uno dei pasti più ricercati dell’élite italiana, di attori e personaggi famosi che andavano al ristorante Savini e ordinavano questo piatto semplice, ma geniale e irresistibile.La ricetta originale italiana del “riso al salto” consiste nel saltare il risotto allo zafferano nel burro. Qui abbiamo veganizzato completamente questo piatto, rendendolo comunque gustoso, croccante e delizioso come la ricetta originale milanese. Seguite la nostra ricetta per fare il Risotto Vegano allo Zafferano prima di portare la “cenerentola” al ballo (o alla vostra tavola!...
The Best Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe Whenever I come across beautiful Cornish hens like these, I just can’t help myself but buy a few. They’re just as easy to roast as a chicken, but the serving is even easier. All you have to do is slice them hen in half, and voila! you have 2 servings ready to go without any messy carving. These hens are very easy to customize and switch up the seasoning, as well....
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes I love potatoes of all shapes and sizes! That’s why I couldn’t walk away from these beauties when I saw them at my local grocery store. They’re nice and thin so they roast up fast and crisp up in no time at all. You’re probably in one of two scenarios right now. If you have some fingerling potatoes laying around and you have no idea what to do with them, you’re in the perfect place!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This recipe is for Russian Pelmeni along with a NEW dough recipe! This dough is softer, tastier and has more exact measurements. I strongly recommend a KitchenAid Mixer for the job. It’s the workhorse of the kitchen. A pelmeni mold also speeds up the process. Serve these in a good quality chicken broth, or boil and butter them up, then dip in sour cream, vinegar or ketchup....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Feeling adventurous this week? This Shakshuka (pronounced shock-shook-ah) is a traditional Israeli/Moroccan dish that is found in nearly every Restaurant in Israel. I love that it can be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner. My husband and I loved this dish. It kinda blew our taste buds! Serve with soft, fresh French bread. I wish there were leftovers! Here’s the story behind this dish: I first heard about this recipe from one of my readers, Natalya who shared a link to Laurie’s recipe on Facebook....
Tips for Making the Best Brussels Sprout Salad Finely shred the brussels sprouts. I know it’s convenient to buy store-bought shredded brussels sprouts, but they are never finely shredded enough for me. (And they can be pretty inconsistent with texture.) Instead, I prefer to shred whole brussels sprouts with a sharp knife and a cutting board. Alternatively, you can use the shredding blade on a food processor, for even faster results....
