Yes, salmon is expensive. It's a treat for our family and I'm trying to make it more and more, as fish is so healthy and the omegas and good fats do the body good. All of my boys adore salmon - partly because it's a treat and partly because I know how to doctor it well. ;) This is well doctored and perfectly grilled salmon! (It's not at all as spicy as it looks...that red … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Beef & Black Bean Chili
I adore adore adore the way that the Instant Pot infuses flavor, in general. And with chilis, it takes the flavor to the next level. NEXT. LEVEL. CHILI. If you have an Instant Pot and you haven't used it yet, start with this. Also, if you're into freezer meals and "freezer to Instant Pot meals" intrigue you, start with this. And if you keep hearing about the Instant … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
This slow cooker version is a spin from my Greek Chicken Bake. Both recipes are simple and fresh. With slight differences in ingredients. But the core "Greek" ingredients are there - olives, feta, lemon, oregano. My favorite thing about this slow cooker meal - it's very light and fresh. Lots and lots and lots of slow cooker meals are heavier, soupier, stewier, … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
This Instant Pot Bolognese sauce has such a rich, deep flavor. You could use your Instant Pot's saute function to brown the ground beef with the bacon pieces, or you could brown those in a skillet. I personally prefer to brown in a skillet and drain well, before adding to the Instant Pot. But if you want to dirty 1 less dish, then use your IP insert and the saute function to … [Read more...]
Garlic Chicken Kebabs
Grill time!! These Garlic Chicken Kebabs will rock your socks off and here's why. The chicken marinates in a simple, homemade lemon and garlic marinade. The acidity from the lemon juice both softens and adds flavor to the chicken. The end result is a perfect bite of chicken, waiting for you on the kebab. And if you're wondering if these are freezer friendly, the answer is … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Plum Pork Tenderloin
Real plums. And plum sauce. And not heating up your kitchen and still having a great 'meat and potatoes meal' - here you go! This unique flavor combo will not disappoint! Pork plays really nicely with fruits like applesauce and turns out it does well with plum too. Before we get to the recipe, I wanted to share a little about plum sauce... It's the amazing sauce that … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa
Beef roast plus lime and cumin - drop that in the Instant Pot and walk away. Come back, slice/shred the beef and assemble these fantastical tacos. Great flavors for summer, and the Instant Pot will not heat up your kitchen! *boom* Tips: how to choose ripe mango and how to choose ripe avocado. Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa A … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garlic-Orange Pork Tenderloin
So much flavor. So much. I'll be honest, I think that pork tends to be bland...and has more trouble than chicken taking of flavor. But, this slow cooker garlic-orange pork tenderloin is just magical. The slow cooker, plus the acidity from the orange juice, plus the other flavors in the marinade -- magical (and easy) dinner. This is also freezer friendly, which … [Read more...]
Avocado Toast
I think I eat an avocado every day. In some form or another. I've been known to drown myself in a bowl of guacamole, and I love avocado with just lemon juice and salt. (In fact, I had one like that with lunch today...just mash it right in the skin and scoop it out!) I like to mix it up and add to sandwiches, salad and toast too. This could totally be breakfast, lunch … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Classic Spaghetti Sauce
Yo yo! Please start cooking/warming your sauces in the Instant Pot - the way that it uses heat and pressure to infuse flavor is INDESCRIBABLE. And it, so good that I can't put into words the difference. Like, silly delicious. Like, stupid good. Now... Before we get to the recipe... There are a few things that I need to share about this particular recipe. This is … [Read more...]