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instant pot and other recipes

Instant Pot Pinto Beans
If you don't want to take the time to soak your beans, here's a fast and easy Instant Pot recipe for cooking dry pinto beans. You can...
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Empanadas
We all love empanadas and they're actually easier to make than you think! To simplify the process we used frozen empanada dough/discs,...
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Seafood Stuffed Shells
Over the holidays while visiting family, we had a lot of delicious food. One really tasty dish that we made as a group effort were the...
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Instant Pot Green Beans & Bacon
If you want the ultimate side dish to pair with any holiday dinner, look no further than this quick and tasty green beans & bacon recipe....
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Rum Balls- Halloween Treat
Here is a rum ball recipe I usually make during the holiday season for a cookie exchange but this year we decided to jazz them up for a...
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Instant Pot Game Day Chili
We are big into football in our house. One of our favorite, easy to make meals on game day is Chili. Once we realized we could make it...
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Homemade Pad Thai
Here is our version of a tasty homemade Pad Thai recipe that has a ton of flavor with chicken, shrimp, egg, and a crispy tofu that is...
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HuancaÃna Pasta with Chicken
We went out to dinner at a Peruvian restaurant when my sister and her fiancé came to visit. Along with a variety of ceviches, one of the...
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Papa a la HuancaÃna
Here is a recipe from our Peruvian side of the family. It's a tasty side dish with a nice kick and it's great on any warm day. We hope...
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Mango Lime Sorbet
This is a delicious cold treat to enjoy this summer. Here's how to make your own home made Mango Lime Sorbet. 4-5 Mangos 1/4-1/3 Cup...
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Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Here is our version of an Instant Pot BBQ Ribs recipe that will cut down your cook time and leave you with fall off the bone ribs. 1 Rack...
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Instant Pot Carnitas
Here's a tasty recipe for Instant Pot Carnitas that is both quick and easy. We hope you enjoy them! Ingredients • 2-2.5 pounds boneless...
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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
If you can't wait to taste some Corned Beef and Cabbage this year, here's a quicker way using the Instant Pot! 2 to 4 pound Corned Beef...
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Shrimp Scampi
We are big fans of Shrimp Scampi in our home. It's refreshing but has a little kick to it. We usually make it 2-4 times a month. We...
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
4-5 medium potatoes (we prefer yukon gold) 1 1/2 cups of water 2-3 tbsp of butter or butter substitute 2 garlic cloves salt & pepper to...
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Instant Pot Turkey Leg and Gravy
1 large or 2 small turkey legs 2 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 tsp sage 1 tsp rosemary 1 dash celery salt 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1...
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Instant Pot Fresh Cranberry Sauce
12-16oz bag of fresh cranberries 1 large orange (1/4 to 1/3 cup worth of juice) 1 tsp grated orange peel 3/4 cup brown sugar (can...
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Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are a great addition to any get together or party. Here is our simple Instant Pot deviled eggs recipe. • 6 Eggs • 1 1/2 Cups...
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Ceviche with Leche de Tigre
Hot Summer evenings are a great time for lite and refreshing meals. Here is a version of a Peruvian style Ceviche with Leche de Tigre...
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Nespresso Affogato
Here’s a quick recipe for a mid-day pick me up. You only need 2 to 3 ingredients! Ingredients: • 1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato •...
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Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Pasta
We love a good one pot meal and this Instant Pot chicken marsala pasta is a great one. Usually when we make chicken marsala we pair it...
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Instant Pot Potato Salad
This Instant Pot Potato Salad is perfect to serve at your next Summer get together. Ingredients: 6 Medium Yukon Gold Potatoes 3 Large...
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