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Chinese Lamb Noodle Soup

November 4, 2020 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Chinese Lamb Noodle Soup

Chinese Lamb Noodle Soup is humble comfort food, perfect for a chilly day. In the Chinese culture, certain foods such as lamb, cinnamon, anise, fennel seeds, garlic, ginger, scallion, and chili,  are believed to be “warming.” Warming foods, also referred to as “yang” foods, are thought to add heat to the body, helping to improve…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Instant Pot, low carb, soups

Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup Recipe

January 31, 2020 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup - learn how to make this traditional beef broth scented with star anise, cloves and cinnamon

Learn how to make Vietnamese Beef Pho Noodle Soup on the stovetop or pressure cooker, and what to serve this traditional noodle soup with. I love shopping at ethnic markets, and although there aren’t a lot near where I live, I’ve managed to find markets of all kinds within a 45 minute radius, including a…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, lunch, main courses Tagged With: beef pho, Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese recipe

Chinese Smoked Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)

January 23, 2020 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Instant Pot Chinese Smoked Chicken - pressure steaming chicken before smoking it is a time saver and ensures a tender chicken

Chinese Smoked Chicken is tender, delicious and fragrant. One of my Dad’s specialities used to be his smoked chicken. He grew up in Beijing and recently, I learned that smoked meats were quite popular in that region when he was growing up. I found a recipe for Chinese smoked chicken in my late aunt’s Florence…

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Filed Under: Asian, chicken, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Florence Lin, Instant Pot, pressure steaming, wok smoking

Healthy Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes

January 13, 2020 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Healthy Instant Pot Soup Stew Recipes

Healthy Instant Pot Soup and Stew Recipes is a collection you will want to refer to when you’re craving comfort food. I love using pressure cooking to make soups and stews. Whether you have a stove-top pressure cooker or Instant Pot, these soups and stews can be made in a fraction of the time if…

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Filed Under: Instant Pot, soups Tagged With: Instant Pot, pressure cooker

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili Recipe

January 6, 2020 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Pressure Cooker Lentil Chili - lentils take just 14 minutes to cook in a pressure cooker - this vegetarian/vegan chili is deliciously hearty

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili cooks in less than 30 minutes, and is a nutritious, hearty vegetarian/vegan meal. 296 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Whether you use an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, this lentil chili is a quick, delicious and healthy dinner. I love using pressure to cook stews and chili when I’m short…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: beans, chili, game day food, Lentils, pressure cooker, pulses, vegan, vegetarian

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup

October 28, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup is an aromatic dish that is scented with star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cumin and Szechuan peppercorns. My dad used to make a version of this soup noodle dish. Over the years, I’ve made this comfort dish, often following my aunt’s recipe. I love Asian noodle soups, and this is one…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Dinner, Instant Pot, Pasta and Noodles, soups Tagged With: authentic Chinese recipe, comfort food

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos Recipe

September 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos are delicious and so flavorful, even non-vegetarians will enjoy them. Two of my boys are dating vegetarians, so during “girlfriend week,” I made vegetarian dinners along with regular meals to satisfy everyone’s dietary choices. The twins actually have high cholesterol (they inherited the bad cholesterol genes from my husband’s side…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: burrito bowls, Lentils, tacos, vegan, vegetarian

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce Recipe

March 14, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce - cooks in 20 minutes; healthy, lighter version of a family favorite. Serve over zucchini noodles for an even lighter meal

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce cooks in just 20 minutes. My husband loves bolognese sauce, so I make it often. This Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce is a lighter, healthier version of traditional bolognese. I make this sauce when I’m short on time and want to make a meal I know my entire family will…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, paleo, Pantry Recipe, whole 30 Tagged With: Instant Pot, pressure cooking

Instant Pot Homemade Chicken Soup

March 12, 2018 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Instant Pot Homemade Chicken Soup - 15 minutes to cook; freezable; any extra shredded cooked chicken can be used in other recipes too

Instant Pot Homemade Chicken Soup takes just 15 minutes to cook. There’s nothing better than homemade chicken soup, and using pressure cooking, you can have a pot of delicious chicken soup ready in less than 30 minutes. The key is to use chicken on the bone with the skin on for best flavor. A little…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, paleo, whole 30 Tagged With: chicken soup, Instant Pot, pressure cooking

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas (Paleo, Whole 30)

March 5, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas - cooks in just 10 minutes; serve in tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, nachos and more

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas is a budget-friendly, kid-friendly dish that takes just 10 minutes to cook using pressure cooking. My kids love carnitas in tacos and burrito bowls, so I came up with a lighter version using chicken. This recipe is Paleo and Whole 30 friendly. Carnitas is traditionally made with pork and cooked slowly. This…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, chicken, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, paleo, whole 30 Tagged With: budget-friendly, easy recipe, Instant Pot, kid-friendly, quick dinner

Instant Pot Red Wine Pot Roast (Paleo, Whole 30)

March 2, 2018 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Instant Pot Red Wine Pot Roast - tender, moist pot roast cooks in a fraction of the time it takes on the stove

  ” /> Instant Pot Red Wine Pot Roast is moist and tender, and takes a fraction of the time to cook than preparing it on the stove. I usually make pot roast once each winter season. It’s a nourishing meal when you’re in need of some comfort food. One of the most popular recipes…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, paleo, whole 30 Tagged With: Instant Pot, paleo, whole 30

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

February 28, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes are healthy, delicious and easy to make in an Instant Pot. Just 4 minutes cooking time.

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a healthy, delicious and easy side dish to make, especially in an Instant Pot. I’ve been making cauliflower mashed potatoes for the past five years, and still love them. Recently, I made them in an Instant Pot and it took just 4 minutes to cook the potatoes and cauliflower together….

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, Instant Pot, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetarian Tagged With: beginning recipe for cauliflower eaters, how to get kids to eat cauliflower, Instant Pot, mashed cauliflower

Instant Pot Chinese Barbecue Spareribs

February 19, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Chinese Barbecue Spareribs - these popular spareribs take 20 minutes to cook; broil 3 minutes to finish

Instant Pot Chinese Barbecue Spareribs are cooked in just 20 minutes, and then browned for 3 minutes under the broiler. Char siu or barbecue spareribs are popular in Chinese restaurants, and can be prepared easily in your own kitchen. Pressure steaming ribs results in juicy, tender ribs. I’ve been wanting to try my Auntie Florence’s…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Auntie Florence, char siu spareribs, Florence Lin, Instant Pot, pressure cooker

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake (Instant Pot)

February 14, 2018 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake - celebrate Chinese New Year with this traditional steamed mochi-like cake. Make in Instant Pot or steam.

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake is a traditional sweet enjoyed during Chinese New Year. Adzuki beans add texture to this soft, sticky rice cake. This is one of many sticky rice recipes my mom has collected over the years. I have a black binder full of her favorite recipes, and I have sectioned off a…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese New Year recipe, Chinese sticky rice, Lunar New Year recipe, Mom's recipe, symbolic foods for Chinese New Year

Chinese Jujube Date Sticky Rice Cake Recipe

February 12, 2018 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Jujube Date Sticky Rice Cake - traditional Chinese New Year sticky rice cake made with jujube date jam

Chinese Jujube Date Sticky Rice Cake is a traditional sweet treat served during Chinese New Year. It has a sticky, taffy-like consistency, and a sweet roasted fragrance and flavor from the jujube date jam (made with dried jujube dates). For the past several years, I’ve been trying new sticky rice cake recipes from my mom’s collection…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Instant Pot Tagged With: Auntie Florence, Chinese New Year, Florence Lin, jujube date jam, Lunar New Year, sticky rice cake

Jujube Date Jam Recipe (Instant Pot)

February 11, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Jujube Date Jam - made from dried jujube dates, this jam has a deep rich flavor - used in Chinese New Year sticky rice cake

Jujube Date Jam is made with dried jujube dates, which have a rich, caramel like flavor. As a kid, I fondly remember knocking down the ripe, speckled dates off the jujube date tree my dad planted in our front yard. We had a really long stick reserved just for this purpose. Fresh jujube dates are…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, side dishes Tagged With: Auntie Florence, jujube date jam, jujube date puree, jujube date sticky rice cake, jujube dates

Instant Pot Chinese Sticky Rice

February 5, 2018 by Jeanette 28 Comments

Instant Pot Chinese Sticky Rice - traditional Chinese dish featuring Chinese sausage, chicken and shitake mushrooms; 12 minutes cooking time using pressure cooker setting

Instant Pot Chinese Sticky Rice is made with short grain sweet rice and features Chinese sausage, chicken and shitake mushrooms. This sticky rice dish is one of the fond food memories I have from my childhood. My mom used to make something similar for our potluck lunches after church. Every Sunday, we met at my…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, Dinner, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Chinese New Year, Chinese sticky rice, Lunar New Year, Lunar New Year recipes

Instant Pot Nicaraguan Arroz Con Pollo

January 28, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Nicaraguan Arroz Con Pollo - pressure cooking reduces cooking time for this one pot chicken and rice meal to 10 minutes

Instant Pot Nicaraguan Arroz Con Pollo is a one pot dish that is flavorful, delicious and reheats well. Arroz Con Pollo is a popular Spanish and Latin American dish that literally means rice and chicken. There are many versions of Arroz Con Pollo. Some include saffron, oregano, cumin and beer. Arroz Con Pollo has similarities…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: chicken and rice, Instant Pot, Latin American food, Nicaraguan food, pressure cooker recipe

Instant Pot Shredded Poached Chicken Recipe

January 24, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Instant Pot Shredded Poached Chicken - use in any dish that calls for cooked chicken ~ chicken chili, chicken enchiladas, pasta dishes

Instant Pot Shredded Poached Chicken takes just 6 minutes to cook. It can be used in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken, such as chicken chili, cold Chinese noodles with chicken and peanut sauce, or chicken curried fried rice. Poaching chicken is a healthy and simple way to cook chicken. At its most basic…

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Filed Under: chicken, Clean Eating, Dinner, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: Instant Pot, poaching, pressure cooker recipe

Instant Pot Nacatamales Recipe

January 19, 2018 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Instant Pot Nacatamales - this Nicaraguan special occasion food is similar to a tamale, but with more variety in the fillings

Instant Pot Nacatamales are a special occasion and celebratory food native to Nicaragua. Nacatamales are similar to tamales in that masa dough and a filling are wrapped into individual packets using leaves. I taught myself how to  make these for a Nicaraguan friend by her request.  Last fall, I met Marcia, a Nicaraguan woman from…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, Dinner, Faith, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses Tagged With: comfort food, cooking for cancer patients, faith, Nicaraguan food, spiritual gifts

Instant Pot Colombian Shredded Pork Recipe

January 15, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

instant pot Colombian shredded pork

Instant Pot Colombian Shredded Pork cooks in just 30 minutes. This versatile shredded pork is delicious in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, arepas, and empanadas. My kids love Latin American food, so I decided to try making a Colombian style pulled pork recipe  in my Instant Pot. This Colombian style shredded pork is similar to pernil…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Super Bowl Tagged With: burrito bowl, Instant Pot, Latin American food, pulled pork, shredded pork

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