As chilly weather approaches, there’s nothing better for lunch or dinner than a tasty soup that’s also good for you. Couple the soup with a green salad full of vegetables, and you’ll have a healthy and delectable meal that is easy to make and satisfying to eat. I love my Instant Pot for soups. Pressure…
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A Family Favorite: Turkey Quinoa Chili
Yesterday, my nephew Jim, my sister Leslie’s son, texted me from Salt Lake City. “Could you send me your turkey chili recipe?” I wrote back: “Funny you should ask. I made turkey chili today.” That should tell you something about how good this chili is. The quinoa adds a light texture, the turkey is milder…
Lest Anyone Needs Chicken Soup: Here’s an Excellent Instant Pot Recipe
Hi all, This is a tried-and-true recipe from kristineskitchenblog.com that I’ve used many times. Today, I’m using frozen chicken thighs, which means increasing the cooking time to 12 minutes versus 7. In fact, I threw in the entire package of chicken thighs to have extra for tomorrow for a different meal. I returned from Sicily…
A Recipe for a Tasty Fall Soup
Fall is here, and I love nothing more than soup in fall (or any other season, for that matter). Below is a recipe I’ve found for a delicious soup with wild rice and sweet potato in a creamy coconut milk broth. Can’t wait to try this! Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup Description This Cozy Autumn…
Turkey Quinoa Chili – An Unexpected Taste Treat
I am an Instant Pot cook through and through. Meats and vegetables always come out moist and plump. I can saute and pressure cook in the same pot. And, best of all, I can toss all the ingredients in, walk away, and return later to a warm, delicious meal. Plus, there is only one stainless…
5-Star Recipe for Healthier Chocolate Cupcakes
A while back, daughter Liz shared a recipe that substituted 15 ounces of canned pumpkin puree for all the wet ingredients required in an 18.25 oz. chocolate cake mix. According to the reviews, the pumpkin produced delicious low-fat chocolate cupcakes or cookies. The only problem was that Ray and I don’t eat refined sugar so…
Winter Vegetable Coconut Curry Recipe
When Ray and I were in Paris last week, we ate lunch at Le Frank restaurant at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. This was a special splurge, but it was definitely worth it. I had winter vegetable coconut curry. I don’t have the recipe but after perusing online, the one below sounds very much like what…
“Blue Zone” Spiced Lentil Recipe
This recipe comes from the website of Dan Buettner, who researched and wrote several books on the Blue Zones, which are areas where the longest-living people call home. These areas are as diverse as Greece; Sardinia; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica, and Loma Linda, California. I have been trying different Blue Zone recipes. This can be…
Looking for a Flavor-filled Winter Soup? Here’s a Great Instant Pot Recipe
As many of you know, I am an undying supporter of the Instant Pot. Ever since my niece Nicki introduced me to this quick and easy pressure cooker, I have never looked back. I cook probably 80% of my meals in an Instant Pot and have found it produces moist meat and vegetables, perfect rice…
Turkey Meatloaf: Nico’s New Favorite
When I saw my grandson Nico recently, he let me know that turkey meatloaf is what he wants me to make for him for our combination Christmas/January birthday celebration. I have already made and frozen stuffed shells for the big day but will certainly accommodate Nico with turkey meatloaf. I suspect I’ll also make mashed…
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