Pistachios Pistachios are my favorite nut, and these mini pistachio cheesecakes showcase them beautifully. The dry roasted shelled pistachios I used provide that amazing pistachio flavor, a little saltiness, and great texture. Rather than finely chopping them myself, I chopped up extra in my food processor and store the excess for future use. I reallyRead more
I originally made corned beef recipe for my co-workers for lunch (in a medical office break room), and it’s been in my regular rotation at home ever since. And something that makes my heart happy, I literally saw a grown man jump for joy when I mentioned I was making this today. Pressure Cooking OnceRead more
Mint and Chocolate My son is in love with mint and chocolate, as well as some other people in my life, and have been asked to make this cheesecake flavor for a while. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous about making mint the star in a cheesecake, but I did it!Read more
Bowl of Comfort and Kale My favorite way to enjoy kale has to be in this soup. The Italian sausage, bacon, potato, and kale all work so well together with the chicken stock and cream to create a very comforting combination. Even with all the comforting ingredients, and it’s simplicity, this Italian Sausage Potato KaleRead more
Citrus In these mini citrus cheesecakes, you have the happy combination of orange and lemon. While lemon takes front stage in these cheesecakes, orange is providing backup to create a more well-rounded flavor. These are sure to impress citrus lovers, as well as make your kitchen smell wonderful while making them. They taste amazingRead more
Homemade yogurt and whey, made in the Instant Pot One of the functions of the Instant Pot is the yogurt function (not included in LUX version). This function makes the whole yogurt making process simpler, and allows you to determine the incubation time. This process was created for the 6 quart Instant Pot Duo.Read more
Creole Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Jambalaya I love jambalaya, but was afraid to make it for a long time, I think my brain made it seem more complicated than it really was. I have now made it countless times over the last 5 years, and have noticed that the details matter. AndRead more
I really enjoy the combination of real maple syrup and pecans, and of course I love having an excuse for making mini cheesecakes. Once the idea of maple pecan mini cheesecakes entered my brain, I had to try making them. First time I made them I didn’t write down the recipe (oops!) so I finallyRead more