Twice baked potatoes were always considered a special side dish in my family when I was growing up. They would be made and served only if someone requested them for their special birthday dinner. Or if we were lucky, we just might get to bite into one on New Year’s Eve. As much as everyone …
Side Dishes
Figuring out the best way to cook quinoa so that is light and fluffy, each and every time, can be tricky! I have been eating quinoa for years and it took me just about that long to finally be able to cook it without it becoming too mushy or too crunchy. But now, I have …
This Air Fryer Potato Wedges recipe is a guilt free way of enjoying the taste of fried potato wedges without all of the calories and health concerns of eating deep fried food. One of the main reasons that I purchased our BCP 5.5 quart Air Fryer was to be able to enjoy the taste of …
Instant Pot Blender Cauliflower Mash I am starting to branch out and make all sorts of recipes with the Instant Pot Ace Blender. When I first purchased the blender I immediately went to what almost everyone does – make smoothies! I love the fact that you can layer your ingredients and just turn it on. …
If you haven’t tried Roasted Brussels Sprouts you must give this recipe a try! It took me over 35 years to try Brussels Sprouts. As a child and young adult I had no desire to ever put a mini cabbage-looking green vegetable on my plate. However, as I have become older, my courage to try …
Instant Pot applesauce is one of the easiest and healthiest recipes that you can make! It’s made in minutes and has no added sugar. In fact, it is one of the very first recipes that I made when I was trying out my new electric pressure cooker. I had purchased a Instant Pot 6 quart …
With an increase in popularity of low-carb and Keto diets, cauliflower rice has taken center stage. This healthy side dish is the perfect compliment to almost any meal and with only a fraction of the calories and carbs. Yes, cauliflower rice still has carbs, but only 5 carbs per 1 cup of cauliflower. And if …
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes I absolutely love mashed potatoes. There is just something so satisfying when you take a bite of creamy potatoes, especially when served as part of your favorite comfort meal. However, making them on the stove top can be quite frustrating. My family prefers mashed potatoes without peels. So I have become …
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob Now that summer and hot temperatures are among us, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen! Both the oven and the stove top have been forced to take a mandatory hiatus in attempts to keep the rest of the house cool. No …
Instant Pot Potato Salad This is one of those recipes that you are so thankful for that you want to go and tell everyone to buy an Instant Pot! Homemade potato salad with only 4 minutes of cooking time!!!! Okay, yes, you have to let your pot come up to pressure before the 4 minutes …