Slow braising boneless short ribs in a tomato and wine sauce is one of my most irresistible ragu sauce. This recipe adds extra "zip" by adding Chinese Five Spice and Porcini mushrooms. Served over rigatoni pasta (or even polenta) this is a hearty meal that is perfect for a cool fall or winter night. Let's be honest, this dinner is perfect for any night of the year! I love
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How to make Vanilla Sauce (Crème Anglaise )
Crème anglaise (vanilla sauce) is a light pouring custard, perfect over desserts or fresh fruit. It's made with a combination of sugar, egg yolks and hot milk/cream. I was surprised how fast this dessert sauce was to make-- in less than 20 minutes! It's perfect to pour over my homemade bread pudding recipe. I used fresh vanilla beans, but you can use pure vanilla extract as a
Red Beans and Rice (My Way)
Red beans and rice is a Louisiana Creole dish with red beans, vegetables, spices and pork bones, cooked together slowly and served over rice. Meats such as ham, sausage, and tasso ham are also frequently used in the dish. The flavors of pork and spice were spot on perfect! Oh, and instead of traditional rice, I used farro grain since it's healthier than rice. But, you can
Homemade Cranberry-Almond Granola — Great Way to Start the Day!
Homemade granola is easy to make, and you can customize it just to your liking. This is a recipe I've been making for years, and it's a healthier version made with honey and a little brown sugar. Mix this with a bowl of low-fat yogurt, and you have a satisfying and delicious power snack! Yesterday, I decided to try making my own yogurt in my Instant Pot. It was super
How to make Pressure Cooker Caramel Flan (or Crème Caramel)
Caramel Flan (or Crème caramel) is my favorite custard dessert. A pressure cooker is one of the easiest ways to make this dessert. It's creamy, light and the caramel is so good! Crème caramel (or Caramel Flan) is on the top of my list of irresistible desserts. Even after a heavy meal, it's a light enough dessert that it doesn't feel like lead in my stomach. I love
How to Make Pressure Cooker Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs and Deviled Eggs Recipe
I have finally mastered the technique of perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs, thanks to my pressure cooker--and how to make creamy delicious stuffed eggs. They are perfect every time! Deviled eggs are an appetizer that is sure to please your guests, and I've got some great tips to share. Every Christmas Eve, my mother always made a tray of deviled eggs. They always looked
The Best Pressure Cooker 5-Minute Macaroni and Cheese
Forget boxed macaroni and cheese! If you own a pressure cooker/Instant Pot, you can make this, from scratch, in five minutes! Tomato soup and grilled cheese are a perfect pairing. So, why not add tomatoes to cheesy macaroi?! I've also added a crunchy, buttery panko topping to take this classic pasta dish to an even higher lever of yummy! Macaroni and Cheese is high on the
15-Minute Pressure Cooker Perfect Biscoff Cookie Crust Caramel Cheesecake
It's no secret that I love my pressure cooker. Cheesecake is so easy to make, and it turns out so creamy. Best of all, once the pot comes to pressure, it only takes 15 minutes to be done. Cheesecake is an indulgent dessert, so we like that this one is small-- therefore, temptation has been diverted! Now that summer is under way-- and rapidly coming to a close-- I think about
Pressure Cooker Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
With a pressure cooker, these Barbecued Baby Back Ribs are tender, falling off-the-bone, in 15 minutes. It takes an extra ten minutes to make the most delicious "scratch" BBQ sauce you've ever tasted, while your ribs are cooking. This recipe can be adapted to a slow cooker, only it will take you 6 to 8 hours to achieve what I did in 15 minutes! Yes, dear readers. Once