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For us, the arrival of winter means hearty, warming soups…and with the Instant Pot’s help, they don’t require much advance planning or cooking time. This time, farm-raised chicken, fresh tomatillos, homemade bone broth, and hominy combine to make a delicious soup.
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If you’ve read my food posts, you know I’m an Instant “Pothead”. But I don’t just buy small appliances based on branding – I look for excellent performance and good value, too. When it comes to air fryer ovens, options abound…but if you’re looking for a great air fryer oven that also toasts well, read on.
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I’m not a big fan of what this dish is called, but the name does describe it better than something like “beef and cauliflower casserole”, right? Regardless of the name, it’s tasty, simple, and pure comfort food. Make it yourself for a one-bowl meal that keeps the carbs low and satiety high: a delicious melding of protein, fat, and fiber.
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To my low carbing friends: look away. This dish is rice-based, and I’m not even going to pretend that it could be made with a low carb rice alternative (like cauliflower or shirataki “rice”) and still taste as good. Because it won’t. But, for those who are ok with straying off the low carb path once in a while, congee is comfort food you won’t forget. And, made in an electric pressure cooker, it’s quick and easy!
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Sometimes, you just want comfort food like a plate lunch. Then you realize that there are no “local food” (Hawaiian) restaurants anywhere nearby and that if you want a meal even slightly resembling a Hawaiian-style plate lunch, you’ll have to make it yourself. So I did.
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When I think of fall meals, hearty soups and stews come to mind…and I don’t think I’m alone. Beet borscht, made with root veggies and cabbage, is a delicious and nourishing soup. This Instant Pot recipe is an adaptation of one that was my favorite slower cooker borscht recipe, made and enjoyed many times; with some tweaks, that flavorful and satisfying soup can be enjoyed in a fraction of the time!
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