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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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I’ll confess: I could probably be considered a “Pothead”…an Instant Pot-head, that is! After getting my first one back in July, I have since acquired 2 more, and am pressure cooking on a nearly daily basis. Why? Because it makes short work of tasks that used to take much longer, like making bone broth.
Like chocolate oranges? I sure do – velvety chocolate with a whisper of orange is a divine pairing. How about in a dense, moist cake with the surprise players of milk kefir and sauerkraut?
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With a box of very ripe peaches, one of my favorite (and so easy to make!) desserts was on my mind from the moment I spied that basket at the farm stand: peach crisp.
Cast iron is wonderful cookware: durable, non-stick (when properly seasoned) without potentially harmful coatings, and built to last. You also get a workout – mostly upper body – when using cast iron (bonus!). We have many Lodge cast iron products, but one of the coolest is the Lodge Sportsman’s Grill. This little charmer has traveled extensively with us, but spent the last few years in the garage and gathered a little rust. No problem – cast iron cleans up nicely!
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So, say you’re a busy person who’s also concerned with clean eating…and maybe you also have a long daily commute. How do you save time in the morning and still get in a great breakfast that will fuel you for several hours? By preparing a quick and tasty soaked muesli cup that’s ready to eat, right out of the fridge!