Instant Pot Mongolian Beef and Broccolii
One of our go to dishes in the Instant Pot is Mongolian Beef or Chicken. It is an easy dish that is perfect for those long days at work when you get home and do not feel like cooking. It is great for a summer dinner on the patio as it does not heat up […]
Broccoli Garlic Chicken in the Instant Pot
I am always trying out new dinners in my Instant Pot, many of them involving chicken thighs as I feel they have much more flavor and are juicier than breasts. This recipe is an easy weeknight dinner and offers comfort food at reasonably low calories. Not as laden with spices as most of my recipes, […]
Chocolate Mint and Walnut Cookies
I love chocolate chip cookies but they are a bit boring so I decided to take my normal cookie recipe and exchange the chocolate chips for mint chips. Last year I taught my two nieces to make these cookies and they were devoured before the end of our visit. They are soft and chewy cookies […]
Kabsa Chicken inspired by my trip to Egypt
As many of you know I love to cook with spices found in the Mediterranean so I always am bringing home new ones. On my trip to Egypt this year I came home with Kabsa Spice (I was lucky enough to not have to make the spice mixture at home but I have included the […]
Instant Pot Tortilla Soup with Chicken, Spinach and Avocado
I enjoy cooking in my instant pot, but my favorite thing to cook is chicken thighs. They take on great flavor and practically melt in your mouth. I decided to try my hand at Tortilla Soup but I couldn’t find a recipe that I liked so came up with my own version. Ingredients: 2.5 cups […]
Moroccan Lamb with Spinach and Chickpeas
I am always looking for delicious recipes to make for Ash and Jacs. We are eating pretty healthy these days and love anything that uses Mediterranean spices. I brought home some from Cyprus and Egypt that I am enjoying incorporating into new dinner dishes. This is a one pan, very easy dish to make and […]
Egg Roll in a Bowl
1 package Vermicelli Rice Noodles8oz Ground Beef6 C Broccoli Slaw2 C Bean Sprouts6T Low Sodium Soy Sauce1T Sesame Oil3T Sweet and Sour Sauce2T Sweet Thai Chili Sauce1T Hoisin Sauce1T Fish Sauce1T Olive OilSesame Seeds Fill a large pot with hot water and soak noodles for 10-15 minutes or until soft. Heat Olive Oil in wok […]
Seafood Paella
6 C Seafood Stock1t saffron threads1/2 lb white fish cut in chunks1 dozen mussels1 dozen Clams1 dozen Peeled and Deveined Shrimp2 Lobster Tails cut in chunks8 cloves Garlic minced2T chopped Fresh Parsley1T chopped Fresh Thyme2t Sweet Smoked Paprika1 Shallot or Small Onion1 Red Pepper1 Large Tomato chopped4T Olive Oil2 C Bomba Paella RiceLemon Wedges Heat […]
Shrimp and Artichokes
1lb Peeled and deveined Shrimp3T Land O Lakes Canola Butter20 Cherry Tomatoes cut in half2 Cups Artichoke Hearts12oz Pasta of your choice1/2 C white wine1/2 C Chicken or Vegetable Stock1/4 C Basil Leaves chopped1/2 C Parmesan Cheese In large pot add 4 cups water and a pinch of salt. When boiling add pasta and cook […]
Cauliflower Breadsticks
1 Head of Cauliflower1/4 C Egg Whites or 2 Large Eggs1/2 C shredded Mozzarella + 1/2 C for topping1/2 C shredded Parmesan1t Italian Seasoning1/4t ground Black PepperPinch of SaltMarinara Sauce of your choice for dipping Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse cauliflower, remove leaves and cut into florets. In food processor pulse cauliflower to […]