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This Moroccan Rotisserie Chicken tickled our palates with delight

This Moroccan Rotisserie Chicken tickled our palates with delight

Today, we created a Moroccan paste for this rotisserie chicken, which we spit-roasted on our backyard grill.
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allspice, chicken, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, ginger, grill, grilling, olive oil, paprika, rotisserie, salt, turmeric, whole chicken

Chicken Kebabs with a Lemon Coconut Aminos Glaze, an Ultimate Summer Food

Chicken Kebabs with a Lemon Coconut Aminos Glaze, an Ultimate Summer Food

These chicken kebabs with lemon coconut aminos glaze won the night. We served them over wholegrain rice—an ultimate summer meal.
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bell pepper, chicken, chicken breast, coconut aminos, garlic, grill, grilling, honey, lemon, olive oil, recipe, red onion, rice, Rice Cooker, summer, Zojirushi, zucchini

Dark Meat Chicken Noodle Soup in the Instant Pot

Dark Meat Chicken Noodle Soup in the Instant Pot

Seeking to accentuate the “comfort” for our sick wife, we used skin-on chicken thighs for this chicken noddle soup made in the Instant Pot.
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basil, carrots, celery, chicken, chicken broth, chicken thighs, Instant Pot, olive oil, onion, oregano, pressure cooker, red pepper, soup

Chopped Cruciferous Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing and Grilled Chicken Breast

Chopped Cruciferous Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing and Grilled Chicken Breast

Filling, clean, flavorful, crisp, this chopped cruciferous salad with lemon olive oil dressing tastes like summer in a shallow bowl.
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almonds, avocado, binge watching, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, chicken, dates, dijon mustard, grill, grilling, kale, lemon juice, olive oil, parmesan cheese, raspberries, salad, summer

Breaded Pork Chops Sous Vide with Tangy Mushroom Sauce

Breaded Pork Chops Sous Vide with Tangy Mushroom Sauce

We cooked pork chops sous vide then breaded and finished them in the oven to get that crispy, crunchy crust using our faux fried technique.
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celery, chicken stock, egg, flour, garlic, mushroom, mushrooms, onion, oven, panko, recipe, sous vide, SousVide Supreme

Instant Pot Chicken Breast and Broccoli Pasta: Healthy, probably, maybe, could be

Instant Pot Chicken Breast and Broccoli Pasta: Healthy, probably, maybe, could be

Here's a recipe for chicken breast and broccoli sauce in the Instant Pot. The magical ingredient is the renderings from the chicken skin.
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broccoli, chicken, chicken breast, dinner, garlic, Instant Pot, onion, pasta, pressure cooker, recipe, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, white wine

Get Festive: Shredded Chicken Tacos Using an Instant Pot

Get Festive: Shredded Chicken Tacos Using an Instant Pot

We wanted shredded chicken tacos. Our Instant Pot, per usual, handled the heavy lifting. Do not sleep on our homemade pico de gallo, though.
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avocado, barbecue rub, cheese, chicken, chicken breast, corn, Instant Pot, jalapeno, lettuce, lime, mint, onion, parsley, pressure cooker, recipe, roma tomatoes, tomatoes, tortillas

We favor Kansas City Cowtown Bar-B-Q Sauce on our smoked meats

We favor Kansas City Cowtown Bar-B-Q Sauce on our smoked meats

Our favorite variety of barbecue sauce is Kansas City Cowtown Bar-B-Q Sauce, which is manufactured locally. It won the 2001 American Royal Barbecue Contest. That means that other people who also know barbecue, like really know barbecue, deemed it to be as fantastic as we believe it to be.
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BBQ, Boston butt, brisket, meat, pork shoulder, recipe, ribs, sauce, smoker, spare ribs

Corn Curry Chowder in the Instant Pot: A Perfect Noreaster Dinner

Corn Curry Chowder in the Instant Pot: A Perfect Noreaster Dinner

This corn curry chowder in the Instant Pot warmed our insides and cheered our souls. It was hot temperature-wise and carried a spicy kick.
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bell pepper, celery, chowder, corn, curry, Instant Pot, onion, pressure cooker, soup

Fried chicken without the frying but still with the chicken

Fried chicken without the frying but still with the chicken

With a pressure cooker and an oven, we replicated the secret magic of frying. The meat remains tender and juicy while exterior gets crispy.
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chicken, comfort food, gravy, Instant Pot, mashed potatoes, panko, pressure cooker, recipe, thighs

Crispy skin is key: Chicken Thighs, Pressure Cooked and Broiled

Crispy skin is key: Chicken Thighs, Pressure Cooked and Broiled

We adore our Instant Pot and how tender and juicy it makes chicken. But, the skin comes out limp. The solution? Broil it!
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broiler, chick thigh, chicken, Instant Pot, pressure cooker, recipe, rub

It needn’t be Thanksgiving to eat a turkey breast and gravy sandwich with an Instant Pot

It needn’t be Thanksgiving to eat a turkey breast and gravy sandwich with an Instant Pot

We prepared turkey breast in the pressure cooker and made gravy with the stock and drippings. It made a delicious sandwich. 
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gravy, Instant Pot, pressure cooker, recipe, sandwich, sweet potato, turkey

Turkey Sausage Sweet Potato Spinach Soup in the Instant Pot Will Warm You

Turkey Sausage Sweet Potato Spinach Soup in the Instant Pot Will Warm You

This turkey sausage sweet potato spinach soup is amazing. The red pepper provides a kick that the sweet potato mellows out. It delivers bold and rich flavor. Yet, it’s also healthy.
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carrots, celery, comfort food, healthy, Instant Pot, pressure cooker, soup, spinach, sweet potato, turkey

Italian Macaroni and Cheese in the Instant Pot

Italian Macaroni and Cheese in the Instant Pot

For our Italian macaroni and cheese, we added turkey sausage and bell peppers, used four varieties of cheese, and made it in a Instant Pot.
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bell pepper, cheese, Instant Pot, noodles, pressure cooker, recipe, sausage, turkey

Instant Pot Pulled Pork: Fast, Simple, Delicious

Instant Pot Pulled Pork: Fast, Simple, Delicious

We craved pulled pork. With icy weather, we didn’t want to man a smoker for seven hours. Solution? A pressure cooker. Tender and succulent!
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barbecue, BBQ, bun, Instant Pot, pickles, pork, pressure cooker, pulled pork, sandwich, sauce

Smoked Brisket Sous Vide: Wow wow wee waa!

Smoked Brisket Sous Vide: Wow wow wee waa!

Smoked brisket sous vide is splendid. Delicate. Fragrant. Juicy. Flavorful. It delivers everything that you could ask of a brisket.
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BBQ, beef, Bradley Smoker, brisket, meat, smoker, sous vide, Sous Vide Supreme

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy: A Foolproof Hangover Remedy

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy: A Foolproof Hangover Remedy

We love eating biscuits and sausage gravy the morning after overindulging. Nothing feels so comforting. Nothing tastes so delicious.
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Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine: Celebratory Food

Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine: Celebratory Food

Because short ribs taste divine and elicit warm recollections, we developed a recipe for beef short ribs braised in red wine using an Instant Pot.
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beef, cabernet sauvignon, carrot, cauliflower, celery, dinner, Instant Pot, pressure cooker, thyme, wine

Turkey Sloppy Joes saved our Sunday

Turkey Sloppy Joes saved our Sunday

What conjures warm memories? What brings good cheer? What feels like autumn? Sloppy joes!
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Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Just Like Someone’s Mother Used to Make

Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Just Like Someone’s Mother Used to Make

Acorn squash is a vessel which delivers deliciousness of all types, sweet or savory, including this turkey sausage stuffing.
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apple, autumn, bake, celery, mushroom, onion, panko, sage, squash, turkey

Beef Burgundy in the Instant Pot

Beef Burgundy in the Instant Pot

We found ourselves with two things: an opened bottle of red wine and an eye of round beef roast. So, we prepared up a vat of beef burgundy. 
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beef, carrots, egg noodles, Instant Pot, mushrooms, pressure cooker, red wine, roast, soy sauce, stew

The Fundamentals: Whole Roasted Chicken

The Fundamentals: Whole Roasted Chicken

Chicken was meant to be cooked whole with crispy skin. Anyone can roast a chicken. It’s child’s play. Here's how to elevate the experience.
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carrots, chicken, fennel, garlic, onion, oven, paprika, pepper, roasted, salt

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sausage and Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sausage and Sage Brown Butter Sauce

If you have leftover butternut squash ravioli with sausage and sage brown butter sauce, then you did something wrong. Gloriously decadent!
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autumn, brown butter, butternut squash, nutmeg, parmesan, ravioli, sage, sausage, shallots

Turkey Buffalo Gameday Chili

Turkey Buffalo Gameday Chili

We developed this autumn chili recipe which mixes the flavors of the land and the air. That is, we used ground buffalo and ground turkey.
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autumn, bison, buffalo, cheddar cheese, cornbread, kidney beans, sour cream, tailgate, tater tots, turkey

Hungarian Pork Paprikash in the Instant Pot: a meal you’ll think about for at least a decade

Hungarian Pork Paprikash in the Instant Pot: a meal you’ll think about for at least a decade

Paprikash delivers rich, tangy, velvety flavor. Tomato provides acidity. Sour cream makes it smooth. Tender pork gives it the taste of home.
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bell pepper, eastern european, Hungarian, Instant Pot, mushrooms, noodles, onion, paprika, pork, pressure cooker, sour cream, stew

Have a little fun; make this peach mint salsa

Have a little fun; make this peach mint salsa

We made peach mint salsa which we served in tacos over chunks of rotisserie chicken. Super easy. Super fresh. Super tasty. A 15-minute meal.
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fresh, garden, Greek yogurt, mint, peaches, salsa, summer, tacos, tomatoes

The Taste of August: Peach Sheep Cheese Tomato Arugula Salad

The Taste of August: Peach Sheep Cheese Tomato Arugula Salad

Our favorite things about August? Tomatoes and peaches! They paired swimmingly in this arugula salad with sheep cheese, pecans and balsamic.
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apple cider vinegar, arugula, balsamic glaze, croutons, peaches, pecans, salad, sheep cheese, summer, tomatoes

Walnut Basil Oregano Pesto Will More Than Do

Walnut Basil Oregano Pesto Will More Than Do

Take advantage of a bursting garden by whipping up for fresh walnut basil oregano pesto. We substituted walnuts for pine nuts and tossed in some oregano.
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basil, garden, olive oil, oregano, pasta, pecorino romano, pesto, summer, walnuts

Coconut Milk Chicken Curry in a Hurry; Thanks, Instant Pot!

Coconut Milk Chicken Curry in a Hurry; Thanks, Instant Pot!

Indian food can be intimidating to make at home. But, if you have a pressure cooker, this coconut milk chicken curry is almost foolproof.
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cashews, chicken, coconut, curry, Instant Pot, naan, pressure cooker, rice, tomatoes, wine

Our play on a classic: Avocado Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Our play on a classic: Avocado Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

This variation on the classic Caprese adds avocado. Instead of balsamic vinegar, it uses balsamic glaze, which is richer and more decadent.
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avocado, balsamic, basil, garden, mozzarella, salad, summer, tomato

A pork loin kebab kind of night

A pork loin kebab kind of night

Our garden is teeming with fresh vegetables. What to do? Toss them on the grill with pork loin. It's a kebab kinda night.
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bell peppers, grill, grilling, pineapple, pork, soy sauce, tomatoes, zucchini

Chocolate and Butterscotch Mixed Nut Bars – Sweet and Salty, Kinda Like Us

Chocolate and Butterscotch Mixed Nut Bars – Sweet and Salty, Kinda Like Us

We planned to make peanut butter bars but couldn't resist tossing in walnuts, almonds and Macadamia nuts. Crunchy. Satisfying. Decadent.
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almonds, butterscotch, chocolate chips, dessert, honey, Macadamia nuts, no bake, peanut butter, sweet, walnuts

Pork Shoulder Tacos with Asian Slaw and Sriracha Mayo

Pork Shoulder Tacos with Asian Slaw and Sriracha Mayo

Tacos are simple yet delicious. We braised pork shoulder in sweet chili sauce. We topped it with Asian slaw, sriracha mayo and fresh herbs.
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basil, carrots, ginger, Instant Pot, lime, mint, parsley, peanuts, pork, pork shoulder, pressure cooker, red cabbage, red onion, sweet chili sauce, tacos

So fresh and so cool: our Sweet Chili Sauce Braised Pork Shoulder Spring Rolls with an Instant Pot

So fresh and so cool: our Sweet Chili Sauce Braised Pork Shoulder Spring Rolls with an Instant Pot

Come summer, we start craving spring rolls because they're cool, crisp and fresh. We developed this recipe for sweet braised pork shoulder spring rolls.
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Asian, basil, cabbage, cucumber, Instant Pot, mint, noodles, parsley, peanut, plum, pork, pressure cooker, recipe, summer, Vietnamese

Pork spare ribs are our favorite to smoke and to eat

Pork spare ribs are our favorite to smoke and to eat

Pork spare ribs are big and meaty with tons of fat and connective tissue that melts when cooked low and slow -- a barbecuer’s barceque.
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BBQ, Bradley Smoker, pork, ribs, rub, sauce, smoked, smoker, summer

Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken Wings in the Instant Pot

Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken Wings in the Instant Pot

As lovers of chicken wings, we’ve begun developing healthier recipes. Our pressure cooker is key. It develops bold flavor and rich sauce.
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appetizer, chicken, garlic, honey, Instant Pot, pressure cooker, rice, sriracha, wings

Lemon Dill Salmon Grilled on a Plank

Lemon Dill Salmon Grilled on a Plank

Planking is a grilling technique wherein meat is cooked on hardwood and the food absorbs the wood's natural flavors.
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brown sugar, cedar, dill, fish, grill, lemon, planking, salmon, summer

The Poor Eggs are in Purgatory with Turkey Sausage

The Poor Eggs are in Purgatory with Turkey Sausage

Eggs in Purgatory, or shakshuka, is a staple of Middle Eastern cruise, which is popular in Morocco, Egypt, and Israel. We added turkey sausage.
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basil, bell pepper, cumin, eggs, feta, garlic, parlsey, pita bread, tomatoes, turkey

Homegrown Raspberries with Homemade Coconut Shortcake

Homegrown Raspberries with Homemade Coconut Shortcake

We topped homemade warm coconut shortcake with homegrown cool raspberries.
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baking, bread, cake, dessert, garden, gardening, homemade, raspberries, sugar, Zojirushi

This Creamy Mushroom Polenta Will Bring Eastern Europe Home

This Creamy Mushroom Polenta Will Bring Eastern Europe Home

For something so straightforward, something with a main ingredient as cheap and basic as corn meal, the dish tastes blissful. Here's our recipe for creamy mushroom polenta in the pressure cooker.
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comfort food, cornmeal, eastern european, grain, Instant Pot, mishrooms, parmigiano reggiano, parsley, polenta, pressure cooker

Grilled Plank Salmon with a Mustard Brown Sugar Glaze

Grilled Plank Salmon with a Mustard Brown Sugar Glaze

Grilling salmon on a plank, however, is rather foolproof. More importantly, it delivers a juicy, smoky, perfectly done piece of salmon.
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brown sugar, fish, grill, grilling, mustard, plank, salmon, summer

Honey Vanilla Strawberry Jam is Spring in a Jar

Honey Vanilla Strawberry Jam is Spring in a Jar

We transformed a bowl of homegrown strawberries into jars of honey vanilla strawberry jam. Toast never tasted so good.
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canning, honey, jam, jelly, pectin, preserves, strawberries, vanilla, Zojirushi

Chocolate walnut waffles with strawberry balsamic syrup

Chocolate walnut waffles with strawberry balsamic syrup

This chocolate walnut waffle—or as we’ve dubbed it “choc-affle”—was decadent and paired well with our homemade strawberry balsamic syrup.
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balsamic, breakfast, Breville, brunch, chocolate, garden, gardening, strawberries, waffle

Savory Takes its Turn: Sharp Cheddar Cornmeal Waffles with Fresh Parsley

Savory Takes its Turn: Sharp Cheddar Cornmeal Waffles with Fresh Parsley

Sunday has been designated “Waffle Day.” Today, though, savory took its turn. We made sharp cheddar cornmeal waffles with fresh parsley.
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bacon, breakfast, Breville, brunch, cheese, cornmeal, eggs, parsley, waffles

Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto with Buttered Shrimp Sous Vide

Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto with Buttered Shrimp Sous Vide

The pressure cooker, like us fine gentlemen, makes magic happen. Here’s our recipe for pressure cooker mushroom risotto with buttered shrimp sous vide.
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Instant Pot, mushrooms, parsley, pressure cooker, risotto, shrimp, sous vide

It’s all about the sear, about the sear

It’s all about the sear, about the sear

We cooked this beef filet sous vide and served it with sautéed mushrooms and roasted asparagus. It blew our minds. It was mind blowing.
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asparagus, beef, cast-iron skillet, mushrooms, sous vide, Sous Vide Supreme, steak

Fire Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread

Fire Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread

We recently made fire grilled shrimp with garlic caper sauce. We served it with an avocado Caprese salad and garlic bread.
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avocado, bread, capers, cheese, mozzarella, salad, seafood, shrimp, tomatoes

Shredded Chicken Jalapeno Enchilada Soup

Shredded Chicken Jalapeno Enchilada Soup

Pressure cooker soup is something special. Recently, we made shredded chicken jalapeno enchilada soup. It was tangy, really tangy, but pleasantly tangy.
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chicken, enchilada, homemade, Instant Pot, jalapeno, Mexican, pressure cooker, recipe, soup

Vanilla Almond Waffles with Peach Brown Sugar Compote

Vanilla Almond Waffles with Peach Brown Sugar Compote

We whipped up these vanilla almond waffles with a peach compote. Scrumptious. Maybe, we’ll transition to writing exclusively about waffles.
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almonds, breakfast, brunch, compote, fruit, peaches, vanilla, waffle

Scallops Sous Vide in a Bacon Leek Sauce

Scallops Sous Vide in a Bacon Leek Sauce

Forgive us for bragging, but we killed last night’s dinner. We made scallops sous vide in a bacon leek sauce. It was the stuff of dreams.
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champagne, leeks, sauce, scallops, sous vide, Sous Vide Supreme

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