No summer snacking is complete without Garlic Scape Pesto. It is such a delightful snack because it tastes different every year, makes use of an interesting ingredient, and is so versatile. In Wisconsin, garlic is planted on Columbus Day. The cloves need warm earth and a little time to get situated for a long winter … Continue reading Garlic Scape Pesto
Instant Pot Hunter’s Minestrone
Several years ago Greg and I fell in love with Tyler Florence's "Hunter's Minestrone". Since learning how to use my Instant Pot, I have been having fun adapting my favorite recipes for my new toy. This one was fun but a bit tricky to adapt because of the pasta in the original recipe and the overall … Continue reading Instant Pot Hunter’s Minestrone
4 Cheese Spinach Ravioli
Yesterday my husband and I made the most amazing ravioli! We are Catholic and abstain from meat on Fridays. As foodies who love meat (and I hate fish) we are always on the prowl for great meatless recipes. We have always wanted to make a really good flavored pasta. Past attempts were lackluster and forgettable. … Continue reading 4 Cheese Spinach Ravioli
Hawaiian Style Instant Pot Pork Shoulder
This is a play on a traditional "Hawaiian Kalua Pig" recipe. Essentially we are taking a tough and economical cut of pork, rubbing good flavor into it, and then letting the pressure do its magic. This pork shoulder will fall into gorgeous pieces that can be dressed with the sauce included in this recipe (and served over … Continue reading Hawaiian Style Instant Pot Pork Shoulder
Baked Potato Instant Pot Soup
1 lb bacon, diced 3 stalks of celery, sliced 1 large onion, small dice 1 clove of garlic, minced 5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 T season salt (I use Lawry's) 1 tsp black pepper 4 c chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup heavy cream ½ c whole milk Garnish: sour cream, shredded cheddar … Continue reading Baked Potato Instant Pot Soup
Instant Pot Risotto
As a foodie, I know that there are certain dishes which are worth the fussing. Risotto is certainly one of them. Made very slowly with lots of attention, it is one of my favorite dishes to cook and serve. Always impressive, it seems to reflect the labor of love that went into making it special. … Continue reading Instant Pot Risotto
Chicken Tikka Masala
I am brand new to the Instant Pot family! A friend blessed us with this one during the Black Friday sales and we have really enjoyed playing with it. We are foodies and so many of the things that other people like to make in the Instant Pot we prefer to make on the stove … Continue reading Chicken Tikka Masala
Apple Recipes
In this article, I wrote about why we can apples. I have had some friends ask me which recipes we use and how we do it. I am a self-taught canner. I am not an expert. I am just a modern mom who is trying to connect with old-fashioned good sense. That said, I will … Continue reading Apple Recipes