This satisfying Instant Pot® lemon parsley chicken and risotto is the ultimate “one-pot” comfort food. Once you see how easy it is to make risotto this way, you may never return to the traditional “stand and stir” method again. Prep time: 15 minutes Sauté time: 10 minutes Active cook time: 6 minutes (+ time to come to pressure) Natural release: 0 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided ¼ c. unsalted butter, divided 1…
I love creamed spinach with carnalized onions. This tasty side dish is perfect for the holiday table and quick and easy to prepare. Double the recipe for a larger crowd. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 T extra virgin olive oil 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced 2 lbs. spinach, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 T butter 8 oz. cream cheese ½ c heavy cream ¼ c parmesan cheese, freshly…
Tiss the season for delicious appetizers to feed a crowd. I love this recipe for Baked Brie with Cranberries and Walnuts. This recipe if perfect for a holiday party and to serve on your next charcuterie board. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 8 oz. brie cheese wheel ¼ c. cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought) 2 T. dried cranberries (Craisins) ½ c. walnuts, roughly chopped 1 T. honey,…
This delicious Cauliflower Gratin is a perfect side dish for your holiday table. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 t extra virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets 2 T butter 2 T all-purpose flour 1 c milk ¼ c heavy cream 1-½ c fontina cheese, shredded ½ c parmesan cheese, shredded ½ c fresh Italian leaf parsley, chopped salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat…
Sausage Soup with Peppers and Spinach This delicious sausage soup doesn’t need to simmer for hours to develop great flavor. Thanks to a satisfying combination of spicy Poblano peppers, classic herbs, and an interesting blend of spices, this soup delivers fantastic flavor in just over half an hour. This soup is great as a hearty appetizer or as a satisfying light meal when paired with a green salad. As an added bonus, it tastes even better…
