Tip: Fresh or frozen cherries can be used for this recipe, but you’ll save time using frozen. Place frozen cherries in a large bowl and thaw at room temperature. Use the liquid in the bowl and reduce the amount of water to one-quarter cup.  Prep time: 5 minutes (frozen cherries + time to thaw) or 20 minutes (fresh cherries)Cook time: 10 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 8…

As written, this recipe yields 12 individual servings. To scale this recipe, use approximately two tablespoons each of refried beans, guacamole, and sour cream per 5-oz. appetizer cup. Then top each cup with chopped 3-4 cherry or grape tomatoes, one tablespoon cheese, 3-4 chopped black olives, and a few green onion slices. Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: n/aYields 12 appetizer cups Guacamole Ingredients: 2 large…

This Chicken & Wild Rice Soup is perfect for the winter months.This recipe is prepared in the Instant Pot in about 30 minutes. Money-Saving Tip: Use a combination of chicken broth and water instead of all broth. Prep time: 15 minutesActive cook time: 30 minutes* (+ time to come to pressure)Natural release: 10 minutes natural releaseServes: 4-6 *This recipe was tested at 30 minutes active…

This recipe features 2 large bone-in pork chops weighing in at 12 oz. each. They can be served as is for two hearty portions or divided to serve four. As always, cook meat to temperature, not by time. Final cooking time will depend on a number of factors, including the size and thickness of the cut of meat and the starting internal temperature. The safe…

I love fried rice as a stand-alone meal.This easy shrimp fried rice recipe is easy to prepare and is a quick family meal. Time-Saving Tip: If possible, use 2/3 c. frozen peas and carrot blend in place of the measurements listed below. Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 8 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 3 T. unsalted butter, divided4 large eggs, lightly beatenSea salt and black pepper, to…