How To Make Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff has its origins in Eastern Europe and is basically just any sautéed beef dish served with a sauce enriched with sour cream. This recipe uses a few classic ingredient additions, such as mushrooms and plenty of onion and garlic, along with a few modern twists for flavor like creamContinue reading “How To Make Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff”

How To Make the Best Beef Stew

1. Start With the Right Cut of Beef To make the best stew, you have to use the right cut of beef so your stewed meat turns out tender, not tough. But you might be surprised to learn that the best cuts of beef for stew always start out as the toughest. Here’s why. StewingContinue reading “How To Make the Best Beef Stew”

Watermelon Sorbet

A light, healthy, refreshing sorbet to enjoy year round , made with only 3 ingredients. Serve fresh or freeze and serve . Ingredients 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon  2 medium limes, zested and juiced, divided 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar Directions Place watermelon cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan. Freeze at leastContinue reading “Watermelon Sorbet”

Super Fudgy Brownies

These super fudgy brownies are the richest and most “fudgy ” brownies on the planet and surprisingly gluten free. Ingredients 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs room temperature Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchmentContinue reading “Super Fudgy Brownies”

Simple Pizza Sauce

Easy to make , with simple ingredients. 6 oz tomato paste (1 -6 oz can) 15 oz tomato sauce (1 – 15 oz can) 1-2 TBS oregano to taste (prefer fresh) 2 TBS Italian seasoning ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp fresh crushed garlic ½ tsp onion powder or 1 tsp fresh minced onion ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS  Mix tomato paste and sauce together in a medium sizeContinue reading “Simple Pizza Sauce”

Apple Carrot Zucchini Bread

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter melted 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs room temperature ¼ cup fresh orange juice 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt 2½ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon pinch of ground cloves pinch of ground nutmeg 2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup shredded zucchini 1 cup diced peeled apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, whatever you have on hand) ½ cup pecans chopped Cream Cheese Glaze/Frosting ½ cup cream cheese softened ¼ cup butter softened 2 – 3 cups powdered sugar 1-3 tbsp orange juice as neededContinue reading “Apple Carrot Zucchini Bread”

Chipotle Chicken

ENJOY OUR CHIPOTLE CHICKEN RECIPE SEEPING WITH FLAVOR, AS A MEAL ALL IN ONE OR INSTANTLY TRANSFORMS TACOS, BURRITOS, SALADS, BOWLS, ETC INTO THE MOST EPIC TACOS, BURRITOS, SALADS, BOWLS EVER! Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2.5 lbs) or boneless thighs ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chipotleContinue reading “Chipotle Chicken”

Simple Cole Slaw

Simple Cole Slaw made in just 5 minutes is the ultimate side dish for summer. Perfect for cookouts ! Ingredients 14 ounce coleslaw mix (with red cabbage and carrots*) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Instructions Add the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt and pepper to a largeContinue reading “Simple Cole Slaw”

Herbed Roast Beef in Crock-pot

Delicious low sodium pot roast with potatoes and carrots in beef gravy. Ingredients 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons dried celery or one cup fresh diced bone-in beef roast (4 to 6 pounds) 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 large onion – dicedContinue reading “Herbed Roast Beef in Crock-pot”