Learn how to cook quinoa perfectly for your recipes, pilaf, burritos & salads – the water ratio is key. It’s easy and frugal! Makes a big batch in less than 15 minutes and is the best quinoa recipe! Great for those who are gluten-free! Toss your cooked quinoa in Greek Quinoa Salad or Crunchy Vegetable Quinoa Salad. Several years ago I bought a big bag of quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) from Costco, thinking ... Continue Reading
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Instant Pot Brown Rice
Instant Pot brown rice is my new favorite side! It's so easy, hands-off, and delicious! Tastes better than stovetop cooked rice! Try my Instant Pot frozen chicken recipe and add some steamed vegetables to make a delicious meal. One of my goals this year is to eat more whole grains. Yes, this means using whole wheat flour (as well as other grains like spelt and einkorn), but it also means making the subtle switch ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
You'll love this Instant Pot chicken tinga recipe! It's super delicious, quick, and easy to make - in less than 30 minutes! The smoky and spicy tomato-based sauce makes this tinga chicken amazing with homemade tortillas in tacos & tostadas...and even quesadillas and burritos! Top with guacamole, quick pickled red onions, and lime crema! Have you ever made a recipe that you knew right away, your family would ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Beef Stew
This tasty homemade Instant Pot beef stew is the perfect addition to your menu or next gathering. It is healthy, freezer-friendly, frugal, and SO easy to make. Pairs well with a kale Caesar salad and parmesan cheese crisps. I used to think that beef stew was something you only made when it was cold out… Or when you wanted a warm, cozy, Sunday night dinner… like Instant Pot chicken noodle soup or easy baked ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Beans
Learn how to make Instant Pot beans in less than an hour. This is the quickest way to make beans without having to soak- it works with black, pinto, garbanzo, and white beans. Pair with Instant Pot white rice and make extras to use in delicious black bean brownies. In my never-ending quest to put healthy food on the table without going broke, I’m always looking for easy ways to cut corners without sacrificing ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Yellow Rice
Learn how to cook this quick and easy yellow rice recipe in an Instant pot or pressure cooker. Use simple, real food ingredients for the absolute best yellow rice! Pairs well with delicious & tender slow cooker chicken and Instant Pot steamed vegetables. My family loves rice, but I confess that sometimes rice feels boring… I used to buy boxes of yellow rice from the store and I remember thinking they tasted ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Spanish Rice
This easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice (AKA Mexican Rice) is packed with authentic flavor that is prepared to perfection in just minutes. Serve with all your favorite Mexican dishes - refried beans, tacos, guacamole, salsa verde, and lime crema - for a better-than-a-restaurant experience! I have yet to meet a soul who doesn’t love taco night, and I’ve met a lot of souls. My family loves it, our friends love it, and ... Continue Reading
How to Make Slow Cooker Recipes in an Instant Pot
Did you know that you can slow cook in the Instant Pot? You can! It’s a quicker way to get your slow cooked favorites on the weeknight dinner table! Just follow these 8 tips and you’ll be on your way to converting slow cooker to instant pot recipes like a pro! The slow cooker was invented in 1940, and there are TONS of really great slow cooker recipes out there. However, the Instant Pot has given the slow ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
This fast and easy BBQ chicken Instant Pot dish is absolutely delicious! Enjoy a hearty sandwich with homemade buns, or incorporate into salads and even pizza! I know meal planning saves money. I know that if I just take 15 minutes to figure out what we’re having for dinner for the next 7 days, the rest of my week goes SO MUCH SMOOTHER.But I also know that sometimes, things don’t always work out as ... Continue Reading
Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Learn how to make the PERFECT hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot! It’s so easy and comes out delicious every time! Have you ever thought something should be simple – like hard boiled eggs, or grocery shopping – only to find out that when you actually do it yourself, it’s darn near impossible? It seems like everyone has a trick to make “perfect hard boiled eggs,” with the primary element of success being the ... Continue Reading
