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How to cook Bulgur in the Instant Pot {plant based/vegan friendly}
Bulgur is a beautiful ancient grain that deserves way more attention than it gets, at least in my kitchen. It’s a staple food in Turkish, middle eastern and Indian cooking. And, you might be familiar with it if you’ve ever eaten a salad called Tabbouleh, which has become quite popular, and more readily available premade in supermarkets. This mildly nutty tasting grain is a whole grain and is surprisingly good for you, not to mention very versatile and fast cooking. Looking for a tasty recipe that includes bulgur? Try this one: THE FAMOUS “FRIENDS” SALAD What is Bulgur and why should I eat it? Bulgur is a whole grain of wheat.…
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Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup in the Instant Pot
If you are in the habit of searching for dinner inspiration on Pinterest like me, then I dare say that you’ve probably come across a Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup recipe. And even if you haven’t, read on… There are a few different versions out there, with chicken, no chicken…noodles, orzo, rice… other veggies….you get the point. But, when it comes right down to it, this is just a basic chicken noodle soup recipe that’s been taken up a notch. It’s nothing fancy really, but it sure is delicious. The soup gets a serious flavour boost with the addition of some fresh rosemary sprigs and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Sounds easy.…
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Instant Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
Been dreaming of Greece all week long thanks to a Facebook feed that won’t stop teasing me with photo memories! I was there this time last year and I thank my lucky stars that I was able to take part in such a wonderful trip before the covid craziness started. We saw a lot, the weather was outstanding and we ate so well every day. Greek food is delicious! It’s strange because it seems like it all happened yesterday and yet it also feels like a lifetime ago. So much has changed in such a short time… To keep those memories alive and kicking, I have been topping everything I…
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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
We love taco night over here! It makes for a great family meal because each person gets to build their own tacos with whatever toppings they love best. And that makes everyone happy…even the picky ones. In the past ground beef was our go-to taco filling. We made them just about every week and the girls looked forward to them. But now everyone’s all grown up, and it’s usually just 3 of us having dinner together. And, we’ve really cut back on the beef eating these days, so I needed to come up with a good chicken alternative. I found one… Shredded chicken tacos for the win! As always, when…
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Greek Potatoes in the Instant Pot
Olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano… In a Mediterranean kitchen these ingredients rule! And in Greece they turn a humble potato into a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, meat or fish. Now, you could, of course, dump all the ingredients into a baking dish and cook this in your oven. It would take about an hour. Or you can let the Instant Pot work her magic and have these delicious potatoes on your dinner table in about 20 minutes, start to finish. I’ve been wanting to try making my Greek potato recipe in the IP for months. Why? Simply because the Instant Pot cooks potatoes perfectly. evenly.…
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Instant Pot Cabbage + Potato + Cheddar Soup
Time for a new season…Fall is just a couple days away…whether you’re ready or not. This girl is not complaining though. I’ve had a fantastic summer, with lots of travelling and fun in the sea and sun. I am very grateful. And I happen to love Fall as a season anyways. It’s just that here, in southern Ontario anyways, Fall turns into winter in a flash…and that boys and girls is what I am dreading! The one thing I am looking forward to though, is…soups. I just love them. Today’s recipe is simple comfort food. Cabbage and potato is a classic soup combo but the addition of sharp cheddar makes…
