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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie – Well, as many of you know, I like to go to restaurants, have a nice meal, and then try to recreate what I ate, especially if it was memorable. Well, recently I had just such an experience. I was up at our lake house in Leland,Read More…
Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes – This is part of the YouTube #dontletyourmeatloaf collab, highlighting our best meatloaf recipes. Check out the other YouTube chefs and their great meatloaf recipes at that hashtag. This was my entry. Have you discovered pot-in-pot Instant Pot cooking yet? The technique, which letsRead More…
Corned Beef and Colcannon – To get ready for St Patrick’s Day, we have a full Irish menu. We start with a Corned Beef that we will cook in the oven with some roasted carrots and onions. And some Irish Soda Bread. I’m not making the Irish Soda Bread, butRead More…
Beef Barley Soup in the Instant Pot is a great way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful soup! It’s full of tender meat and vegetables and very satisfying! It is made with chuck roast, whole-grain barley, fresh veggies, and a well-seasoned broth. My favorite thing to end a cold dayRead More…
Thanksgiving Tips 2021 – Last year we had a lot of tips regarding Covid. This year, most people are gathering, not forgetting totally about Covid, but trying to get back to something resembling normal. We will approach this article with that reality in mind. So, here is our annual ThanksgivingRead More…
Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes – using pot-in-pot cooking. This technique lets you make two distinct dishes in your Instant Pot at the same time. It is especially handy for weeknight dinners. One of my favorite pot-in-pot recipes is Instant Pot meatloaf and mashed potatoes. The potatoes are boiledRead More…