Gourmet Food on a Budget — Ever Forward, Ever Flavorful
Here are recipes that use either pasta or rice. Lots of tips and tricks with timetables and best practices.
This is chicken parmesan done the way it should be: baked meatballs, a real simmered marinara, fresh mozzarella, and a crisp panko topping, all finished together in one casserole. No frying, no broiler gymnastics, and no dry, rubbery chicken.
This Seafood Farfalle Fiesta Salad is a playful spin on Seefood and Bows, made with smoky chipotle shrimp, tender bowtie pasta, and mild poblano peppers for a fresh, colorful twist.
Red Beans and Rice with Hot Links are a little different than the traditional ones made with Andouille or Polska Kielbasa sausage. Hot Links are exactly what they sound like – smoked and spicy.
When the weather heats up and grills get fired, side dishes often fall into a rut—potato salad, pasta salad, maybe some coleslaw. But let me introduce you to something better: Eech (also spelled itch), a traditional Armenian salad made with fine bulgur wheat, simmered in a savory tomato-onion base, and brightened with lemon and fresh herbs.
Shrimp Paella is a vibrant, flavorful dish often thought of as a time-consuming delicacy. With this Shrimp Paella in an Instant recipe, you can enjoy all the bold tastes of Spain without the long wait.
Fettuccini with broccoli is quick and easy but also nutritious, thanks to the broccoli. The passive cooking method ensures that the pasta is perfectly cooked every time.
Fresh tomato basil salad combines juicy tomatoes and fragrant basil with plenty of garlic over angel hair pasta. Perfect for summer, this easy-to-make dish highlights the simplicity of fresh ingredients.
Bok Choy chicken soup is so easy to make in the Instant Pot. It’s tasty and healthy. Next time you make soup, include this Chinese cabbage.
Green chili rice makes a wonderful side dish for your Mexican fiesta. You can play with the heat and go from no spiciness to screaming.
Pimento cheese, a Southern favorite, rice is combined with succulent shrimp and broccoli for a delightful dish that comes together easily in the Instant Pot. This is a quick and flavorful meal that celebrates the bold and comforting flavors of the South.