What’s on Your Plate
Toast fine bulgur in butter with dried minced onion and bell pepper, add boiling hot water with chicken base, switch to Keep Warm for thirty minutes. No pressure cooking, no Burn notice. Done.
Sides
Easy Potatoes Anna for the NESCO Roaster Oven
What’s on Your Plate
Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with onion, butter, and seasoning, then cooked slowly in a NESCO roaster oven. The even heat allows the potatoes to bind into a cohesive cake that slices cleanly, without tying up the stove or oven
Brussels Sprouts with Roasted Garlic
What’s on Your Plate
Brussels sprouts with whole garlic are roasted until caramelized, smashed them with butter, finished with balsamic, so you can enjoy a naturally sweet, savory side dish that goes with everything.
Jeanne’s 7-Ingredient Indulgent Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole
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This 7-ingredient casserole layers sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, pecans, pineapple, and caramels under a blanket of marshmallows. It’s an indulgent, old-fashioned Midwest comfort dish — a little Southern in spirit, entirely nostalgic in flavor. The secret? Unwrapped caramels that melt into a rich, buttery sauce.
Wild Rice Pilaf – 3 Secrets to Perfect Instant Pot Pilaf
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Pilaf made by toasting wild rice, orzo, and converted rice in butter before cooking in broth in the Instant Pot for a perfectly fluffy texture.
Use converted rice so the grains stay separate and firm under pressure.
Chicken base creates rich broth without leaving a forgotten carton to become a science experiment.
Fine herbs add a fresh, delicate flavor that complements the nuttiness of the wild rice.
Scallion Waffles
Scallion Waffles
You know I love finding new ways to twist tradition—and these scallion waffles are exactly that. Inspired by Korean pajeon (scallion pancakes), but made in a waffle iron instead of a frying pan, they’re crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with scallions, chili flakes, and sesame oil. No syrup needed—these are made for savory dipping. A little hoisin sauce on the side and you’ve got the ultimate partner for your next Asian-inspired meal.
Apple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing
Apple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing brings a touch of savory and sweetness to your holiday table. This flavorful dish combines fresh apples, chicken sausage, and cornbread stuffing to create a memorable side that everyone will love.
Refried Beans Instant Pot Recipe
Refried beans, a staple in many Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the humble bean.
Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican coleslaw, with its zesty flavors and rich historical roots, offers a crunchy and nutritious addition to any meal, embodying the spirit of the Columbian exchange for your Cinco de Mayo feast.
Cider Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Boiled Cider Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon combines the nutty goodness of Brussels sprouts, the savory richness of bacon, and the sweet tang of boiled cider glaze.