
Instant Pot White Cabbage is a great and healthy side dish even veggie haters will like. Accompanied by apples, bacon, and white wine it’s a healthy, quick and easy side dish.
Vegetarian
Balsamic Caramelized Onions – a Condiment or Side

These balsamic caramelized onions go very well with the Roasted Duck with Raspberry Sauce, as well as on burgers, with cheese, on toast, just about anywhere – they are sweet and tart at the same time.
Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole

Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole is a little different than the one you usually see at the holiday table. Is it sweet? You betcha! But it’s more interesting because it has caramel, pineapple, and cashews – marshmallows are optional.
Green Beans with Toasted Garlic Almonds
Spicy Cranberry Sauce – Easy to Make
This Spicy Cranberry Sauce is very easy to make and will delight your guests. It’s very tasty with the seasonings of the season and goes very well with whatever you serve. Freshly grated nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and allspice combine to make a great side dish for your meal.
Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic Butter Sauce

A long time ago, when Trader Joe’s was close to me, I tried a sample of their Roasted Vegetables in Balsamic Butter Sauce with a dollop of creme fraiche. I loved it. Ever since then, when I would visit the store, I would always get a few bags to put in my freezer. But, you know, sometimes you’re at the store, not Trader Joe’s, and you really want those vegetables with no time to go and get them. That’s when you get the stuff you need and make your own. Now, I’m going to share with you my take on these wonderful roasted vegetables with balsamic butter sauce.
Black Bean Tostadas with all the Fixings
These black bean tostadas can make a great appetizer on small tortillas, or make a spread for a whole meal. We like them for a light meal in the heat of summer. You can add meat if you want.
You might have seen my post back from 2011 when I used canned black beans to make this tostada. Well, now that the Instant Pot is available, you can make your own beans in under an hour with the flavorings you want, and none of the stuff you don’t want.
Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce Salad
Giant Beans in Tomato Sauce is a healthy dish that typically comes together over two days comes together in an afternoon with the help of an Instant Pot.
Tomato Salad Sandwiches for Hot Summer Days
I am always so happy when the big, juicy tomatoes come into season. One of my favorite things to do is make tomato salad sandwiches. For our house, Fridays are meatless, so this was a perfect sandwich on a hot day.
Black Lentil Salad – Instant Pot Easy on a Summer Night
When you want something tasty, healthy, and filling on a hot summer night, this might be just the one for you. Black lentils are unique because they do not lose their shape or flavor as easily as red and green lentils do. They have a nutty flavor that we love.





