Instant Pot Risotto will become your go-to method of making this creamy rice dish. No more standing and stirring for you!
Beet and Lentil Soup – Share with Warm, Crusty Bread
Beet and Lentil Soup with ginger spiciness is a gift from the earth that you can share with loved ones with some warm crusty bread. If you like beets and you like lentils, this is the soup for you!
Smoked Oyster Stew – Treat Yourself
Crispy Cheese Crisps for Snacking
Thanks to Nora of Milano Courier for this great snacking, carb-free recipe. If you live on the East Coast and need a package delivered, Milano Courier is the one to call.
Stovetop Smoked Brisket in the Instant Pot
This stovetop smoked brisket is cooked three ways to give it a unique flavor, moistness, and tenderness. You get the great smoke flavor from smoking on the stovetop, tenderness from the Instant Pot, and a wonderful sauce from the Dutch oven.
Spaetzle or Spätzle – How to Make Homemade Spaetzle
Whole Wheat Sourdough Pizza with Pesto

If you are looking for an easy and tasty crust, this whole wheat sourdough crust can’t be beaten. It is now our favorite crust and this topping goes very well with it.
Black Lentil Chili with Red Chili Pods and Beef
Black lentils make a welcome change from the usual pinto beans found in most chili. This chili is also made with dried red chili pods for extra flavor.
Puff Pastry King Cake with Almond Filling

Puff Pastry King Cake with Almond Filling was my first attempt at the venerable cake. Usually, this is a yeast cake, but I had puff pastry and almond filling on hand. This cake is very rich so a little bit goes a long way. Although the cake seems hard to make, it’s actually very easy.
I love to bake, but sometimes, shortcuts are the way to go. I used two short cuts, puff pastry from the frozen section in my supermarket, and almond paste from the baking section.
Skinny Breakfast Casserole with No Guilt
As good as holiday breakfast casseroles are, they are full of fat and carbs. I wanted to make a casserole that wasn’t so fat heavy but would have all the good flavors of the high-calorie one. Let me show you how to make a skinny breakfast casserole.







