Prepare this healthy Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry in under 30 minutes for a quick, satisfying dinner on busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice or choose cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option. The sauce is savory with a touch of honey and ginger, and the recipe is easy to adapt to paleo or gluten-free diets. … Read more

Spicy and salty, Cajun boiled peanuts are a classic summer snack. Cooking them in an Instant Pot speeds up the process compared to traditional stovetop methods and consistently yields tender, flavorful peanuts every time. This recipe highlights a simple Cajun seasoning blend and easy pressure-cooker technique so you can enjoy them hot or chilled. Before … Read more

This Dash Waffle Maker recipe yields tender, fluffy buttermilk waffles in minutes. They brown up crisp on the outside, stay soft inside, and are perfect for a quick breakfast or a small waffle bar with your favorite toppings. Quick and Crisp Waffles in the Dash Waffle Maker When you want a fast, homemade breakfast, the … Read more

Sun-dried tomato pasta with broccoli is one of my favorite easy weeknight dinners. This vegetarian dish layers bright, concentrated sun-dried tomatoes with tender, toasted broccoli, tangy goat cheese, and nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano. Garlic-infused olive oil and a splash of reserved pasta cooking water create a silky, flavorful sauce that coats bow-tie pasta or spirals perfectly. The … Read more

Make this creamy jalapeño quesadilla sauce entirely in your blender, then add it to homemade quesadillas for an extra zing—or use it as a dip. It’s also fantastic on chips, nachos, tacos, and taco salads. What is Quesadilla Sauce? I’ll admit it: I grew up loving fast-food quesadillas, especially the creamy, slightly spicy sauce that … Read more

Poached pears in red wine are an elegant yet simple dessert that’s perfect for dinner parties or holiday meals. Tender, aromatic, and naturally sweet, they transform humble fruit into a refined finish to any menu. Poached pears in red wine Poaching is one of the easiest ways to elevate fresh fruit. Poached pears in red … Read more

This Balsamic Chicken Marinade produces exceptionally tender, juicy and flavorful chicken, whether pan-seared or grilled. Made from simple, fresh ingredients—balsamic vinegar, lemon, olive oil, garlic and herbs—this easy marinade transforms plain chicken into a standout main dish in minutes. We like serving this marinated grilled chicken with a pesto pasta salad, grilled asparagus and cheesy … Read more

Instant Pot pasta e fagioli — an easy, hearty, and comforting soup that comes together quickly in your electric pressure cooker. This large, cozy batch is ready in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights or a warming weekend meal. I love adapting traditional stovetop recipes for the Instant Pot because pressure cooking concentrates … Read more

It’s corn! 🌽🎶 This catchy tune has been stuck in our heads, and it inspired us to make corn potage — a rich, creamy Japanese-style corn soup that celebrates sweet corn. Corn potage is a thick, velvety vegetable soup made from sweet corn, butter, onions, milk or cream, and simple seasonings. This yoshoku (Western-influenced Japanese) … Read more

Lingonberry plants are hardy, low-growing perennials that produce tart-sweet red berries perfect for fresh eating or preserves. They are related to cranberries and blueberries but tend to be sweeter and less astringent. My Norwegian grandmother was a superb baker who filled our holiday table with traditional Scandinavian treats. After she passed, I began preparing more … Read more