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Instant Pot Tips and Tricks
History of the Pressure Cooker The pressure cooker has been around since 1679 and was invented by french physicist, Denis Papin. It allows the liquid to reach boiling causing the pressure and the temperature to rise in an airtight pot. This process reduces the cooking time and helps in adding moisture to food, especially meat. New users are intimidated by the pressure cooker because of the possibility of an explosion. These scenarios are not common and generally caused by misuse of the pressure cooker. The pressure cooker should not be opened unless the pressure has been released! One way I read this explained was using the example of a can…
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Hot and Sour Inspired Chicken Soup
The Dramatic Dinner Because I need to set the scene for this soup, let me tell you a story. I remember watching movies or shows set in North America and there was always this battle between the parent and child at the dining table. Parent:”Eat your brussel sprouts!” Child: “No, I don’t want to! It’s disgusting….” Parent: “Well, then you won’t get to have dessert!” Shows the child choking down the brussel sprout. Exploring the Sprout I was always intrigued that a cute little round vegetable could cause such a strong repulsive reaction, so when I got the opportunity to try it, I jumped on the chance. I mean it…
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Ground Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Vegetable Boats
I am sure you all have noticed the huge fad that follows the humble zucchini, especially in the healthy eating and vegetarian world. I find this to be an easy to prepare vegetable with minimal preparation and a very short cooking time. Another thing I find appealing about the zucchini is the way it carries flavour or in other words, it is a great wingman! In light of continuing my journey with healthy eating, I attempted these stuffed vegetable boats. I also threw in some red peppers because the fillings I had was more than what my little zucchinis could hold. You can obviously choose either of these vegetables and…
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10 Must Try Recipes for Easter
Easter is that time of the year where families gather to remember the Risen Saviour and generally, includes going to church and gathering around the table usually for brunch. Other families gather with friends and have a relaxed long weekend which may involve some travel. Every family does something on this holiday and it just varies how we do it but one thing remains, food. We all have to eat and a great way to mark a special holiday is with a good meal and I am a sucker for a beautiful brunch. Here are some delicious recipes for your easter brunch, I have gathered these from different recipe makers.…
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Sheet Pan Roasted Asparagus and Sweet Peppers
Now that we are almost three months into the year, how has that eating healthy resolution gone for your guys? Personally, I have done terrible in some areas and good in some. One of the good things being this recipe for sheet pan roasted asparagus and sweet peppers! I don’t want to dwell on the negative, ha ha! So here is what I was able to work on, firstly adding more fish into our diet and secondly, adding more vegetables. The hardest part about cooking for me is sometimes how complicated certain dishes can be and granted there is a time for them. Most of my meals I try and…
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Italian Meatball and Veggie Pasta (Instant Pot Version)
A busy weeknight calls for a simple meal that can just be thrown together quickly. This recipe done in the Instant Pot combines pasta, chicken and spinach in a cheesy sauce.
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7 Tips to Simplify Home Cooking
We all have a million plates in the air and we strive really hard to keep them revolving at the same time. Realistically, something will drop and a lot of the time it is what we eat and how we eat. Majority of us are busy parents who are struggling to find time to cook and end up eating out, spending money we don’t want to spend. Something’s gotta give! So, I am going to share with you 7 tips to simplify home cooking. These are what I have found works for me and most of the my friends who are looking to streamline their time in the kitchen. What’s…
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Thai Inspired Vegetable Noodles
This recipe was fun to make and I will admit, I ate too much of it. First of all, the best part about sharing recipes with all of you is that it really pushes me to get creative with my recipes. Because as I thought about my little noodle obsession and craving for thai food, I came up with something thai inspired. As a result of this tinkering, this is by no means authentic! I just used what I knew of thai foods flavours to come up with this recipe. Thai food is about balancing flavors like sweet, sour, salty, spicy, creamy and sometimes bitter. In this thai noodle recipe…
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Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Frozen fruits blended to a creamy smoothie and topped with fresh fruits and nuts. A fun way to have your breakfast!
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Lemon & Garlic Pan Seared Salmon
If you are on the hunt to add some variety into your diet but don't want to spend a lot of time cooking, this is the ideal recipe. This pan seared salmon is easy to make and delicious. Enjoy this with vegetables and rice!
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