I originally wrote this post a number of years ago but the information on the Instant Pot still rings true but some of the facts don’t: I have been using the Instant Pot for more than a decade now. It’s a wonderful electric pressure cooker. You can create beautiful dishes like this one for black beans in almost no time. How about 6 minutes at
Soy Yogurt and Savory Oats in the Instant Pot
Post Valentine’s Day Back to Reality Now that you have been bombarded with Valentine’s Day chocolate and sweets, let’s get back to some kind of non-sugar normalcy. Is this possible? It is such as sugar-filled world. I find even the original types of some plant milk too sweet for me. I buy unsweetened whenever possible. And I make my own soy yogurt because it’s not
Instant Pot Mixed Beans Italiano
Let’s look forward to 2020! Here are some of the events when you can find the Veggie Queen and a delicious recipe for Instant Pot Mixed Beans Italiano. Is it OK to still say Happy New Year? Can I please do it all of January without seeming silly or contrite? I hope so because while it’s the New Year, it’s the same me. I like
Three Unique Time-Saving Tips and Tricks for the Instant Pot©
The Instant Pot© hit the cooking world by storm and those that fell in love with it are constantly discovering new tips and tricks. Many of my favorite tips have been shared by people in my Instant Pot Beginners Veg Support group on Facebook. Still, sometimes things get lost in the shuffle so today I am sharing some of my favorite time-saving tips for the
Fresh Shelling Beans: How to Cook Shellies in Your Instant Pot
Fresh shelling beans or “shellies” such as black-eyed peas, crowder peas, and butter beans can be hard to come by. Shelling beans have edible seeds, but the pods must be removed which can be a cumbersome and time-consuming task. Many farmers prefer to let the beans dry before harvesting because the beans are easier to remove from the pods and they are a shelf-stable crop
Why the Mealthy CrispLid is a Game Changer
What is Mealthy? The Mealthy MultiPot is a programmable slow and pressure cooker similar to the Instant Pot® and Mealthy claims to be the number 2 selling electric multipot after the very popular and most recognizable brand. Honestly, I do not need another multicooker but if I did, the Mealthy would be a good choice as it comes with an extra gasket and silicone mitts.
Instant Pot® Baked Beans – Stay Cool and Cook This Summer Favorite in Your Pressure Cooker
Even though the weather is still less than ideal in some parts of the US and elsewhere, outdoor grilling season is upon us. As summer rolls in, so do the invitations to picnics, pool parties, and myriad outdoor gatherings. None of those outings ever seem complete unless we fire up the grill and load the table with summer favorites like pasta salad, potato salad, and
How to Make Delicious Meals with Leftover Vegetables
The only thing worse than a bad meal is a drawer full of wasted leftover vegetables. I LOVE my veggies and hate to see them get thrown out. If you’re wondering how to make delicious meals with leftover vegetables in the Instant Pot®. I can guide you. Finding Joy Last month was a crazy busy month for me, and I spent a lot of time
Red Beauty Vegetable Sauce
A hearty red sauce can add flavor, nutrients and even color to a variety of dishes. When thinking about red sauce, a tomato-based sauce is probably what comes to mind. You might be surprised when you realize that this Red Beauty Vegetable Sauce is nightshade-free which means that it doesn’t contain a single tomato! (Although we have included a variation below that does include nightshades,
Millet on My Mind: Use the Pressure Cooker
A few years back, this post appeared on my pressure cooking blog which will go away one day. Back then, in the olden days, I was the guest chef at VegNews magazine for their special Cafe VegNews lunch. I made my prize-winning recipe for Spicy African Sweet Potato and Ground Nut Stew which wasn’t very spicy that day. What goes along with it is millet.