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
Shepherd’s Pie (aka Cottage Pie) from Vegan Under Pressure
When it’s cold out which it is in most places these days, except for you lucky people down under, this is the kind of recipe that can warm you right up. The origin of Shepherd’s Pie was the shepherd using what he, or she, had around to make a dish worth eating. Since we are shepherding in a new way of eating for many people,
Vegan Holiday Soups and Salads
Starting your holiday meal with a healthy soup and salad can aid digestion and help prevent overeating. Not everyone will choose to indulge but if you make it and there are leftovers, so much better for you. Vegan Holiday Soups: These vegan holiday soups are family favorites and are a perfect way to start your holiday meal. Curried Pear and Squash Soup from my cookbook The New Fast
Sassy Sesame Tofu – Vegan Under Pressure
Thank you to the following for reviewing Vegan Under Pressure and featuring the Sassy Sesame Tofu recipe on your blogs. The recipe can be found below and on page 211 of Vegan Under Pressure. Amy from Amy’s Nutritarian Kitchen Carmella from The Food Duo Dianne from Chic Vegan Sara from The Sausagetarian This crowd-pleasing recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare tofu, which gets firmer under pressure and absorbs
Vegan Tomatillo Black Bean Salsa for Cinco de Mayo
By Nikki Kuhlmann, “virtual” intern and dietetics student South Dakota State University Happy Gringo Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate today with a delicious Tomatillo Black Bean Salsa from Jill Nussinow’s cookbook, “Nutrition CHAMPS: The Veggie Queen’s Guide to Eating and Cooking for Optimum Health, Happiness, Energy and Vitality”. This salsa can be spiced up or spiced down to your liking. It tastes great and also covers
Pressure Cooker Soup Stock
If you found a new pressure cooker waiting for you under your Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush, then I can help you so that you take it out of the box and use it. My story is that the first pressure cooker I bought in 1986 came home and sat, waiting for me to use it. On Day 13 of a 14 day return policy,
Giveaway: Free Online Cooking Classes with Heather Nauta
I don’t have the time, or the inclination necessarily, to do a lot of video filming. Luckily for you, my colleague and friend in healthy eating, Heather Nauta, likes to make videos. Here she shares a recipe just for you, my readers. If you comment on this blog why you want to win the online cooking lessons with Heather that are worth $147, you might