Ingredients 1 pound dry pinto beans 2 tablespoons bacon grease 1 yellow onion,chopped 4 cups chicken stock 3 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1teaspoon dried oregano Mexican Blend shredded cheese Method: Set 6-quart (or larger) Instant Pot to SAUTE. Add the…
8 ounces noodles 2 (12-ounce) cans corned beef (chilled and diced,) 8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped) Optional:…
Threw 1 frozen chicken breast and a handful of frozen diced onions in the instant pot with a little bit of chicken broth. Seasoned with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic Pressure cooked for 30 Shredded chicken Added cauliflower rice and…
It was a few weeks ago, just before Christmas. My wife was peeling a bazillion hard-boiled eggs for potato salad and deviled eggs. And she was not happy. Those eggs were hard to peel, fighting her all the way. I…
September is the season for gathering wild mushrooms in Scotland. In the spirit of that, here is a risotto with wild mushrooms and Mull of Kintyre Mature Cheddar from Campbeltown Creamery in Kintyre, Scotland. If you know how to make…
I know. When you think of Scotland you imagine misty glens, kilts, bagpipes, and old castles. You probably do not however imagine fine dining. I'm going to change that for you. There are over a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants in Scotland,…
Millet; Lentils; Roast Carrots and Parsnips; Chicken Thigh; Baby Spinach It's summer in Arizona, so what am I doing making a meal in which four things have to be cooked? The August/September 2016 issue of Fine Cooking arrived, that's what.…
My kitchen has been nicknamed 'Bistro Dave'. When friends or relatives want to get together for dinner, then often ask, "You're a foodie. Where do you want to eat? Where do you recommend?" My answer is almost always, "I think…
If you are looking for inspiration to eat lighter, fresher, and healthier with a touch of rural France thrown in for good measure, then buy this book. Now. I've been reading Beatrice's blog La Tartine Gourmande since it's beginning and…
This is one of the books I bought when I decided to learn to make French pastries. My normal practice when embarking on learning a new subject is to buy two or three books on it, knowing that the first…