If you eat brown rice one of the biggest, and perhaps, most important Instant Pot questions is “how to get brown rice just like you want it”? After reading hundreds of answers to posts about brown rice, I am convinced that there are multiple issues involved when cooking brown rice so that it’s “perfect”. First, it seems like we don’t all like our brown rice
When Your Instant Pot Reads ON: What does that mean?
Here is one Instant Pot myth worth exploring. I just read someone exclaiming in a Facebook group that the pot says ON but nothing is happening. The response she received is that once the pot comes to pressure it will start counting down. FALSE… Once the pot decides to count down it might already be at pressure for a minute or two. I haven’t actually
Saffron Quinoa with Spring Vegetables
April is my birth month. Perhaps that I why I have such an affinity for what grows now: asparagus, sugar snap, and English, peas, bitter greens such as dandelion, nettles and lemony sorrel. Feel free to add any of them to this dish. When I first tasted quinoa, more than 20 years ago now, I fell for it- hard. There were few recipes that stood
The Simplest and Tastiest Instant Pot Vegan Chili
I know that I have a winning recipe when my husband takes the food on his own, eats it, proclaims it good and goes back for more. You see, my husband has not been a plant-eater for that long – only a few years. He still likes the more traditional and meatier-type things where I will go for the more vegetable heavy food. So when
Vegan Holiday Main Course: Pressure Cooked Wild Rice
Thanksgiving is one holiday where I like to get people thinking about traditional, native foods. Wild rice is one of them. This recipe pairs wild rice with fresh and dried fruit, spices, nuts and sherry. It is delicious the first day and for a few days after. I try to claim as many leftovers as I can but my mother-in-law always asks to take some
Vegan Holiday Side Dishes
You know that for vegans, the holiday meal is often all about the side dishes. Even if you have omnis at your table, these dishes will likely appeal to them. These recipes appear in my cookbook Vegan Under Pressure along with many others. Vegan Holiday Side Dishes: Garlic Parsley Mashed Potatoes Maple Vinegar Braised Parsnips Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts Looking for a new use for leftover cranberries
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
Vegan Holiday Appetizers
There’s nothing like having a little something to start off a meal and keep hunger at bay while the rest of the food is cooking. Here is a list of some of my favorite vegan holiday appetizers that you can find on my blog. These recipes are uncomplicated and a healthy way to start your holiday meal. Vegan Holiday Appetizers: Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms Herbed Polenta
Tapioca Berry Parfait – Vegan Under Pressure
Thank you to the following for reviewing Vegan Under Pressure and featuring the Tapioca Berry Parfait recipe on your blogs. This recipe can be found below and on page 302 of Vegan Under Pressure. Debbie from The Health Seakers Kitchen Fran from FranCostigan.com Joanne from Foods for Long Life Julie from JulieHasson.com Making dessert doesn’t get much easier than this. Be sure to use a 6-quart
Straightforward Cashew Lemon Cheezecake – Vegan Under Pressure
Thank you to the following for reviewing Vegan Under Pressure and featuring the Straightforward Cashew Lemon Cheezecake recipe on your blogs. This recipe can be found below and on page 290 of Vegan Under Pressure. Jenna from Good Good Things Kathy from Healthy Slow Cooking (thank you for the great photo!) Sarah from Heal Grow Blossom Kittee from Cake Maker to the Stars I am not