A simple low carb and vegetarian pasta, perfectly light for summer. First, cut your spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place spaghetti squash into instant pot with 1 cup of water. Cook spaghetti squash for 8 minutes on manual. While spaghetti is cooking, prep other ingredients. Chop tomato, shallot and garlic. Once…
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Chicken Afritada in the Instant Pot
Chicken Afritada is a Filipino stew cooked in a tomato based sauce. It’s a Spanish influenced dish and similar to caldereta, which is made with beef. I’ve been craving a stew with the weather so chilly here in California in the evenings and mornings and this was perfect. In this recipe I used chicken breast…
Chicken Adobo Drumsticks in the Pressure Cooker
When I first asked my mom for her adobo recipe, she would say things like, “add a little bit of,” “you could add,”, “maybe this”, “cook until…” Being new to cooking then, it was daunting! I had no idea if a “little bit” was a teaspoon or a cup. She doesn’t have a recipe for…
Miso Noodle Soup with Tofu and Chicken (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
Miso soup is one of those unusual things even my youngest, super picky, only wants to eat chicken nuggets and spaghetti daughter will eat despite turning her nose at the mere idea of tofu or, God forbid, seaweed. Ewwww. But at some point in her life she tried it and apparently liked it. I don’t…
Instant Pot Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Cauliflower is one of those things it seems most people have strong feelings about, either good or bad. Growing up, we had it boiled with salt, pepper and butter which turned it into a slightly mushy texture. Even then, though, I loved it. Even those whom aren’t big cauliflower fans may like this Indian inspired…
Shredded Chicken Breast Adobo in the Pressure Cooker
Adobo is what reminds me of home, of family. I love the tanginess of the vinegar complimented by the salty richness of the soy sauce. Add in pepper, garlic and onion– yum!
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Squash
A healthy alternative to chicken parmesan using lightly breaded chicken and spaghetti squash noodles.