Have you ever used ground sumac? Ground sumac is made from dried ground berries from the sumac bush, which is native to the Middle East. The flavor is similar to lemons, sour and tangy, but less tart … [Read more...]
African Peanut Stew
African Peanut Stew (or Groundnut Stew) is a wonderfully hearty dish that originates in West Africa. Ingredients vary widely, but generally include a broth of ground peanuts and tomatoes with other … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Black Bean Dip
I love a good dip. It's one of my favorite snack to bring to a party -- it travels well and are always a hit! As a somewhat recent owner of COSORI 6 Qt Electrical Pressure Cooker and I had yet to use … [Read more...]
Baked Cranberry Almond Brie Bites
I know that most of us are probably partied out. But it can never hurt to have some really great (and easy) party appetizer recipes on hand, like these Baked Cranberry Almond Brie Bites, … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
My goodness, 2018 was a quick year. I cannot believe it's the end of December! I wanted to post a recipe that would be welcome at any New Year's Eve party, and with the help of a pressure cooker, can … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Khichuri (Bengali Red Lentil Risotto)
Note: I was sent a copy of Instant Indian: Classic foods from every region of India made easy in the Instant Pot for review. All opinions are mine alone. I really enjoy Indian recipes. I've dabbled a … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Note: I was sent samples of PBfit in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. I try to do a few make ahead recipes when I have the time on my weekends to make weekdays a bit easier. I … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
I really love sweet potatoes. I have a pretty bad sweet tooth, so sweet potatoes are right up my alley. Growing up, we used to always have them mashed with a ton of butter and topped with roasted … [Read more...]
Apricot and Raisin Rugelach
Note: I was sent a copy of AMERICAN COOKIE: The Snaps, Drops, Jumbles, Tea Cakes, Bars & Brownies That We Have Loved for Generations for review. Opinions are mine alone. Every cookie recipe has a … [Read more...]
Red Lentil and Butternut Squash Soup
It's most certainly soup season! My husband says he doesn't like soup, but he honestly just doesn't like thin broth soups, like traditional chicken noodle soup. So I'm always in search of soup … [Read more...]
Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding
I have such a sweet tooth. Seriously, if I could get away with eating ice cream and only ice cream for the rest of my life, I probably would. So, I am constantly looking for ways to satisfy my sweet … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garlic Red Potatoes
I've mentioned before that my smoke alarms in my house are... sensitive. If I roast anything in the oven, they tend to go off. So when possible, I try to find alternate means to cook my food. In the … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
I've mentioned before that my husband is an avid runner. He's currently training for a marathon, so I've been trying to support his training with more food geared toward fueling him both before and … [Read more...]
Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and Capers
Romanesco is an intriguing little veggie. I don't come across it terribly often, but when I do, I love using it in recipes like this recipe for Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and … [Read more...]
Ranch Chickpea Cucumber Salad
I've been trying to think up more bring-to-work lunch ideas recently. We tend to just eat leftovers or traditional salads for lunch, which can get boring quickly. So when my Hungry Harvest … [Read more...]