Instant Pot Corned Beef
For St. Patrick’s Day this year, I made corned beef for the first time. I was on the fence about whether to slow cook, pressure cook, or bake my corned beef. But I ultimately landed on this great recipe from The Recipe Critic. It was tender, delicious, and fragrant! The only difference from this effortless…
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Unpopular opinion, but chicken pot pie casserole is better than your traditional chicken pot pie. The casserole version of this classic dish is not only simpler, but also more delicious with huge tufts of buttery biscuits!
Fig Jam
My current obsession for charcuterie boards is a good fig jam. This recipe from Food & Wine Magazine is simple, adaptable, and delicious! Level up this recipe with with white port and rosemary, or keep it simple. But don’t forget to pair your fig jam with goat or brie cheese and slice of salami!
Sunday Sauce
Okay, so this is of my favorite recipes in recent memories. For many Italian American households, Sunday Sauce is the quintessential family comfort food. This recipe from The New York Times did not disappoint. To give you additional color, this made 6-8 servings. I had this multiple lunch and dinners and was NEVER sick of…
Sonoran-Style Potato, Cheese, and Tomato Soup (Caldo de Queso)
Being an Arizonan transplant in Boston, I’m always dying for a taste of home in the desert. I’ve never made this Soronan soup before, but when an old friend brought up memories of her father’s family cooking this together, I had to look up a recipe. Below is a recipe from epicurious on this undersung…
Instant Pot Congee / Porridge / Jook
I’ve tried tons of congee recipes and this recipe from Budget Bytes is my favorite. It’s flavorful, easy, and comforting. I modified this recipe slightly for personal preferences, but this recipe is the best because it just takes an easy push of a button on my Instant Pot. INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice 2 cloves garlic 1-2 inches fresh ginger…
Mel Cooks at Home 