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Using the Instant Pot cuts the standard cook time for Taiwanese beef noodle soup in half (from about 3 hours to an hour and a half) while producing the same rich flavors. It’s a delicious meal in a bowl, perfect for a chilly night. This is my go-to recipe when I am hosting dinner with friends since it is easily customizable with portions of noodles, vegetables, meat, and broth. It allows guests to take part in the final assembly and make it their own....

And so they should be! They’re simple to eat, tasty, and feel more substantial than a bowl of chips or a veggie platter. One of my favorite wing recipes is for sweet and sticky Japanese-inspired teriyaki chicken wings cooked in the pressure cooker. How to Make Chicken Wings in the Pressure Cooker Making chicken wings in a pressure cooker, such as the Instant Pot, simplifies the process. Prep is quick and easy, as you just place all the teriyaki sauce ingredients in the Instant Pot, then add the wings, and toss to coat....

Creamy ricotta, lemon zest, toasted breadcrumbs and fresh peas will raise the bar on dinner! Spring onions are simply onions that are pulled in the spring to thin out onion beds. Don’t confuse sweet spring onions with scallions or “green onions” – true spring onions are sweeter and more tender than either. Look for spring onions at farmers markets this time of year. They’ll look like large scallions with thick stalks and bulbs that are two to three inches across....

If you’re mixing drinks at home, this is an easy way to get a very potent bang for your buck. The History of the Manhattan Like a lot of storied cocktails, the origins of the Manhattan are shrouded in mystery. Allegedly, the cocktail was created at a banquet held at the Manhattan Club, in New York, presided over by Jennie Jerome (later the mother of Winston Churchill). Another story holds that it was invented by a bartender working at a New York bar near Broadway and Houston....

Single-parenting and being responsible for keeping us all fed and happy is no joke. One needs a reprieve from the daily demands life puts on us. This is why I’m such a proponent of meal planning. As the wife of a soldier in the U.S. Army, a homeschool mom of twin tweenagers (hello, Drama, how I’ve missed you), and a full-time blogger and small-business owner, nothing calms my nerves like knowing my meals for the week are planned and shopped for – and sometimes even prepped and ready to go!...

Add a mound of sautéed mushrooms on top, and now the dish looks and tastes like something more elaborate. It’s just eggs and toast, but the mushrooms elevate it. Instead of an everyday breakfast, suddenly it’s a brunch dish, a quick supper, or part of a menu for guests. A Simple but Satisfying Meal Start with thick slices of toasted white sandwich or sourdough bread, spoon an intense mixture of mushrooms on top, and top each serving with a fried egg....

Plus, her no bake cookies included both cocoa and peanut butter, which is basically one of the best combinations ever. Chocolate + Peanut Butter = Best Combo Just like the peanut butter no bake cookies of my youth, the ones I’m sharing today are easy to make with just a few ingredients. These no bake cookies are full of oats, and have a flavor almost like peanut butter brownies but with a texture that’s more like pecan sandies....

Oh my. You know a recipe hits it out of the park when a certain family octogenarian (my dad) comes over mid-party prep and can’t stop eating it. That’s the problem with appetizers, right? If they’re good, only half of them make it to your guests! (LOL I’m passing the blame on my father, but let’s be truthful here, I’m just as guilty. Just make more. Problem solved.) These Roasted Pepper Crostini are made with sweet mini peppers that have been halved, stuffed with salty capers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and buttery California Ripe Olives, and roasted on a bed of balsamic-tossed sliced red onions....

The metal bench scraper is a large metal sheet with a sharp edge and a grip at one end. I use the OXO’s metal bench scraper because the large bulbous grip feels comfortable in my hand and the metal edge has measurements on it, which allows me to more accurately cut dough. The grip is also rubberized, so if my hands get greasy from working with butter (like in pie dough, biscuits, or scones) I’m not struggling with a slippery handle!...

Pear Bourbon Punch is made with classic bourbon, cinnamon-spiced pear liqueur, and fresh pear juice. The vanilla, oaky notes of bourbon and the spiced liqueur give it a warming quality. The pear juice is an appealing alternative to all the apple-infused cocktails that are popular in the fall. Before serving, the punch gets some fizz from a splash of club soda, keeping things light and refreshing. It’s a perfect-for-fall punch that is best shared with friends while snacking on roasted peanuts or smoked almonds....

There are certain staple recipes every home baker should have in their repertoire: a rich chocolate cake good for any occasion, a go-to cookie for cravings and fund raisers, a tarte tartin for those extravagant dinner parties. Undoubtedly, a pear tart must be included in this list. While is may look intimidating this pear tart recipe is simple! Bosc pears are smartly laid out over a layer of frangipane (a fancy name for almond filling) on a pâte brisée crust....

With two growing boys (my oldest heading into 7th grade!!), they both need much more than a light salad. Yet, I don’t want to miss out on all the seasonal produce. This week I’m focusing on meals that are hearty enough for a growing family, but also make use of all these gorgeous seasonal ingredients. As an added bonus, every dinner in this week’s plan will keep your oven off....

I feel so grateful for the sun and want to share the abundance of the season with teachers, friends, and, of course, mothers. This week’s meals are perfect any occasion, but especially for gathering people together for a meal. With minimal prep and food that pairs easily with multiple sides, there is sure to be something for everyone. New to Meal Planning? Start here! Need More Meal Planning Ideas? We Have You Covered!...

Because of its natural intense beefy flavor, I kept the seasoning simple for this recipe, and let the sauce shine. It’s a culinary duo that will get devoured fast! What Is Skirt Steak? Skirt steak is sold as long and relatively thin strip of meat in most grocery stores. It comes from the short plate (diaphragm area) of the steer found under the rib section. It’s an affordable cut that sells quickly....

This is a fun take on a Korean version of spinach, with the spinach wilted in sesame oil with garlic and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. I found the recipe years ago in Mark Bittman’s “The Best Recipes in the World.” In typical Bittman style, the spinach is quick, easy, and good. Updated, from the recipe archive. First posted November, 2005 Can Only Fresh Spinach Be Used? We’ve not made this recipe with frozen spinach, but one of our readers used frozen chopped spinach and was pleased with the results....

The oh-so-juicy turkey that is a staple for many American households. But what if you want (or need) to venture away from the traditional turkey? With inflation and the persistence of avian flu keeping the cost of turkeys at a high, you may opt for a different option. Keep these switch-up strategies in your back pocket for assurance that this Thanksgiving will be memorable nonetheless, for all the right reasons....