I am so happy to be sharing my friend Barbara’s new cookbook, The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook, with you today. I’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for its release and in case you are wondering, it is everything the new Instant Pot fans could possibly wish for in a pressure cooking cookbook. This recipe for Carrot Cake Oatmeal is made with steel cut oats and it’s beyond easy to make. I love that you can just add all the ingredients to the pressure cooker and then walk away....

The secret to the success of this cheese stuffed pita is the types of cheeses you use. I chose smoked Gouda, sharp mature cheddar mixed with the saltiness of feta, nutty flavor of parmesan, and the melt in your mouth mozzarella that brings it all together. This is just a combination I like, and yet you are free to create a combination you like. Don’t forget to share your unique combination with me in the comments section below, so I can try something new as well....

Sourdough is a natural starter for bread. It is also delicious. This is easy to make and very tasty. Sourdough focaccia is a chewy, soft, and thick European bread that’s baked in a pan. Pesto, bright green herbs, and mozzarella turn it into a tasty meal. Step-by-step: Pesto sourdough focaccia Levain – In a medium bowl, combine the sourdough starter, water, and flour. Stir well to combine. Cover and leave to rise for 3 hours at room temperature....

Just as appropriate for a family dinner night as it is for a fancier meal to serve company, this recipe will do right by you every time. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to prepare chicken, and by now you should know that I have a LOT of delicious ways to cook chicken. Still, there’s something about Chicken Cordon Bleu that’s particularly enjoyable to cook, serve and eat that keeps me coming back....

The warm aroma of this casserole in the oven creates the best homey feeling. A feeling topped only by how amazing this chicken pot pie casserole tastes after a busy day. Chicken Pot Pie Casserole I love a good chicken pot pie, but some days a pie crust just isn’t in the cards for me. Let’s face it we have all been there my friends. It is okay to admit it....

Pot pie recipes in cooler months are a delightful way to embrace the changing seasons and indulge in the comfort of a warm, homemade dish. As the temperatures drop and the leaves transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, there’s no better time to fill your kitchen with the enticing aroma of a bubbling pot pie straight from the oven. In the cooler months, our bodies crave hearty meals that provide warmth and nourishment....

This Indian style chicken wings recipe was born out of sheer laziness. No, really! It is a spin off of my recipe for restaurant like chicken lollipops, which is one of my all time favorites. Not only because I love chicken lollipops, or even because it continues to be so popular with the blog readers, but because it was one of the more creatively satisfying recipes for me to re-create the restaurant like taste of one of my favorite chicken appetizers....

Try these other chicken marinades perfect for grilling: Chicken Satay Skewers, Easy Chicken Marinade, and Balsamic Chicken. There’s something about the tangy taste of dijon mixed with the tart, acidic juices of lemon and orange in a chicken marinade that just really asks to be grilled. I created this Citrus Dijon Grilled Chicken Marinade for some unexpected dinner guests — you know the ones that drop by for a second and then you just don’t want them to leave so that quick visit turns into “please stay for dinner”?...

It’s a coconut cookie that comes together in an easy scone recipe. That makes this a bite-size scone “cookie” that no coconut lover will be able to resist. Coconut Scone Cookies These are scones you can eat for dessert and cookies you can eat for breakfast. A crumbly biscuit-y scone is topped with sweet vanilla glaze and dotted with perfectly toasted flakes of light and ever-so-slightly-crisp coconut. They’re a nice change from the berry and citrus scones that tend to get most of the attention!...

No shame in having a sweet tooth! Try Best Ever Super Gooey Brownies, Best Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, Sprinkle Cookies, and Peanut Butter Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. Cookie Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies I have to admit, I feel a bit devilish about this recipe. I mean, just when you think I can’t cram anything else into a cookie, I figure out a way, right? It seems almost…sinful to develop a recipe this delicious and rich....

Creamy Poppyseed Dressing For years, I bought a store-bought poppy seed salad dressing faithfully. I was brand loyal and swore by a specific one, buying it on a regular basis. A while back, I started making homemade versions of some of our favorite dressings and decided to see if I could duplicate a poppyseed salad dressing. What are poppy seeds? They’re the small black seeds from poppy flowers that are often sprinkled onto or into breads and cakes....

For me, baking bread is therapy. So, unless I’m making a video for you I don’t use the stand mixer for bread, I knead by hand. There is something about kneading bread that just feels very rewarding. Furthermore, the texture starts with a big mess and then slowly it ends up with this light, fluffy, elastic mass that does what you want it to do. Step-by-step: Parmesan garlic rolls Herbed garlic butter – In a bowl or saucepan, combine the butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley....

Looking for more Asian-inspired takeout dishes like this chicken recipe? Then try my popular posts for Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken, Asian Citrus Chicken Salad, and Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps. It’s no secret that I love Asian-inspired takeout-style dishes. LOVE them. This sticky sesame chicken it’s SO good! While there may be about a hundred different ways to make honey sesame chicken, I am going to go out on a limb here and tell you that this one has to be one of the very best sesame chicken recipes out there, if not the best....

Mexican Fiesta Meatballs. Vibrantly colorful and boldly flavorful with a touch of kick…let’s get this party started! Another impromptu creation. I seriously had about 8 bell peppers stuffed in my two crisper drawers in the fridge screaming to be used. That’s what happens when I find a smoking deal on bell peppers – who can resist 2 for $1? Exactly. So you get 8. But I hadn’t had a chance to use them yet and they were ripe for using....

Kahlua is a coffee liquor made from Mexican coffee beans and other ingredients like rum, corn syrup, vodka, and sugar. It has a high amount of caffeine. I believe Kahlua goes thru a seven-year process of making and has a long shelf life of four years. Kahlua cake recipe Cake batter Preheat the oven to 325°F/165°C/Gas Mark 3 Grease and line 3 x 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper....

Summer fruit salsa is made with peaches, strawberries, pineapple, and mango, but you can use any fruit! Kids and adults alike go crazy for this deliciously fresh fruit dip that takes the meaning of chips and salsa in a new direction! It’s perfect for summer parties, picnics, or cookouts and will be a hit! It’s been more than a month since I haven’t published any new recipes as I went to India for a vacation....

You will be amazed that a curry that tastes so good is made with a handful of ingredients found in your pantry. Plus this recipe is made without onion and garlic and is a great option on the menu if you run out of fresh vegetables. As there are no onion and garlic used, this recipe is ideal for Jains. They can make in Chaumasa, tithis, and paryushan as well....

Light and airy, sweet and tangy – that’s authentic German cheesecake! This Käsekuchen is how my Mutti and Oma made it and it is delicious on its own or can have fruit added to it. Made fully from scratch without vanilla pudding mix, it tastes like it came from a professional German Konditorei! For more delicious traditional German cakes try our German Apple Cake, German Plum Cake, German Rhubarb Streusel Cake, and though not technically “cake,” our Apple Strudel is a must!...

Despite the fact that September is almost soup weather for most of the country, we are still happily eating salads and light meals most days. I am beside myself with happiness because cooler weather is slowly creeping into my corner of the desert. Last night, the temperature actually dropped below 100°F. That’s a BIG deal in Phoenix. I won’t be putting away my shorts and t-shirts any time soon, but at least I’ll be able to open the windows for a breeze in the near future!...

This classic Indian dessert is heavenly delicious and makes quite a treat! Learn to make the best gulab jamuns with khoya along with all the important tips and tricks to get them melt-in-the-mouth soft. Diwali is around the corner and most of us are drooling about the Indian sweets. During Diwali, sweets are generally made so that it can be served(shared) with friends and family. One of the most common and highly enjoyed classic Indian sweet recipes is the Gulab jamoon recipe known for its soft, moist, juicy, and melt-in-mouth texture....