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Perfect Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Make Perfect Instant Pot Rice (Pressure Cooker Rice) with this easy Foolproof method. Fragrant and fluffy white rice ready in 15 minutes. Set it and forget it, no…

Instant Pot Steamed Cabbage
Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 head cabbage, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares 1 teaspoon coarse kosher sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Procedure Add…

White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili recipe couldn’t be easier. White Chicken Chili is already a crowd-pleaser, but make chili night even more popular when you serve it with our…

Sonic Extreme Tots
Sonic Extreme Tater Tots are a treat you are going to love preparing at home. So delicious and so easy to make, these will be a great addition…
Tomato Peach Gazpacho
This cold, summery soup is the easiest dinner party stunner (or quick, lovely lunch). To play up the sweetness of the tomatoes, we like to throw in a…
How to Prepare Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) in the Instant Pot
Want to make your own hummus? Let me show you How to Prepare Chickpeas (or Garbanzo Beans) in the Instant Pot that are easy and so much more…

Cranberry Millionaire Salad
Cranberry Millionaire Salad! If you love Ambrosia salad, you’re going to go crazy for this dish! Perfect served along side turkey dinner! Ingredients 1 8-ounce tub cool whip,…

ChefSteps Style Rice
This method uses the radiant heat of your oven for full proof, fluffy rice. Preheat oven to 300°F. In two separate containers, measure 1 part rice to 1.5…

Chimichurri Sauce
This bright sauce, filled with herbs, has some Jalapeño in it for an added punch. Use this Argentinian condiment to top grilled meats and fish or toss with…

Mandarin Orange Ambrosia Salad
Ingredients 1 8-ounce tub cool whip, regular or lite (thawed) 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 (3.4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix (goes in the salad…
