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November 8, 2018 by Tanya 4 Comments

Roasted Cauliflower Dip

This easy and delicious Roasted Cauliflower Dip is the perfect hot dip that is full of flavor. Grab your crackers, chips, or veggies and dip until your heart desires with this delicious appetizer. 

finished photo of roasted cauliflower dip

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FULL RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE RECIPE CARD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST. YOU CAN FIND IMPORTANT TIPS/TRICKS IN THE BLOG POST.

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November 6, 2018 by Tanya 60 Comments

Instant Pot Carrot Cake Cheesecake

instant pot carrot cake cheesecake

This Instant Pot Cake recipe combines moist Carrot Cake and Creamy Delicious Cheesecake all in one dish. Now you can have the best of both worlds with this cake recipe.

slice of instant pot cake on a plate

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FULL RECIPE AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE RECIPE CARD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST. YOU CAN FIND IMPORTANT TIPS/TRICKS IN THE BLOG POST. 

Happy Birthday to Me! I usually celebrate my birthday by going out to The Cheesecake Factory and having a wonderful dinner followed by a delicious slice of cheesecake. If you’ve ever been to the Cheesecake Factory, then you know that they have tons of cheesecakes on their menu.

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October 31, 2018 by Tanya 14 Comments

Ninja Foodi Fish and Grits

Create creamy grits and delicious crisp fish all in the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with Air Crisp. 

ninja foodi fish and grits on a plate

The Ninja Foodi cooking system is truly living up to all the hype. I've made a lot in my little cooking system but this recipe is a true refelction on how you can make a delicious one pot meal all in the Foodi. 

ninja foodi device

First, I made creamy grits all in the pressure cooker. No more constant stirring. 

Then, I finished it off by air frying the fish while my grits were still in the pot. 

I did all this while recording this handy dandy video. 

finished ninja foodi fish and grits

As always, hope you enjoy this Ninja Foodi recipe. 

YouTube Video Here

If you love this recipe, try my shrimp and grits on the stovetop recipe.

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5 from 2 votes

Ninja Foodi Fish and Grits

Creamy grits covered with crispy fish all made in the Nija Foodi. 
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time28 minutes mins
Total Time38 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ninja foodi fish and grits
Servings: 2 people
Author: Tanya

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup stone ground grits
  • 2 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pieces tilapia fish
  • 2 teaspoon blackened or cajun seasoning
  • vegetable oil in a spray bottle

Instructions

  • Place chicken broth, heavy cream, grits, salt and butter in Ninja Foodi pressure cooker insert. Stir. Cover with pressure cooker cover. Make sure valve is set to "Seal."
  • Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. Once 8 minutes is up, allow the Ninja Foodi to natural release for 10 minutes. Press cancel and release the remaining pressure by turning the valve to "Vent."
  • Meanwhile, season fish with blackened or cajun seasoning by first spraying the fish, then rubbing the seasoning into both sides of the fish.
  • Once all pressure is released, open foodi and stir grits. Place a piece of heavy duty foil on top of the grits to cover. Lay the seasoned fish on top of the foil. Spray again with oil. 
  • Close the Air Crisp lid on the ninja foodi. Cook at 400 degrees Farenheit for 10 minutes or until fish can be easily flaked with a fork. 
  • Serve fish over grits and Enjoy 🙂

Notes

Notes for Ninja Foodi Fish and Grits

  • You can sub other fish if you like. 
  • I used low sodium chicken broth and unsalted butter in this recipe so I can control the amount of salt I add to suit my taste. 

October 30, 2018 by Tanya 176 Comments

Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage

instant pot cabbage on the instant pot

This Buttered Instant Pot Cabbage is the easiest way to make delicious cabbage in your Instant Pot. Only 5 ingredients in this delicious side dish.

instant pot cabbage on a spoon

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It’s so simple. Yes, this Buttered Instant Pot Cabbage is so simple that I almost didn’t make it a blog post. But I promised I’d post more recipes that weren’t too complicated yet still were great on flavor. So here’s to delicious cabbage made right in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

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October 24, 2018 by Tanya Leave a Comment

Top 7 Gift Ideas for Someone Who Likes to Cook

10 recipe ideas for people who like to cook

We all know that one person (or few people) in our life who likes to cook. If you’re looking for Holiday gift ideas, here are a few perfect choices.

1. A Masterclass Membership

gordon ramsey and text that says gordon ramsay teaches cooking : restuarant recipes at homeIIMy husband gifted me Masterclass (well us) last Christmas. Masterclasses are classes taught by masters in the field. There are all types of classes on the platform taught by some pretty talented people. You can learn how to play basketball from Steph Curry, learn how to act from Samuel L. Jackson Teaches Acting, how to write from Shonda Rhimes and how to sing from Christina Aguilera.

But what about cooking? They have some classes from the masters. Current chefs are

  • Gordon Ramsay (2 classes) (Cooking and Restuarant Recipes at Home)
  • Thomas Keller (2 classes) (Cooking Techniques I and II)
  • Wolfgang Puck (Cooking)
  • Alice Waters (Home Cooking)
  • Dominique Ansel (French Pastry Fundamentals)
  • Aaron Franklin (Texas Style BBQ)
  • Massimo Bottura (Modern Italian Cooking)

You can purchase individual classes for the year or pay more for access to all the classes. My husband purchased an all access pass and I'm so glad he did. I've learned something new in each class from each of the different chefs.

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October 23, 2018 by Tanya 52 Comments

Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken Soup {Video}

jerk chicken soup recipe in a bowl

This Jerk Chicken Soup is a delicious spin on traditional chicken soup. Made with an authentic jerk seasoning, sweet potato, beans, and corn. Have a taste of the Caribbean with this amazing and flavorful soup.

finished jer chicken soup in a bowl
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October 18, 2018 by Tanya 31 Comments

Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

These Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are perfectly cooked in your Air Fryer. Toss them in a Korean Gochujang sauce for the perfect vegetable side dish.

air fryer brussels sprouts roasted in the air fryer basket
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I’m a sucker for a good roasted veggie, especially brussels sprouts. My mother in law always prepares a pan of roasted brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving and I’m always the first in line to grab a bunch. Inspired by her recipe, I decided to make my brussels sprouts in the air fryer and add my own little Korean inspired sauce to them.

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October 17, 2018 by Tanya 11 Comments

Ninja Foodi Shrimp Boil Recipe {Video}

This Shrimp Boil recipe made in the Ninja Foodi is delicious and easy. Now you can have that Cajun style boil in less time and less effort. ninja foodi seafood

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I've been having a ton of fun with my Ninja Foodi. I've been making recipes from the cookbook that came with the machine and I've also ventured out on my own with these crispy pork carnitas and these chicken wings from frozen. 

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October 16, 2018 by Tanya 30 Comments

Instant Pot Sausage Gravy (Biscuits and Gravy) + Video

instant pot sausage gravy on a spoon

This Instant Pot Sausage Gravy recipe is easy and delicious. Serve it over homemade or canned biscuits for the ultimate breakfast.

white sausage gravy on a spoon over instant pot

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I love using my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker to make breakfast in the mornings. I keep oatmeal, cornmeal poridge, Instant Pot egg bites, grits, and this breaksfast sausage on regular rotation.

I used to make my sausage gravy on my stove top but it’s so much easier to make in the Instant Pot, so why not. The great thing is after it’s done cooking, the Instant Pot will keep it warm for you. This makes it the perfect breakfast idea for those weekend morning breakfast.

You can serve this Instant Pot Sausage Gravy with homemade biscuits or canned biscuits. I won’t lie...depending on my mood, I will sometimes just throw some Pilsburys in the oven. If you can do homemade though...do it.

gravy being poured over biscuit

How to Make Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

First, you will want to set your Instant Pot on sauté and brown your pork sausage. I use plain pork sausage but you could experiment with the different flavors if you like.

Once your meat is brown, you will add your butter and stir until the butter has melted in. Added fat is good for this recipe. 

Then you’ll sprinkle your flour over the meat and stir for about 1 minute. Then add in your maple syrup, milk, salt, and black pepper,  and stir, ensuring that there are no brown bits stuck to the bottom.

Turn off your Instant Pot and then set it to low pressure, cook time of 2 minutes. Cover and walk away.

Once timer goes off, do a quick release and open. Your gravy will look watery but stir and it will thicken up. If you want it even thicker, select medium sauté and cook and stir until desire thickness is reached.

How to Serve Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

Serve this sausage gravy over fluffy oven baked biscuits that have been broken in half. Or eat it by the spoonful...which is what I do from time to time.

If you are looking for biscuit tips, you can check out my post on what I learned making Bojangles biscuits.  The tips and tricks are great.

I like to keep my gravy warm by turning on the slow cooker function in my IP rather than the keep warm function. I set it to slow cook on medium and cover it with my Instant Pot glass lid. That way my family can go for seconds and thirds without worrying that the gravy is cold.

instant pot covered with glass lid near window

I hope you enjoy this Instant Pot Gravy as much as we do. Looking for more Instant Pot recipes for breakfast? Try these out:

  • Instant Pot Copycat Starbucks "Sous Vide" Egg Bites
  • Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
  • Instant Pot Jamaican Cormeal Porridge
  • Creamy Instant Pot Grits with Cheddar and Jalapeño

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instant pot sausage gravy on a spoon
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Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

Delicious Instant Pot Sausage Gravy to serve over your favorite fluffy bizcuits. 
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Rise to pressure10 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Tanya

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork sausage
  • 3 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté and select “More” setting. Once Instant Pot displays “HOT” add your sausage. Stir and brown sausage until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add butter and stir until butter is melted. Sprinkle flour over meat and stir. Cook for about one minute while stirring.
  • Add milk, maple syrup, salt and black pepper. Stir, ensuring that there are no brown bits stuck to the bottom.
  • Press cancel on Instant Pot. Select “Pressure Cook" and adjust machine to low pressure and a time of 2 minutes. Cover the Instant Pot with the pressure cooking lid, ensuring that the valve is set to "Seal."
  • Once timer goes off, do a quick release by turning the Valve to “Venting.” Once all the pressure is released, open the lid and stir the gravy.
  • The gravy will thicken upon stirring. If you would like the gravy thicker, select Sauté and put it on the normal setting. Cook, while stirring, until desired thickness is reached.

Notes

Notes on Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

  • This recipe was made in a 6 Qt Instant Pot DUO.
  • The Instant Pot Lux does not have a low pressure cooker function. In order to cook without the low pressure function, continue to cook with the sauté function (after browining the meat and adding the other ingredients)
    for about 10-15 minutes or until gravy has thickened to desired consistency.
  • This is great to keep warm in the Instant Pot while having breakfast.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1359mg | Potassium: 356mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1.2mg


Step by Step Photos of Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

ground pork in instant pot insert
Brown ground pork in the Instant Pot on the Sauté function. Add butter and stir until melted. 
ground pork with flour sprinkled on top
Sprinkle all purpose flour over the mixture and stir while cooking for about one minute. 
ground pork and milk inside instant pot insert
Pour milk into Instant Pot. Turn off Sauté function and cook on low pressure for 2 minutes. 
thickened milk gravy mixture in instant pot
Sauce will thicken once done. You could also select sauté and cook until it has thickened a bit. 
finished gravy covering biscuits
Pour Instant Pot gravy over fresh or canned biscuits.

October 3, 2018 by Tanya 137 Comments

Ninja Foodi Recipe: Crispy Pork Carnitas

ninja foodi pork carnitas in the ninja foodi

These crispy delicious pork carnitas are made in the Ninja Foodi in less than 1 hour. Pressure cook them to tender and crisp them up all in one device.

pork carnitas in ninja foodi insert

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The full recipe with ingredients/instructions is available on the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Important tips/tricks are also included in the blog post.

I recently became the owner of a Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker with Air Crisper. What’s that you ask? It’s a magical device that Ninja has bestowed upon us. It’s a pressure cooker. It’s an air fryer. It’s a pressure cooker and an air fryer all combined in one device.

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