Geoff's Mom (my mother-in-law) shared with me her secret recipe to make AMAZING Green Tomato Chutney. Geoff always says, "When Mom made chutney it used to take up most of the day." And, of course, the house was permeated with the tangy aroma of all the ingredients. Geoff and I thought the recipe would lend itself to an Instant Pot makeover, thereby reducing the time and attention the … [Read more...]
Date Paste – An Alternative to Refined Sugar
Many of us are trying to avoid certain sweeteners like refined sugar or artificial sweeteners. We want to make healthier choices but still enjoy a little sweetness in our lives. Or, we want to be able to substitute something healthier for sweeteners called for in our favorite recipes. Date paste makes a great alternative. And, the recipe has only TWO ingredients - dates and water! It … [Read more...]
Herbed Whole Cauliflower One Pot Meal
We Love One-Pot Meals We love the easy of one-pot meals. Particularly one-pot meals in an Instant Pot! We also love the set-it and forget-it ease of using an Instant Pot. No more being concerned about boil-overs (and the clean up involved in that! Am I right?), boiling dry (another cleanup nightmare), or even overcooking. Okay, it is possible to overcook in an Instant Pot but, hey, that's … [Read more...]
Pot-In-Pot Tutti Frutti Oatmeal
This recipe is not only WFPB (Whole Food Plant-Based), it is also vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free and oil-free. Yes, it checks ALL the boxes! We're also going to use the PIP (Pot-in-Pot) method to make this breakfast staple. That makes for easy clean up of your Instant Pot. When cooking is complete, the inner liner of your Instant Pot is only going to need a quick rinse and … [Read more...]
Easy No-Soak Black Beans in an Instant Pot
We never buy canned beans anymore. We cook our own, from dry, in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. It’s super easy - here’s how to do it. Start with a pound of dry black beans - about 2 cups. You’ll also need 5 cups of vegetable broth or water. We make our own vegetable broth (also in an Instant Pot) and freeze it in pre-measured sizes. You can also add a tablespoon … [Read more...]
Split Pea and Potato Soup in an Instant Pot (WFPB no oil)
This hearty soup, made in an Instant Pot, is delicious and nutritious, as well as being a Whole Food Plant-Based recipe. And, on top of that, there's no oil in this recipe either. Here's how you make it: First, gather all of the ingredients: Then, prepare all the ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to the inner liner of your Instant Pot and give everything a good … [Read more...]