When we first got a pressure cooker, little did I know that I'd be able to improve on my grandmother's recipe for chicken soup; a traditional recipe passed down from her grandmother. Not only does this recipe rival old fashioned chicken soup, but it's done in only an hour!
Comfort food in only one hour seems impossible, but not with a pressure cooker! You don't even need whole chicken - just the bones will produce the best tasting broth ever.
Unlike traditional chicken soup, you can get away with just using bones for your soup. There is enough meat left on the bones to extract meaty goodness and because the pressure cooker intensifies the flavour, you don't need to add any pieces of whole chicken. However, if you like chunks of chicken in your soup for the texture, feel free to add a piece or two and use the meat.
You may be also wondering why there is no carrots or celery in this recipe. It's best to add them in fresh when you're making a bowl of soup (vs. using the broth as a stock/ingredient).
When you handle raw chicken, don't forget to wash your hands and utensils as you go so you don't spread bacteria around the kitchen.
The trick to getting deep rich flavour is to brown the bones first. You can do that right in the pressure cooker.
Along with the bones, onion and garlic provide the only other flavour this recipe needs.
Again, browning and caramelization brings out the flavour.
After adding all the ingredients, you'll have the best chicken soup ever one hour later!
Refrigerate overnight before freezing.
In the morning, remove the fat on top of the soup. Save the fat; it makes amazing matzoh balls (I posted the recipe on Foodtalk last month)!
Use this recipe as a stock in any number of comfort food dishes or make yourself a bowl of hot steaming chicken noodle soup. Add any fresh vegetables you prefer.
Portion out into containers so the soup can be frozen and enjoyed any time you need a comfort food fix! Don't forget to label your containers with the date so you know when the soup was made. It will keep in the freezer for several months, but it doesn't last that long in our household - especially during the winter!
The stock freezes very well. Since it only takes an hour to cook each batch, I often do a few batches on the weekend to freeze. We always keep batches on hand!
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Check out this post if you want to have your mind blown with this amazing classic Brazilian Carrot Cake recipe, obviously topped with chocolate icing, or as we call it, “brigadeiro”.In this video I’ll be showing you this incredible Brazilian Carrot Cake recipe. You might think it is weird to put some sort of chocolate icing on top and that it won’t taste good but that is when you’re wrong and you need to trust me. Brazilians have been eating Carrot Cakes like this since always, in fact we don’t even eat carrot cake without the chocolate icing, or “brigadeiro” on top. But you also might be thinking carrot cake is gross or that vegetables shouldn’t go into a cake but, you’re gonna have to trust me again, this cake is amazing and you can’t even taste the carrot.This cake recipe is amazing, it is fluffy, light and moist, it actually melts in your mouth! And the chocolate icing on top makes it so much better. It is on the heavier side but with this recipe im showing you it is not that sweet. Using dark chocolate really balances everything out.This Carrot Cake is one of my favourite kinds of cakes. It is great for a afternoon tea, breakfast, for dessert or even as a birthday cake!Another thing I love about this Carrot Cake recipe is that it is really easy to make and it doesn’t take long for this delicious cake to be done!
Carrot cake has carrots, so it’s technically a vegetable, Seriously, though, I totally love carrot cake. When I was in culinary school, I was gifted the carrot cake recipe of the grandmother of my boss. And you know what I did...at some point through the years, I lost the recipe. And I have never been able to recreate it. I’ve come close, but I haven’t gotten it just where I want it. I’ll keep trying, but in the meantime, I have several other options for carrot goodies, including these delicious carrot cake cookies!My best friend from my culinary school internship actually provided me with the original recipe for these delicious carrot cake cookies. After a few tweaks, I’ve made them my own, and I love the result. One of my favorite things about these cookies is that they are delicious with or without the icing. I could totally gobble them up on their own! Also, in all seriousness, they are loaded with carrots, pecans, and raisins, so while they are not a go-to healthy option, they are slightly more guilt-free than some other dessert choices.
No-bake chocolate oat bars! These bars are naturally sweetened with raw dates and still taste just as delicious. This quick and easy recipe is customizable to your own liking! Feel free to add in nuts, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, or any other ingredients that your taste buds enjoy. I finally bought a food processor and it has opened so many doors for new recipes, I hope these bars are just the first of many healthy recipes! If you end up making this recipe, leave a comment below on any additional add-ins you tried out. Enjoy and check out the details below!
This Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is to die for! Delicious shredded chicken smothered in an utterly creamy sauce made out of sour cream and one more delicious ingredient! Add a hint of spicy pickled jalapenos to the mix and this dish guaranteed to become a staple recipe in your house. Quick and easy!
Pop-tarts were definitely one of my childhood favorites, but I haven't had one in years! I happened to have some extra pie dough and leftover strawberry jam from a test recipe so I decided to make my own version. These homemade strawberry pop-tarts were flakey and super flavorful. I decorated them with a simple icing and sprinkles to create the authentic look. Although there are quite a few different components, they are all relatively simple as well as useful components that you can use in a variety of other bakes such as Linzer cookies, pies, pastries, and more. I HIGHLY recommend giving these a try!For more recipes like this, visit my Instagram @flourandfame or blog www.flourandfame.com!
Incredibly light, moist and bursting with flavor! This Strawberry Jello Poke Cake is always a crowd favorite…but it will be our secret that it only took about 15 minutes of work to make.
Confession: I am a serial snacker.I love a quick, healthy and easy midday pick me up and this recipe checks all the boxes!A handful of simple ingredients is all you need to whip up this easy yogurt dip. I like using plain Greek yogurt and natural peanut butter in this recipe however if you like things a bit sweeter, you can totally use vanilla yogurt and sweetened peanut butter (or any nut butter really!) too!A touch of cinnamon and vanilla extract bring this dip together and add a delicious flavour. Serve it up with your favourite fresh fruit and enjoy this delicious snack! Yum!
I don't know about you, but for me, bowls are such a fun and quick way to have your daily nutrients as you can pack a lot of goodness in every bowl.In this bowl I added lots of baked harvest vegetables such as sweet potatoes, white sweet potatoes (almost like a sweet potato but less sweet), golden, yellow beets (I love red beets but I've never had golden beets before, they were delicious and the color was incredible) and finally multicolor mini potatoes.Also what's so nice about bowls is that they're so versatile. You can customize the base of grains, the veggies Toppings and sauce to meet your taste.This one was a definite favorite of mine, give it a try and let me know how you like it
Today, we're making Hawaiian Pizza Bagel Bites!
are crispy and chocolatey with just the right amount of peanut butter flavor. They are so simple to make and a great recipe for kids to help with. Get can get really creative with decorating No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies for different seasons and holidays!!!
A healthy and delicious appetizer for spring or Easter that everybunny will love.
March is Women Empowerment Month, so to celebrate I created a new mint flavored cocktail and creating the Mini Women EmpowerMint Bevvie Series :) This drink was actually inspired by a pineapple tattoo I have, believe it or not. Years ago I saw a quote which read, "Ladies, be a pineapple. Stand tall, be sweet, and wear a crown." I absolutely loved that and it stuck with me for so long I ended up getting a pineapple tattoo on my left heel to remind me everyday. Knowing I wanted to use pineapple juice in this empowermint cocktail, I knew I had to incorporate the leaves into a crown garnish. If you make this drink, it's obviously optional, but I hope one day this drink shows up at a Galentine's Day brunch, a bachelorette party or bridal shower, or maybe just two girlfriends sipping on them together on a Sunday as they do life together crowns and all. However, a mint sprig is another great/easier option for a garnish.
The pineapple is recognized as a traditional symbol of hospitality. Pineapples always bring back many childhood memories along with some more recent ones. My home back in Arkansas is filled with pineapple decor. From front porch flags to our living room sofa you can almost hear the song of hospitality being sung the moment you cross the threshold. For many of you that know my mom, Cindy, you know she is one the most hospitable southern women you will ever meet. Anyone and everyone that walks through her front door is going to receive a big warm hug followed by the “neck squeeze,” a house tour, and an amazing meal. You will certainly feel right at home the entire visit. I know my love for cooking and entertaining came from my hospitable mom. She set the example for me by showing me how to take care of guests, friends, family and even strangers when they came into our home. One of my first jobs was in the hospitality department of a fortune 500 company as a “Hospitality Specialist.” And those lessons I learned from my momma Cindy on her pineapple couch are still truer than ever today. Treat your guests warmly, welcomingly and generously. The unique fruit Mr. Pineapple will always have a special significance in my heart. And with the pineapple salsa bowl, it can have a hospitality significance for your next gathering too!The Pineapple Salsa Bowl can mean more to your guests than just an appetizer at your next fiesta. Let it be the centerpiece of your Mexican stack up night by going the extra mile to make your guests feel welcomed.If you make this special dish for your next gathering tag me and tag
Margarita simple syrup is an easy to make, non-alcoholic, sweet ingredient that is added to your margarita. Many cocktails have simple syrup as an ingredient, including my Classic Margarita Recipe. You can buy simple syrup from the store or you can DIY it with this recipe. All you need is granulated sugar and water.
HELLO Peanut butter, chocolate, and banana bread... can you really go wrong?? This tasty treat is delicious in the morning for breakfast or in the afternoon as a treat with a cup of tea. Feel free to leave the PB out if that is not your jam, but it is sure delicious! Get creative and add walnuts or other nuts and toppings for a crunch. I bet crunchy PB would even be good! The slow hand mixing of this one makes it extra moist and delicate. Enjoy the easy picture to grab all of your ingredients below and happy baking!!
Learn how to easily make this delicious No Churn Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream and a Crumble recipe at home without an ice cream machine or condensed milk. Spring is here and I am a firm believer that Ice Cream is an all year round treat. This No Churn Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream is super delicious and the best part is that you will not need condensed milk or a ice cream machine. This ice cream recipe is not sweet and has a delicious subtle combination of both apple and cinnamon. To finish this ice cream on the right note, I will also be showing you how to make a quick crumble to sprinkle on top of the ice cream. This crumble is very good and adds a great texture to the Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream. I would also suggest drizzling some caramel sauce on top or even add extra apple slices.
I love tzatziki! You will see it feature as a side in a lot of my recipes. I almost always have some in the fridge, ready to be added to a salad plate or a sandwich. It's healthy too, but most importantly it's delicious!It is essentially a cucumber and yoghurt dip, originally hailing from Greece. i sometimes also make Turkish Cacik, which is very similar but also includes dill in the mixture. I sometime also add a bit of fresh mint or chives if I happen to have some in the fridge.It's great with kebabs, toasted pita bread, crisps and for dipping in veg. It's a great healthy option and packed full of flavour.Let me know if you try it!
This Sweet and Smoky Tempeh is an absolute weeknight staple for me. The simple marinade is made of five pantry staples in equal parts, so it is one of the few recipes I actually have memorized!If you are unsure whether you like tempeh, I would recommend that you try this recipe! Some people say that it helps to boil the tempeh first, but I have never done that. I just whip up a marinade and toss the tempeh cubes in for 30 minutes to an hour. The marinating is absolutely necessary! For this bowl, I paired the tempeh with some marinated kale, roasted sweet potatoes, and topped it with a spicy cilantro cashew sauce.
I’ve been cooking with an air fryer for almost two years now and loving it! It is amazing what this little appliance can do and how amazing the results are. I know I’ve tried to make oven fries before and although they’re acceptable, I can’t say they’re truly like fries. I think they’re more like roasted potatoes than true French fries. The air fryer has changed that for me. In fact, we started growing many different types of potatoes in our garden just so we can try them as air fryer fries. Last year, we grew Russian blues, Yukon golds, kennebec, banana fingerling and red gold. Our favorite were the purple Vikings, with purple skin and a creamy white interior. The potato itself cooks up fluffy and crisps up very nicely. If you’ve never tried air fryer fries then you definitely must try this now. They won’t taste like ones from the fryer but keep in mind they’re not cooked in a whole lot of oil. They’re healthier and completely addicting especially when you can have fresh cooked fries anytime.
This past Easter weekend brought about multiple family gatherings in which I was asked to bring a dish to. This broccoli salad is a family favorite. I get asked over and over again to make it and this weekend was no different. The good news is that it is cheap, easy, and quick to make. It is the perfect spring/summer side dish to take to any cookout or barbeque as it pairs well with hamburgers, barbeque chicken or pork, and steaks. The cheese and bacon give the salad a savory flavor while the creamy dressing provides a sweet touch. I like to make it up ahead of time so the flavors really get a chance to incorporate together. I hope your family and friends can enjoy this refreshing salad at your next gathering this summer.
When I decided to make this Strawberry Curd, I used my stand-by lemon curd recipe, just swapping strawberry puree for the lemon juice. To say that I was underwhelmed would be an understatement. Not only was the first taste on my tongue egg yolk, but the bright strawberry color faded to a dull pinkish/beige-ish color that I found completely unappealing.The challenge was finding a balance between enough egg to help the strawberry puree set up to curd consistency, but not too much that I ended up with ‘egg yolk curd!’ In my experimenting, I finally realized that the strawberry was just not a strong enough flavor to overcome the egg yolks.As I was noodling ways to up the strawberry flavor, I quickly considered and discarded added strawberry extract. And that’s when I had my McGyver moment…strawberry powder! I had made and used raspberry powder for my Raspberry Macarons and knew that not only was it easy to make, but it really made a big impact on both flavor and color.
You will love these soft, fairly light bread buns with a chewy and salty pretzel-like crust around the outside that’s perfectly golden brown too.Use pretzel rolls for sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, or dip them in some grainy mustard. They are delicious on their own too!
An unusual muffin combination that you are going to LOVE is ready for all your spring baking fun! Harnessing the nutrient power of matcha, these white chocolate matcha muffins smell like waffle cones while baking and offer earthy matcha notes balanced with pure maple syrup, Truvia Sweet Complete, white chocolate morsels, and toasted pecan pieces.Though this recipe is made to be a little healthier than your traditional muffin recipe, you can absolutely substitute many of the ingredients for items that you already have in your pantry.I am BEYOND excited for you to try this batch - check out some additional tips here: https://hearthhealthhappiness.com/white-chocolate-matcha-muffins/.Until next time, cheers to your hearth, health, and happiness!
Oat and whole wheat pie crust is delicious and hearty. Depending on how long you grind the oats, you can have a rustic or a smooth pie crust. The nutty sweetness of oats is perfect for just about any pie or quiche.This post contains affiliate links.
Blood Oranges are a beautiful fruit that are named from their deep ruby, orange and pink flesh. Blood oranges have a sweeter taste than regular oranges, They are only available for a short time span each year, so why not take the opportunity to preserve nature’s goodness while we can? December usually marks the beginning of the season when grocery stores carry blood oranges, and the season runs for a couple of months. We like to use this delicious, beautiful jam on toast, sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, ect... This recipe is easy, and makes great use of this seasonal fruit. The jam is canned so you can enjoy the delicious fruit of your labor all spring, summer and fall!
National G & T day is April 9th and to celebrate I'm sharing 3 refreshing Gin and Tonic recipes you have to try!
These Bunny Carrot Cake Bites are easy to make and will be the cutest thing on your Easter table! Made with boxed cake and candy decorations, anyone can make these Easter Bunny Butt cake pops! They are just like a cake pop, but in a small bite form with the cutest bunny butts around. The bunnies dig in edible coconut grass to make these little bite-sized desserts as real as they can get. Add a candy carrot for the perfect final touch. IF you can't find the candy decorations, you can also make them out of fondant or mini marshmallows!
Last Updated on May 20, 2020 by Moroccan Saffron Chicken A little smoky and sweet, this Moroccan Saffron Chicken will soon become a family favorite.
Blueberry muffins happen to be one of my all-time favorite muffins. But like everything else, I wanted to make sure the recipe was perfect before I shared it will all of you. When I was little, my mom used to bake me blueberry muffins on the first day of school. Granted they were from a box, but I loved them. So when I was old enough to use the oven by myself, I made them all the time. Now I am proud to say that I have a delicious blueberry muffin recipe that I developed myself! These blueberry muffins a light, fluffy, and have a beautiful dome on top. The muffins are sweet but not too sweet, and just enough lemon to complement the blueberries.
This is a classic meal with a twist. My beef meatloaf is stuffed with mushrooms and spinach and is prepared in a red wine and Dijon sauce. I used lots of fresh herbs and garlic. It was truly delicious. The recipe below is also Passover friendly if you substitute Matzoh meal for the breadcrumbs. You can use any kind of mushrooms, but I used sliced cremini mushrooms. One bonus that was really yummy was that the crust on the outside of the loaf got crispy so that the best part of the meatloaf is the end pieces. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family did eating it.
Are you looking for a perfect midday snack? Or perhaps you're craving something sweet and savoury at the same time? Don't you worry, I've got you covered with this yummy Almonds in Chili Honey Recipe!
A healthy and high protein Cauliflower Chicken Crust Pizza in a personal size. With no flour and a few simple ingredients, this is a perfect gluten free, low carb and keto cauliflower chicken pizza crust for all your favorite toppings.
Who doesn't like homemade cookies? Well, it certainly isn't me!!
Easter is coming up, and I felt like it was time to start adding some more side dishes to my blog. Carrots are a great side dish for so many reasons. First, you can season them with so many different flavors. Second, they are super nutritious. Third, they are just so pretty!
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