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Kielbasa, Cabbage, and Radish Stew for Pressure Cooker

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Carlotta

Some times difficult situations bring wonderful surprises. After two heart surgeries within one week, friends and family showed up in droves to bless me with food, help with chores around the house and yard, rides here and there, and even more food. I love having so many friends who are excellent cooks! One favorite meal … Read more Kielbasa, Cabbage, and Radish Stew for Pressure Cooker

Turkey Tortilla Soup for Pressure Cooker

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 by Carlotta

The perfect alternative to Taco Tuesday

Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 by Carlotta

Some times it’s the simplest things that are the best. What can beat a baked potato with butter, salt and pepper? Adding cheese and sour cream is a great treat. How about some crumbled bacon? Or that tiny amount of leftover chili? Or even better, some jalapeño cheese dip!

Pulled Pork

November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 by Carlotta

Some times the simplest things go unnoticed, fly under the radar. Just think how pleasant a chair beside a lake is, or the smell of autumn leaves, or the sight of winter’s first snowflake. Pulled pork is so easy that it’s hard to find a recipe in any cookbook.

Pork Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herb Aioli for Pressure Cooker

August 19, 2022August 4, 2022 by Carlotta

So, this may be my newest addiction. I can’t seem to get enough of it. I’m sure there will be dozens of ways to serve this pork – fried rice, breakfast scramble, on a salad – but so far, I can’t get beyond straight out of the pan.

Smoky Dry-Rubbed Pork Shoulder

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by Carlotta

There are days that I wish grilling season lasted longer, but Minnesota is home to too many frigid days with brutal wind chills. Perfectly smoky pork shoulder doesn’t have to be relegated strictly to summertime menus! This dry rub can be patted on, the crockpot employed, and results will still be worthy of a party. … Read more Smoky Dry-Rubbed Pork Shoulder

Wild Rice

November 7, 2021November 6, 2021 by Carlotta

Okay, so it’s not really a rice, but the only truly native North American grain. It grows in lakes and bays in relatively shallow water, and is harvested in the autumn.

Bean & Ham Soup

January 15, 2023December 19, 2020 by Carlotta

Many of us were raised on Mother Goose – sweet nursery rhymes and childrens’ songs that are at least a couple hundred years old. They were sung to us with safety, comfort, warmth, and love in the arms of our parents. Nursery rhymes cause wonderful memories that we want to pass along to our children.

Creamed Chicken over Mashed Potatoes

July 18, 2021March 1, 2020 by Carlotta

Some times we need a “food hug”. Do you know what I mean? It’s a day when things have been challenging. We feel lonely or discouraged. The stressors of life seem to be digging their claws into our hearts, and we long for the innocent freedom of childhood. And a healing hug. A beloved meal … Read more Creamed Chicken over Mashed Potatoes

Chili Under Pressure

November 23, 2020October 9, 2019 by Carlotta

I love soups and stews. Comfort food to me is all about lots of veggies cooked in a flavourful broth, with some good lean meat thrown in. Forget pasta. Forget bread. And definitely forget anything fried. Give it to me fresh, hot, and FAST. Even when life is at its craziest, I crave food that … Read more Chili Under Pressure

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