quick cooking Archives - Culinary Concerto

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

Icelandic Cioppino – a hearty international seafood chowder

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Carlotta

Some people travel for work. I work, so that I can travel. So far, I have managed to see about 30 countries on four continents. But of course, some countries get visited over, and over, and over again. Sweden, I am talking to you! 😊 I try to not travel like a tourist, but prefer … Read more Icelandic Cioppino – a hearty international seafood chowder

Turkey Tortilla Soup for Pressure Cooker

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 by Carlotta

The perfect alternative to Taco Tuesday

Simply the Easiest Egg Bake

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 by Carlotta

I am a morning person – – – – – please don’t hate me! I think this “morning disorder” comes from an intense need and/or desire to have some alone-time before starting a busy day. I light a candle, pour a mug of coffee, pull out my Bible and journal, and get lost in the … Read more Simply the Easiest Egg Bake

Turkey and Pesto Meatballs – Gluten and Dairy Free

December 3, 2022December 2, 2022 by Carlotta

I some times wonder if I chose the wrong profession. Maybe I should have been an architect, a pilot, or possibly a chemist. I love design, travel, and experimenting. But alas, I hate math. So I’m a musician. This way I can count to 4, and start again….

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.

Minnesota-style Manhattan Clam Chowder

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 by Carlotta

I can’t help it. Even though I have flown through JFK many times, I have never been to Manhattan. Any time spent on the East Coast was when I was very young. BUT I have wonderful memories of making friends in Maine, eating fresh seafood every day, and Dad coming back with huge stories after spending a day on a lobster boat. My take-away from that trip? CLAMS. Steamed, stewed, or chowdered. Clams are the best.

Caramelized Salmon

February 23, 2022February 18, 2022 by Carlotta

Salmon is one of the quickest, simplest, healthiest foods to prepare. And I prepare it often! Obviously! There are so many salmon recipes on my blog that I’ve considered renaming it “The Salmon Concerto”.

Bourbon Chicken & Vegetable Stir-fry

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Carlotta

This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: chicken (my all-time favorite food is chicken caesar salad), vegetables (hello, baby corn!), and bourbon. Yes, bourbon. If you doubt my affinity for this Kentucky-made, corn-based, charred-oak-barrel-aged beverage, just search my blog. At least one dozen recipes using bourbon pop up. I love that stuff! The secret … Read more Bourbon Chicken & Vegetable Stir-fry

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