Here's a version that I threw together based on a couple of recipes I had been seeing. I also used the pressure cook function on my Insta Pot for the first time. I was not impressed as a slow cooker, but man this was done in 30 minutes in that thing! Call me a believer, … Continue reading Pork Carnitas
Category: One pot
Braised Beef Shanks
I love these kinds of winter dinners....put things together early in the day, and mostly forget about it. There's not much to do to finish it up and get it on the table either. The ingredients are things I usually have hanging around, so nothing too out of the ordinary you have to go track … Continue reading Braised Beef Shanks
Chicken Pizza with Beet Salad
What's a girl to do when she wants PIZZA, but is trying to avoid carbs and wheat? Chicken pizza of course! This is a great way to get all the flavors you love from your favorite pizza toppings without a lot of extra heaviness from the dough. It's not really even a recipe...it's more a … Continue reading Chicken Pizza with Beet Salad
Chicken Poblano Soup
Soup season is upon us, and I'm pretty happy about that. During the fall and winter months I usually make a pot of chili or soup at least once a week. It makes me feel good to have something nice and hot around to have for lunch or dinner. This creamy chicken and poblano soup … Continue reading Chicken Poblano Soup
Cheese potatoes
I find I find it difficult sometimes to make a casserole type dish for just a few people, and something like cheese potatoes is especially hard for me to do. I created this recipe for when I had my whole family here, and they love these things. It's usually a 13x9 dish, but I set … Continue reading Cheese potatoes
Product review – InstaPot
Yeah, I know I'm behind on trying this one. Truth is I've never been a fan of a pressure cooker. I remember my mom and grandma canning green beans in one. The noise and the heat was such a turn off that I think I just tried to ignore this new contraption. Sure, some of … Continue reading Product review – InstaPot
Seafood Boil
A seafood boil is a great summertime party food that's as much fun to make as it is to eat. All the prep is done in advance and then all that's left is the cooking. My family - especially my dad - absolutely loves this meal. Here's a good base, but it's easy to change … Continue reading Seafood Boil
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Emeril Lagasse turned me on to gumbo when I first saw him on TV years ago. I have since spent some time in Louisiana for work and some vacations and I am sorry that I didn't find this dish sooner in life. New Orleans is one of the best food cities that I have ever … Continue reading Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Seafood Risotto
My sister has asked me to make her some seafood risotto for her (very belated) birthday dinner. When she asked, I could not remember if I had ever made a seafood risotto, although I was sure I'd made other types of risotto. So I decided to do a little practice just to make sure I … Continue reading Seafood Risotto
(Lower Carb) Baked Potato Soup
In keeping with our effort to avoid wheat and reduce our carbohydrate intake, I have been rereading a lot of my cookbooks. I found a recipe for baked potato soup in Skinnytaste that looked promising. Basically it was a swap out of cauliflower for some of the potatoes, and low fat milk and stock for … Continue reading (Lower Carb) Baked Potato Soup
Amy’s Kitchen 