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Cooking Method: Sautéing

Instant Pot Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

“Pasta e Fagioli” translates to “pasta and beans” in Italian. This recipe is outstanding. I have to admit I have never even been to an Olive Garden and hope I never do (sorry! I know it sounds snooty, but I just can't go there). I have given both the Instant Pot instructions as well as the stovetop version. This is a real crowd-pleaser. I should have added some chopped Italian Parsley to serve.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Instant Pot Chili

I have many chili recipes, but this is my new favorite. I have given the Instant Pot instructions and also the stovetop instructions. The addition of a small amount of cocoa powder adds a subtle depth of flavor.

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  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Japanese Vegetable Pancakes

My friend Jessica made these Japanese Vegetable Pancakes, which are known as Okonomiyaki in Japan. They are savory pancakes that have shredded cabbage and a variety of vegetables in a flour-based batter. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "how you like" or "what you like", and yaki meaning "cooked".

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  • Yields: 4 large pancakes or 12 smaller ones

Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon

This Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon was what I made for dinner last night. This classic potato and leek soup uses milk and sour cream instead of heavy cream, to reduce the fat. The potatoes are first baked and then combined with the sautéed leeks. The mixture was then puréed. The milk, sour cream and cheese were added at the final stage of cooking. The soup is creamy and topped with chopped green onions, bacon and grated cheddar cheese.

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  • Yields: 4 Servings

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Pancetta

One of my favorite things is concocting recipes from ingredients I find at Trader Joe's. After cooking all day, every day, I'm usually out of ideas and energy to make dinner. This Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Pancetta is all of three ingredients and absolutely a winning combination. 

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  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 2 - 3 Servings

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

My daughter Grace buys this Chicken Pot Pie Soup for lunch near where she works. I was intrigued so I recreated it. It's basically a soupier version of the classic pot pie with crispy parmesan puff pastry served on the side.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Eggs in Purgatory

My daughter Grace made Eggs in Purgatory. It's a quick and spicy way to enjoy your eggs in the morning or any time of day! Shakshouka is a dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers and garlic, and spices. In Naples Italy, a variation of this dish is known as Uova in Purgatorio or "Eggs in Purgatory". "Taking its inspiration from Il culto delle anime del Purgatorio, the cult of the Souls of Purgatory...the eggs play the role of souls seeking purification, the sauce, that of the flames of purgatory." 

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage and Corn Nuts

My daughter Zoe made this Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage and Corn Nuts. I have to say, I have never heard of using corn nuts as an ingredient. The corn nuts get crushed into a dust, which adds an extra corniness to this stuffing. 

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  • Prep: 45 mins
  • Cook: 2 hrs
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Brussels Sprouts Tarte Tatin

My daughters and their roommates had a "Friendsgiving" brunch on Sunday and Zoe made this Brussels Sprouts Tarte Tatin. Unfortunately, yet again, I did not have any since I am apparently not their friend! It looks good to me, though Zoe said it could probably benefit from pancetta or some bacon. It is best served right away (they’re not a great make-ahead option), so plan accordingly.

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  • Prep: 40 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 10 Servings

Balsamic Rosemary Beef Steak Tips and Mushrooms

Steak tips are actually Flap meat, which is a thin cut of meat that comes from the bottom sirloin butt, similar to flank, hangar or skirt steak. The marinade for these Balsamic Rosemary Beef Steak Tips and Mushrooms is a wonderful combination of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, garlic and a touch of sugar, which helps tenderize the meat.

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  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
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