No need to thaw your frozen chops! This InstantPot pork chops recipe is a simple preparation of juicy pork chops and a savory gravy using pantry staples. Cooked together in the InstantPot, this combo makes for an easy dinner with just a few minutes of prep.
It’s a good idea to know a few different methods for how to thaw a frozen turkey. Since most turkeys come frozen, you’ll be facing the thawing process soon enough. The good news is there are several different ways to go about it. We’ll walk you through them! Whether you’re…
After spending more time cooking at home, 70% of Americans report feelings of confidence or excitement heading into their hosting duties this Thanksgiving Sharing a Thanksgiving meal over Zoom with friends and family is becoming a practice of the past, it seems. After two years of having holiday celebrations upended…
Traditions and rituals are an important way for friends and families to build and strengthen relationships. When we think about traditions, we typically think about major holidays and food, but the reality is, sitting down for dinner on a Sunday night is one of the simplest, and most practiced traditions. …
In 2018, California voters approved Proposition 12, the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (also known as Prop 12), which establishes minimum space requirements for housing animals, including calves raised for veal, breeding pigs (or sows), and egg laying hens. The law also bans the sale of protein from animals raised below…
Frozen meatballs are a great freezer staple to add to any weeknight dinner. If you know how to cook frozen meatballs in the crockpot, then you can put dinner on the table with little effort. Meatballs go with so many recipes. Pair them with spaghetti and marinara, or douse the…
Some people think beer can chicken is all about steaming the chicken from within and infusing it with flavor, but this is only partly true. Beer can chicken is all about vertical roasting, an excellent way to cook roasted chicken either on the grill or in the oven. It allows…
Tired of using ground beef for your burgers this summer? Give the patty a twist with our salmon burgers. Glazed with a sweet and salty teriyaki sauce, the Ponzu mayo perfectly complements this Asian inspired dish with a splash of bright citrusy tanginess. Deliciously healthy and packed with Omega 3’s,…
Bruschetta is a simple yet highly flavorful antipasto dish. Turn the garlic-rubbed Italian toast into a flavor-packed, open face steak sandwich by topping it with hot, juicy grilled ribeye and some special accompaniments. The reason why ribeye steak is so flavorful is that it has more marbling — the fatty…
Made with a mix ground pork and beef, these juicy, flavorful kebabs are served over a salad with creamy feta dressing. Quick to assemble, this satiating summery salad is an ideal for a weeknight meal or last-minute cookout.
Whenever I mention the way our family eats, I get some friendly eye-rolls and comments like, “what ever happened to everyone eating the same meal for dinner?” I can’t answer that question but let’s chalk it up to the all-American ethos of having it your way. I know my parents…
Shawarma is a popular street food from the Middle East consisting of thin slices of spiced meat. It’s traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie and then shaved down into manageable portion sizes for wraps. Similar to a Greek gyro in appearance, shawarma is Middle Eastern in taste. For this recipe,…