Instant Pot, Meats, Sauces & Dips

Ingredients

  • 6+ cloves garlic , crushed and chopped
  • 2 (300g) small onions , sliced
  • 3 (170g) medium carrots , chopped
  • 2.5-3 lbs of meat w/ no bones (chuck roast or 5-6 lb of bone-in short rib)
  • ½ cup (125ml) red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 1 cup (125ml) unsalted stock of choice (or water + better than boullion)  (half for original recipe)
  • 4 Tbsp (30ml) balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze  (half for original recipe)
  • 1.5-3 Tbsp (14-21g) brown sugar (I prefer 3 Tbsp)
  • 2 Tbsp (15ml) soy sauce (dark or kecap) (half for original recipe)
  • 2 Tbsp (15ml) fish sauce  (half for original recipe)
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) oil for browning/searing 
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • A pinch dried Thyme
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/8 cup baker’s chocolate (unsweetened) (optional)
  • 2-3 Tbsp of Corn Starch + water slurry to thicken
  • 1 tsp of smoked Paprika (optional)

Directions

  1. Set instant pot to saute and wait until it says “HOT”
  2. Add oil, salt + pepper your meat and brown in the broiler until good caramelization is formed; brown on all sides
  3. Remove meat; add garlic and saute until golden brown
  4. Add Onions, Celery, Carrots, Thyme, Paprika and Bay Leaves until fragrant
  5. Deglaze with alcohol until alcohol has cooked off
  6. Add stock, balsamic, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chocolate
  7. Add meat and all its juices
  8. Manual high for 45 minutes, natural release for 15 minutes
  9. Remove meat; add corn starch slurry to thicken and adjust seasoning; serve meat and pour sauce

NOTE: Make sauce with prime rib drippings to make a tasty gravy

Salads, Sides & Starters, To Try, Vegetable Dishes

Ingredients

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 8ounces fresh buffalo or cow mozzarella (about 1 ball), room temperature, torn into large pieces
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Country-style bread, brushed with oil, toasted in oven (for serving)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Toss tomatoes, thyme, garlic, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat and season lightly with kosher salt. Spread out in a single layer and roast until tomatoes are bursting and lightly browned, 40–45 minutes; let co
  2. Arrange mozzarella on a platter and spoon warm tomato mixture with juices over; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with olive-oil-toasted bread for soaking up all those extra juices.
  3. Do Ahead: Tomatoes can be roasted 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Gently reheat before using.

Serves 4

Sauces & Dips

Ingredients

  • ears corn, shucked
  • 1 c. ricotta
  • 1/4 c. feta cheese
  • 1/4 c. mint leaves, plus more for serving
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat grill to medium. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool, then cut kernels from cobs.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup kernels and add rest to food processor with ricotta, feta, mint, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with reserved corn and additional mint if desired. Serve with baguette toasts.
Salads, Sides & Starters, To Try

Ingredients

  • 24 scallions, trimmed
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Directions

  1. Season scallions with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Wrap 1 piece prosciutto around 3 scallions (white and light green parts), pressing lightly to adhere. Repeat with remaining prosciutto and scallions to make 8 bundles.
  2.  Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high. Working in 2 batches, cook scallion bundles, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes, adding more oil to skillet as necessary. Transfer to paper towels, then platter to serve.
To Try, Vegetable Dishes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb. new potatoes (about 20)
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil plus more for pan
  • 1/4 c. sherry vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tbsp. anchovy paste
  • clove garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in large pot. Add enough water to cover by 2 in. and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt, reduce heat and simmer until tender, 18 to 22 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, arrange oven racks so one is 6 inches from broiler and heat oven to 450°F. Oil large rimmed baking sheet. Place each potato on sheet and, with bottom of glass, gently press until crushed but still intact. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon oil and roast 25 minutes.
  3. Brush potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, then broil on top rack until deep golden brown and crisp, 4 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. While potatoes cook, in bowl, combine vinegar, capers, anchovy paste, garlic, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir in parsley. Drizzle over potatoes and serve immediately.
To Try, Vegetable Dishes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. shredded Gruyère
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • large portobello mushrooms, stems removed and sliced 1/2″
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a medium bowl, toss together Gruyère, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, and garlic powder.
  2. Arrange one-third of mushrooms in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with one-third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering two more times. Pour heavy cream over mushrooms.
  3. Cover with foil and bake until mushrooms are tender, about 35 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and carefully pour off any excess liquid in bottom of dish. Broil until top is golden, about 4 minutes more.
To Try, Vegetable Dishes

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved
  • red onions, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/3 c. sliced almonds
  • 1/4 c. golden raisins
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions

  • Heat oven to 400°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts, onions, oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Turn sprouts cut side down and roast until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, about 5 minutes before Brussels sprouts are finished, melt butter in 10-inch skillet on medium until foaming. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until almonds and butter are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add raisins, lemon juice and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and swirl pan to combine.
  • When sprouts and onions are cooked, transfer to platter. Spoon brown butter mixture over Brussels sprouts and onions.
To Try, Vegetable Dishes

Ingredients

  • 10 croissants, torn into bite-size pieces (about 14 c.)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • medium stalks celery, finely chopped
  • large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 12 oz. cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange croissants on 2 rimmed baking sheets in single layer. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from oven; reset oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Grease 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  2. Meanwhile, in 7-to 8-quart saucepot, heat oil on medium. Add celery, onion, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until beginning to soften. Stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  3. To pot with vegetables, add croissants, eggs, parlsey, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, folding until well combined. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; bake another 10 minutes or until deep golden brown and crisp on top.
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For the Squash

  • 3 medium sized Acorn Squash
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

For the Cider Glaze

  • 3/4 cup Apple Cider, warmed
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 -2 teaspoons chopped fresh Rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Melted Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Cut acorn squash in half from stem to opposite end.
  3. Scoop out the seeds.
  4. Cut off the stem end and discard.
  5. Cut each half into thirds or quarters, depending on how large the squash is.
  6. Place the squash wedges on a rimmed baking sheet or oven safe casserole dish.
  7. Brush the the squash all over with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  8. Roast the squash for 15 – 20 minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, prepare the cider glaze by combining the apple cider, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and butter in a 2 cup glass measuring cup.
  10. After roasting the squash for 15 – 20 minutes, remove the squash from the oven.
  11. Then, pour the glaze over the squash, stirring to coat.
  12. Sprinkle with rosemary.
  13. Return the squash to the oven and roast for 10 – 15 minutes more.
  14. Serve, spooning the cider glaze over the squash.
Dessert, Finger Foods

Ingredients

  • 200 grams softened butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla flavoring
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups arrowroot flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Method

  • Preheat the oven at 300F degrees Fahrenheit
  • In a mixing bowl combine softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer.
  • Add vanilla flavoring.
  • Beat in the egg one at a time.
  • Cream the wet ingredients together until light and fluffy.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl sift together the arrowroot flour, all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  • Whisk until mixed well.
  • Stir in the wet ingredients gradually.
  • Mix until it has formed a soft dough.
  • Roll ½ tbsp of dough on your hand.
  • Put it on a non-stick baking pan or baking sheet then press it with the back of a fork. If you have a cookie press, feel free to use it.
  • Place an inch apart from each other
  • In a preheated oven, baked at 300F degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
  • Let it cool on the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer into a wire rack to cool completely.

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