If you want a perfectly cooked steak, the Sous Vide method is definitely the way to go. I bought a Power Precision Cooker this summer and I have been so pleased with it. Recently, I bought steaks to take to my parents to celebrate their birthdays and used the Power Precision cooker. My parents andContinue reading “Sous Vide Steak”
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How to Make Egg Salad
If you like Egg Salad you will love this recipe and the quick and easy tips I share on my video. Watch to see how to make this simple recipe that tastes amazing. Recipe: 10 hard boiled eggs (I cooked mine in the instant pot using the egg steam rack) 2.5 tbsp Sweet Relish 1.5Continue reading “How to Make Egg Salad”
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
My darling husband bought me an Air Fryer. I wasn’t sure if I would really like it or not but thought it was definitely worth trying. Can I just say that I love it! I am amazed at how easy and how awesome fried chicken is in the Air Fryer. This recipe is gluten freeContinue reading “Air Fryer Fried Chicken”
Best Burger I’ve Ever Made
OMGoodness! I am so excited about my new kitchen tool. I got a Power Precision Cooker which enables me to cook Sous Vide style. I told my friend Alex that if I ever found one for $50 I would definitely buy it. Alex bought a Sous Vide about a year ago and has been oneContinue reading “Best Burger I’ve Ever Made”
How to Make No Mess, No Fuss Fried Fish
Love fried foods but don’t like the mess or the fact that fried foods aren’t good for you? Welcome to my world. If you haven’t already tried an Air Fryer, allow me to introduce you to one. I had a friend come over the other day and she brought her Air Fryer. I’d heard ofContinue reading “How to Make No Mess, No Fuss Fried Fish”
How to Make Sofrito
Sofrito is a fresh seasoning used in most Puerto Rican dishes. It can be added to rice, pork roast, stew, spaghetti sauce and many other recipes. There are different recipes for making Sofrito. This recipe is from my Puerto Rican friend, Margarita. It smells so good and adds great flavor to your food. You canContinue reading “How to Make Sofrito”
Instant Pot Cheesecake Vs. Sous Vide Cheesecake
Oh my goodness! If you want some amazing cheesecake this is it! Whether you make it in your instant pot or you use the sous vide method, it is awesome. The down side of this cheesecake is that it is addicting. The last one I made I had to give a portion of it awayContinue reading “Instant Pot Cheesecake Vs. Sous Vide Cheesecake”
Rotisserie Chicken in the Instant Pot
For a quick delicious dinner I love rotisserie chicken. For years, I would stop by Sam’s Club and pick one up. That is definitely a super quick dinner when you add a few veggies. However, recently I picked up an organic chicken on sale at Earth Fare and decided to try to make a rotisserieContinue reading “Rotisserie Chicken in the Instant Pot”
How to Make Non-fishy Tasting Salmon & Sweet Potato Fries
I absolutely love my salmon but I don’t care for fishy smelling or fishy tasting fish. Years ago, a friend shared with me her secret to cooking salmon and it tastes amazing and doesn’t have a fishy taste. It turns out great every time I cook it. In the video below, you can see exactlyContinue reading “How to Make Non-fishy Tasting Salmon & Sweet Potato Fries”
My Beef Stew in the Instant Pot
Nothing like hearty beef stew when you are hungry. I love the flavor of beef with potatoes, carrots and onions. It’s so easy to make beef stew in the instant pot. You can watch my video below to see exactly how I make it. My Beef Stew in the Instant Pot Recipe: 1 ½Continue reading “My Beef Stew in the Instant Pot”
The GO! Kitchen 