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Hot Italian Sausage Meatballs

May 25, 2016 by Kristin

I’m typically a turkey meatball {with a ton of added veggies} gal. But zucchini noodles topped with zucchini-filled meatballs seemed like, well, entirely too much zucchini. So that’s when I got to thinking..

Aren’t traditional meatballs made with ground pork? And aren’t I the hugest fan of hot Italian sausage? And that’s how these hot Italian sausage meatballs came to be.

These spicy and flavorful meatballs are filled with the good stuff like onions and fresh parsley. And with no gluten-ous fillers, they’re the perfect topper for a gluten-free zucchini noodle dinner.

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Easy Baby Back Ribs

May 15, 2016 by Kristin

Homemade ribs are one of those dishes that seem out of reach for busy-bee, apartment-dwelling folks. Without a grill and a few hours to spare, impossible is the first word that comes to mind. But what if someone told you that super tender baby back ribs could be finished in just 35 minutes?

You wouldn’t believe it, but you’d try it – right?

And then you’d fall even more in love with a pressure cooker, because..

Fall-off-the-bone ribs, 35 minutes, minimal mess.

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Pressure Cooker Chicken Leg Recipe

May 11, 2016 by Kristin

Prior to a pressure cooker showing up on my doorstep, I didn’t know much about them. I poked around the internet and asked some knowledgeable foodie friends for input. But ultimately, I couldn’t get the “I can cook a turkey!” advertisement I saw on the Power Pressure Cooker website out of my head. Not in need of an entire turkey, I decided my first take should be with a whole chicken.

I started simply with some broth, seasoning, and careful reading of instructions. I say careful because pressure, steam, and the heftiness of the lid felt a little intimidating at first. But the list of instructions was short and clear {the way they should be!} and after I pushed the time adjustment button, I felt like a pro.

I was blown away that a chicken that would ordinarily take over 90 minutes in the oven was ready in a mere 30. And in that 30 minutes, the meat was even more tender than the 90 minute version. Within a week, I’d go on to make wayyy more pressure cooker chicken dinners than anticipated and decide that the pressure cooker earned a permanent spot on the kitchen counter.

The pressure cooker chicken recipe below is perfect for nights that you don’t have 90 minutes to spare or didn’t have the foresight to fire up the slow cooker earlier in the day. And after you make chicken in the pressure cooker, you just might not go back to the oven or slow cooker versions again!

Things I love about the Power Pressure Cooker:

Requires minimal preparation
Cooks tender meat quickly
Uses a small amount of broth
Cleans easily {light, removable pot}
Uses less electricity

Things I don’t love about the Power Pressure Cooker:

Size – I requested the 10 quart size so I could cook whole birds. If you’re short on space, stick with the 6 or 8 quart sizes.

Although I received compensation to review the Power Pressure Cooker, the opinions in this post are completely my own and based on my experience.

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Simple Grilled Chicken For Salads

January 27, 2016 by Kristin

When it comes to meat, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not all that adventurous with seasonings and cooking methods. This is in part due to perpetually being in some kind of hurry. But the reality is, it has mostly to do with how salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne just work.

Below are the instructions for my go-to chicken recipe for topping salads. And if you’re looking for additional simple recipes, check out this sautéed shrimp recipe and this broiled salmon recipe.

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