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Recipe Types: Main Dish

Instant Pot Smothered Whole Chicken Recipe

Instant Pot Smothered Whole Chicken Recipe

The Instant Pot craze is here! I adapted my mom’s famous Cherri’s Smothered Chicken Recipe to start with frozen chicken and use the Instant Pot. This is so easy and delicious. 

Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

The Instant Pot is taking the home cooking world by storm. This Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon Recipe is super easy and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Thai Peanut Zoodles with Shrimp Recipe

Thai Peanut Zoodles with Shrimp Recipe

This is by far the best way to use zoodles. So tasty and flavorful. No need for pasta at all. Simple ingredients makes a complex and exciting low carb dinner.

Angel Hair Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe

Angel Hair Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe

One of the most commented recipes I have is my Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe, and most people ask how to make it with regular non-Chinese noodles. Well, I finally took the time and recreated the recipe using common ingredients found around the world.

Split Pea Curry Recipe

Split Pea Curry Recipe

I was pleasantly surprised to try this Split Pea Curry recipe. Flavorful and hearty, this dish is a great Meatless-Monday dinner.

Smoked Beef Short Ribs Recipe (Korean Kalbi Style)

Smoked Beef Short Ribs Recipe (Korean Kalbi Style)

One of my son’s favorite things to order when we are out is Korean Short Ribs, Kalbi. When my husband and I saw the ribs at Costco, we couldn’t resist. So here’s my smoked version of this traditional Korean dish.

Stewed Chicken Iranian Style Recipe

Stewed Chicken Iranian Style Recipe

One of my all time favorite Iranian Dishes is Zareshk Polo Morgh. Essentially it’s Basamati rice, topped with Saffron rice, topped with barberries and then this delicious stewed chicken. This recipe is that stewed chicken, and it is so tender and flavorful. Ah, such simple pleasures in life.

Easy Shredded Chicken Wet Burritos Recipe

Easy Shredded Chicken Wet Burritos Recipe

This is my lazy enchilada recipe. When you want to have enchiladas but don’t want the work, this is a great alternative.

Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe

Did you get a new Instant Pot for Christmas but don’t know what to do with it? Here’s a simple and easy one pot meal that you can make with your new Instant Pot.

Country Pork Steaks Recipe

Country Pork Steaks Recipe

Ah, the joys of a hearty home cooked meal. And nothing speaks home cookin’ like this Country Pork Steaks Recipe. With a classic country gravy, this dish is sure to please.