Based on my family’s traditional Brazilian pinto beans recipe, this method has a deep smoky flavor, creamy beans and incredibly tasty broth. I use the stove top (slower) method of cooking, in a dutch oven all the ingredients come together and the result is nothing but a perfect batch of Brazilian pinto beans, ready toRead More »
Instant Pot Mexican Refried Beans
MEGA flavorful Instant Pot Mexican Refried Beans. Take this classic Mexican dish to the next level but making it fresh from scratch! Making homemade beans from scratch may sound like an intimidating task which often leads to the consumption of canned beans. While in reality, cooking homemade beans is incredibly easy, much healthier and tasteRead More »
Instant Pot Beef & Vegetable Soup
This Instant Pot Beef and Vegetable Soup packs in all the protein, carbs, vegetables and greens. A complete meal all in one comforting and warming bowl of soup! The Instant Pot series is back after a loooong winter break (from posting) as the IP itself has been as busy as ever. If you have beenRead More »
Instant Pot Supersonic Chili
This Instant Pot Supersonic Chili is an incredibly tasty and super quick meal that you can make any day, anytime, to warm up and give your family a nourishing and fulfilling meal. INSTANT POT SUNDAY SERIES – WEEK FOUR When I started brainstorming recipes for the IPSS, I knew that sooner or later I wouldRead More »
Three Bean Vegetarian Chili
This Three Bean Vegetarian Chili is MEGA flavorful, comforting and packed with protein and seasonal flavors. On my last post >>this one<< I made a steamy announcement and promised to spill the beans at a later post. This later post happens to be this one, because it would make perfect sense to tell you thatRead More »
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas (Gluten-free, Vegan); take your snacking game to the next level with this spicy roasted chickpeas or add to your favorite salads, soups, wraps or food bowls. Are you looking for options to spice up your snacking game without losing track of your health and diet goals? Before you start whipping up all kindsRead More »
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili; packed with protein and fiber, this healthy and hearty turkey chili will keep you warm and cozy all winter long. Brr-brrrr… One of the (many) perks of working from home is that winter is never too painful. But of course I still have my second job as a chauffeur for my kids,Read More »
Brazilian Black Beans Soup
What a delicious way to pack in some nutrition while enjoying a tasty soup! This black beans soup is all about the flavors. So filling and satisfying, this soup is a one dish meal. Now that we are well into the fall and heading towards Thanksgiving, my appetite is shifting towards warmer, more fillingRead More »
