Loaded Chilled Cauliflower-Leek Soup This delicious chilled soup is perfect for those warm summer evenings when you can’t imagine standing over a hot stove. For a beautiful change of pace, consider topping with colorful edible flowers rather than the more traditional bacon and cheddar shown here. Tip: If you don’t care for the distinctive tangy flavor of goat cheese, try substituting ricotta, mascarpone, or additional cream cheese in its place. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9 minutes + time to come to pressure Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 3 large leeks, sliced white part only 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small chunks 3-4 whole garlic cloves, peeled 3 c. chicken broth, divided 1 t.
Homemade Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce This flavor-packed BBQ sauce combines the natural sweetness of cherries and maple syrup with the welcoming warmth of the ginger, cinnamon, and rosemary. For best results, prepare this recipe one or two days in advance. Although it can be enjoyed immediately, this sauce really comes into its own when the flavors are given time to fully develop. Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes + time to come to pressure Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 2½ c. fresh or frozen dark cherries, pitted 1 10-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, with liquid 3 T. apple cider v
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce These quick and easy Instant Pot baby back ribs are really tender and delicious. The cinnamon and rosemary in the dry rub complements the flavors in this savory Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce, but the flavors pair well with just about any barbeque sauce you prefer. Tip: Place the ribs under a hot broiler after cooking in the Instant Pot for a mouth-watering, caramelized crust. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes + time to come to pressure Serves: 4 Dry Rub Ingredients: 1 t. garlic powder 1 t. chili powder 1 t. dried rosemary 1 t. ground cumin ½ t. cinnamon ¼ t. cayenne pepper ½ t. smoked paprika Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instant Pot® Wild Rice Pilaf Prep time: 20 minutes Active cook time: 20 minutes (+ time to come to pressure + 10 minutes natural release) Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 large carrots, finely grated ½ medium red onion, diced fine 2 large stalks celery, diced fine 8 oz. baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced Sea salt and black pepper to taste 1 c. wild rice blend, rinsed well 2 c. chicken or vegetable broth 1 T. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped, divided 1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted Directions: 1. Add olive oil to Instant Pot® and select the Sauté function. Set to high and once the display reads “hot,” add car
