Instant Vortex Plus/Omni/Omni Plus Twice Baked Potato

Forget the oven. Forget the microwave. Baked Potatoes in the air fryer is the way to go! And for the best creamy and cheese bakes potatoes, these twice baked potatoes are the best of both the mashed and the bake potato world. Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato 4 Russet Potatoes 2 Tbl Vegetable or Olive…

Instant Vortex Plus/Omni Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

I came upon this recipe years ago when I was trying to get more veggies into my family’s diet. I had never thought about roasting vegetables like broccoli until I had it once at a restaurant and was shocked at how great it was. The slight char on the broccoli and the crispy caramelized garlic…

Instant Pot Vegetable Broth from Scraps

Some form of broth is used in cuisines from just about every culture around the world. In my family recipes I use broth or stock in everything from my Matzo Ball soup to my Chili. Usually the original recipes use cubitos (bouillon cubes) or store bought broth. I still like to use cubitos when I…

Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans and Rice (Moros y Cristianos)

Rule of thumb for Cuban food….the crazier the name, the more delicious the dish. Ropa Vieja (Old Clothes), delicious! Fufu (mashed plantains), fabulous! Rabo Encendido (Flaming Tail), heavenly! But my very favorite side dish not only has an insane name, but is probably one of the staples of Cuban cuisine. Moros y Cristianos which literally…

IP Matzo Ball Soup

When I thought about what recipe I should start this blog with, it took me less than 2 seconds to come up with my grandmother’s Matzo Ball Soup. It started off every meal during the Jewish High Holidays. It kicked off family Thanksgiving dinner. My grandmother even kept a stash of matzo ball soup in…

Instant Pot Cuban Style Split Pea Soup (Potaje de Chícharo)

My favorite part about writing this blog is definitely sharing my family’s recipes and learning about the history and experiences behind the dishes I make. As I have gone along I have gotten family members interested in cooking more and sharing with me their recipes and stories and even gotten a few of them to…

Instant Pot Cuban Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Arroz con Pollo, or Chicken with Rice, is a common dish among most Spanish speaking cultures. Obviously all of them include rice and chicken, after that, the variations are endless. It really is a versatile dish and once you have the flavorful base down, you can add really anything you want from peas to asparagus…