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This is the first of a number of posts, which will feature meals that are perfect for #selfquarantine food because Jackie’s Eats & Treats is here for you! During times like this, you need to rely on what you have on hand, both in the pantry, fridge and freezer and today is one of those…
This recipe is delivered today in honor of the Scottish hubby’s birthday 🎂! This is one of David’s favorites (i.e. both to make and eat) and a total comfort meal. Stovies, aka Stovy Tatties and Stoved Potatoes, is a Scottish stew based on meat and potatoes and very similar to America’s Beef Stew. It’s usually…
Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot, oh my, what an idea! I was drawn to Pulled Pork for 3 reasons: 1. It seemed to be a perfect accompaniment for my Super Creamy Mac & Cheese and boy was it ever 😋! 2. I knew I had a busy week at work and pork always makes…
Oh man, Vietnamese Pho is one of my go-to comfort foods with its layers of unaminess, richness and freshness. Just thinking about it makes me drool 😋 It is beginning to feel like fall in New England and it seemed appropriate to try to recreate the Pho I’ve experienced at Saigon & Tokyo in Dover,…
I’ll admit, I’m not a fan of ham; but if you season it the right way, it can be pretty fabolous. This year for Easter, I used the Instant Pot to warm-up the ham since my Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes were in the oven. The Instant Pot is great because it concentrates flavors and for this…
As I mentioned in my weekly prep blog, I consider myself quite the Reuben connoisseur. I love the grilled rye bread, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese, salt-cured beef and that creamy thousand island dressing. In my opinion, the key to a great Reuben is cheesy goodness and melt in your mouth beef brisket because no one…
Since I have homemade chicken stock and we had more snow ❄️, it’s time for delicious chicken noodle soup. But this isn’t your standard cold and winter classic, this is kicked up with some great spice and cream 😋 I consider this a simple crock pot meal! Cut up some fresh vegetables. I’m using scallots…
Creating your own chicken stock is easy peasy if you hold onto your chicken bones after roasting or freeze for later use, which is exactly what I did after my roast chicken. What makes it so easy, the Instant Pot! No need to slave over the stove for hours creating a stock when you have…
The plan is in and it’s stock focused meals for the week since I’m creating Instant Pot Chicken Stock later today. Again, I focus on what I have on hand to avoid waste and draw inspiration from those items. After roasting chicken a few weeks ago, I froze the bones and some of chicken bits….