A celebration of Filipino food and the search for a connection to my past

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Ropa Vieja in the Instant Pot

Ropa Vieja in the Instant Pot

Ropa Vieja (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker)  

Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

I recently tried to make Lasagna in the Instant Pot and it did not turn out well. It tasted fine, but was messy. So I tried this recipe since it was already made to be messy and it was much better. It was made to be easier, but provide the same taste that you expect from traditional Lasagna.

Arroz Caldo w/rotisserie chicken (Instant Pot)

Arroz Caldo w/rotisserie chicken (Instant Pot)

So in 1994, I had just started taking care of my mother who had just been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. I was 27 and the family was still in shock that my mother was sick. One day, she asked me to make Arroz Caldo (a kind of Chicken soup porridge). I was shocked because I had never made it before and my mother had never taught me to make it. So I thought it was a strange request.

Cacio e Pepe (Instant Pot)

Cacio e Pepe (Instant Pot)

I’ve tried a couple different recipes for this and this is my favorite: https://pressureluckcooking.com/instant-pot-cacio-e-pepe/ or this one: https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/4-ingredient-instant-pot-cacio-e-pepe-recipe/

Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy in IP

Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy in IP

My friend Darla found this recipe and I made it for her and her husband Doug when I was staying with them. Apparently I was talking up my IP a lot and Darla (who had an IP, but didn’t use it a lot) thought she’d Read More …

Chicken & Noodles in IP

Chicken & Noodles in IP

This is my go-to recipe for Chicken & Noodles in the Instant Pot. It is easy and quick and really hits the spot. Because it uses Campbell’s Cream of Chicken soup as a base, it is super creamy. Pioneer Woman Chicken and Noodles in IP Read More …

Jamie Oliver Lemony Courgette Linguine

Jamie Oliver Lemony Courgette Linguine

Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients – Quick Recipes