Baked Mac and Cheese – Mom on Timeout (Video)

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Rich and oh-so-creamy, this Baked Mac and Cheese is comfort food at its best!  Perfect as a side dish or weeknight dinner, this is one recipe you’ll want to make on repeat!  This recipe comes from Trish over at Mom on Timeout, and I love that it was truly easy to put together and really very creamy.  It was devoured by my family, and I hope that you’ll give it a try and head on over to give Trish a big thanks for this awesome deliciousness!

For this recipe, I used my Pampered Chef 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet and my Stone Rectangular Baker With Tray:

12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet

A Sauté Pan for Family-Sized Meals

This 12″ (30-cm) skillet will be your go-to for one-pan dinners and big portions of scrambled eggs, chicken, pasta, and other family favorites. With a removable handle and glass lid, you can easily transfer this pan from the stovetop to the oven. It has a top-of-the-line nonstick coating that’s perfect for no-fat, low-fat, and no-fuss cooking—because your food will slide right out—and cleanup is a breeze in the dishwasher!

About Signature Nonstick Cookware

We call it our signature cookware collection because it’s that good. This cookware is designed for the way you cook, clean, and store. Because this cookware is designed without rivets, there’s no food buildup or rusting, and they’re dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The removable handle helps you save space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher. The top-of-the-line titanium-reinforced, four-layer nonstick coating is made without PFOA and provides even heat conduction and consistent results every time. With a lifetime guarantee, this cookware is a smart and savvy investment that will last!

Guarantee

  • Pan: Lifetime guarantee
  • Removable handle: 5-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 4¼-qt. (4-L) capacity
  • 12″ (30-cm) diameter
  • Includes a tempered glass lid with stainless steel rim
  • Top-of-the-line, titanium-reinforced, 4-layer nonstick coating releases food easily
  • Made without PFOA
  • The removable handle saves space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher
  • Metal utensil–safe
  • Pan is heat-safe to 480°F (250°C)
  • Lid is heat-safe to 400°F (200°C)
  • Dishwasher-safe

Stone Rectangular Baker With Tray:

The Stone Rectangular Baker With Tray offers the best of both worlds. The Stone Rectangular Baker and Stone Serving Tray combine the amazing cooking surface and heat retention of our unglazed stoneware with the beauty of our fully glazed stoneware. You can take both the baker and serving tray straight from the microwave, oven, or freezer to your table. When you’re not using it as a lid, the Stone Serving Tray can be used to bake cookies, cook veggies, serve food, or store leftovers in the fridge!

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Shred Gruyere, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese; set aside.

Cook macaroni according to package directions, minus one minute under al dente.  Drain when finished, adding olive oil to the pasta to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add flour, whisking for one full minute until beginning to bubble, and slightly golden in color.

Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking to fully incorporate.  Once mixture is bubbling and thick, continue to whisk and cook an additional 2 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. 

Add four cups of the Gruyere and cheddar cheese to the mixture one cup at a time, whisking between each addition to combine.

Add the pasta to the cheese sauce, gently stirring until pasta is fully incorporated with the cheese.

Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese to a 9 x 13 baker, followed by the remaining shredded Gruyere and cheddar cheeses. Top with the remainder of the pasta.

Make the Topping:

Combine Panko crumbs, smoked paprika, and melted butter. Pour over macaroni and cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown, and the macaroni and cheese is bubbling.

Serve immediately.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!!

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Baked Mac and Cheese – Mom on Timeout (Video)

Rich and oh-so-creamy, this Baked Mac and Cheese is comfort food at its best!  Perfect as a side dish or weeknight dinner,this is one recipe you’ll want to make on repeat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 643 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni or other short pasta of your choice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Gruyere Cheese shredded
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste

For the Topping

  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Shred Gruyere, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
    4 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, 2 cups Gruyere Cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, minus one minute under al dente.  Drain when finished, adding olive oil to the pasta to prevent sticking. Set aside.
    16 oz elbow macaroni, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add flour, whisking for one full minute until beginning to bubble, and slightly golden in color.
    6 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking to fully incorporate.  Once mixture is bubbling and thick, continue to whisk and cook an additional 2 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. 
    3 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • Add four cups of the Gruyere and cheddar cheese to the mixture one cup at a time, whisking between each addition to combine.
    4 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, 2 cups Gruyere Cheese
  • Add the pasta to the cheese sauce, gently stirring until pasta is fully incorporated with the cheese.
    16 oz elbow macaroni
  • Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese to a 9 x 13 baker, followed by the remaining shredded Gruyere and cheddar cheeses. Top with the remainder of the pasta.

Make the Topping

  • Combine Panko crumbs, smoked paprika, and melted butter. Pour over macaroni and cheese.
    1.5 cups panko bread crumbs, 4 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown, and the macaroni and cheese is bubbling.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

I find that this recipe turns out the best when using freshly grated cheese, as the preservatives in pre-shredded cheese doesn’t allow for the best melting. However, you can certainly use what you have on hand.
Store cooled leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to three days. 
 

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 26gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 593mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1324IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 639mgIron: 1mg
Keyword macaroni and cheese, pampered chef
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Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad (Video)

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Creamy and full of summer flavors, this Fruit Salad recipe from Pampered Chef is a perfect side dish for all your summer parties!  To be honest, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this, considering I am not big on fruit, however this was really very tasty and super easy to make. 

For this recipe, I used my Cup Slicer and my On-the-Go 2-qt. (1.9-L) Serving Bowl:

Cup Slicer

Snacking Made Simple

Slice fresh fruits and veggies fast with the Cup Slicer. Just put your food on a cutting board and place the Cup Slicer, which features five stainless steel serrated blades, above the food. Then, push it down until all your food is sliced. Pour your freshly sliced food into your cereal, a fry pan, or a bowl. And when you’re done using it, run it through the dishwasher and place the blade cover on it for safe storage.

With the Cup Slicer, you can slice up strawberries, bananas, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, or hard-boiled eggs for a quick snack. It’s a great tool for parents!

Use it to make homemade salads, stir-fries, fruit salads, and healthy cereal add-ins without all the time-consuming prep work.

Guarantee

  • 3-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 5 stainless steel serrated blades cut ¼” (6-mm) slices
  • Plastic cup holds 1¼ cups (295 mL)
  • Blade cover for safe storage
  • Dishwasher-safe

On-the-Go 2-qt. (1.9-L) Serving Bowl

Take Your Meals On the Go

This stainless-steel double walled bowl comes with features perfect for taking food on the go. Its 2-qt. (1.9-L) size makes it perfect for bringing those tasty appetizers, snacks, and side dishes wherever they need to be without getting cold—or melting! The bowl’s lid comes with a switch to vent your bowl, letting you release any excess steam and avoid the lid suctioning to the bowl. The lid also comes with a hook perfect for resting on the side of the bowl, and even a spoon rest.

Product Details

  • 2 qt. (1.9 L)
  • 8½” x 4½” (22 cm x 12 cm)
  • Leak-resistant lid
  • Insulated bowl

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 cups (500 mL) strawberries, stemmed
  • 2 cups (500mL) red or green grapes
  • 2   kiwis, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup (250 mL) blueberries
  • 1 can (15 oz/425 g) mandarin oranges, liquid drained and reserved
  • 2   bananas, peeled

For the Dressing

  • ¾ cup (175 mL) 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) reserved mandarin orange juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey

Directions

Slice the strawberries, grapes, and kiwis with the Cup Slicer. Add to a mixing bowl.

Add the blueberries and drained mandarin oranges. Toss gently to combine.

Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

Place the cut fruit into the On-the-Go 2-qt. (1.9-L) Serving Bowl. Just before serving, cut the bananas with the Cup Slicer and add to the bowl, then pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to combine.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!!

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Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad

Creamy and full of summer flavors, this Fruit Salad recipe is a perfect side dish for all your summer parties! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, holiday, Salad, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 cups strawberries stemmed
  • 2 cups red or green grapes
  • 2 kiwis peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 15 oz mandarin oranges liquid drained and reserved
  • 2 bananas peeled

For the Dressing

  • ¾ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mandarin orange juice reserved from can
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions
 

  • Slice the strawberries, grapes, and kiwis with the Cup Slicer. Add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the blueberries and drained mandarin oranges. Toss gently to combine,
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Place the cut fruit into the On-the-Go 2-qt. (1.9-L) Serving Bowl. Just before serving, cut the bananas with the Cup Slicer and add to the bowl, then pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to combine.

Notes

If you’re making your fruit salad ahead of time, store the cut fruit in the refrigerator and add the dressing and banana just before serving.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fruit salad, Greek yogurt, pampered chef
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Red, White & Blue Salsa – The Café Sucre Farine (Video)

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Colorful, healthy, and delicious, this Red, White & Blue Salsa is a perfect appetizer for your July 4th celebrations, or anytime! I was looking for a fun summer appetizer, when I came across this amazing recipe from Scott and Chris over at The Café Sucre Farine.  You can learn more about them here. They’re an adorable couple, and I can’t wait to try many more of their other recipes!!

What is jicama? Jicama is a root vegetable, sometimes called a “Mexican Potato”. However, it tastes very similar to an apple and can be eaten raw. Jicama can usually be found in the produce section of the grocery store, usually near plantains and other Spanish fruits and vegetables.  If you are unable to find any jicama near you, feel free to substitute 1/2 of a peeled green apple for the jicama in this recipe.

For this recipe, I used my Coated Santoku Knife, along with my Rapid-Prep Mandoline:  

Coated Santoku Knife

Slice, Dice, and Mince Anything

The hollow recesses of this knife blade prevent food from sticking to it, helping you slice, dice, and mince all kinds of food with ease. This blade is ideal for a variety of cutting, like vegetables, meat, and even herbs.

About Coated Cutlery

Dishwasher-safe knives! These silicone-coated stainless steel blades hold up, even after many cycles through the dishwasher. The ergonomic handle keeps your hand steady and stable while you cut, and the blade sheath keeps this knife safe and easy to store when you aren’t using it.

Guarantee

  • 1-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 5″ (13-cm) blade
  • Silicone-coated stainless steel blade
  • Ergonomic durable plastic handle
  • Dishwasher-safe

Coated Chef’s Knife

Chop It All

This versatile blade is a must-have for all your meal prep—from slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, to mincing herbs, to cutting meat.

About Coated Cutlery

Dishwasher-safe knives! These silicone-coated stainless steel blades hold up, even after many cycles through the dishwasher. The ergonomic handle keeps your hand steady and stable while you cut, and the blade sheath keeps this knife safe and easy to store when you aren’t using it.

Guarantee

  • 1-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 7″ (18-cm) blade
  • Silicone-coated stainless steel blade
  • Ergonomic durable plastic handle
  • Dishwasher-safe

Rapid-Prep Mandoline

UPRIGHT MANDOLINE

Our Rapid-Prep Mandoline lets you safely slice, dice, julienne, and french-fry cut fruits and veggies in seconds. Simply select your cut, adjust its thickness from 8 thickness settings, and get prepping. Our mandoline’s stainless-steel blade cuts through tough veggies, so you can transform a variety of ingredients into beautiful slices.

And, you can cut ingredients with confidence—our mandoline is designed to safely keep hands clear of blades. When you’ve finished prepping, you can store the food chute and food pusher in the food catch tray and fold it flat, though you’ll use it so often, you may want to leave it on your counter!

Guarantee

  • 3-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 13″ x 5″ x 5¼” (33 cm x 13 cm x 14 cm)
  • 5-piece set: Mandoline, food catch tray, food chute, food pusher, and Dual-Sided Cleaning Brush.
  • Dishwasher-safe

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Ingredients

Salsa

  • ¾ cup jicama diced
  • ½ cup white onion finely diced
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped

Dressing

  • 3 teaspoons honey
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Peel and dice jicama and onion. Dice strawberries and chop cilantro. Set aside one tablespoon of cilantro for garnish.

For the dressing:

Chop jalapeño and press garlic. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.

Salsa

Immediately prior to serving, combine jicama, onion, strawberries, blueberries and cilantro in a small bowl.  Pour dressing over ingredients, stirring gently to combine.  Garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately with chips, or over chicken or fish.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!!

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Red, White & Blue Salsa – The Café Sucre Farine (Video)

Colorful, healthy, and delicious, this Red,White & Blue Salsa is a perfect appetizer for your July 4th celebrations, or anytime!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup jicama diced
  • ½ cup white onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries diced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped

For the Dressing

  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3 tsp honey
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic pressed
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice jicama and onion. Dice strawberries and chop cilantro. Set aside one tablespoon of cilantro for garnish.

For the dressing:

  • Juice lime. Chop jalapeño and garlic. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.

For the Salsa

  • Immediately prior to serving, combine jicama, onion, strawberries, blueberries and cilantro in a small bowl.  Pour dressing over ingredients, stirring gently to combine.  Garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately with chips, or over chicken or fish.

Notes

While this is great with chips, I enjoyed it with grilled chicken as well!

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword 4th of july, pampered chef, salsa
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German Potato Salad – Five Heart Home (Video)

This German Potato Salad is full of tender potatoes and crispy bacon enveloped in an incredible dressing that will have everyone asking for more! A delicious recipe from Samantha over at Five Heart Home, who creates easy, homemade recipes that are sure to please even the picky eaters, and we have several in our family!

One of the ways that I’ve made this recipe easier for me is by using my Deluxe Multi Cooker to cook the potatoes.  I love using the pressure cooker method for potatoes, since I don’t have to worry about over cooking them, and they do not have to cook sitting in the water.  I find that my family enjoys the texture of the potatoes much better when prepared using this method. 

Deluxe Multi Cooker

Pressure Cooker, Sous Vide Cooker, Slow Cooker, Yogurt Maker, and Sterilizer

Our pressure cooker offers so many ways to get a delicious meal on the table with minimal effort and perfect results, every time. In addition to quick cooking—fast, flavorful meals cooked up to 70% faster than other methods even from frozen—and no-fuss slow cooking so it does it thing while you’re doing yours, you can sous vide, the secret to restaurant-quality steaks, fish, and more. With sous vide, you pick the temperature, and it cooks to the exact doneness you love, every time! No more undercooked centers and overcooked outsides. After your food reaches your perfect doneness, it can stay put for up to two hours without overcooking, giving you lots of wiggle room for serving. Plus, there is a yogurt function so you can make homemade yogurt with just two ingredients and less than 5 minutes of hands-on time, and you can even sterilize bottles and utensils. All of this without ever turning on the oven!

Confident Cooking

With 16 preprogrammed settings at your fingertips, you can cook everything from meat, rice, and beans to desserts minus the guesswork. Some added features include an indicator that shows at-a-glance progress of preheating, cooking, and warming so you always know the status of what you’re making and two lid rest slots on the back so you can securely rest the lid on the Deluxe Multi Cooker instead of your counter. The steam release button is safely positioned to keep your hands away from any steam and the outside of the unit stays cool even while in use.

Product Details

  • 6-qt. (5.6-L) capacity; 13″ x 15″ x 13″ (33 cm x 38 cm x 33 cm)
  • Includes a stainless-steel inner pot, wire rack, and silicone seal which are all dishwasher-safe, and a cooking guide with recipes and cooking charts.
  • 16 preprogrammed settings: Custom, Sear, Egg, Poultry, Beef/Pork, Seafood, White Rice, Whole Grains, Soup, Beans, Dessert, Steam, Slow Cook, Sous Vide, Yogurt, and Sterilize.
  • Built in carrying handles, hidden cord storage, and an on/off switch.
  • Separate display screen lets you adjust chime volume, brightness, Fahrenheit or Celsius, and adjust for high-altitude cooking if needed.

I used the 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet to prepare the rest of the recipe:

A Saute Pan for Family-Sized Meals

This 12″ (30-cm) skillet will be your go-to for one-pan dinners and big portions of scrambled eggs, chicken, pasta, and other family favorites. With a removable handle and glass lid, you can easily transfer this pan from the stovetop to the oven. It has a top-of-the-line nonstick coating that’s perfect for no-fat, low-fat, and no-fuss cooking—because your food will slide right out—and cleanup is a breeze in the dishwasher!

About Signature Nonstick Cookware

We call it our signature cookware collection because it’s that good. This cookware is designed for the way you cook, clean, and store. Because this cookware is designed without rivets, there’s no food buildup or rusting, and they’re dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The removable handle helps you save space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher. The top-of-the-line titanium-reinforced, four-layer nonstick coating is made without PFOA and provides even heat conduction and consistent results every time. With a lifetime guarantee, this cookware is a smart and savvy investment that will last!

Guarantee

  • Pan: Lifetime guarantee
  • Removable handle: 5-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 4¼-qt. (4-L) capacity
  • 12″ (30-cm) diameter
  • Includes a tempered glass lid with stainless steel rim
  • Top-of-the-line, titanium-reinforced, 4-layer nonstick coating releases food easily
  • Made without PFOA
  • The removable handle saves space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher
  • Metal utensil–safe
  • Pan is heat-safe to 480°F (250°C)
  • Lid is heat-safe to 400°F (200°C)
  • Dishwasher-safe

Click the links to get your Deluxe Multi Cooker and 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet today. You’ll be glad you did.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby red potatoes washed and cut in half
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 ounces bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1-3 tablespoons granulated sugar to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley chopped

Instructions

Wash potatoes and cut in half. Place the water in the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker. Add the potatoes to the Pressure Cooker Steamer Basket and place in the inner pot. Cook on CUSTOM for 20 minutes, then release the pressure manually.

Meanwhile, Chop garlic and parsley; set aside.

Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and cook over medium-low heat until crispy.  Remove bacon from skillet, leaving the drippings.

Add vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine with drippings and bring to a simmer.

Add garlic to mixture, stirring to incorporate, and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Remove from heat.

Add in potatoes, stirring gently to coat with dressing.  Fold in bacon and parsley.

Serve hot or warm.

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German Potato Salad – Five Heart Home (Video)

This German Potato Salad is full of tender potatoes and crispy bacon enveloped in an incredible dressing that will have everyone asking for more!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 6 servings
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs baby red potatoes washed and cut in half
  • 1 cup water for pressure cooker
  • 12 oz bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1-3 tbsp granulated sugar to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ cup Flat Leaf parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Wash potatoes and cut in half. Place the water in the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker. Add the potatoes to the Pressure Cooker Steamer Basket and place in the inner pot.
  • Cook on CUSTOM for 20 minutes, then release the pressure manually.
  • Meanwhile, Chop garlic and parsley; set aside.
  • Cut bacon into1-inch pieces and cook over medium-low heat until crispy.  Remove bacon from skillet, leaving the drippings.
  • Add vinegar,mustard, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine with drippings and bring to a simmer.
  • Add garlic to mixture, stirring to incorporate, and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Remove from heat.
  • Add in potatoes,stirring gently to coat with dressing. Fold in bacon and parsley. Serve hot or warm.

Notes

I personally preferred only 2 tablespoons of sugar, so I would recommend adding the sugar in one tablespoon at a time to adjust the taste to your liking.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 629mgPotassium: 841mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Keyword German, potato salad, pressure cooker
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Easy Coconut Rice – Ahead of Thyme (Video)

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So simple to make, yet incredibly full of flavor, this Easy Coconut Rice recipe will quickly become a family favorite! I LOVE rice like my husband loves pasta, but I was getting bored of making it the same way.

I have had a mental block about using coconut in savory dishes forever.  For me, coconut means sweet – ice cream, cookies, pie, you get the idea.

It was only when I made Sous Vide Mahi Mahi that I discovered a recipe for coconut rice, and I was intrigued.  I really liked the recipe, but I hate cooking rice on the stove (I get way too distracted by everything).

I searched for other recipes and came across this gem from Sam and Dan over at Ahead of Thyme.  You can learn more about them here.  Such a beautiful family, and yet another terrific recipe! I previously made their Cranberry Apple Cobbler, which was divine. 

I love this recipe because I can use my 3-Qt. Micro-Cooker Plus:

The 3-qt. Micro-Cooker® Plus cooks starchy side dishes like rice, quinoa, pasta, polenta, and potatoes in the microwave. It includes a boil-over guard that works with the lid to circulate liquids, so your microwave stays clean and free of spills.

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Let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 1 (400mL) can Coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro freshly chopped for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, rinse Jasmine rice several times in cold water, until the water is clear.  Drain rice, and place in 3-Qt. Micro-Cooker Plus. Add coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to micro-cooker, then stir to mix ingredients. Cover with lid. 

Microwave 5 minutes on HIGH, then 10 minutes at 50% cooking power.  Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Carefully remove lid, and fluff rice with fork.  Top with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

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Easy Coconut Rice – Ahead of Thyme

So simple to make, yet incredibly full of flavor, this Easy Coconut Rice recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice rinsed
  • 1 400mL can coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar or to taste
  • 1 tbsp cilantro freshly chopped for garnish – optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, rinse Jasmine rice several times in cold water, until the water is clear.  Drain rice,and place in 3-Qt.Micro-Cooker Plus. Add coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to micro-cooker, then stir to mix ingredients. Cover with lid. 
  • Microwave 5 minutes on HIGH, then 10 minutes at 50% cooking power.  Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove lid, and fluff rice with fork.  Top with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Notes: 
To cook on the stove, after rinsing rice, add all ingredients to saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Turn heat down to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff rice, top with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 295mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword coconut rice
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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) – Self Proclaimed Foodie (Video)

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Creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage, kale and green onions make this traditional Irish Colcannon recipe from Krissy over at Self Proclaimed Foodie a perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day! You can learn more about Krissy here. This was our first try at this dish, but it won’t be our last!  They were perfect, and made everyday mashed potatoes even more flavorful.

I used my Deluxe Multi Cooker and my 5-qt. (4.7-L) Brilliance Nonstick Sauté Pan:

Deluxe Multi Cooker

Pressure Cooker, Sous Vide Cooker, Slow Cooker, Yogurt Maker, and Sterilizer

Our pressure cooker offers so many ways to get a delicious meal on the table with minimal effort and perfect results, every time. In addition to quick cooking—fast, flavorful meals cooked up to 70% faster than other methods even from frozen—and no-fuss slow cooking so it does it thing while you’re doing yours, you can sous vide, the secret to restaurant-quality steaks, fish, and more. With sous vide, you pick the temperature, and it cooks to the exact doneness you love, every time! No more undercooked centers and overcooked outsides. After your food reaches your perfect doneness, it can stay put for up to two hours without overcooking, giving you lots of wiggle room for serving. Plus, there is a yogurt function so you can make homemade yogurt with just two ingredients and less than 5 minutes of hands-on time, and you can even sterilize bottles and utensils. All of this without ever turning on the oven!

Confident Cooking

With 16 preprogrammed settings at your fingertips, you can cook everything from meat, rice, and beans to desserts minus the guesswork. Some added features include an indicator that shows at-a-glance progress of preheating, cooking, and warming so you always know the status of what you’re making and two lid rest slots on the back so you can securely rest the lid on the Deluxe Multi Cooker instead of your counter. The steam release button is safely positioned to keep your hands away from any steam and the outside of the unit stays cool even while in use.

5-qt. (4.7-L) Brilliance Nonstick Sauté Pan

One-Pot Meal Maker

Weeknights have met their match! This 5-qt. (4.7-L) saute pan has high walls, so it’s perfect for one-pot meals and skillet dinners for the whole family. It’s large enough to cook up to four chicken breasts at a time! The stainless steel handle and glass lid let you easily transfer this pan from the stove-top to the oven, and the helper handle gives you the support you need to avoid spills. It’s coated on the inside and outside with high-quality nonstick coatings, which helps food slide right out and makes cleanup a breeze.

About Brilliance Nonstick Cookware

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut in half
  • 1 cup water for pressure cooker
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups kale chopped, packed thick stems discarded
  • 2 cups green cabbage chopped

Instructions

Peel potatoes, slice in half.

Place the water in the inner pot of the Deluxe Multi Cooker. Add the potatoes to the Pressure Cooker Steamer Basket and place in the inner pot. Cook on CUSTOM for 20 minutes, press button to start.

Chop kale, green onions and cabbage. Melt butter in sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add in cabbage and kale, stir to coat in butter.  Let cook undisturbed for 5-10 minutes. Add in green onions, cook for 2-3 minutes more. 

When the potatoes are done, release pressure manually. Remove the water from the inner pot, and then place the warm potatoes into the inner pot.

Mash potatoes, add butter and buttermilk. Stir in sautéed vegetables.  Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!!

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Irish Colcannon (Mashed Potatoes) – Self Proclaimed Foodie (Video)

Creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage,kale and green onions make this traditional Irish Colcannon recipe a perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes