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Chop Suey

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • Bunch of celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1-1/2 lbs stew meat or round steak cut into small pieces
  • 2 large cans chop suey vegetables
  • 2 small cans bean sprouts
  • 2 cans bamboo shoots
  • 2 cans sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/3 bottle soy sauce
  • 2-3 cans of chicken broth (2 if using crockpot, otherwise 3 cans)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in medium saucepan
  2. Saute celery and onion. When softened, put into large pot or crock pot.
  3. Lightly brown 1-1/2 lbs stew meat or round steak, then add to pot with celery and onion
  4. Add chop suey vegetables, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and chicken broth.
  5. Cook for one hour in pot, or all day if using crock pot.

Notes

  • From Linda via email
  • Cook temp in crock pot isn’t listed.
  • If cutting down recipe, use one can of each vegetable, but keep meat, celery, and onion amounts the same.
Cookies

SunButter Blossom Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup SunButter, creamy or crunchy
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda*
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder*
  • Additional sugar for rolling
  • 36 plain Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. In large bowl, cream butter and SunButter together until smooth.
  3. Add sugars and cream for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add egg, beating until combined.
  5. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until dough forms.
  6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in additional sugar.
  7. Place balls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Immediately press 1 Kiss candy in the center of each cookie.
  9. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack

Notes

  • Sometimes, the natural chorophyll contained in sunflower seeds reacts with baking soda and baking powder in the recipe, cuasing a green color in the cookies after they cool. This is harmless. Depending on the recipe, you can reduce the baking soda/powder by about one-third or add a splash of lemon juice to help prevent any “greening”.
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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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Ingredients

  • 1 rack of baby back pork ribs
    • Buy a rack of ribs from Costco with spices on it and you can skip the rest of the ingredient list as you’ll just need a cup of water to put in the bottom of the Instant Pot 🙂
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Remove the lining from the bottom side of the ribs by running a butter knife under the skin and then using a paper towel to grip and remove completely.
  2. Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small dish and rub all over the ribs.
  3. Place the rack in the Instant Pot and stand the ribs on their side, wrapping around the inside of the Instant Pot.
  4. Pour in the water, apple cider, and liquid smoke, being careful to not wash off any of the seasonings.
  5. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed. Press the Meat button and set to 25 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest of the way.
  6. Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and set on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush down with your favorite BBQ sauce and put under the broiler for 5 minutes, keeping an eye on it so that it does not burn.

Notes

  • Recipe can be doubled by wrapping a second rack of ribs around the first. Double the spices to have enough to coat both racks of ribs, but keep the amount of liquids the same.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
  4. Mix in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  5. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or just until set.
  7. Cool slightly on cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Dinner

Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt (or 1/8 tsp garlic powder + 3/8 tsp salt)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or grated Parmesan to top)

Instructions

  1. Place the dry pasta, butter, garlic salt, salt, dry mustard, and water into the Instant Pot. Place the lid on top and seal the toggle switch. Turn on Manual High Pressure for 4 mintes.
  2. When cooking is complete, do a quick release and remove the lid when the pin drops.
  3. Keep on Warm mode. Add the evaporated milk and half of the cheeses. Melt the cheeses by stirring. When the first batch of cheese is melted, add the other half of the cheese and stir to melt.
  4. Test for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if you prefer. Remove from heat and let rest for five minutes to let the sauce thicken.
Loaves

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1-1/2 cups canola oil
  • 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and oil.
  3. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour into two greased 8×4 in. loaf pans.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan and transferring to wire racks.

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Yield: 2 loaves

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Instant Pot Cheesy Tuna Helper

Ingredients

  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • 16 oz egg noodles
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 28 oz can Cream of Mushroom soup
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese (we usually use mild cheddar)
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs, optional
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  1. Place pasta in the Instant Pot. Cover with water.
  2. Put tuna, frozen peas, and soup on top of the pasta.
  3. Close lid and place on Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes.
  4. Do a quick release.
  5. Stir in cheese.
  6. Optional: Place in a baking dish and cover with breadcrumbs, then place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.

Dinner

Instant Pot Goulash

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 15-oz cans tomato sauce
  • 2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 c elbow noodles
  • 2-1/2 c water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Turn the Instant Pot onto saute. When hot, add ground beef, garlic, salt, pepper, and onion. Cook until meat is browned.
  2. Drain fat.
  3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, water, noodles, and bay leaves.
  4. Set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
  5. Perform quick release.
  6. Remove bay leaves and stir.
  7. Top with Parmesan cheese.

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Monkey Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 (12 oz) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1 c white sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c margarine
  • 1 c packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 c raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease one 9- or 10-inch tube/Bundt pan.
  2. Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. Arrange pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and placed in the pan. If using nuts and raisins, arrange them in and among the biscuit pieces as you go along.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the margarine with the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Pour over the biscuits.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! The bread just pulls apart.

Recipe by: LuAnn Connolly, from Allrecipes.com

Dinner

Instant Pot Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 1 lb. ground meat (Meatloaf Mix is best)
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 2 eggs

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Add ground beef to large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl – combine dry ingredients. Then add dry ingredients to ground beef and mix well with hands or fork.
  2. In same bowl used for dry ingredients – whisk together wet ingredients. Then add wet ingredients to ground beef mixture and mix well to combine.
  3. Add 2 cups of water to pressure cooker. 
  4. Form one large circular loaf with the beef mixture and place in a makeshift pan made of tin foil (roll up sides to contain the meat) steamer basket. Place tin foil with mixture in pressure cooker. Lock lid and cook for 16 minutes at high pressure.
  5. Meanwhile – combine 1/2 cup ketchup and brown sugar with a whisk.
  6. Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally (about 10 minutes).
  7. Transfer meatloaf to a baking sheet and generously glaze with ketchup mixture.
  8. Place under high broiler for about 3-5 minutes, or until desired caramelization occurs.