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Creamy Stroganoff Meatballs with Mushroom Sauce

Meatballs have been a favorite of mine since childhood. I enjoy them with ketchup, but paired with spaghetti or rice they become a real comfort food. In this version, the meatballs are baked instead of fried for a lighter result, then coated in a creamy sauce made with sour cream, ketchup and consommé. The only … Read more

Juicy Smoked Pork Loin Recipe for Tender, Flavorful Results

Few things beat a summer cookout featuring a slightly sweet, tender, and juicy smoked pork loin. This Traeger smoked pork loin stays moist thanks to an overnight herb brine, and a maple-apple glaze adds a caramelized sweet-and-savory finish. No more dry pork—just slices packed with flavor. While you can roast this in an oven, smoking … Read more

Track Your Spending with the American Express Serve Cash Back Card

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for American Express Serve. I applied for the Serve Cash Back card to facilitate my review and received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Last month I wrote about my goal to keep a closer eye on discretionary spending. My husband … Read more

Moroccan Braised Chicken with Warm Spices and Preserved Lemon

This Moroccan-inspired braised chicken is rich in warm, aromatic flavors and makes a comforting, easy weeknight dinner. Moroccan cuisine often features spices such as cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, ginger, paprika, coriander, saffron, cloves, fennel, nutmeg, cayenne, fenugreek, caraway and black pepper. For this recipe, a selection of those spices is combined to create a fragrant braising … Read more

Caramel Apple Pecan Cheesecake Dip Recipe for Fall Parties

Gooey caramel folded into cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter creates a rich, creamy cheesecake dip that’s irresistible. Toasted pecans add crunch and nutty flavor, while sliced apples, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or pretzels make perfect dippers. This no-bake dessert is quick to prepare, easy to transport, and ideal for sharing at potlucks, parties, or … Read more

Keto Headbanger Low-Carb Naan Bread Recipe for Keto Diet

Keto Headbanger Low Carb Naan Bread recipe makes 4 VEGAN naans at 1.8g carbs each. A simple mix of coconut flour, psyllium husk, hot water, a little baking powder and a pinch of salt creates this versatile keto flatbread. It works perfectly as a tortilla or wrap and—according to Headbanger’s Kitchen—resembles a paratha, roti or … Read more

Crispy Gluten-Free Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

These gluten-free mozzarella sticks have a crisp, golden-brown crust and a gooey, melty mozzarella center. They make a perfect gluten-friendly appetizer or snack that’s easy to replicate at home. If you love fried cheese, you know the challenge: most battered and fried cheeses are coated with gluten-containing ingredients. I set out to make a reliably … Read more

Dark Sangria Recipe for Halloween Parties: Spooky Black Sangria

I first created this Black Sangria thirteen years ago and shared it on Sugar and Charm. It remains one of my favorite Halloween cocktails. With its inky color and bold fruit flavor, it’s spooky, elegant, and ideal for entertaining. Made with dark red wine, black grapes, plums, and blackberries, this make-ahead drink always gets noticed. … Read more

Pressure-Cooked Seitan with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce

A hearty seitan roast finished with a red wine mushroom sauce and made quickly in a pressure cooker — an ideal centerpiece for a holiday meal.

It’s giveaway time! For the final giveaway of the year, you can enter to win a T-Fal Clipso Pressure Cooker and a Zabada Kitchen Handy. If you missed my earlier contests, be sure to check out the other current giveaways: #vyatreatyoself, a YumUniverse cookbook giveaway, and a Massel Bouillon prize pack.

I’m not a long-time pressure cooker expert — I’d only used a different model once before — but I was excited to try the Clipso. The build quality impressed me: it’s solid and the one-handed latch is easy and secure. After a quick read of the instructions, I started planning recipes.

A friend suggested trying seitan in the pressure cooker. I looked at a few references for timing and tips, then adapted my stuffed seitan roast recipe. To give the roast a festive finish, I decided to top it with a simple, elegant red wine mushroom sauce.

Seitan is easy to make, but large roasts usually take a long time and can dry out. Cooking this roast in the pressure cooker in about 30 minutes changed my mind — I’m sold. The result was flavorful with a great, even texture and a slightly tender center that I enjoyed.

I’m looking forward to experimenting with other seitan variations in the pressure cooker. There was plenty of flavorful cooking broth left in the pot; I saved it to boost future soups and stews.

Below is the pressure cooker seitan recipe — it’s a great option for Christmas or any special dinner. The roast cooks while you roast potatoes and make the sauce, so everything can be ready together with minimal time in the kitchen.

September is here and life is busier than ever. This is the season I turn to the slow cooker for low-maintenance, healthy dinners that don’t skimp on flavor. Swap the usual stews and chilis for something bright and fragrant: Turkey Kofta with Moroccan Yogurt Sauce. Packed with protein and naturally gluten-free, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing … Read more