Easy Meal Prep

[David Baxter PhD]

The tricky part is getting used to the controls. After that, this invention can make some wonderful meals. I really like being able to make soups and stews in an hour or less; these days, to swallow food I need lots of sauce or gravy or it's just too hard to swallow.

 

[Daniel E.]

 

[David Baxter PhD]

I must say that my excursion into Instant Pot chicken noodle soup was in my eyes an unmitigated success:

• I now have more confidence in using the control settings of the Instant Pot
• I have more confidence that Instant Pot meals can be both nutritious and tasty
• The fact that I made the chicken noodle soup without having all the ingredients to hand but being able to substitute with ingredients I did have was encouraging
• The fact that it was ready within about an hour in a one pot format, so less cleanup to do at the end was a delight
• The fact that I can tailor meals to what I can handle or manage now is a godsend (e.g., my swallowing problem currently)
• I can of course buy canned soups at the store but the Instant Pot version is healthier and probably cheaper
• I had three meals from the one recipe and froze a fourth for later — can't beat that

 

[Daniel E.]

The Best Veggie Sandwich

Make a veggie sandwich that will make all the meat sandwiches jealous! Spicy mustard, crunchy veggies, and the perfect sandwich bread!

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Ingredients​

• 1 avocado, , mashed
• 1 tablespoon fat-free feta cheese
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Coarse kosher salt
• 4 slices whole grain bread, , such as Ezekiel bread, toasted
• 2 radishes, , thinly sliced
• 1 cup Kale, , spinach, spring mix, or any combination of the three

Instructions​

• In a small bowl, combine avocado, feta, and lemon juice. Season lightly with salt.
• Spread the avocado mixture onto two slices of bread. Top with sliced radishes, leafy greens, and another slice of bread.

 

[Daniel E.]

Recipes from the Australian state of Queensland:

Healthier Happier

The Healthier. Happier. website has been retired.

www.healthier.qld.gov.au

Healthier Happier

The Healthier. Happier. website has been retired.

www.healthier.qld.gov.au

Healthier Happier

The Healthier. Happier. website has been retired.

www.healthier.qld.gov.au

Ingredients​

• 3 small mushrooms, finely chopped
• ½ cup baked beans (or 130g can)
• 6 leaves English spinach or rocket, washed and chopped
• 4 slices multigrain or high fibre bread
• Olive or canola oil spray

 

[Daniel E.]

My mother used the Instant Pot for the first time. She cooked pork with cabbage with 10 minutes of high pressure. The pork was very tender and the cabbage was good too (not mushy). I will do something similar for my dogs (and give small amounts to the cats).

 

[Daniel E.]

Satisfy Your Pizza Craving With These Scrumptious Substitutes

If your idea of the perfect night at home includes a couple of slices of pizza, a glass of wine, and your Netflix queue, you aren't alone. What's not to love

www.popsugar.com

 

[Daniel E.]

Delicious Greek Chicken & Rice Recipe for a Quick & Easy Dinner

Try our recipe for a perfectly roasted greek chicken and rice for a great meal that can be shared across the table with everyone.

www.marcuslemonis.com

Greek Chicken & Rice​

Once butter is melted add in onion, garlic, paprika, mint, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Sauté for about ten minutes. Remove from heat and put aside.

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[Daniel E.]

Amazon product

 

[Daniel E.]

Southwestern cornmeal muffins

This recipe uses stone-ground cornmeal, which includes the bran and hull, making it a good source of fiber.

www.mayoclinic.org

Stone-ground cornmeal is a good source of nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C and potassium.

To make this plant based, use egg and milk substitutes.

Ingredients​

1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
2. 1/4 cup sugar
3. 2 teaspoons baking powder
4. 1 cup fat-free milk
5. 4 tablespoons (or 1/4 cup) vegetable oil
6. 1/2 cup egg substitute
7. 1 1/4 cups stone-ground cornmeal
8. 1 cup fresh or cream-style corn
9. 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

Directions​

1. Heat the oven to 400 F. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
2. In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar and baking powder. Stir to mix evenly.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, oil, egg substitute, cornmeal, corn and green pepper. Add to the flour mixture and blend just until moistened but still slightly lumpy.
4. Divide the mixture among the 12 muffin liners. Bake 20 minutes or until muffins are light brown.

 

[Daniel E.]

https://www.thecookingdoc.co/sweet-potato-bread-with-chocolate-chips/

 

[David Baxter PhD]

I don't like sweet potatoes but I imagine the recipe would work with a substitute:

Cooking with Ease: 5 Best Sweet Potato Substitutes

Sweet potatoes are a staple in many kitchens, packing a nutritional punch that's hard to beat. They're versatile, too, sliding easily into a range of recipes from morning smoothies to the centerpiece of your dinner

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1. Garnet Potatoes.
2. Pumpkin.
3. Butternut Squash.
4. Acorn Squash.
5. White Potatoes.

I would probably try pumpkin first. I'm not a big fan of squash either but another option might be zucchini.

 

[Daniel E.]

Baked Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oat Cups

Baked Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oat Cups make an easy, make-ahead breakfast or snack that is heart healthy and filling. Steel cut oats are mixed together with Greek yogurt, applesauce, cinnamon and apples to create a delicious oatmeal cup.

www.acedarspoon.com

Steel cut oats are mixed together with Greek yogurt, applesauce, cinnamon and apples to create a delicious oatmeal cup.

 

[Daniel E.]

Ramen noodle broccoli salad​

Ingredients​

• 3 packages (about 3 ounces each) uncooked ramen noodles (any flavor, since you'll just need the plain noodles for this recipe)
• 1 pound broccoli florets (about 3 cups)
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth or Organic Free-Range Chicken Broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sriracha hot chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 small red bell pepper or yellow or green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Directions​

1. Fill a 6-quart saucepot with water & heat over medium-high heat to a boil. Add the noodles (reserve the seasoning packets for another use) & broccoli & cook for 3 minutes or until the noodles & broccoli are tender. Drain the noodles & broccoli well in a colander.
2. Beat the peanut butter, broth, soy sauce, sriracha sauce & sugar in a large bowl with a fork or whisk. Add the noodles, broccoli, pepper, onion & garlic & toss to coat. Cover & refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Source: Walmart - PrepLess meals

 

[Daniel E.]

Creamy Coconut-Lime Salmon Tastes Like A Tropical Vacation

The sauce is almost too good.

www.delish.com

 

[Daniel E.]

Delish.com has a cornucopia of salmon recipes:

Weeknight Dinner's MVP: Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Fancy enough for date nights, easy enough for weeknights.

www.delish.com

Caribbean Salmon Cobb Salad Will Transport You Straight To The Islands

It's all about the creamy coconut dressing

www.delish.com

Creamy Coconut-Lime Salmon Tastes Like A Tropical Vacation

The sauce is almost too good.

www.delish.com

This Greek Salmon Will Make Date Night Feel Like A Summer Vacation

Vacation on a plate.

www.delish.com

65 Salmon Recipes That Prove It's The Best Fish In the Sea

Salmon: It's *definitely* what's for dinner.

www.delish.com

 

[Daniel E.]

Perfect for Canadian-style Thanksgiving by adding extra maple syrup:

Instant Pot Carrots with a Maple-Butter Glaze

Make the best Instant Pot Glazed Carrots with a maple-butter sauce topped with toasted pumpkin seeds for a crowd-pleasing vegetarian side dish.

www.pressurecookingtoday.com

 

[Daniel E.]

Lately, I have been going back to my 1980s childhood for healthy snack ideas, like:

• Celery stuffed with (whipped) cream cheese and green olives
• Deviled eggs
• Tomatoes stuffed with cottage cheese
• Shrimp cocktail
• Jello with fruit (or just fruit salad)

 

[Daniel E.]

Impossibly Easy Taco Pie

It’s no surprise as to why this impossibly easy taco pie has over 700 positive reviews from your fellow home cooks. With 15 minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients, it’s the easiest way to turn a pound of ground beef into a five-star supper. Once the cheese bubbles and bakes, this pie is a...

www.bettycrocker.com

 

[Daniel E.]

Recipe: Creamy French Mustard Chicken

Mustard works its magic on braised chicken.

www.thekitchn.com

"Whole-grain mustard helps flavor the chicken while it’s cooking, and creamy Dijon is whisked in at the end to thicken and emulsify the sauce and add a bit of acidity and salt."