During this time when so many of us are "sheltering at home," it's a good time to get out new recipes and some of the old family favorites. This homemade Mac & Cheese made in the Instant Pot is one of our go-to lunches for feeding a crowd. Kids, groups and even our running teams love this Mac & Cheese, especially with fun toppings they can [...] Keep Reading
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Instant Pot Recipe: Easy Haitian Rice & Beans
On Thursdays, we eat Haitian rice and beans. We pray for our friends in Haiti and around the world.We started this tradition in January before we knew the coronavirus even existed. Long before people were stocking their pantries for home quarantine. We wanted to eat this simple meal in solidarity with people who survive on little.Haitian rice and [...] Keep Reading
The Art of Hospitality
The second you walked into my Grandma Cora’s house you smelled the fragrance of onions, ginger, and garlic sautéing. She was always swirling pancit noodles in her big pot and you could hear the music of the carrots and celery dancing as she added a splash of soy sauce. No matter what time of day – morning, noon, or night – Grandma always had [...] Keep Reading
Instant Pot Filipino Garlic Fried Rice: A creative way to celebrate friendship
A few of my favorite things are good food and celebrating my people. A few months ago, my friend's husband enlisted me to help plan a 40th birthday party for her. Bev's desire was to gather together with a small group of girlfriends and cook up a fabulous dinner together. Then she wanted to invite the husbands to join us around the table to enjoy [...] Keep Reading
Haitian stuffed chayote squash: It ain't easy being cheesy
Ingredients: -5 chayote squash -1/2 teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon salt -1 small onion -1 small green pepper -1/2 cup flour -1 cup milk -1/4 cup butter plus 2 tablespoons cut into small chunks -3 sprigs parsley -1 stalk green onion -2 drops Tabasco sauce -1 bouillon cube -1/4 cup parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Cut 5 chayote in half. Remove center [...] Keep Reading
Haitian stuffed chayote squash: It ain’t easy being cheesy
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to hang out in the kitchen with the native cooks. On my recent trip to Haiti, I did just that and learned a new recipe for Militon Faci. Madame Adeline, a new cook on staff at the guest house where we stay, attended culinary school in Port Au Prince. I've long had a love affair with Haitian food. [...] Keep Reading
