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Authentic Pasta Aglio e Olio in a Pressure Cooker

October 3, 2020 By Dana Vento 1 Comment

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Just in case that title recipe looks like Greek, it's Italian and roughly translated it is pasta with garlic and oil. You won't believe how easy this recipe is. My recipe for this authentic pasta Aglio e olio in a pressure cooker converts my grandmother's old school recipe into today's times! ...

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Shrimp Piccata with Zoodles

March 25, 2020 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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Craving seafood and something that is different?  That's me, every day.  I take common ingredients, staples that I have in my fridge and freezer, and create fabulous dishes.  Do you realize that a zucchini offers a nice refrigerated shelf life UNTIL you cut it? It's ...

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Best Instant Pot Honey Glaze Ham

November 21, 2018 By Dana Vento 76 Comments

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I have had an obsession with pressure cookers since I can't remember when.  In fact, I believe the very thought of how possibly dangerous they can be, is what first intrigued me to investigate them.  I have used stove pressure cookers, electric pressure cookers and then the pressure ...

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Roasted Eggplant With Lentil Soup

January 15, 2018 By Dana Vento

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How often do you change up what you prepare for dinner? I am always looking for new, great recipes, but sometimes old recipes, reinvented are the best. My grandmother, from Italy, was hands-down one of the best cooks I knew and of course then my mom! ...

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Pressure Cooker Meatballs

December 20, 2017 By Dana Vento 29 Comments

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Is there ever not a great time for meatballs?  Meatballs are great for tailgating, for parties, for large groups, for celebrations, for sports events, potluck dinners and just any night of the week.  The problem that meatballs present are how time-invasive they are to cook.  Great tasting meatballs ...

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