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    C is for Chicken – How to Poach Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot

    July 23, 2019 / No Comments

    I always wonder if a recipe is too simple to be worth posting, but I make this dish with frequency for my grandparents and still always double check the Instant Pot timings. Poaching chicken breasts in the Instant Pot is so easy, and the result is tender, healthy, and basic enough that you can dress it up however you like. I have to thank Amy + Jackie of pressurecookrecipes.com who do the legwork to figure out so many great Instant Pot recipes! You can check out their post for detailed instructions and an explanation of the deep poaching method. This recipe is for frozen chicken breasts. I get mine from…

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    Lydia Chen

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    Grilled Shrimp and Shishito Peppers

    July 1, 2019 / No Comments

    HEY GRILL-FRIENDS! It’s officially summer, which for me means marinades and dry rubs, and hanging out on the patio with a glass of wine while Mr. Flavorcollector mans the grill. It’s not a gender thing — I just like to play with spices, and he’s fussy about meat temperatures. Here’s a super easy recipe for marinated shrimp and grilled Shishito peppers with a quick soy and sesame oil sauce. INGREDIENTS 1 large lemon, cut in half. Place on grill cut-side down until charred.1 lb Shishito peppers1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (I like Trader Joe’s Red Argentinian Shrimp, in the freezer section, just make sure to thaw in the…

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