It’s pot roast season. Who’s with us? Pot roast and gravy has been one of the favorite comfort food recipes of Nicole Johnson of OrWhateverYouDo.com for as long as she can remember.  “Nothing beats homemade gravy, so pile up those mashed potatoes and get scooping,” Johnson says. She notes that she makes this recipe on an outdoor pellet grill (pellet smoker), but it can easily be made in the oven following the same directions.  “My favorite part about this dish […]

Shepherd’s pie, traditionally a way to use up leftover meat, is a delicious and comforting dish. Comfort foods are often associated with eating that’s unhealthful, but that doesn’t have to be the case. It all comes down to finding the right balance in your ingredients and being mindful of portion sizes. More:Guests won’t believe these chocolate truffles are made with dates and black beans More:Impress holiday guests with a dessert starring roasted pears and candied pecans More:Lots of latke love […]

If there is any tool in my kitchen worth the precious counter space it takes up, it’s my Instant Pot. The electric pressure cooker, which also works as a steamer, a rice-cooker, a slow-cooker, and more, is my kitchen’s MVP.As a mom of two preschoolers, it makes preparing a lot of the simple, kid-friendly foods that they like – rice, hard-boiled eggs, steamed vegetables, spaghetti and meatballs – and cooking vegetables and fruit to be pureed when they were babies, […]