Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice

Using the Instant Pot 10-inch Tempered Glass Lid, this is a quick and tasty one-pot meal with perfectly cooked rice and juicy chicken thighs.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
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• 5 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

Add thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika to the chicken thighs

Put the Instant Pot on "Saute" and heat the olive oil

Put in the chicken thighs and sear them on both sides until they are golden brown

Take it out and set it aside

Put the onions and garlic in the same pot and cook them until they get soft

Toss in the rice and wait one to two minutes

Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits in the pot to deglaze it

On top of the rice, put the chicken thighs that have been seared

Put the lid back on the Instant Pot and set it to "Pressure Cook

" Wait 8 minutes

When you're done, quickly let go of the pressure

Open the lid slowly, fluff up the rice, and then put the chicken on top

If you want, add fresh herbs as a garnish

Soft and Gooey Tahini Chocolate Cookies

These soft and gooey cookies combine the rich and nutty flavor of tahini with the decadence of chocolate. Ideal for sating your cravings for chocolate!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions:

Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Beat the tahini, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter together in a large mixing bowl until fluffy and light

Once the eggs and vanilla extract are added, thoroughly mix them

Mix the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt in a different bowl

Mixing until just combined, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones

If using, mix in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips

Round tablespoons of cookie dough should be dropped, separated by about 2 inches, onto the baking sheet that has been prepared

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the centers are still gooey and soft but the edges are set

Take the cookies out of the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool down completely

Savor your gooey, soft chocolate cookies with tahini!

Chocolate Brownie Pizza

Enjoy this gluten-free Chocolate Brownie Pizza for the ultimate chocolatey treat. This tasty and entertaining dessert is ideal for Halloween or any other time you're in the mood for a fudgy, sweet brownie with a twist. Add your preferred Halloween candy toppings to personalize it!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup Halloween candy e
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• 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
• Vanilla ice cream optional, for serving

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 175C 350F

Grease a round baking dish or a 12-inch pizza pan

Mix the cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and gluten-free all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl

Melt the butter and stir in the powdered sugar in a different bowl until thoroughly blended

To the sugar-butter mixture, add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth

Until you have a thick brownie batter, gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients

Using the greased pizza pan, evenly spread the brownie batter to form a round brownie "crust

" Over the brownie crust, scatter the chocolate chips, Halloween candies, and chopped nuts if using

A toothpick inserted into the center of the brownie should come out with a few moist crumbs after 20 to 25 minutes of baking in a preheated oven

Before slicing, take the brownie pizza out of the oven and allow it to cool slightly

Serve warm either plain or, for an added treat, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Savor your chocolate brownie pizza without gluten, topped with Halloween candy!

Tomato Chickpea Salad

This Tomato Chickpea Salad is a quick, easy, and light weeknight meal. Packed with fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing, it's the perfect dish for a healthy dinner option or a side salad.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Feta cheese crumbles optional, for garnish

Instructions:

Put the chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, parsley, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl

Add the olive oil and lemon juice to a different small bowl and mix them together using a whisk

Add the dressing to the salad and mix it around so that everything is covered

Add pepper and salt to taste

If you want, you can add crumbled feta cheese on top to make it taste even better

Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving so that the flavors can mix

Enjoy! Serve cold

Vegan Mocha Cake Roll with Raspberries

Indulge in the rich flavors of mocha and the sweetness of raspberries with this delightful vegan cake roll. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam
• 1 cup fresh raspberries, for filling and garnish
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 175F 350C

Prepare a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper

Apple cider vinegar and almond milk should be mixed together in a small bowl

Take a break and let it sit for five minutes

Whisk the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl

To the almond milk mix, add sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and instant coffee powder

Mix everything together with a whisk

Mix the dry and wet ingredients together with a whisk until the mixture is smooth

When the jelly roll pan is ready, pour the batter into it and spread it out evenly

Put it in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

Carefully flip the cake over onto a clean kitchen towel that has been dusted with powdered sugar while it is still warm

First, take off the cake's parchment paper

Then, start rolling the cake up tightly with the towel from one short end

On a wire rack, let the cake roll cool all the way down

Spread raspberry jam all over the top of the unrolled cake

Fresh raspberries should be put on top

Roll up the cake again without the towel

Put powdered sugar on top of the cake

Cut it up and serve!

Yakitori Style Tofu

Yakitori Style Tofu is a delicious vegan twist on the traditional Japanese yakitori. The tofu is marinated in a savory-sweet sauce and grilled to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

To make the marinade, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved

Transfer the tofu cubes to a shallow dish and cover them with the marinade

To guarantee an even coating, let them marinate for at least thirty minutes, turning them from time to time

In a nonstick pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat

Tofu cubes should be taken out of the marinade; save the marinade for later use

Put the cubes of tofu onto skewers

After the pan has heated up, place the skewers on it and cook for 34 minutes on each side, or until the tofu is thoroughly heated and lightly browned

For added flavor, periodically brush the tofu with the reserved marinade while it's cooking

After cooking, take the tofu skewers out of the pan and set them aside on a platter

Before serving, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Hawaiian Ham Roll Sliders

The sweet and savory flavors in these Hawaiian Ham Roll Sliders go well together, making them a great choice for a quick snack or party appetizer. When you combine sweet Hawaiian rolls with savory ham and Swiss cheese and cover them in a tasty honey-mustard glaze, you get a treat that will make your mouth water. They're also simple to make ahead of time and freeze for later use, which makes them a handy choice for busy days or when you have guests over.

Ingredients:

• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 12 slices of deli ham
• 6 slices of Swiss cheese, cut in half
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C

Cut the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half across the middle, but leave the two halves together

Put the bottom half of the rolls in a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been greased

Cover the bottom half of the rolls with slices of deli ham and Swiss cheese

Cover the ham and cheese with the top half of the rolls

Add the honey, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to a bowl

Use a whisk to mix the ingredients together

Make sure the rolls are well covered by spreading the butter mixture over them

Place the baking dish in a preheated oven and cover it with aluminum foil

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sliders are hot and the cheese is melted

Take them out of the oven and let them cool down a bit before you serve them

Good luck with your Hawaiian Ham Roll Sliders! Let them warm up first