When we make mashed potatoes we almost always have leftovers. One of our favorite uses for leftover mashed potatoes is in a casserole. A classic casserole is shepherd’s pie, or in our version cottage pie. This is our cottage pie recipe. Go To Recipe There is often confusion about the difference between cottage pie and…
Frito Pie is a dish I had always associated with Texas. However, in our travels to New Mexico we found a version of Frito Pie that is quite different from what we are used to. This Frito Pie was more like a salad. It almost seemed borderline healthy. So, of course, we had to make…
One of the many reasons the Instant Pot is an essential kitchen appliance is because it is great at making a sophisticated last-minute meal. One recent afternoon, Erin asked if there was a way I could make a dinner out of a 3-pound chuck roast. Normally I would need to start this early in the…
One of the many reasons the Instant Pot is an essential kitchen appliance is because it is great at making a sophisticated last-minute meal. One recent afternoon, Erin asked if there was a way I could make a dinner out of a 3-pound chuck roast. Normally I would need to start this early in the…
Mexican Shredded Beef is a staple filling for tacos and burritos. The restaurant chain Chipotle took this style of beef to the masses under the name Barbacoa. This is our recipe for Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef. Go To Recipe We first came across the term Barbacoa in our Sunset Mexican Cookbook dated 1991. This…
When it comes to cooking steak, nothing beats using the sous vide technique. This is our guide to cooking perfect sous vide ribeye steak. Go To Recipe Sous vide is nothing more than a hot water bath set at the temperature you want the meat to cook at. So, if you set the sous vide…
Most fancy restaurants advertise dry-aged prime steaks. Dry aging is an intensive process. In addition, prime steaks are hard to find and expensive. Fun Diego Family did a test to see whether prime steaks were really better than choice. In addition, we tested a quick dry-aged method. This is the result of our Prime vs…
We have heard that most fancy restaurants dry-age steak for long periods of time. This is not really something we are equipped to do at home. I read about methods for a quick dry-aged steak marinade that can be done in less than a day. This is my experience with creating a recipe for Quick…
Beef Bourguignon is a classic French stew with beef in a red wine sauce. This has been a favorite of mine for years. As I have gotten into pressure cooking, I have developed this recipe for Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon. Go To Recipe It appears some form of Beef Bourguignon has been around for years. …
Growing up in Philadelphia made me a lover of cheesesteaks. Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best cheesesteak in San Diego. However, I have learned to make a decent version at home. This Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is more about the ingredients and technique I use. It will never be truly authentic,…