Easiest Mexican Black Bean Dip Made in Minutes

With the holidays and holiday parties just around the corner, you will be happy to have this quick and easy guilt-free Mexican black bean dip on hand that can be made last minute and in minutes to help spread the cheer! Tired of hummus? 

Vegan Green Bean Soup Made With Frozen Green Beans

Have you ever heard of green bean soup? 

From my research, it seems that this soup is of German origin and is called Grüne Bohnen Suppe which translates to Green Bean Soup. 

This is my vegan version of this delicious soup.

4 Amazing Thanksgiving Salads

Dazzling Thanksgiving Salad 

Wilted kale, roasted squash, pomegranate, red onion and greens make an interesting salad that will dazzle your guests. 

Grated Carrot Salad with Cashews, walnuts and Cranberries

I shared this salad recently but it is so good and so perfect for Thanksgiving that I wanted to share it for anyone who missed it. 

Tomato Salad 

This is a nice light tomato salad for the holiday made with tomatoes, red onions, and olives. Yum

Quinoa Tabouleh Salad

A wonderful way to combine quinoa with vegetables. Light, easy to serve since it doesn't need to be warmed up. 

Instant Pot Black Friday Sales and Recipes

Instant Pot 6 quart (affiliate link) is by far the tool that I use the most in the kitchen. There was a very short learning curve which involved going on Youtube and watching a short video or I could have read the instructions but I was too lazy. 

After using the pot just ONCE , I felt like a pro and started using it for steaming vegetables, making potatoes, quinoa, rice, beans, and spaghetti and all kinds of pasta, soups because I'm vegan. But you can certainly cook roasts, chicken, firs and meat in it!  You have no idea what a great tool it is until you actually start using it. 

I could be making even more, but I am not adventurous enough to make baked goods in it or make gourmet foods- but many people do. 

An easy recipe for the Instant Pot is Broccoli soup (link to the recipe) - an very nourishing and delicious way to eat broccoli. 

I also make my own creamy chickpeas in the Instant Pot (link to the recipe). It is so easy. You don't even have to soak the beans overnight if you don't want to, but for better digestibility I often do. Cans are in aluminum which get into your system.

I make quinoa in Instant Pot  (link to the recipe) in just 2 minutes cooking time and it comes out light and fluffy. Just the way we like it. The Instant Pot is so easy to clean that I would not want to cook it any other way.

For couples or families, trust me, it will not feel like just an extra appliance on your shelf. It will be a fabulous tool for weeknight cooking and when entertaining.

Who do you know who love an Instant Pot for the holidays? 

Now is the time to get one while it is on sale for Black Friday.

Instant Pot 6 quart (affiliate link to take a look on Amazon)

Spaghetti (or any pasta) link to the recipe in the Instant is one of my favorite ways to make it. You cook in directly in the sauce, so no need to boil water, drain, and then toss. No Mess!!! and it is delcious.

If you have not purchased an Instant Pot you might want to look into during Black Friday Sales. 

Instant Pot 6 quart (affiliate link to the Amazon sale)  is on sale for $79.00 which is a good buy. I've had mine for 5 years now and it still works great. It's worth having one. 

Great advantages

It is VERY easy to clean, it doesn't spill over, you can set it and leave it and it will automatically shut off and still keep food warm. I use it for everything. Oh it doesn't heat up the kitchen and if your stove burners are full on Thanksgiving or another holiday, you've to another burner to cook.

It comes in 3 quart, 6 quart and 8 quart. 

I have the 6 quart and the 8 quart that I use all the time ( I am a snow bird and have one at each location).

Instant Pot 6 quart (affiliate link to look at the Instant Pot) is on sale right not for Black Friday Sales. Go Take a Look

 

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Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer. (affiliate link) 




This is the air fryer that I use and love it! It's on sale too.