Julie Stuckey

A creamy and comforting potato soup made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect for chilly days or a quick meal. Ingredients: 4 cups diced potatoes 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Chopped chives or green onions for garnish Instructions: In the Instant Pot, add the diced potatoes, onion, garlic, and broth Close the lid and turn the valve so that it seals Leave it to cook for 8 minutes on high pressure When youre done, quickly let go of the pressure Put the lid back on and mix in the sour cream, milk, and shreds of cheese Add pepper and salt to taste Blend the soup until its smooth with an immersion blender Add chopped chives or green onions on top and serve hot

In this rich Bourbon Eggnog Affogato, you can enjoy the delicious mix of bourbon, eggnog ice cream, and espresso. Great for a cozy evening treat or a holiday dessert. Ingredients: 2 shots bourbon 2 scoops eggnog ice cream 1 shot espresso Whipped cream optional Ground nutmeg for garnish Instructions: Put some bourbon into a glass for serving Put scoops of eggnog ice cream on top Make a coffee shot and pour it over the ice cream Add whipped cream on top if you like Add ground nutmeg as a garnish Serve right away and enjoy

This Shredded Vegetable and Soba Noodle Salad is a refreshing and healthy option for a quick meal. Packed with colorful vegetables and the satisfying chewiness of soba noodles, its dressed in a flavorful sesame-soy dressing that makes it irresistible. Ingredients: 6 oz soba noodles 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts For the dressing: 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp grated ginger 1 clove garlic, minced Instructions: Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and cilantro Add the cooked soba noodles to the bowl and toss to combine In a s...

Steamed Asari Clams are a delicious and simple seafood dish that highlights the natural flavors of the clams. The combination of butter, sake, and scallions enhances the briny sweetness of the clams, creating a delightful and aromatic broth. Ingredients: 2 lbs asari clams, cleaned 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sake 2 scallions, chopped Instructions: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat Add the cleaned asari clams to the pot Pour in the sake over the clams Cover the pot with a lid and steam the clams for about 5-7 minutes or until they open up Once the clams have opened, sprinkle chopped scallions over the top Serve hot, garnished with additional scallions if desired

These Fall and Halloween cupcakes are the perfect treat for spooky season. With a moist pumpkin-spice base and festive decorations, theyre sure to be a hit at your Halloween party or autumn gathering. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree Orange food coloring optional For the frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Green and black gel food coloring Instructions: Warm up your oven to 350F 175C and put Halloween-themed cupcake liners in a cupcake pan Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices cinnamon, nutmeg, and ...

For a cozy fall breakfast or brunch, these Spiced Pumpkin Waffles are a must. They have the wonderful flavor of pumpkin and warm spices in them. Put your favorite toppings on them and enjoy Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Put the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl Mix the brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with a whisk in a different bowl Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones while stirring them together Watch out not to mix too much; its okay to have some lumps Follow th...

You can make this Avocado Hummus dip, which is creamy and full of flavor. It has the richness of avocado, the nuttiness of tahini, and the earthiness of chickpeas. Its great as a snack or as an appetizer at a party. Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons tahini 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds Instructions: In a food processor, combine avocado, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed Taste and adjust seasoning as desired Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl If desired, top with chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds Serve with pita bread, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping

These Caramel Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, nutty, and filled with a gooey caramel center. They are perfect for any occasion and will satisfy your sweet tooth Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 14 soft caramel candies, unwrapped 3 tablespoons heavy cream Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined Add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb or the back of a tea...

These Keto Paleo Pizza Sticks taste great and are a great low-carb alternative to regular pizza snacks. They taste great and are great for satisfying cravings while following a paleo or ketogenic diet. Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 large egg 1/4 cup pizza sauce sugar-free 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni or cooked sausage 1/4 cup shredded cheese for topping Fresh basil leaves optional, for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C Line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and sea salt In a microwave-safe bowl, melt mozzarella cheese and cream...

In this vegan slushie, you can enjoy the cool taste of young coconut mixed with rich dark chocolate. With smashed berries on top, its a delicious treat for any event. Ingredients: 1 young coconut, flesh and water 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries 1 tablespoon agave syrup or maple syrup Crushed ice Instructions: Open the young coconut and carefully collect the flesh and water In a blender, combine the coconut flesh, coconut water, dark chocolate chips, and agave syrup Blend until smooth Add crushed ice to the blender and blend until slushie consistency is achieved In a separate bowl, smash the mixed berries with a fork or masher Pour the chocolate slushie into glasses and top with smashed berries Serve immediately and enjoy