Chef Mel Smith
All Recipes and Posts by Mel Smith
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake – Pampered Chef Recipe
This fantastic recipe is one that everyone should tuck away in their pocket for a quick, delicious, shareable treat! Think BBQs, picnics, potlucks, game nights… and more! It takes 2 minutes to put together and 9 minutes in the microwave before you have this amazing dessert that will be ... more
Read moreNut Free Macarons – Coconut Flour
Being allergic to Almonds is such a sad thing when you know a certain French cookie is made with them. So being one that must adventure in all the things (all the sugary things) I went on the hunt for a good nut-free macaron!! And I’m happy to report, ... more
Read moreHomemade Almond Milk – Pampered Chef’s Deluxe Cooking Blender
I will never buy boxed almond milk again… ever! With the Pampered Chef Cooking Blender, I made fantasticly smooth almond milk in 5 minutes. Then in another couple minutes, we made chocolate milk! Serious money saver right here! Pampered Chef Deluxe Cooking Blender (affiliate link): https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/aecheather/shop/Cookware/Cookware/Deluxe+Cooking+Blender/100125 Recipe I used ... more
Read moreRotisserie Pork with Instant Pot Risotto – Deluxe Air Fryer
The Pampered Chef Deluxe Air Fryer has wowed me again! Today I tried a whole pork roast in the rotisserie function and the results were PHENOMENAL! And if that wasn’t enough awesome for one video, I also made risotto in my instant pot… SAY WHAT?! Perfect texture! And in ... more
Read moreCranberry Catalina Chicken – Stackable Pressure Cooker Meal
Using your pressure cooker for dinner is not a new idea, but did you know that you can use your pressure cooker with stackable accessories so your whole meal is done at the same time… in the same pot? Oh yes, you can! And it’s magical! And this Cranberry ... more
Read moreBrownies (gluten free and regular)
Never buy boxed brownies AGAIN! This is my go-to recipe for both gluten free brownies, and the glutenous ones! These are not cake brownies, they are delicious fudge-type ones! Ones that can get you in a LOT of trouble during this quarantine. Just ask my love handles. Ingredients – ... more
Read moreArtisan Sourdough Bread – Sourdough Starter
Who knew bread could bring such joy? Well I certainly hoped it would and this recipe did not disappoint. I did add more flour then called for (but only about 1/4-1/2 cup more), but all in all, I am super happy with the results! And now that I’ve gotten ... more
Read moreQuick Pizza – Gluten Free and Wheat options
Did you hear? There’s a pizza shortage! But don’t worry, I have a quick and easy solution for your pizza cravings! This crust takes 15 minutes to throw together (including the rest time) and 15 minutes in the oven! Crisis mode adverted! And it’s sooo delicious that you may ... more
Read moreChicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizzas are arguably the worlds best platform for toppings. Thin crusts can only hold so many toppings before they collapse or get soggy. But deep-dish is designed to withstand the toppings hoarder… aka, my husband (a Chicago sports fan). So of course, I had to ... more
Read moreChicken Broth (Instant Pot)
Never buy chicken broth again! Making chicken broth is one of the easiest and most versatile things you can do with your Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker. Using the left overs from your garden veg (the bits and bobs you’d normally throw away), the left over chicken bones (or ... more
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