27 August 2019

My Italian Spice Mix

2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp crushed dried bay leaves
1 tbsp dried Rosemary

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Original suggestion:

2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
¼ tsp crushed dried bay leaves (or ⅛ tsp finely ground)
¼ tsp garlic or onion granules

19 August 2019

Instant Pot Split Pea and Potato Soup

Ingredients:

7 cups water
500g green split peas (cups?)
3 small potatoes, chopped (or equivalent. sweet potatoes or parsnips for sweeter soup)
4 large carrots, cut into fat coins
1 medium onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves pressed garlic (try 6)
1 Veg Stock Cube
2 Bay Leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tsp Thyme/Rosemary

Method:

Add all the ingredients to Instant Pot and make sure the vent pipe is set to "sealing" on manual for 15 minutes.

[Soften Onions: Heat up Instant Pot using Sauté. Saute diced onions until softened, add in minced garlic, herbs/spices, and 2 bay leaves, then saute for another minute. Optional: add in chopped carrots & celery, then saute for another minute.

Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour ½ cup stock. Scrub all the brown bits off the bottom of the pot (keep the brown bits as they are very flavorful).]