Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

¼ c. butter, melted or softened 1 ¼ c. graham cracker crumbs, 16 squares 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 4 egg yolks 1 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk Zest of 1 lime 1 oz lime juice (of 1 lime) 3 oz Nellie and Joes key west lime juice Top with fresh whipped cream, if desired Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, cracker crumbs and sugar. Press crust into a 9in pie plate or metal spring-form pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool. Whisk egg yolks and sweetener together, stir in zest and juice. Pour into pie crust and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cool 20 minutes before refrigeratIng 4 hours. Add topping, if desired. Whipped topping: 2oz cream cheese, room temp, optional  1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 cup heavy whipping cream   Before starting, put a small metal bowl and beaters in the fridge for approximately one hour. Beat with an electric mixer cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly pour in cream and beat for approximately 3 to 4 minutes or unti...

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making Serve with 3/4 large Naan slice for Jessica, 1/4 cup rice plus 1/2 large slice Naan for Paul ⸻ Ingredients Chicken 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon oil 2 pounds chicken breast, diced into chunks 1 large Spanish onion, diced 1 green pepper, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon crushed garlic 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger Sauce 1 cup chicken broth 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, or substitute *half and half, heavy cream, Greek yogurt, or sour cream 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon brown sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For Serving Garlic naan Basmati or jasmine rice Fresh cilantro, optional Lime wedges, optional ⸻ Instructions Set the Instant Pot to ...

1 tbsp oil 1 lb chicken breast, cubed (or 1 lb ground meat) 1/2 red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced  1 tbsp squeeze ginger or 1 inch grated fresh 2 tbsp massaman curry paste 1 tsp coriander  1/2 tsp cumin  1 can coconut milk, cream or sour cream 1 tbsp better than bullion chicken base 1 tbsp fish sauce  1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter After pressure cooking: 1/4 cup cashews 1 avocado, diced  Juice of 1 Lime  Rice or garlic naan, prepared separately  On sauté mode: brown meat in oil season with salt, add in aromatics (garlic/onions) sauté a couple more minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except the after pressure cooking add ins. Cook under pressure for five minutes, NR.  Release pressure, stir in 1 diced avocado, 1/4 cup cashews and juice 1 lime. Serve over rice or with garlic naan, prepared separately.

Stovetop Heavy Cream Macaroni and Cheese   Optional: Instant Pot (IP) on sauté, brown ground sausage or beef first then continue with this recipe.  Add to IP: 1 box elbow noodles  2 tbsp butter 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp onion powder  1/4 tsp turmeric powder  1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional, if not using topping) PC 5 mins, QR with towel over vent.  Sauté Low and slowly stir in a little at a time: 2 cups sharp cheddar  2 cups Monterey Jack or velveeta 2 oz cream cheese 1 tbsp dijion 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half Spinach, optional Optional Topping 1-1 1/2 cups panko crumbs 4 tbsp melted butter or oil 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/4 tsp smoked paprika  Mix together and sprinkle on top.  400 AF or bake, 5 mins

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Servings: 6 Category:  Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks 1–2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon beef broth paste 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes About 7 ounces water (use to rinse the tomato can) 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained Optional Toppings Shredded cheddar cheese Sour cream Diced avocado Tortilla chips Crackers ⸻ Instructions Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the vegetables are softened. Stir in the beef broth paste, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Add the crushed tomatoes, water, diced tomatoes, and ...