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Why the Pampered Chef Deluxe Multi-Cooker (Pressure Cooker) Is One of My Favorite Kitchen Tools
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I use my Deluxe Multi-Cooker a lot. That’s the Pampered Chef version of the popular electric Pressure Cooker. And there’s a good reason for that. As much…
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Why I Love Cooking with Stainless Steel Cookware (and How to Get Great Results)
If you’ve ever tried cooking with stainless steel cookware and ended up with food stuck to the pan, you’re not alone. I hear it all the time: “Julie, I love the idea of stainless steel, but I’m afraid everything will…
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Thinking About Pampered Chef Stoneware? Here’s What You Should Know
If you’ve spent any time around Pampered Chef, you’ve probably heard people rave about Stoneware. In fact, some of my customers are still using the same Stoneware they purchased decades ago! I remember when I first started with Pampered Chef…
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Meal Prepping Chicken for the Freezer (and Make Weeknight Dinners So Much Easier!)
Buy a value pack of chicken breasts, spend a little time up front, and you’ll have flavorful, freezer-ready meal packs waiting for busy weeknights. Slice into thinner cutlets, portion into bags, add your choice of marinade — buffalo, teriyaki, Caesar,…
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Loaded Hummus Platter (with Homemade Flatbread!)
Loaded Hummus Platter (with Homemade Flatbread!) This colorful Mediterranean-inspired platter is the kind of appetizer that looks impressive but comes together easily. Creamy hummus is topped with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta, then served alongside warm…
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Homemade Pizza Dough (Simple, Budget-Friendly, and So Easy!)
Four ingredients, no kneading, and a fraction of the cost of store-bought — this versatile no-knead dough is a game changer for pizza nights and so much more. Mix it ahead and refrigerate for up to a week, then pull…
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Chicken Harvest Bowls (A Healthy Meal Prep Dinner Everyone Can Customize!)
Chicken Harvest Bowls (A Healthy Meal Prep Dinner Everyone Can Customize!) Inspired by the Sweet Greens copycat recipe, these hearty harvest bowls are packed with grains, kale, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp Honeycrisp apples, and savory chicken — healthy eating that…
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Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten & Dairy-Free Friendly!)
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten & Dairy-Free Friendly!) Hearty, comforting, and easy to adapt for almost any dietary need — these blueberry oatmeal muffins swap in maple syrup, soy milk, gluten-free flour, and coconut oil without sacrificing any of the cozy…
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Gluten & Dairy Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Even Cookie Skeptics Will Love These!)
These gluten and dairy free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are so good, even non-GF family members will ask for more. One easy coconut oil swap makes all the difference!
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How to Cook Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker (and Stock Your Freezer Like a Pro!)
Learn how to cook a pound of dried black beans in the Pampered Chef Deluxe Multi-Cooker — then portion and freeze them for easy weeknight meals all month long.