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Last weekend, my cousin Rachel told me she didn't realize she was afraid of her Instant Pot until she read a recipe that said "Don't be afraid, just use it!" So in case anyone got an Instant Pot last month (or last year) and there it sits in the box, I'm here to push you out of the nest with a fail-proof side dish to break that baby in. You get some sweetness from the dried cranberries, creaminess from the pecorino romano, and crunch from the toasted almonds! The perfect side for, well anything really, but especially fish or chicken. Grab the recipe link from my bio or find it front and center at www.mariamakes.com. #mariamakes #instantpot #quinoa #easyrecipes
You guys told me you wanted more Mexican recipes in your life, so I updated this oldie-but-goodie-crock-pot recipe with new pictures AND Instant Pot instructions! So for anyone rocking an #instantpot thanks to Santa, THIS is your recipe to give it a test drive. Carnitas are the perfect multi-purpose protein -- use in salads, burrito bowls, tacos... over baked potatoes, in scrambled eggs, with stir fried broccoli... I could go on. And the recipe makes a ton, so you can make them this weekend and enjoy all next week (or freeze some for later!). Find the recipe at the link in my bio or front and center on www.mariamakes.com #mariamakes #instantpot #crockpot #takeoutathome
In 2018, Maria Makes was full of tasty recipes, lots of buffalo chicken, sporadic cooking on stories, and getting better at food photography! I I just wanted to take this chance to say THANK YOU for being here! I appreciate every single time you make a recipe, leave a comment, or like a post❤️. # As you know, I usually stick to recipes on here, but 2019 has me feeling like sharing more real life. # So let's chat. What's your resolution, word, or intention for 2019? Mine is BALANCE. Letting go of some things and diving deeper on others. Evening out. Balance in life and work and everything in between. # After years of not getting anywhere by trying to force the outside to change, I’m working towards a happier me starting from the inside. And that feels really good! In 2019, I will... # ➖ Continue to work on learning how to be an intuitive eater and relearn to trust my body. This means pursuing health without focusing on weight, and it also means no more diet talk on Maria Makes. # ➖ Find “joyful movement” and use exercise as a form of self care. This means celebrating what my body can do instead of constantly worrying about making it smaller. # ➖ Commit to making time for myself and the things I'm passionate about. That includes investing in making my blog better, connecting with all of you, and working on building this business. # It's going to be a good year, friends✨.
I read somewhere that a trend for social media in 2019 will be more real life and less perfectly curated photos! I'm jumping on the trend early since I made some bomb salmon for dinner (and already posted the recipe to Facebook) but you KNOW it was too dark to get great pics! Read below to snag the recipe for this Panko & Pecorino Crusted Salmon; super simple and ready in about 20 minutes! Which do you prefer -- real life pics, or styled/curated recipe photos? Recipe in post or click through to blog? _______________ INGREDIENTS: 1.25 - 1.5 lb piece of salmon, cut into 4 pieces 1.5 Tbsp butter 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley salt and pepper INSTRUCTIONS: ➖Sit salmon out at room temperature for 30 min or so before you prepare it. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. ➖Add butter to a small bowl and microwave to melt it. ➖To the melted butter, add the panko, grated cheese, minced parsley, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. ➖Arrange the salmon portions in a baking dish, then top each piece with the breadcrumb mixture. Pat the breadcrumbs and cheese into the fish. ➖Bake salmon for 10-12 minutes or until it flakes with a fork. Switch oven to broil for 1 minute to crisp up the topping. _______________ #quickdinner #salmonrecipes #simpledinner #healthyeats #20mindin