Mediterranean

Delicious vanilla ice cream served in a white bowl on marble surface.

Pistachio Ice Cream

by Lisa LeCoump
February 23, 2024January 23, 2026

This recipe for the best homemade pistachio ice cream is natural and sustainable – inspired by the popular ice cream flavor in France.

Delicious creamy mashed potatoes with herbs, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect comfort food.

Hummus (Middle Eastern Chickpea Spread)

by Lisa LeCoump
November 22, 2022January 15, 2026

This makes the best Hummus – An Easy Instant Pot Hummus Recipe – even the Tahini is made from scratch, but with a really easy method.

A scoop of creamy ice cream garnished with crushed nuts and pistachios in a decorative bowl.

Date Ice Cream

by Lisa LeCoump
September 19, 2022January 23, 2026

Smooth and Creamy Bahri Date Ice Cream Made with date syrup

Close-up of a glass jar filled with homemade sweet pickles on a rustic wooden surface.

Garlic Olive Oil

by Lisa LeCoump
January 20, 2022January 15, 2026

Garlic Olive Oil made in the Instant Pot is so easy, and makes a healthy substitute for butter.

Close-up of glossy roasted chocolate almonds in a ceramic bowl, highlighting textures and rich brown color.

Heirloom Beans

by Lisa LeCoump
July 11, 2020November 25, 2025

Heirloom Beans Recipe made in an Instant Pot

Professional Photographer - Food Photographer, Wedding Photographer. Lisa was previously the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, responsible for reviewing and enforcing organic regulations and Environmental Protection Agency pesticide use regulations. She also worked for years as an Agricultural Advisor in California, a farmer in California, and an Agricultural Extension Agent in Thailand. She received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from California State University, Chico and studied Integrated Pest Management at U.C., Davis, which involved farming methods that preserve the environment.