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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, 2022March 9, 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.

Cassoulet (French Bean Casserole)

by Lisa LeCoump
November 15, 2022March 9, 2026

The Best Cassoulet Recipe Made with Pork Shoulder, Duck Confit, Garlic Sausage and topped with Bread crumbs.

High-resolution photo of creamy black bean dip with wooden spoon on colorful striped cloth.

Refried Beans

by Lisa LeCoump
September 10, 2022March 9, 2026

These are the best refried beans because they are faster and easier to make, healthier, gluten-free, and have more flavor than the traditional version.

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

Heirloom Beans

by Lisa LeCoump
July 11, 2020March 9, 2026

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.