Instant Pot Red Beans

Red beans and rice are a Cajun staple, specifically on Mondays. For me, getting fresh beans cooked on a week night took a lot of planning, and a lot of work! I have done the "boil and soak" method, I have used a slow cooker, and I have even tried cooking them for 5 straight hours. This method is by far the easiest, least time consuming (on my part), and ...

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Quick Chicken Taco Soup

I originally wanted to call this recipe 'Leftover Chicken Taco Soup,' but I was't sure leftover chicken would appeal to anyone. However, that is what this soup is made of. We barbecued over the weekend and had about six pieces of chicken leftover. If you don't have leftover chicken you could use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or tack on an extra 15-20 minutes and cook some beforehand. It's ...

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