Sides & Sauces, Vegetarian Ali Bessee Sides & Sauces, Vegetarian Ali Bessee

Instant Pot Corn Risotto

Unlike making risotto on the stovetop that requires ladling in broth, stirring and repeating for 30 minutes to an hour until the perfect risotto texture is developed, the Instant Pot does all of that labor for you. After a simple sauté of veggies and toasting of the rice, the Instant Pot works it’s magic in a matter of minutes.

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Creamy Chicken and Gorgonzola Pizza

This pizza is really all about the creamy gorgonzola sauce. If you’re into gorgonzola, you’ll adore the creamy, decadent gorgonzola-forward sauce that’s so good you’ll be tempted to eat it with a spoon. But if you’re not into gorgonzola? Trust me, this sauce is so incredibly chock full of garlic (10 cloves to be exact) and Parm, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much you love it.

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Tomato, Avocado and Arugula Salad

This tomato, avocado and arugula salad is a prime example of why simple food is sometimes the best food. Using some perfectly ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado and, my favorite, peppery arugula, this salad is accentuated with bright notes of lemon, olive oil and good flaky sea salt to perfectly highlight the season’s best.

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Strawberry Malts

If you’re into malts, chances are you’ve had a chocolate or vanilla malt which, no doubt, are delicious. But there’s something so nostalgic and perfect about a strawberry malt. Utilizing perfect seasonal strawberries, these malts are naturally sweet, creamy and uniquely buttery.

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

My Mexican street corn salad is not only a dish that looks (almost) too pretty to eat, but it's quite literally an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Creamy mayo, bright lime and cilantro, crunchy green onions and charred corn, salty cotija crumbles and a hint of spicy jalapeños and chili powder create for one perfect bite.

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Potatoes Au Gratin with White Cheddar and Tarragon

Whenever I want something decadent, my mind instantly goes to these dreamy potatoes au gratin with white cheddar and tarragon. They’re cheesy, creamy and rich in flavor thanks to the help of thyme and white wine. A boat load of sharp white cheddar and heavy cream doesn’t hurt on the flavor front either!

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