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We had a stale French bread baguette, so I made bread pudding.  I found a recipe that looked good at  https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-raspberry-orange-bread-pudding/ , but there were some problems.  First, I didn't have all the ingredients.  Second, I had the wrong size pan.  Third, I wanted to pair it with a different sauce.  (I guess that third problem wasn't technically a problem.)  So, I made a bunch of changes to the recipe and came up with this version: Pudding Ingredients 4 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/3 teaspoons orange extract zest of 1 orange 2/3 cup orange juice 12 ounce can evaporated milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 10 cups cubed stale bread (1-2 inch cubes) 1/3 cup dried cranberries or strawberries 1 1/3 cup frozen raspberries Sauce Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar) 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda In a lar...

The Instant Pot is a perfect tool for making pot roast.  And the best kind of pot roast is the Mississippi version. Source:  https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/instant-pot-mississippi-pot-roast-8352003 One 2 1/2- to 3-pound boneless beef chuck roast (about 2 inches thick) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth One 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix, such as Hidden Valley 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini Pat the chuck roast dry between a few paper towels, then season all over with 2 teaspoons salt and a few good grinds of black pepper. Set the Instant Pot® to saute on high. Heat the oil until shimmering but not smoking, then add the roast. Cook until well browned on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate using tongs. Add the beef broth to the pot, then scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix until just dissolved. Return...

This is the best recipe I've found for pulled pork.   UPDATE: This is a very good recipe for pulled pork, but there's an even better one here . The recipe starts with making a dry rub for the meat.  You're welcome to use a different rub if you want, but this is a good one. Source: https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/instant-pot-pulled-pork/ . ▢ 1   Tablespoon   Packed Brown Sugar ▢ 2   Teaspoons   Paprika ▢ 2   Teaspoons   Garlic Powder ▢ 2   Teaspoons   Onion Powder ▢ 1   Teaspoon   Salt ▢ 1   Teaspoon   Pepper ▢ ½   Teaspoon   Cumin ▢ ¼   Teaspoon   Cayenne,   Optional ▢ 3   Pound   Boneless Pork Roast,   Cut into 3-4 inch cubes ▢ 2   Tablespoons   Olive Oil ▢ ⅓   Cup   Apple Cider Vinegar ▢ 2   Cups   Barbecue Sauce,   Divided ▢ 1 ¼   Cup   Chicken or Beef Broth ▢ 1  Teaspoon   Hot Pepper Sauce,   Optional In a small bow...