This is a callback to my first DadCooksDinner post. It was a recipe for pureed chipotle en adobo. Calling it a “Recipe” is hyperbole; at most it’s a cooking hack. Dump a can of chipotle peppers into a food processor and pulse until smooth. I had to start with it because I use it in my second post, Quick Red Salsa. I add chipotle puree to anything that needs some heat, from pork chop glaze to sweet potatoes to chili. (Especially chili.) I keep a container of chipotle puree stashed in the back of my refrigerator, in case of emergency. About a year ago, I used up the last of my puree, and went to my local Mexican market to stock up. And there, next to the cans of chipotles en adobo, I found this jar of La Costena Diced Chipotle Peppers. They pre-chopped the chipotles for me! I mean, sure, I love my own “recipe”, but if they’re willing to do the work for me, I have to at least try them. And…they’re a …

I love collapsible steel steaming baskets. Open, close. Flip, flop.

I try out the new silicone accessories from Instant Pot

Disclaimer: I am a Thermoworks affiliate. Buying a thermometer through my Thermoworks links earns me a few dollars. I love Thermoworks thermometers – I was a fan of theirs long before I became an affiliate. If you buy a thermometer from them, you’re buying the best, and supporting DadCooksDinner at the same time. Thank you! Last year, I talked about the Thermoworks Smoke – a two probe thermometer with a remote receiver. Before the Smoke, my experience with remote thermometers was not good. They worked as long as I was standing near a window where I could see the grill – but if I went farther into the house…like sitting on the front room sofa – the remote was too far away, and it wouldn’t connect. (The worst ones wouldn’t know they were disconnected – they’d keep reporting the same temperature, even though they’re out of range, and I’d get chicken surprise when I went out on the deck…the bird would be 50°F higher than I thought it was.) I bought a Thermoworks Smoke and …

Instant Pot has released a ceramic nonstick inner pot! (Yes, I know they’ve had one on their website for years, but it was always out of stock. This new pot liner is available now on Amazon, a sign that Instant Pot has caught up with demand. That said, if you want one, grab it soon, just in case it sells out.) Now, I prefer durable stainless steel pots. I don’t have much luck with nonstick – I always scratch it, and have to replace it after a few years. So, I’m reluctant to use a nonstick pot in my main, workhorse pressure cooker. The stainless steel inner pot is one of Instant Pot’s big advantages. But as a backup, especially for sticky recipes like Mac and Cheese? I’m happy that Instant Pot now has an official nonstick inner pot. Backup inner pots are also useful to have around. I have a few extra, for when I’m slow on dishes, or when I need a second pot to strain chicken broth. I’m glad to add a …

Instant Pot Duo Plus 60 Unboxing? Instant Pot Duo Plus 60 Unboxing!

I’ve talked about my love of Oxo’s measuring beakers – and I finally sprung for their larger, 7-piece set. My only question to myself is “Why did I wait so long?” The 7-piece set has beakers to measure 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, and 1 cup beaker, and they all nest together into a neat stack. (The smaller set only goes through the 1/4 cup measure.) I use the 1/4, 1/2, and 2/3 all the time; especially when I’m making stir-fry for dinner, and I need multiple sauces ready to go. But, most important – those colors. I’m a sucker for bright, beautiful color in my kitchen – and this set has every color of the rainbow, Roy G Biv.   Oxo Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set [Amazon.com] What do you think? Questions? New favorite kitchen gadgets you have to talk about? Tell us about them in the comments section below. Enjoyed this post? Want to help out DadCooksDinner? Subscribe via eMail or RSS reader, recommend DadCooksDinner to your friends, and buy something from …