Instant pot cream brûlée

6 egg yokes
5 tablespoons sugar
-whisk until sugar is dissolved
Add:
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla

Mix until combined. Pour into 6 ramekins. Cover each ramiekin with foil. Put the trivet in the bottom of the instant pot and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom. Stack the ramekins securelyinside the instant pot. Put lid on and seal. Pressure cook for 9 min. As soon as it’s done, Let it naturally release for 15 min. The realease any existing steam. Take off foil and let cool on counter for 30 min. Wrap in Saran Wrap and put in fridge for 2-4 hours. When ready to serve, you with about a tablespoon of sugar and blow torch.

Marinated Venison Steaks

If you think you don't like venison, try this recipe. This makes any venison taste so delicious!!

Yield: 6 servings
Time: 30 minutes plus 8-12 hours marinating

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 1/2 tsp. roughly chopped fresh parsley (if you only have dried parsley sprinkle in a few flakes and it will work)
2 T. dry mustard
2 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 pounds venison loin or leg, cut into 6 steaks

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients except venison in a glass pie or cake dish. Submerge venison in the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.

Cook in a fry pan with a little bit of oil. If your steaks are thick, cook them 4 to 5 minutes on each side. If they are thin, cook them for 1 - 2 minutes on each side for medium cooked meat.

Heat the marinade in a pan on the stove and then serve it as a sauce for the meat.

Crispy Potato Patties

These are seriously the best potato patties you'll ever have. I know the picture isn't perfect, but the flavor of these are. This is the perfect way to use left over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 cup shredded cheese - i.e. mozzarella, asiago, white cheddar, or any kind of cheese you like

1 egg (IF your potatoes needs more moisture or consistency. If you are using left over mashed      potatoes, you don't need the egg.)

1/2 tsp. salt (IF your mashed potatoes are not already flavored) 

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder or 2 T. thin sliced green onions

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 egg

1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs

1/4-1/2 c. avocado oil

Instructions:

1. Combine first 7 ingredients and chill if the mashed potatoes are not already chilled.

2. Shape into 6 patties.

3. Dip in egg and then bread crumbs.

4. Fry in oil until they are brown.

Raw Cacao Hot Chocolate

Raw cacao powder contains more than 300 different chemical compounds and nearly four times the antioxidant power of your average dark chocolate - more than 20 times than that of blueberries. Protein, calcium, carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, sulfur, flavonoids, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids are also present. The precise blend of all these elements combined serve to kick in naturally occurring phytochemicals that have incredible benefits throughout the body, such as lowered LDL cholesterol, improved heart function, and reduced cancer risk.

Phenethylamine, or PEA, is one of them. Large doses of this compound are said to be released into the brain when we're attracted to someone, but natural pain- and stress-relieving chemicals known as neurotransmitters stimulate the secretion of endorphins to help us stay alert and focused.

Studies have shown that chocolate affects your emotions and mood by raising serotonin levels, which explains why chocolate is often craved when gloominess looms. Also to the rescue is a neurotransmitter called theobromine, a mild stimulant sometimes used as a treatment for depression. It releases the compound anandamide, which produces uniquely euphoric feelings of relaxation and contentment.

You'll love this recipe for a nice warm, calming cup of hot cacao. 

• SERVES 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup grass-fed cow’s milk or dairy alternative
• 1 tablespoon raw cacao
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• Sea salt to taste

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients into a saucepan and heat gently.
2. Keep stirring to ensure all the ingredients mix together smoothly.
3. Remove the pan from the heat before it reaches the boiling point.