Arlene Rojas

Arlene is the founder and editor of Dishes & Recipes. She created the site to make home cooking joyful and accessible again. Her love for food started in her family kitchen, where meals were about connection as much as flavor. Arlene shares approachable lunch and dinner recipes that anyone can cook, no matter how busy life gets.
Arlene Rojas
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Creamy Herb-seasoned Mushroom Risotto with lemon zest and fresh herbs served in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Zest
Creamy Instant Pot Risotto With Parmesan And White Wine served in a white bowl topped with herbs.
Instant Pot Risotto With Parmesan and White Wine: Creamy Italian Comfort
Creamy Instant Pot Risotto Dish made with Arborio rice served in a white bowl garnished with herbs.
Creamy Instant Pot Risotto Recipe for Effortless Comfort Dining
Creamy Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes served in a bowl with butter and herbs as a Thanksgiving side dish.
Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for the Perfect Holiday Side
Creamy Instant Pot Macaroni served in a bowl topped with melted cheese and parsley.
Quick & Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe Everyone Loves
Bowl of Instant Pot Beef Chili topped with sour cream, cheese, and herbs.
Instant Pot Beef Chili Recipe – Cozy Dinner Favorite
Creamy white chicken chili in a bowl topped with cheese and herbs, perfect for Instant Pot Soup Recipes.
Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe in the Instant Pot
Halved Hard Boiled Eggs in Instant Pot on plate showing smooth yolks and clean cuts.
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs in Instant Pot | Mom’s Easy 5-5-5 Method
Bowl of creamy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and nuts on a breakfast table.
Simple Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe for Busy Mornings
Creamy Instant Pot chicken and rice served in a bowl with herbs and spoon beside it
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Dinner: Easy One-Pot Family Favorite
Bowl of Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Instant Pot with rice garnished with green onions.
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Tender Crockpot Italian Sausage with colorful peppers and onions in a cozy slow cooker meal.
Dump and Go Crockpot Sausage and Peppers for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Creamy Marry Me Chicken served on a plate with sauce and herbs made in an Instant Pot Dinner style.
Easy Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken - A 30 Minute Dinner Favorite
Colorful Instant Pot meal with steamed vegetables, grains, and sauce ready for quick healthy meals.
Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Quick Healthy 30 Minute Meals
Bowl of teriyaki chicken with rice and vegetables made as a healthy crock pot dinner and kid friendly meal.
Dump and Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Colorful Instant Pot Burrito Bowl with rice, chicken, beans, vegetables, and fresh toppings in a white bowl.
Instant Pot Burrito Bowls: Easy, Healthy & Flavor-Packed Weeknight Meal
Bowl of Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli with tender beef, bright broccoli, and sesame garnish
Easy Ginger Garlic Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Dinner
Bowl of creamy garlic parmesan chicken with pasta made in an Instant Pot, garnished with parsley.
Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken – Creamy Comfort in Minutes
Bowl of homestyle Instant Pot chicken and vegetables served as a comforting healthy dinner.
Instant Pot Homestyle Chicken & Veggies – Cozy and Healthy Comfort Dinner
Shredded chicken carnitas served in a bowl with fresh cilantro and lime, perfect for Paleo Slow Cooker meals.
Chicken Carnitas (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot) – Easy Whole30 Paleo Dinner
Instant Pot Beef Tips with Gravy – Easy Comfort Dinner in Minutes
Warm orzo with roasted acorn and butternut squash served in a rustic bowl
Creamy Orzo with Roasted Acorn & Butternut Squash
Colorful plate of creamy orzo with roasted butternut squash, zucchini, and spinach
Healthy Orzo with Butternut Squash, Zucchini & Spinach
Pumpkin and squash soup with spicy sweet potato served hot in a ceramic bowl
Pumpkin & Squash Soup With Spicy Sweet Potato
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