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Like many people, when I first bought an Instant Pot, it sat in a box for several months.  This was a brand new, unfamiliar way of cooking for me, and learning how to use it felt scary and time consuming. 

For anyone feeling as overwhelmed and uncertain as I did with pressure cooking, GREAT NEWS!  I’ve spent the past 10 years experimenting, making mistakes, and creating irresistible, flavor filled recipes, so that you can jump right in and start enjoying your Instant Pot! 

With my huge selection of tried and true Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish, and Dessert recipes, you are guaranteed to quickly learn how to use and love this style of cooking. I can’t wait for you to dive in!

Thank you for being here!  Enjoy! 

 

 

Instant Pot Basics Recipes and Electric Pressure Cooker How-to’s to get you started

What is an Instant Pot?

How to clean a burnt pressure cooker pot 

Best Instant Pot Accessories on Amazon

How to cook dried beans in the Instant Pot

Tips for Instant Pot Freezer Meals 

Perfect Pressure Cooker Oats

Instant Pot Perfect White Rice 

Instant Pot Baked Potato 

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash 

Perfect No Break Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Egg

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken 

Instant Pot Yogurt 

 


 

PRESSURE COOKER BEGINNER RECIPES (30-MIN OR LESS)

Instant Pot Pot Roast on plate with mashed potato and biscuit

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (30 min)

Instant Pot Caribbean Chicken Salad (20 min)

Instant Pot Risotto (30 min) 

Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta (30 min)

Instant Pot Chili Lime Chicken Tacos (30 min)

More Family Friendly Beginner’s Recipes here

 



PRESSURE COOKER READER'S FAVORITES

Bowls of instant pot pasta on a work surface

 

Pressure Cooker Pasta (15 min) 

How to cook butternut squash in the Instant Pot (40 min)

Instant Pot Poached Egg (10 min)

Instant Pot Inspired Mexican Crack Chicken (45 min)

Instant Pot Pot Roast (3 hours)

 

 

 

 


 

OUR BEST HEALTHY RECIPES IN THE INSTANT POT

white bowl of steel cut oats with apples cinnamon and syrup

Instant Pot Apple Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Instant Pot Healthy Butternut Squash Soup (with a twist)

Instant Pot Spring Soup with Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Instant Pot Healthy Orange Chicken

More Healthy Instant Pot Recipes (that you’ll actually want to eat)

 

 


 

ADDITIONAL INSTANT POT GUIDES

Frozen meals in a bag with ribbons

 

Instant Pot Freezer Meal Gift Ideas

Best Cooking Subscription Boxes for Kids

Pressure Cooker Meal Planning : How to ready steel cut oats

Gift Guide: Pressure Cooker Steel Cut Oats in a Jar

Top 30 Easy Instant Pot Recipes

15+ Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes

 

 

 

Want even more Instant Pot recipe ideas? Check out the recipes below.

June 28, 2024

crio bru in a white cup with cream

Instant Pot Crio Bru

June 24, 2024

spinach salad with peaches, corn, couscous, cucumber and peach vinaigrette in a white bowl

Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Peach Vinaigrette

June 3, 2024

Strawberry Spinach Salad with chicken, blueberries, cucumber, and avocado on a white plate.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

May 25, 2024

white bowl of chicken, quinoa, and vegetables with lemon slice

Instant Pot Pesto Chicken and Quinoa

May 24, 2024

wood bowl with teriyaki chicken, rice, and vegetables

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Bowl – LOADED!

May 20, 2024

Pearl couscous in a gray bowl with a wooden spoon and herbs

Instant Pot Pearl Couscous AKA Israeli Couscous

May 16, 2024

Pita filled with pork tenderloin and pineapple

Instant Pot Paprika Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

May 13, 2024

Chicken and peppers on tortillas with a side of lime wedges and guacamole

The BEST Chicken Fajitas | Instant Pot Recipe

May 9, 2024

blueberry oatmeal in a white bowl with cream on top

Instant Pot Blueberry Oatmeal

May 6, 2024

Black rice in a white bowl with a garnish of cilantro

Instant Pot Black Rice AKA Forbidden Rice

April 29, 2024

Cilantro lime rice in a white bowl with lime wedges

Cilantro Lime Rice | Instant Pot Recipe

April 22, 2024

creamy mac and cheese in a white bowl with a fork

Kid Friendly Mac and Cheese | Instant Pot Recipe

April 15, 2024

Greek Couscous Salad with lemon, spinach, and feta cheese.

Greek Couscous Salad | Instant Pot Recipe

April 8, 2024

Sweet potato stuffed with chicken and peppers topped with fresh avocado, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes | Instant Pot Recipe

April 4, 2024

bowl of pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto

Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Pesto

April 1, 2024

waffles with blueberry syrup being poured on top on a white plate

Blueberry Syrup | Instant Pot Recipe

March 25, 2024

Asian chicken salad with bell peppers, chicken, oranges, and pea pods in a white bowl

Asian Chicken Salad | Instant Pot Recipe

March 20, 2024

25+ Best Instant Pot Easter Recipes

March 18, 2024

sliced steak with lettuce wraps, chopped carrots and peanut sauce

Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps | Instant Pot Recipe

March 14, 2024

A pepperoncini beef sandwich cut in half on a white plate

Instant Pot Pepperoncini Beef Sandwiches with Chopped Giardiniera

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Welcome!  We are Marci and Maegan, a sister team on a mission to bring families back to the dinner table! We have a passion for creating delicious, unique recipes in our kitchens and we are ecstatic to share our creations with you!  We like our food tasty, wholesome, memorable, and always, ALWAYS followed by dark, salty chocolate.

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Reader Favorites

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  • instant pot breakfast casserole on a plate with toast Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole in a Jar
  • Three bowls of pressure cooker pasta in a row How to Cook Pasta in the Instant Pot – The Perfect Formula
  • Instant Pot Mexican Inspired Healthy Crack Chicken in a bowl Instant Pot Healthy Crack Chicken
  • Oatmeal muffins in a basket with a blue cloth Instant Pot Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins AKA BeeBo Bites
  • Instant Pot Steak Fajitas on a plate with peppers and onions Instant Pot Easy Steak Fajitas

Instant Pot Freezer Meals

  • Instant Pot Chipotle Peach BBQ Ribs on a plate Instant Pot Ribs
  • Top shot of creamy enchilada soup in a white bowl Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • Frozen meals in a bag with ribbons Instant Pot Freezer Meal Gift Ideas with Free Printables
  • butternut squash soup in a white bowl with peanuts and basil Instant Pot Healthy Butternut Squash Soup with a Thai Twist
  • two instant pot tamales on a plate Instant Pot Tamales – Healthy Version
  • Philly Cheesesteak on a wood cutting board Instant Pot Easy Philly Cheesesteak

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