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When we first decided to make tamales, it was a little intimidating. Any dish that is often made for holidays that involves a lot of steps and just as many people was bound to be a challenge. Tamales are actually not that difficult to a make. And happily, since we used an Instant Pot, no … Read more
Can you make chocolate cake in an Instant Pot? When we first started using our Instant Pot, we never thought of baking in it. It turns out it’s as simple and easy as cooking anything else in the pot. For those of you who own an Instant Pot but haven’t tried using it to bake, … Read more
Mexican rice is very simple to make in an Instant Pot. But if you don’t happen to have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, don’t worry – I have provided stove top instructions too. In this recipe for Mexican rice I have added chipotles in adobo sauce, which add some spice and smokiness to the … Read more
While traveling through Ireland we ate a LOT of Potato Leek Soup. The weather was often cold and rainy, which inevitably inspired a trip to the pub. What could be better on a cold Irish day than a nice hot bowl of soup in a traditional pub, all decked out in dark mahogany wood? We … Read more
Making Instant Pot chicken broth couldn’t be easier. We love making homemade broth, and it serves as the base for many of our favorite dishes, such as Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. Since it’s our own recipe, it has the added advantage that we control the amount of salt. Store bought stock or bullion (even … Read more
Any trip to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is not complete without one (or preferably, more than one) samplings of Cochinita Pibil. This version of slow-cooked pork is likely the most famous dish from this region in Mexico. The meat is flavored with achiote and sour oranges, and slow cooked to perfection. It’s also a … Read more
The varieties of chili are nearly endless – different meats, beanless or with different beans, and all sorts of flavor combinations. The Instant Pot makes preparing any of these varieties of chili super easy and quick. We’ve compiled this list of great Instant Pot chili recipes to inspire your inner chef and feed a hungry … Read more
I’ll be the first to admit that you can easily buy canned black beans. But if you are owner of an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, the benefits of making them yourself are hard to ignore. First, making the beans yourself doesn’t take much time. There is very little preparation needed beyond washing the beans, … Read more
Can you make Hainanese Chicken and Rice in an Instant Pot? The simple answer is Yes! My guess is that if you found your way to this recipe, you already have a good idea what Hainanese Chicken is all about. But in case you stumbled upon this recipe and need a little background, let’s get … Read more
Using a pressure cooker is a quick easy way to make mouth-watering seafood dishes. We will show you how to use your Instant Pot to make restaurant quality seafood dishes that you and your lucky family or dinner guests will rave about. Instant Pot Clam Chowder Best clam chowder in the Instant Pot, just like … Read more