Instant Pot shrimp turn out perfectly cooked every time, whether you’re using frozen shrimp or fresh raw shrimp. Faster than the oven, you can cook these Instant Pot steamed shrimp with the shell for a shrimp cocktail or add them to your favorite salad or pasta dish! There’s something fun and refreshing about shrimp, don’t you think? The only problem, though, is how to cook shrimp! There’s a fine line ... Continue Reading
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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
This quick and easy Instant Pot BBQ chicken is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. Ready in under 30 minutes, this moist and tangy chicken is delicious on sandwiches, in a salad, or even on pizza. You’ll want to make extra so you can enjoy it tomorrow too! I know meal planning saves money. I know that if I just take 15 minutes to figure out what we're having for dinner for the next 7 days, the rest of ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Brown Rice
Learn how to cook brown rice in the Instant Pot for a delicious, fluffy side dish that turns out perfectly every time! This easy, hands-off method tastes better than rice on the stovetop, and you can set it and forget it. Enjoy with Instant Pot Chicken and add some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. One of my long-term goals is to eat more whole grains. Yes, this means using whole wheat flour (as well ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Oatmeal Recipe
Oatmeal is one of our favorite quick and easy breakfast options, but Instant Pot oatmeal is even FASTER and EASIER! Make this frugal family favorite that turns out perfectly creamy every time and customize it with your favorite toppings. I made oatmeal on the stove top for years because that’s the only way I knew how to make it (other than in the microwave using DIY Instant Oatmeal Packets). Now that I ... Continue Reading
Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
These Instant Pot hard boiled eggs turn out great every time! They only cook for 6 minutes, so you’ll have perfectly cooked eggs for your egg salad or an easy snack for the whole week. Have you ever thought something should be simple – like cooking hard boiled eggs, or grocery shopping – only to find out that when you actually do it yourself, it’s a lot harder than it looks? It seems like everyone has a ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Yellow Rice
This simple yellow rice comes together super fast in the Instant Pot. It’s delicious and versatile – serve it as a side with anything from tacos to salad or make it a meal on its own by adding chicken and veggies. However you serve it, your family will love it! My family loves rice. Lemon Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, and even Coconut Rice. No boring rice here – we like our rice with loads of flavor! I used ... Continue Reading
How to Use Your Instant Pot as a Slow Cooker
Can you slow cook with Instant Pot? Yes! Learn how to use the Instant Pot as slow cooker, plus 8 tips to convert your favorite crockpot recipes to cook in the Instant Pot. The slow cooker was invented in 1940, and there are TONS of really great slow cooker recipes out there. However, the Instant Pot has given the traditional slow cooker a run for its money, thanks to the fact that it cooks many meals ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Spanish Rice
This delicious Spanish rice, AKA Mexican rice, is packed with authentic flavor. Quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot, you can serve this perfectly cooked side with all your favorite Mexican dishes for a better-than-a-restaurant experience! I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love taco night, and I’ve met a lot of people. My family loves it, our friends love it, and I’ll just bet that taco night is a ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Parboiled Rice
Instant Pot parboiled rice is one of the easiest types of rice you can make. It won’t turn to mush, it won’t dry out, it cooks faster than brown rice, and it’s healthier than white rice. This parboiled rice recipe includes methods for cooking in the pressure cooker (Instant Pot), stove-top, and microwave! Do you remember the year when grocery store shelves were empty of nearly everything? I went to the ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables
Instant Pot steamed vegetables are the EASIEST side dish for dinner! Just add your veggies and hit go! See how easy it is to make Instant Pot broccoli, or other vegetables like carrots and/or cauliflower. I’ve included tips if you don’t have a steamer basket! I think the perfect dinner might be one where I hit “go” on the Instant Pot, walk away for the day, and come back to dinner being done. Doesn’t ... Continue Reading
