Thanks for saying “yes” to learning more about Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W!  This magic pot has become a dream in the kitchen for me and I know it will rock your world, too!

You’re going to love putting delicious, wholesome meals on the table in record time!

What you do with that extra time is up to you.  Maybe you’ll play with your kids, take a bubble bath or catch up on the laundry.

Or maybe you’ll head right back into the kitchen to whip up some more Instant Pot deliciousness!

First off, here are the best supplies to make cooking fast, fun and easy.

Pressure Cooker Supplies

• Obviously you need a pressure cooker!  I have the Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W, but there are several other options including Cuisinart , Power Pressure Cooker XL and Elite
• Extra inner pot so you can get your next dish going while the first cools. This is great for making two pot meals like rice and beans.
• Vegetable Steamer Basket for quick steaming veggies, potatoes and more.
• Silicone Mini Mitts so you don’t burn your hands removing the inner pot from the cooker.
• Extra sealing ring in case one gets a little stinky from onion, garlic and spices you have a back up while you let the first soak.
• Clear lid so you can see your food while using Instant Pot as a yogurt maker or slow cooker. It also allows you to store the inner pot covered in the fridge.
• Springform Cake Pan for making cheesecake. YES, cheesecake!
• Springform mini pans for easier portion control on that yummy cheesecake!
• Food for thermometer to get yogurt to the right temperature and make sure meats are safely prepared.
• Yogurt strainer if you like Greek style yogurt.
• Pressure cooker cookbooks! My favorites are Great Food Fast Ultimate Pressure Cooker Recipes and Hip Pressure Cooking: Fast, Fresh, and Flavorful.
• Extra food storage containers cuz you’re going to have a ton of leftovers once you fall in love with how quick and easy it is to pressure cook!

I was really nervous about using a pressure cooker, but it’s easy and I’m excited to share my tips and tricks with you!

Instant Pot Recipes for Every Meal

So here are three recipes to get you through a whole day of Instant Pot eating – one each for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old fashioned oats (Make sure you have old fashioned not the rolled, instant or quick kinds.)
• 5 cups water
• 2 apples, cored and chopped (You can leave the skin on if you’re in a rush or like it that way.)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil

Method:

1. Set Instant Pot to saute.
2. Pour in water to start heating while you chop apples.  (This helps bring the Instant Pot to pressure quicker.)
3. Add coconut oil or butter, chopped apple, cinnamon and oats.
4. Stop saute mode, put the lid on and switch to manual.
5. Set to four minutes high pressure.
6. Quick release when time is up.
7. Immediately remove inner pot.
8. Stir and serve.

Add additional topping if desired, such as milk, butter, raisins, brown sugar, apple pie spice, maple syrup, brown sugar, nuts or a dollop of Instant Pot yogurt.  If you add brown sugar to a steaming hot bowl of oatmeal it will turn into a yummy syrup.

Lunch: Beef and Cabbage Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 32 ounce carton chicken or beef broth (or equal amount homemade broth)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• a head of cabbage
• 3 gloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Set Instant Pot to saute.
2. Add the beef and brown.  Season with salt and pepper.
3. Pour in broth.  (Heating the liquid helps bring the Instant Pot to pressure quicker.)
4. Chop cabbage, garlic, onion, carrots and celery and add to the pot.
5. Add can of tomatoes.
6. Stir.
7. Stop saute mode, put the lid on and switch to manual.
8. Set to four minutes high pressure.
9. Quick release when time is up.
10. Adjust seasons if needed.
11. Serve.

Switch up the veggies according to your favorites or what you have on hand.  This soup makes a great packed lunch.  Skip the beef and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.

Dinner:  Instant Pot Pasta & Meatballs

 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of your favorite pasta shape
• 1 jar of prepared marinara sauce
• 1 jar of water
• Bag of frozen meatballs

Method:

1. Set Instant Pot to saute.
2. Pour in sauce.  (Heating the liquid helps bring the Instant Pot to pressure quicker.)
3. Fill up the jar with water and add to pot.
4. Add meatballs to the pot.
5. Stir.
6. Stop saute mode, put the lid on and switch to manual.
7. Set to ten minutes high pressure.
8. Allow pressure to release naturally (about ten minutes).
9. Serve.

Use your own homemade sauce or meatballs if you prefer.  Substitute ground beef or turkey or leave the meat out all together for a vegetarian option.

BONUS!

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Let me know how you like pressure cooking.  Send me your favorite recipes and tag me on your pics!  @rachaelmoshman on Twitter and @shrinkingmomster on Instagram.

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