I use boneless beef chuck roast, for a stew version cut it into 1-2 inch pieces, for servings more like pot roast I cut it large into 3-4 inch strips a couple of inches thick.

I often saute the meat to brown it on all sides, but when in a hurry just put it all in the inner pot of the Instant Pot along with the other items I’m using and begin the timer to cook. You can cook stew or pot roast on the stove or in the oven, until tender if you don’t want to use a pressure cooker.

Beans are a staple cupboard item, and these Instant Pot Pinto Beans can be used in many versatile ways – bringing comfort and warmth with each dish!

Make some bean and cheese burritos, use them as you would any cooked pinto bean or refried beans recipe. I add some jalapeno, but if you don’t like any spice leave it out.

Beans are so versatile, I like them piled in a bowl and topped with cheese, some sour cream, and cilantro for a quick snack.

While it’s really popular to cook ribs on the grill or in the oven, this method of Instant Pot Pork Ribs is not only going to save you a ton of time, you won’t believe how tender they are.

Baby back ribs are my favorite, so tender and juicy and when they easily peel off the bone, I just want to reach for more!

Instant pot baby back ribs are my favorite, so tender and juicy! And when they easily peel off the bone, I just want to reach for more!

Paired with this pan roasted corn, collard greens, or this cornbread with honey butter, you have a complete family dinner that’s easy to make but will look like you sweat for hours over the stove.

From start to finish the ribs are ready in an hour. This includes the pressure cooker coming to pressure, cooking time, release time, and crisping the ribs on the grill or in the oven.

One reason I love cooking with beans is they can be used in a variety of ways, like these yummy recipes that I share Here. They are economical and from dips to main dishes, beans are a real crowd pleaser.

Traditionally baked beans are thought to have their roots in Native American history, cooked with fat and maple syrup. Settlers adapted this recipe to use bacon and molasses just like the one I’ll be sharing today. The molasses with the mustards and brown sugar is a salty/sweet lover’s dream, and bacon gives it that smoky flavor that you look for in a good pulled pork.

To get started, and an important step that many people skip is sorting and rinsing the beans. We do this to be sure there are no rocks or foreign objects, and to rinse off any dirt. You want a clean taste, and no one likes biting down on a pebble!

I just love shredded pork tacos, 

but truth be told I use shredded pork in many dishes. It’s flavorful and easy to make.

I crisp the pork when it comes out of the instant pot (pressure cooker) and oh those little crispy pieces are amazing. Great for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and can be used in bbq pork sandwiches without slaving over the bbq for hours on end.

It’s no secret I love my instant pot, I’ve been using a pressure cooker long before they came out with the new electric versions and I have always loved how tender meat comes out and the time it saves.

We all know (or have heard) instant pots are quick…

and if mac and cheese can be made quicker and easier it’s bound to go to the top of your must-make list.

I’ve made pasta in my instant pot for other recipes since the results were good, I thought why not give macaroni and cheese a try. I’m so glad I did. I can’t count how many times I’ve made it since. 

There is no waiting for the water boil, stirring, watching, stirring again, testing… you know the drill.

This is pretty much… put items in the pot, cook it, stir in the remaining ingredients and it’s done. I just LOVE simple recipes.

Without a doubt, I am the biggest rice pudding fan. 

It’s been my favorite since I was a kid. 

I always knew it was a great day when I’d come home from school and my mom would have rice pudding waiting for me.

Not quite sure if she knew just how much I loved it… I’m guessing yes!

If you’ve never considered pressure cooker rice pudding, that is all about to change with this easy recipe and instructions.

I love how rich and delicious it is with a creamy pudding and delicious rice, with a sweet creamy vanilla flavor that is irresistible!

Let’s first talk about the Instant Pot, WOW are they popular!

It’s a pressure cooker (and so much more) for today I’ll focus on the pressure cooker part and the saute function.

This recipe is ALL made in the pot of the pressure cooker, it’s so simple.

Pasta cooks in 1/2 the time and even quicker since it boils the water so quickly.

I get asked ALL THE TIME to make mac and cheese, and this is by far the most requested version! 

I’m all about quick meals and have used a pressure cooker for years, the “new” version is a stand-alone unit, no need to monitor the pressure on the stove like the “old” version.

I love how fast and delicious things cook in the pressure cooker.

A few years ago we started eating more curry, oh it’s so yummy,

and completely customizable to your taste.

Spicy, sweet, and OMG peanut, my husband recently order the peanut version and it was SO yummy, I knew I had to make it at home. 

And thought why not put it all in the pressure cooker and let it do its MAGIC!  

I can’t rave over this creamy coconut chicken curry recipe enough, it’s so delicious.

Other Instant Pot recipes:

• Teriyaki Pork Chops
• Hard Boiled Eggs
• Pressure Cooking Chicken for MANY recipes

I truly am a pasta lover, but since I started eating low carb, I knew my one BIG vice of eating pasta was going to have to change.

While looking at my options. I decided to incorporate lots of zucchini noodles into my eating and spaghetti squash. 

(by the way, it totally works great for cutting carbs. I lost over 30 lbs and have maintained my goal weight for over 8 months now)

The texture is similar to pasta and the flavor is like squash, and I love squash.

Check out my favorite squash dish here.

I didn’t just want to add some tomato sauce to the spaghetti squash for each meal, I knew I wanted some really flavorful dishes I could enjoy without getting tired of the flavor.