Breakfast
Homemade yogurt that is actually easy to make? Sounds like an oxymoron, but hey, challenge accepted! Top off your morning like granola on a homemade parfait! Or if you’re looking for a sweeter treat, (this one’s for you, kids!) top with strawberries, blueberries, or even a squeeze of chocolate syrup! (We wont tell 😉 )
Giant Pancakes
We are flipping for these no-flip time-savers! With an Instant Pot, there’s no need to slave over the stove flipping flapjack after flapjack. Catch a few extra Zs in the morning by making enough pancake for everyone quickly, all at once! Who wants a slice?
Cheesy Egg Bake
Just like those pancakes, your favorite egg breakfast just made it big…literally! Mix up your eggs and toppings, pour it on in and cook! It’s like an omelette you don’t have to flip! Sold.
Steel Cut Oats
Easy. Raise your hand if you’ve ever tried making steel cut oats in the microwave, only for them to boil over just as your blood boils? Microwaveable oats may stay in their assigned seat, but if you’re looking for a less processed alternative, steel cut oats make the cut! What used to be a time consuming mess is now your new go-to. You’ll never go back.
Spice up breakfast without the heat with these protein-packed, stuffed bell peppers. If you’re looking for a savory AM fix, fix yourself up some of the good stuff, stuffed with filling meat to keep you energized and full ’til your lunch break!
Save a (Star)buck and make this favorite at home in your Instant Pot! It’s cute, bite-sized and it’s sure to win over even the pickiest of eaters in your home. These little cups are perfect on-the-go, or cooked in advance to enjoy all week!
Lunch/Pasta
Pull Apart Pizza
With an instant pot and a little store-bought dough, there’s no need to knead or wait for it to rise higher than the cost of delivery! 😉 You’l enjoy a fresh hot and ready-to-pull-apart pizza, packed with rich flavor, ready faster than Dominos delivers!
Sloppy Joes
A classic like “Smell that”? It’s an American favorite! Sloppy Joes is a little less sloppy when you can throw it all in an Instant Pot! By the time you pop open some chips and dip, you’ll be piling your bread high with fresh, not-so-Sloppy Joes! Don’t forget the cheese!
Mac ‘n Cheese
Mac so chEASY that even Food Network approves! Are there rules against Instant Pots in the office? Just iMACgine this hearty smell, streaming from the Break Room. You’ll be the new favorite, right next to this yummy mac ‘n cheese!
Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce
This low-carb style childhood favorite sure beats Saturday cartoons. Never tried it? Don’t worry, it’s as delicious as it is healthy! Whether you are looking to cut carbs without cutting the flavor, or you’re just getting tired of the same old starch and sauce, we bet all the marinara in Italy that this one is a sure thing!
Asian-Style Noodles
Like Ramen, but… Y’know.. Good.
Lazy Lasagna
Nothing beats the smell of an Italian kitchen! Not sure what we’re talking about? Here’s your chance to find out! Let the family think you’ve been slaving away over this otherwise all-day-consuming Italian-style favorite. Your secret’s safe with us! Your lasagna on the other hand? Well, that’ll be gone in less time than it took you to make it!
Soup
White Bean Chili
A healthy soup kicked up with a crowd-pleasing salsa verde, perfect to warm you up this winter! It packs flavor, protein, a comfortable amount of heat, and a whole lotta yum! We suggest busing out the large bowls with this one.
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Our favorite winter season bare essential is a savory soup gone a little sweet. It’s creamy without all that fat, but it’ll keep you warm like a layer of one! Pair with your favorite cornbread or garlic bread for a more rounded meal.
Chili
Lose the time-consuming prep and get back to the Superbowl even faster with this super bowl of chili! Just in time. Now, who are you rooting for? (We root for extra cheese on top thanks!)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A warm, kid-friendly dose of veggies disguised in creamy cheddar is your solution to a balanced diet for the whole family! How often are meals a triple threat: cheap, easy AND healthy? Luckily, this one has got you covered like a lock-in-place Instant Pot lid!
Curry Pumpkin Soup
So delicious and filling, you’ll forget it’s gluten-free, vegan, and paleo. Soup-tible for all diets, you’ll satisfy even the most picky dieters you can name! One less stress, with a side of YUM!
Pork
BBQ Pork Chops
Fresh off the grill or fresh out of the Instant Pot? Leave ’em wondering with a classic backyard favorite. You’ll be the last to get (BBQ Pork) chopped!
Carnitas
Over rice, tortillas, or chips, this’ll win over the whole table. Between salads, soups, sandwiches, or alone, cook in advance for a different meal every day of the week!
To think you’re only 4 ingredients away from the perfect Easter, Thanksgiving, or Sunday dinner! Say what? Only 4 ingredients? You even have more left to spare! (Does desert count? 😉 )
Bacon Garlic Pork Loin
Get rid of that slow cooker because your Instant Pot can easily double as one! Sit back and let the pot do all of the work for you. Ready to pig out with us? They had us at bacon! We can smell it already…
Chicken Dinner
Chicken and Gravy
A Sunday classic just became even easier with these 3 simple ingredient that you just might already have in the freezer! Dinner is served faster than the table is set. That’s a win win chicken din!
Classic Chicken Tacos
Show me someone who doesn’t love tacos, and I’ll show them this recipe! Take some chicken, your favorite chunky salsa and zesty seasoning to make some seriously filling filling! Taco ’bout tasty!
Creamy Tex-Mex Tacos
Try this one with ground breakfast sausage! The creaminess from the cream cheese, mixed with the zesty sausage makes for a yummy and unique flavor combo! Spoon into shells for an easy meal, or keep warm and serve alongside chips for a party or potluck dip.
Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles
5 ingredients? Nutty chicken and thick noodles? It’s worth a “Thai”! Spice it up with your favorite seasonings and sauces, or serve as is with any vegetable you can think of for an added vitamin boost!
Chicken and Rice
This one’s for our picky eaters! Here’s your classic chicken and rice, packed with protein, flavor and some “can I have the recipe” comments. Bonus: It makes the best leftovers!
Enchilada Casserole
Your new low-maintenance, go-to dinner, Mexican style! Rolling individual enchiladas, one by one, is tedious and time-consuming. But this recipe lets you layer it like a lazy lasagna.. No fuss!
Root Beer Chicken
Yes. Root Beer. Maybe you’ve heard of local restaurants cooking with Coca Cola, so why not branch out with a childhood favorite? The soda adds richness and depth to the meat, creating a delicious flavor for a new spin on a dinner classic. Cheers for (root) beers!
Honey Balsamic Drumsticks
If you need a conversion to dark meat, then “meat” your match! Grab them from the freezer or fridge and cook! Plus, kids will dig the messy finger food!
Hawaiian Haystacks
There is plenty of room for creativity and versatility here. People can cater to their individual preferences and make this recipe just how they want it. Let the kiddies top their own!
Beef
French Dips
The meat falls apart. Not the sandwich. A tender meat is key to a good French dip… And an Instant Pot is the key for tender meat! This pairs well with chips, fries, vegetables, salad or fruit! Sink your teeth into hearty heaven!
Italian Roast
This tender roast is just as good plain as it is on rolls! Enjoy it low-carb style alongside some roasted veggies, or make a quick and warming sandwich on the go! We’d say this makes great leftovers too but, who are we kidding, there likely won’t be any!
Steak and Gravy
Sometimes, it’s just a meat and potatoes kind of day. Please men, women and kids alike with this one-stop “tender” mercy! It’ll taste succulent and slow roasted, while still giving you maximum family time.
Stroganoff
We all need a little (or a lot!) of comfort food! Pasta, meat and dreamy, creamy sauce is your perfect solution to weeknight hunger! In fact, maybe you’ll reach for it right out of the Instant Pot!
Even the shortest cooking time is too long to wait for these babies! Beef up your tortillas with these yummy steak fajitas, or top off a party-sized pile of chips for some fajita nachos! De nada.
Relationship probs? Win your baby back with the baby-backs! Sweet BBQ, combined with tender beef will take the cake every time. In fact, we call dibs!
Seafood
Use up your rollover ingredients like citrus and fresh herbs to make this dish anything but fishy. You can even take the salmon from frozen to fresh in minutes, and that’s the cold, hard truth!
Imagine getting family dinner on the table before time-out is up. Don’t let your dreams be just dreams! 😉
It goes with everything — even kids!
‘Cuz who can skimp on shrimp? Don’t forget seconds!