Some fun and unusual stuff you can do. I.e. make vanilla extract, cheese cake, and can in the instant pot

So you have an Instant Pot and you’ve been using it regularly to cook all the typical pressure cooker dishes.

You put it to good use for your Sunday roast, whip up a quick last minute dinner during the week, and even cook oatmeal in it a few times per week for breakfast. In short, the Instant Pot has become a staple appliance in your home.

Then you start to wonder what else this electric pressure cooker can do. I’m here with some fun ideas for unusual ways to make the most from your Instant Pot.

While these may not be the things you will be making on a weekly or even monthly basis, they are fun to try and have their good uses. Continue reading →

You bought an Instant Pot, brought it home, and got it set up. You did your water test, boiled some eggs in it, and maybe even made a handful of dishes from recipes on the Instant Pot website or in the included recipe guide.

Now that you’re comfortable using this new electric appliance, you’re ready to branch out and start to look for some other fun recipes to try. Here are some of the best places both online and offline to find Instant Pot Recipes.

Go Old School with Cookbooks & Recipe Cards

Since the Instant Pot has been so popular for the past few months, there are plenty of traditional cookbooks (along with eBook versions) being published. Browse through your local bookstore, or head on over to Amazon.com to see what’s available right now. Continue reading →