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What a wonderful year of meals from my Instant Pot! Here is a round up of recipes shared throughout the year. Hopefully you’ll find something you’ll enjoy or be inspired to make with your own spin. I’m looking forward to the new year ahead with more recipes to make…. using the Instant Pot, air fryer and traditional recipes. Stay tuned and hope you have a delicious, safe, healthy and Happy New Year!

Click the title above each recipe list below to view the recipes!

Table of Contents

Instant Pot: Chicken Round Up 2018!

– Instant Pot: Chicken Pad Thai

– Instant Pot: Indian Cashew Chicken

– Instant Pot: Smoky Shrimp & Chicken Cajun Gumbo

– Instant Pot: Southwestern Chicken Chili

– Instant Pot: Spicy BBQ Chicken Tostadas

– Instant Pot: White Chicken Chili

– Instant Pot: Fig Balsamic Chicken

– Instant Pot: Turkey or Chicken Tetrazzini

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Instant Pot: Beef Round Up 2018!

– Instant Pot: Beef & Bacon Stew
– Instant Pot: Beer & Paprika Beef Stew Bread Bowls
– Instant Pot: Hungarian Goulash
– Instant Pot: Ricotta Meatballs
– Instant Pot: BBQ Short Rib Sliders
– Instant Pot: Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni
– Instant Pot: Rosemary & Basil Pot Roast
– Instant Pot: Beef Osso Buco
– Instant Pot: Stuffed Flank Steak Rolls
– Instant Pot: Hearty Lamb Shanks

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Instant Pot: Pork Round Up 2018!

– Instant Pot: Mexican Pulled Pork
– Instant Pot: Shredded BBQ Pork Sandwiches
– Instant Pot: Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
– Instant Pot: Maple Rosemary Glazed Pork Chops
– Instant Pot: Maple Sausage & Waffle Casserole
– Instant Pot: Cranberry Maple Pulled Pork
– Instant Pot: Sweet & Spicy Brown Sugar Ham

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Instant Pot: Sweet Desserts Round Up 2018!

– Instant Pot: Instant Pot: Lemon Curd
– Instant Pot: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cake
– Instant Pot: Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
– Instant Pot: Warm Sticky Bun Bread Pudding
– Instant Pot: Pumpkin Loaf
– Instant Pot: Lemon Mini Bundt Cake
– Instant Pot: Overnight Banana Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
– Instant Pot: Low & Lush Cheesecake

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Instant Pot: Soup Round Up

– Instant Pot: Asian Beef Noodle Soup
– Instant Pot: Zuppa Toscana
– Instant Pot: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
– Instant Pot: Chicken & Potato Chowder
– Instant Pot: Warm Lentil & Pasta Soup with Pancetta
– Instant Pot: Ultimate French Onion Soup
– Instant Pot: Italian Wedding Soup

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Instant Pot: Lotsa Pasta Round Up

– Instant Pot: Chicken Pot Pie Penne
– Instant Pot: Sausage & Mushroom Cannelloni
– Instant Pot: Baked Penne with Sausage & Creamy Ricotta
– Instant Pot: Italian Sausage & Spinach Manicotti
– Instant Pot: Sausage & Pepperoni Lasagna
– Instant Pot: Lasagna Bolognese with Spinach

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Instant Pot: Erin Go Braugh Round Up

– Instant Pot: Guinness Beef Stew
– Instant Pot: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
– Instant Pot: Beer Braised Corned Beef
– Instant Pot: Guinness Meatloaf with Creamy Mushroom Gravy
– Instant Pot: Comforting Sheperd’s Pie
– Instant Pot: Champ {Scallion Mashed Potatoes}

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Instant Pot: Spring Has Sprung Round Up

– Instant Pot: Roasted Garlic Lemon Cornish Hen
– Instant Pot: Butternut Squash Risotto
– Instant Pot: Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
– Instant Pot: Thai Basil Chicken
– Instant Pot: Pasta Milano
– Instant Pot: Salmon & Spinach Pesto Pasta
– instant Pot: Lemon Artichoke Hummus
– Instant Pot: Lemon Curd

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Instant Pot: Cheesecake Love Round Up

– Instant Pot: Key Lime Cheesecake
– Instant Pot: Double Chocolate Cheesecake
– Instant Pot: Light As Air Cheesecake
– Instant Pot: Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
– Instant Pot: {GF} Salted Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake

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Instant Pot: Veggie Lovers Round Up

(substitute vegetable stock for a vegetarian version)
– Instant Pot: Butternut Squash Risotto
– Instant Pot: Vegetable Potstickers
– Instant Pot: Broccoli Cheese Soup
– Instant Pot: Cajun Red Beans & Rice
– Instant Pot: Saag Paneer
– Instant Pot: Vegetarian Chili
– Instant Pot: Vegetable & Herb Dressing
– Instant Pot: Green Poblano Rice (Arroz Verde al Poblano)
– Instant Pot: Asian Sesame Noodle Salad with Peanuts
– Instant Pot: Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup

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Instant Pot: Cinco De Mayo Round Up!

– Instant Pot: Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
– Instant Pot: Pork Barbacoa
– Instant Pot: Chipotle Lime Carnitas
– Instant Pot: Chicken Enchilada Soup
– Instant Pot: Arroz con Pollo
– Instant Pot: Old Bay Fish Tacos
– Instant Pot: Cilantro Pork Tamales
– Instant Pot: Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce
– Instant Pot: Tinga Ground Beef Tacos
– Instant Pot: Green Poblano Rice (Arroz Verde al Poblano)
– Instant Pot: Chicken Pozole Rojo
– Instant Pot: Salsa Chicken Rice Bowls
– Instant Pot: Mexican Loaded Baked Potatoes
– Instant Pot: Chicken Enchilada Casser-olé
– Instant Pot: Spicy Pork & Rice

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Instant Pot: January Recipe Round Up!

– Instant Pot: Fennel Potato Leek Soup
– Instant Pot: Chicken Pad Thai
– Instant Pot: Hearty Lamb Shanks
– Instant Pot: Lasagna Bolognese with Spinach
– Instant Pot: Saag Paneer
– Instant Pot: Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup
– Instant Pot: Lemon Curd
– Instant Pot: Indian Cashew Chicken
– Instant Pot: Beef & Bacon Stew
– Instant Pot: Smoky Shrimp & Chicken Cajun Gumbo
– Instant Pot: Beer & Paprika Beef Stew Bread Bowls

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Instant Pot: September Recipe Round Up!

– Instant Pot: BBQ Short Rib Sliders
– Instant Pot: Southwestern Chicken Chili
– Instant Pot: Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni
– Instant Pot: Shredded BBQ Pork Sandwiches
– Instant Pot: Spicy Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
– Instant Pot: White Chicken Chili

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Instant Pot: October Recipe Round Up!

– Instant Pot: Fig Balsamic Chicken
– Instant Pot: Pizza Pasta Casserole
– Instant Pot: Pumpkin Chili
– Instant Pot: Rosemary & Basil Pot Roast
– Instant Pot: Turkey Tetrazzini
– Instant Pot: Maple Rosemary Glazed Pork Chops
– Instant Pot: Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Instant Pot: November Recipe Round Up!

– Instant Pot: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cake
– Instant Pot: Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
– Instant Pot: Warm Sticky Bun Bread Pudding
– Instant Pot: Pumpkin Loaf
– Instant Pot: Maple Sausage & Waffle Casserole
– Instant Pot: Lemon Mini Bundt Cake
– Instant Pot: Overnight Banana Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls

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Instant Pot: December Recipe Round Up!

– Instant Pot: Cranberry Maple Pulled Pork
– Instant Pot: Sweet & Spicy Brown Sugar Ham
– Instant Pot: Beef Osso Buco
– Instant Pot: Denver Breakfast Strata
– Instant Pot: Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
– Instant Pot: Stuffed Flank Steak Rolls
– Instant Pot: Low & Lush Cheesecake

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What's the first thing I should cook in my Instant Pot? ›

When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it's a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you're already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function.

Is there an official Instant Pot app? ›

With the Instant Connect ™ app, crafting delightful meals has never been more straightforward. Rest assured, our app is consistently updated to enhance your cooking experience, ensuring faster, easier, and tastier results every time.

What can you cook in a pressure cooker? ›

Pressure cooker recipes
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  • Pressure cooker short ribs with herb salad. ...
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  • Pressure cooker beef curry. ...
  • Big-batch pressure cooker bolognese.
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Does the Instant Pot come with a recipe book? ›

Instant Pot comes with an owner manual and recipe book. Both should be considered required reading but honestly, I found them to be unbearably boring while only marginally useful.

Are Instant Pots worth it? ›

Is it worth buying an Instant Pot? Yes, we do think an Instant Pot is worth it, particularly for pressure cooking. There's a reason it's one of the most popular kitchen appliances out there.

What cannot be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.

What to avoid when using pressure cooker? ›

Pressure Cooker Don'ts:
  1. Don't open the pressure cooker while cooking. ...
  2. Don't release the pressure before it's time. ...
  3. Don't overfill the pressure cooker. ...
  4. Don't add thickeners. ...
  5. Don't give up after one bad experience.
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What is the best meat to pressure cook? ›

You really want to use a tough cut of meat like chuck, rump roast, or brisket.

Do chefs use Instant Pots? ›

They are most commonly used in industrial settings to quickly prepare meat or stocks. However, in most scenarios, Elite Chefs avoid using pressure cookers because they provide less control over the final dish. Chefs often prefer slow cooking techniques that accentuate and pull out the flavors of the food.

Can you cook frozen food in a pressure cooker? ›

It is safe to cook frozen food in a pressure cooker because it uses pressure to move food through the "Danger Zone" quickly. As a result, you don't run into the issues that you would find by cooking frozen food in a slow cooker, where it can stay too long in the Danger Zone and could become unsafe.

What is the best advantage of using pressure cooker in cooking? ›

Reduces Cooking Time: The biggest advantage of the pressure cooker is the reduction in cooking time, often by up to two-thirds. Pressure cooking expedites the process by effectively trapping steam within, opposite to traditional woks and pots where energy dissipates.

Is pressure cooking a healthy way to cook? ›

Cooking in an “instant pot” or pressure cooker is a great method for preparing your food on many levels — including the nutritional level, according to registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD. “Instant pot recipes are absolutely healthy as long as what you put in the recipe is healthy,” she says.

Can you use pressure cooker for normal cooking? ›

A pressure cooker, without the lid, can be used as an ordinary saucepan, of course. If it is the only large pan you have, I'd even recommend it, since pasta needs to be cooked in a lot of boiling water. of course yes… a pressure cooker without lock is a pot!

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