Friday, February 7, 2020

An Appliance Love Story--My Instant Pot and Me


I got a 6-qt Instant Pot for Christmas either 3 or 4 years ago--can't really remember.  I do remember packing it in a suitcase and taking it to El Salvador after the holiday.  At that time, I wasn't sure if I'd like it or use it, but today I can say without reservation that I absolutely love my Instant Pot!

My first IP success came in El Salvador when I realized I could hard boil eggs with just a cup of water.  Since I didn't use tap water to boil eggs, the IP method saved us gallons of filtered water, not to mention that they were cooked perfectly and peeling was a snap.

Yogurt was a staple in my frig in ES, but it was impossible to find fat-free yogurt and almost impossible to find low-fat free yogurt there. (It's quite the reverse now that we're back in the states.)  The answer was to use my IP to make yogurt.  It was always available and tasted great.


Obviously, they're not for everyone.  For me, it strikes the perfect balance between cooking something all day long in the crockpot and rushing to throw something together for dinner at the last minute.  I encourage you to invest in one!  I have 173 recipes I would be happy to share, if you're interested--everything from classics (hard and soft boiled eggs, yogurt) to soups (Olive Garden minestrone, beef stew, tortilla soup) to main dishes (pulled pork, country ribs, meatloaf, lasagna, roast) to side dishes (risotto, potato salad, corn on the cob) to desserts (cheesecake, chocolate lava cake, flan) and more!






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