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Book SynopsisOver 100 Quick and Easy Recipes Wondering how get the most out of yourInstantPot or your favorite multi-cooker? This one-of a kindguidewillwalk you through what you need to know to start cooking with your Instant Pot today. It covers what you can cook to setting functions to keeping your pot looking (andsmelling!) like new, plus what will happen step-by-step through the cooking process. Youwillalso get over 100 tasty, family-friendly recipes formakingdelicious mains, appetizers, sides, breakfasts, and dessertsin a flash. Inside, you'llget the lowdown ongetting to know your pot andallits features. Discover all that you andyour Instant Pot can achieve, from cooking fluffy rice, beans from scratch,and creatingroasts, soups, vegetarian, Mediterranean, Keto, andIndiandishes, to making homemade yogurt, baby food, and decadent desserts. Prep, set it, and goCompatable with Instant Potmodels and brands like Ninja All-in-One Multi-CookerGet hours back in your daySave time without losing flavo
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 3
Icons Used in This Book 4
Beyond the Book 4
Where to Go from Here 4
Part 1: Getting Started with the Instant Pot 5
Chapter 1: Becoming the Boss of Your Instant Pot 7
Overcoming Your Instant Pot Fears 8
Staying Safe When Using Your Instant Pot 8
Troubleshooting Your Instant Pot 10
Getting Answers to Common Instant Pot Questions 11
Chapter 2: Instant Pot 101: Understanding the Pot 13
Exploring Other Multiuse Pressure Cookers on the Market 14
Exploring the Instant Pot 15
Considering the Various Instant Pot Models 17
Looking at the Newest Instant Pot: The DUO EVO Plus 18
Looking at the Instant Pot’s Features 20
Releasing Pressure Inside the Pot 23
Chapter 3: Kitchen Staples for Making Meals Come to Life 25
Starting with the Pantry 26
Grains and pastas 26
Legumes and beans 27
Nuts and seeds 27
Shelf-stable fruits and vegetables 28
Condiments and dried herbs and spices 28
Baking supplies 31
Focusing on the Fridge 31
Making the Most of Your Freezer 33
Chapter 4: Building Your Kitchen Arsenal 35
Accessorizing Your Instant Pot 35
Stocking Up on Other Kitchen Tools 36
Taking Your Instant Pot Kitchen on the Road 38
Chapter 5: Instant Pot Tips, Tricks, and Hacks 39
BURN, Baby, BURN: Dealing with a Burn Error Message 39
Trying Some Mind-Blowing Tricks with Your Instant Pot 41
Saving on Your Energy Bill with the Instant Pot 42
Making Edible Gifts for Every Occasion 42
Part 2: Planning Ahead with the Instant Pot 45
Chapter 6: Meal-Planning Basics 47
The Essentials of Meal Planning 47
Foods for the Whole Family — Even Baby! 48
Cook Once Eat Twice: Batch-Cooking and Freezing 50
Time-Saving Hacks for Busy People 50
Chapter 7: Seven-Day Meal Plans 53
A Family-Friendly Meal Plan 53
A Vegetarian Meal Plan 55
A Modified Keto Meal Plan 56
Part 3: Get Cooking! 59
Chapter 8: Instant Pot Basics: Yogurt, Applesauce, Broth, and More 61
Chapter 9: Jump-Start Your Day: Breakfast 75
Chapter 10: Classic Meats and Poultry 87
Chapter 11: The Beauty of Bowls 97
Chapter 12: One-Pot Wonders 109
Chapter 13: Star-Studded Side Dishes 123
Chapter 14: Hearty Soups and Stews 137
Chapter 15: Going Global 151
Chapter 16: Getting the Party Started: Appetizers 171
Chapter 17: Beverages 181
Chapter 18: Sweet Treats 189
Chapter 19: Baking and Sous Vide with the New Instant Pot 203
Part 4: the Part of Tens 213
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Making the Most of Your Instant Pot 215
Cleaning Your Instant Pot 215
Keeping Your Instant Pot Out 216
Starting Simple 216
Exploring the Functions of Your Instant Pot 217
Feeling Confident with Your Instant Pot 217
Trying One New Recipe per Week 218
Comparing Recipes 218
Shopping the Sales 218
Investing in Accessories 219
Buying Extra Basics 219
Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Tips to Care for Your Instant Pot 221
Cleaning Your Instant Pot 221
Keeping Strange Odors at Bay 223
Storing Your Instant Pot 223
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Carry Over Pulled Meats 225
Bowls 225
Casseroles 226
Enchiladas 226
Omelets 226
Salads 227
Sandwiches 227
Soups 227
Tacos 228
Tamales 228
Toast 228
Chapter 23: Ten Meals to Modify for Baby 229
Sloppy Joes (Chapter 12) 231
Nancy’s Stuffed Bell Peppers (Chapter 12) 232
Madras Lentils (Chapter 15) 232
Farmers Market Frittata (Chapter 9) 233
Carne Guisada (Chapter 10) 233
Chicken Sausage and Ancient Grain Casserole (Chapter 12) 233
Cinnamon Spice Steel-Cut Oats (Chapter 9) 234
Plain Yogurt (Chapter 8) and Coconut Milk Kefir (Chapter 8) 234
Simple Spanish Paella (Chapter 15) 235
Texas Beef Chili with Beans (Chapter 14) 236
Chapter 24: Top Ten Keto-Friendly Meals 237
Coconut Milk Kefir 237
Poached Eggs 238
Beef Bone Broth 238
Seasoned Pulled Pork 238
Carne Guisada 238
Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl 239
Turkey and Mushroom Meatloaf 239
Garlic Green Beans and Tomatoes 239
Cheese Fondue with Jalapeños 239
Spiced Walnuts and Cashews 240
Part 5: Appendixes 241
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 243
Appendix B: Safe Cooking Temperatures 247
Index 249
