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    Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto

    March 8, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

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    Make Perfectly Cooked Risotto Every Time with this Foolproof Instant Pot Risotto Recipe! Risotto, risotto, why are you so hard to make though? If you get frustrated when making this tasty dish, I would like to introduce you to the Instant Pot method. It's a GAME CHANGER, my friend! The best part is, this way of cooking risotto cancels out that dreaded part of … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Sticky Rice

    April 11, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 9 Comments

    The Instant Pot makes for an amazing rice cooker and make the perfect "sticky rice" recipe Learn how to use your Instant Pot to make the perfect 'fakeout takeout Chinese food carry-out' kind of sticky rice. There are some "rules" to get this right, so read on to learn... This Sticky Rice Recipe is the foundation to all "fakeout takeout" meals. It's perfect with Asian … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits

    March 21, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

      Holy fabulous! That's what I have to say about these grits. They are rich, flavorful and super filling. And affordable!!! That's exactly the kind of meal I need for feeding my growing brood of boys. Their bottomless pit stomachs are only getting bigger and I'm just here trying to keep up...without going broke.  Sigh! And that's why I love this … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker – Multi-Cooker – Instant Pot – Which is Right for You?!

    October 15, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    So..... I get this question all the time. Do I need this appliance? Or that one? What about this new Instant Pot trend? Do I really need one? The answer is "yes, if you're a busy mama like me, you need an Instant Pot." (And, what about the AirFryer...While I don't get into that in this video, I have one and it's SUPER FAST with cooking frozen packaged foods like … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Mushroom Pot Roast

    May 4, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    instant pot mushroom pot roast

    So....we're getting a little "budget gourmet" with these flavors here! This is a FABULOUS "weeknight supper" - a SCRUMPTIOUS "company's coming" - a DELECTABLE "I need to impress my mother-in-law" kind of meal. It's rich, it's packed with lovely complementary flavors. And it's super cheap to make! Use an inexpensive cut of beef - like a chuck roast. If you need to skip … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

    April 20, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    So. Much. Flavor. Seriously, this chicken is fantastic...and so simple to make in the Instant Pot. Please read directions closely for shredding and sauce thickening details. :) This is the perfect - "oooooops, I forgot to start the slow cooker this morning" kind of meal. You could make this in the slow cooker, but if you forget...here is the Instant Pot version. (Not that … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Santa Fe Chicken

    April 13, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Holy-Chicken-Taco-Filling-Batman! Whoooooo-Wheeeeee! This shredded chicken and sauce is FAB-U-LOUS. And needs to becoming a regular part of your rotation! It's simple when added to tortillas to make soft tacos, but would be fabulous in enchiladas, crunchy tacos, tostada shells, over rice, or just by itself! Yum-i-licious and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

    March 23, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love the way that the Instant Pot infuses flavor into sauces and meals like this one! This marsala-mushroom sauce is lovely and it's so simple to cook too. It's perfect with chicken, and over rice or pasta too! If you've never tried a "Saute to Pressure Cook" type of recipe, this would be a great one to start with! Just … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

    March 16, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    This amazing, cheesy pasta is a spin off our a similar Skillet meal...just made in the Instant Pot! In addition to lots of Greek food being made in my kitchen, there's been a LOT of Instant Pot pastas too. Because so easy. So hands off. And absolutely no water boiling over will happen on your stovetop! Instant Pot One-Pot Spaghetti Instant Pot Taco Pasta And more … [Read more...]

    Buttery Salmon

    March 5, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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    I love a simple salmon fillet. Especially one that's dripping in butter and seasoning. Salmon is such a great meal, but it's usually pretty expensive at the store. And often unadvertised, if/when it's on sale. Every time I'm in the store, I buzz by the seafood counter between the produce and meat sections and I always scan the price tags, looking for salmon, cod and … [Read more...]

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