You had me at Adobo. Yes, this is such a fabulous seasoning and it's amazing with this easy, homemade sauce. Simple ingredients...loads of flavor! {This would also be amazing with using a half and half mix of chicken breasts and chicken thighs, about 2 lbs. total.} Adobo Pulled Pork Sandwiches {Slow Cooker & Instant Pot} Tender pulled pork, … [Read more...]
The Working Mom’s Best Kitchen Appliance Friend?!?
First, let's define working mom. If you're a mom, you are working. You are working with your children, on your job, in your house or on your house. If you're like me, you get up and you don't stop moving until your head hits the pillow in the evening. If I'm not packing lunches or starting the slow cooker in the morning, then I'm typing away at my computer at the office, … [Read more...]
Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Salsa (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Baked)
Errrrrr body at your house is gonna go crazy of this one. If your dinner table is anything like mine was when we had this recently, you're all gonna be licking your plates clean. Seriously, my boys went all bananas over this one. It is not at all spicy, despite having a little chili powder. There's a little bit of brown sugar in this simple, homemade rub and that helps … [Read more...]
Erin’s Favorite Instant Pot Accessories
Once you get comfortable with cooking with your Instant Pot and it starts to become a regular part of your cooking routine and kitchen MO, you'll find yourself wishing for a few accessories. (I know that I did!) But, I think my most favorite accessory isn't really an accessory, but it's my EPC101 Class - that would be "Electric Pressure Cooking 101" online class! (Scroll … [Read more...]
PRO TIP: Can’t ever get your IP lid to line up right?!
(The struggle is real!) I've been using my Instant Pot for a while now...and I still have moments when I can't get the lid lined up properly. Silver sharpie to the rescue... One of our EPC101 members shared this tip and I had to pass it along! Because, GENIUS. Another idea... Paint/write an S next to the arrow to remind yourself to set the release valve to … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Flavor-ize Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot
With shredded chicken, it feels like the flavor possibilities are endless. Yesterday, I shared my ultimate shredded chicken recipe. It's "plain shredded chicken" and it's like a perfect blank canvas for however you want to 'flavor-ize' it! Below, I'll share a very simple and basic 'recipe' for each of these ways to flavorize the chicken. If you're not familiar with … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Shredded Chicken Instant Pot Recipe
Yes, the Ultimate. THE ULTIMATE. Today, I'm sharing my ultimate shredded chicken recipe with you. Why? Because I need to have shredded chicken on hand. I like to have shredded chicken on hand. And I NEED to have shredded chicken on hand. Reason being...we love meals that call for shredded chicken, but I NEED for it to be made "ahead of time." I need to have it ready … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Three Bean Chili Recipe ~ From Frozen Solid to Serving Bowls in 58 Minutes
Yes. It's possible. To take a rock solid, frozen ball of delicious. And be ladling it into serving bowls in 58 minutes. You're going to need an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker. Times and notes below based on Instant Pot DUO, 6 qt. Here's how. Step 1 - Fill freezer bag with ingredients using, using FreezEasy Bag Holders. Step 2 - Seal bag and … [Read more...]
Are You One of the 212,000 People Who Still Hasn’t Opened Their Instant Pot?!
Did you know that on Black Friday alone, there were 215,000 Instant Pots sold? And by my approximations and by what I'm reading and hearing online, only about 3,000 of those have actually taken it out of the box. (LOL) That's my guesstimation - as I've seen MANY folks hop on this trend...but never actually try using it. Well, let me put you on the fast track to learning … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon & Dill
Restaurant Quality Salmon - Because it's Steamed in the Instant Pot! Lemon and dill are by far my favorite ingredients to use when making salmon. I'll bake, slow cook, grill, and saute salmon with lemon and dill. I'll use lemon slices, or lemon juice, or even lemon essential oil with olive oil. Now, I'm adding pressure cook to the list of possible ways to cook salmon … [Read more...]