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Instant Pot Magic

Comfort food. Pressure cooked.

These are the meals that changed the game for me—one-pot wonders, big flavors, and real-time savings. Because when you’re cooking with three kids underfoot, speed matters.

Whether you're new to the Instant Pot or already in a committed relationship, these recipes prove that pressure cooking and comfort food can absolutely be best friends.

Top picks:
• Whole Turkey – Juicy and done in half the time.
• Chicken Chili – Cozy, hearty, freezer-friendly.
• Sushi Rice – Sticky, fluffy, foolproof.

  • Close-up of a tender pot roast topped with caramelized onions, served with chunks of roasted carrots and potatoes in a bowl. The meat appears juicy and flavorful.
    Instant Pot Pot Roast
  • Split pea soup in a white bowl with spoon.
    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
  • A close-up of a bowl of chili with shredded chicken, kidney beans, and black beans in a rich tomato sauce. A spoon is visible in the blurred background.
    Dump-and-Go Instant Pot Chicken Chili
  • A bowl of finished beef pho with a side of chili sauce and a lime wedge, ready to eat.
    Instant Pot Beef Pho
  • White bowl full of baby lima beans.
    Instant Pot Frozen Baby Lima Beans
  • Seasoned Instant Pot sushi rice in a glass dish with a wooden spoon
    Instant Pot Sushi Rice for Rolls, Bowls, and More
  • Square collage of six pot roast dishes including oven pot roast, pot roast lasagna, creamy Mississippi-style pot roast, classic Mississippi pot roast, Instant Pot pot roast, and Crock Pot pot roast with cream of mushroom gravy
    Pot Roast Recipes
  • Chuck roast in an Instant Pot surrounded by carrots, potatoes, and parsley garnish, showing pot's max fill line.
    How to Cook a Frozen Pot Roast
  • A white bowl filled with creamy mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and cracked black pepper.
    Mashed Potatoes with Evaporated Milk
  • Spiral-cut ham with a dark brown sugar spice crust after warming in the Instant Pot and finishing under the broiler.
    Instant Pot Ham with HoneyBaked-Style Crust
  • Close overhead view of creamy deviled egg-style potato salad topped with paprika in a white dish.
    Instant Pot Potato Salad (Deviled Egg-Style)
  • Overhead view of southern green beans with potatoes, bacon, and onions in a glass bowl.
    Instant Pot Green Beans
  • Instant Pot collard greens with smoked turkey and bacon served in a white bowl
    Instant Pot Collard Greens
  • Close-up shot of several vegan sushi rolls filled with colorful vegetables like carrot and avocado, arranged on a wooden board.
    Vegan Sushi Recipe - Made Easy Using the Sushezi!
  • Chicken wings on white plate with celery stick.
    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy, Savory
  • Bowl of chicken and broccoli stir fry with rice.
    Pressure Cooker Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
  • Five red, orange, and yellow bell peppers filled with meat and rice, topped with melted parmesan cheese on a white plate.
    Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers
  • Two small bowls of Pressure Cooker Goulash next to Instant Pot.
    Pressure Cooker Goulash: American Style
  • A bowl of creamy lemon risotto topped with summer squash and a charred lemon slice.
    Pressure Cooker Lemon Risotto with Summer Squash
  • Pressure Cooker Short Ribs | The Foodie Eats
    Pressure Cooker Short Ribs with Bacon and Mushrooms
  • The final assembled bowl of ramen with chicken, egg, greens, and seaweed.
    Pressure Cooker Ramen - Creamy Chicken (Spicy Option)
  • Creamy Instant Pot butternut squash soup in a white bowl topped with sautéed mushrooms and black pepper.
    Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
  • Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Black bean soup in brown bowl topped with sour cream and green onions.
    Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
  • A hearty bowl of Instant Pot lasagna soup topped with melted mozzarella and a dollop of creamy ricotta.
    Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
  • Bowl of Instant Pot Spicy Sweet Potato Peanut Stew with napkin
    Instant Pot Spicy Sweet Potato Peanut Stew
  • Bowl of vegetable beef soup with potatoes, carrots, green beans, and bread slices on the side
    Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
  • Instant Pot chickpea stew in brown bowl.
    Moroccan-Style Instant Pot Chickpea Stew
  • Slice of carrot cake on white plate with whole cake in background.
    Instant Pot Carrot Cake
  • A comforting bowl of creamy pumpkin soup topped with chunks of sausage and wilted kale.
    Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Soup with Sausage and Kale
  • Slice of Instant Pot red velvet cake on white plate with cake in background.
    Instant Pot Red Velvet Cake w/ Kahlua & Bailey's Cream Cheese Frosting
  • A slice of Instant Pot Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake topped with chocolate ganache on a white plate, positioned next to a mini bottle of Bailey's.
    Instant Pot Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake
  • Sliced pressure cooker corned beef served with cabbage, carrots, and red potatoes on a white platter
    Pressure Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage (Tender Every Time)
  • Braised lamb shank served over creamy mashed potatoes with gravy and fresh parsley.
    Pressure Cooker Lamb Shanks
  • Pressure Cooker White Bean Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Pressure Cooker White Bean Soup with Crispy Sausage and Kale
  • Pressure Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup with Collard Greens | The Foodie Eats
    Pressure Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup with Collard Greens
  • A slice of brownie on a white plate.
    Instant Pot Brownies Easily Made from Scratch
  • Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Instant Pot Banana Bread | The Foodie Eats
    Instant Pot Banana Bread with Peanut Butter and Chocolate
  • A bowl of white chicken chili topped with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.
    Instant Pot White Chicken Chili in 3 Steps
  • A large grey bowl filled with hearty beef and bean chili, served on a checkered cloth.
    Pressure Cooker Chili
  • Gingerbread Cheesecake in the Instant Pot | The Foodie Eats
    Gingerbread Cheesecake in the Instant Pot

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