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Instant Pot Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide Plus 101 Delicious Recipes
Have you ever used a pressure cooker before? If your answer is yes, then learning how to cook with an Instant Pot shouldn’t be very difficult for you. The Instant Pot is a digital pressure cooker that allows you to cook different types of foods. However, unlike conventional pressure cookers, the Instant Pot provides many functionalities like rice cooking, slow cooking, steaming, yogurt making, browning pan, and warming pot. In this book you will learn · Instant pots · Different features of an instant pot · How to use an instant pot · Best tips and practices · Foods not to cook with an instant pot · Safety tips · How to clean an instant pot · Measurement conversion chart · 101 delicious and healthy recipes The Instant Pot is a great kitchen appliance that you can own. It gives you more freedom and offers more options, as it allows you to make different dishes in less time and effort than using other kitchen gadgets and appliances. This book is all you need to start using your instant pot on a daily basis. Good luck and enjoy!
140 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2017
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June 8, 2020
Interesting but disappointing
As a brand-new Instant Pot owner, I found this book instructive and encouraging at first. It made my new appliance seem very accessible. Many of the recipes sound good. A read-through, however, showed that both ingredient lists and instructions are often vague or incomplete, and sometimes contradict each other. One recipe, for instance, calls for a whole organic chicken (a sizeable investment), then instructs the user to add chicken breasts. Does the cooking time apply to either/or? And what size can of tomatoes? What kind of squash am I supposed to shred? There's a lot of difference between a crooked squash and an acorn squash. And what quantity?
I'm smart enough to make pretty good guesses and fill in most of the blanks, but the slipshod handling makes me wonder how much I should trust what's written here.
Or am I just not well enough acquainted with ebooks?
As a brand-new Instant Pot owner, I found this book instructive and encouraging at first. It made my new appliance seem very accessible. Many of the recipes sound good. A read-through, however, showed that both ingredient lists and instructions are often vague or incomplete, and sometimes contradict each other. One recipe, for instance, calls for a whole organic chicken (a sizeable investment), then instructs the user to add chicken breasts. Does the cooking time apply to either/or? And what size can of tomatoes? What kind of squash am I supposed to shred? There's a lot of difference between a crooked squash and an acorn squash. And what quantity?
I'm smart enough to make pretty good guesses and fill in most of the blanks, but the slipshod handling makes me wonder how much I should trust what's written here.
Or am I just not well enough acquainted with ebooks?
December 11, 2020
Well, I just got my own Instant Pot so you know I have to try out some of these recipes to see how it works.
October 24, 2018
Instant Pot Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide Plus 101 Delicious Recipes by Monet Chapin
Starts with a thank you for getting this book, table of contents where food is broken up into meal categories.
Starts out with intro about instant pot, features, how to use, along with tips.
Measurment conversion chart is included.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, total time and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low sugar and low fat products.
Directions are given and some nutritional infiormation: Serving size, calories, total fat-NOT broekn up into good or bad, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, total carbs, protein.
There are no pictures. Lots of variety to the dishes.
FAQ's are listed at the end.
A KEEPER!
Starts with a thank you for getting this book, table of contents where food is broken up into meal categories.
Starts out with intro about instant pot, features, how to use, along with tips.
Measurment conversion chart is included.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, total time and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low sugar and low fat products.
Directions are given and some nutritional infiormation: Serving size, calories, total fat-NOT broekn up into good or bad, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, total carbs, protein.
There are no pictures. Lots of variety to the dishes.
FAQ's are listed at the end.
A KEEPER!
August 12, 2018
Good ideas but could use some proofreading
Many good ideas that are easy to prepare. I like that it uses common ingredients that you can find easily at home or the local grocery stores.
The downside is the need for proofreading. Occasionally, there are steps missing. Is will say something like:: step 1 saute these 3 items, step 2 add this item, step 3 ad more items...why was step 2 separate? I am guessing you need to do something but it doesn't mention what.
It uses words like chopped to account for various stages of cutting - you are left to guess on how finely to chop.
Many good ideas that are easy to prepare. I like that it uses common ingredients that you can find easily at home or the local grocery stores.
The downside is the need for proofreading. Occasionally, there are steps missing. Is will say something like:: step 1 saute these 3 items, step 2 add this item, step 3 ad more items...why was step 2 separate? I am guessing you need to do something but it doesn't mention what.
It uses words like chopped to account for various stages of cutting - you are left to guess on how finely to chop.
November 28, 2020
This book is a good introduction to the Instant Pot cooking method. It clearly explains the pot’s features and limitations. Unfortunately, it really needs illustrations, especially in the areas of disassembly and locking the lid. The recipes include ideas for two of the currently popular diets — the Keto diet and the Paleo diet. In general, though, the recipes are pretty generic and the ethnic dishes don’t seem particularly authentic. They also don’t always include accurate amounts of ingredients and sometimes the ingredient lists and preparation instructions contradict each other. Again, some pictures would be nice.
February 18, 2019
Lacks Specifics
Not for an inexperienced cook. Sometimes the ingredients will say ‘one jar’ of something, but does not give what size in ounces. Ingredients may say ‘whole chicken’ but the instructions are for chicken breasts only. Recipe will call for flank steak, but directions ‘imply’ that it may need to be cut in pieces so it can be stirred with ingredients. Ingredients will say 1 cup tomatoes, but not what kind. This ebook does not appear to have been proofread.
Not for an inexperienced cook. Sometimes the ingredients will say ‘one jar’ of something, but does not give what size in ounces. Ingredients may say ‘whole chicken’ but the instructions are for chicken breasts only. Recipe will call for flank steak, but directions ‘imply’ that it may need to be cut in pieces so it can be stirred with ingredients. Ingredients will say 1 cup tomatoes, but not what kind. This ebook does not appear to have been proofread.
March 16, 2021
Really good recipe book for those with the name-brand appliance. Usable by those with "off-brand" pressure cookers, as the author does not solely rely upon the pre-programmed buttons for all dishes but rather states cooking type ("temperature") and cooking length. Also includes a good discussion of when and why to release the steam quickly rather than letting it gradually release.
Recommended.
Recommended.
July 11, 2021
I had won an instant pot, and downloaded several free cookbooks, to help me get started with using it. While many of the recipes seem to be easy, I have not tried any. After trying out a recipe that came in the instant pot's information booklet, I discovered that pressure cooking is not for me. My husband helped me with the instructions on using the it, but I am sad to say that pressure cookers still terrify me.
February 14, 2018
Good recipes but needs some editing
This has some good recipes and some sound how to's. That some really tasty vegetarian items. The book needs some editing. For example the pressure level is not stated in some recipes and ingredients not always consistent with directions. For example one recipes calls for olive oil but the cooking instructions calls for coconut oil.
This has some good recipes and some sound how to's. That some really tasty vegetarian items. The book needs some editing. For example the pressure level is not stated in some recipes and ingredients not always consistent with directions. For example one recipes calls for olive oil but the cooking instructions calls for coconut oil.
November 12, 2018
Some decent recipes
The recipes In this cookbook are pretty simple for instant pot beginners. I would recommend this book for someone new at the Instant Pot that would enjoy learning to try new foods. A lot of the recipes seem to have an Asian flair to them. I do plan on trying some of the dumpling recipes as that is one of the foods my three year old actually enjoys eating.
The recipes In this cookbook are pretty simple for instant pot beginners. I would recommend this book for someone new at the Instant Pot that would enjoy learning to try new foods. A lot of the recipes seem to have an Asian flair to them. I do plan on trying some of the dumpling recipes as that is one of the foods my three year old actually enjoys eating.
April 16, 2020
Couldn't find anything I wanted to try :(
There is some good general advice about how to use and care for your Instant Pot. This is helpful. But the recipes did not stand out in any way. They weren't unusual, or easy in any way. I would have been interested in either quality. As it is, I couldn't find anything I wanted to try :(
Your mileage might vary, as they say.
There is some good general advice about how to use and care for your Instant Pot. This is helpful. But the recipes did not stand out in any way. They weren't unusual, or easy in any way. I would have been interested in either quality. As it is, I couldn't find anything I wanted to try :(
Your mileage might vary, as they say.
April 10, 2021
I'm excited to start cooking!!
I have never used a pressure cooker before nor a rice cooker or air fryer. I have wanted to purchase an instant pot for several years but never had the money to do so. So I enjoyed this cookbook because it helps to explain how to use the cooker properly. Very easy to understand and has a variety of recipes to follow. I can't wait to get started!!
I have never used a pressure cooker before nor a rice cooker or air fryer. I have wanted to purchase an instant pot for several years but never had the money to do so. So I enjoyed this cookbook because it helps to explain how to use the cooker properly. Very easy to understand and has a variety of recipes to follow. I can't wait to get started!!
July 20, 2018
We just got an Instant Pot, and I found this book for free on Amazon, so I looked it over.
It has a section about safety, cleaning, and what you need to know. Another section has recipes. I found a few recipes we might want to try.
It has a section about safety, cleaning, and what you need to know. Another section has recipes. I found a few recipes we might want to try.
September 9, 2018
This
Book has some tasty looking recipes that I admit I haven't tried yet, but absolutely. Plan to. The book Also answered several questions I had that weren't addressed in th.e Manuel
Book has some tasty looking recipes that I admit I haven't tried yet, but absolutely. Plan to. The book Also answered several questions I had that weren't addressed in th.e Manuel
November 30, 2018
Useful info for beginners
Quick introduction about instant pot and recipes to try. Overall information is good and helpful for beginner. More vegetarian foods would have been good
Quick introduction about instant pot and recipes to try. Overall information is good and helpful for beginner. More vegetarian foods would have been good
February 3, 2020
Extensive selection of recipes
This book contains a wide variety of recipes. It has paleo, vegetarian, keto and even desserts. The guide is simple and straight to the point.
The book also provides a quick basic guide to an instant pot which is great for beginners.
This book contains a wide variety of recipes. It has paleo, vegetarian, keto and even desserts. The guide is simple and straight to the point.
The book also provides a quick basic guide to an instant pot which is great for beginners.
May 31, 2020
Lousy instructions
There are some interesting recipes, however the instructions are terrible. There are omissions and misspellings throughout. If you try these recipes, be prepared to improvise.
There are some interesting recipes, however the instructions are terrible. There are omissions and misspellings throughout. If you try these recipes, be prepared to improvise.
July 31, 2020
Very basic
No pictures. No interesting descriptions. Just recipes. I did like that there were vegetarian, keto and paleo recipes differentiated. Just in case you have dietary restrictions
No pictures. No interesting descriptions. Just recipes. I did like that there were vegetarian, keto and paleo recipes differentiated. Just in case you have dietary restrictions
August 8, 2021
Not for beginning instant pot users
Instructions were not precise enough. The amount of liquid to be used was left off most recipes. The editing was poor. One beef recipe had instructions for pork instead of the beef. The recipes were worth the price (free).
Instructions were not precise enough. The amount of liquid to be used was left off most recipes. The editing was poor. One beef recipe had instructions for pork instead of the beef. The recipes were worth the price (free).
February 6, 2022
I first want to say that I haven’t made any of these recipes but I enjoyed reading the cookbook and seeing the variety for the instant pot which I already use quite often. I saw the criticisms of other reviews and perhaps if I run into issues trying these recipes I will take a star off.
December 11, 2022
Ok recipes.
Instructions not complete. Missing some directions. Tells you to have whole organic chicken then tells you to cook the breast. Another recipe just says to add chicken obviously parts, but doesn't tell you what parts to buy.
Instructions not complete. Missing some directions. Tells you to have whole organic chicken then tells you to cook the breast. Another recipe just says to add chicken obviously parts, but doesn't tell you what parts to buy.
January 22, 2023
Not impressed
There are too many mistakes and unclear statements. One example: there is a recipe for braised beef ribs. The recipe ends by calling for the pork to be taken out of the instant. Other directions are not clear. I only found 5 our 6 recipes worth using.
There are too many mistakes and unclear statements. One example: there is a recipe for braised beef ribs. The recipe ends by calling for the pork to be taken out of the instant. Other directions are not clear. I only found 5 our 6 recipes worth using.
January 7, 2018
Instant cookbook
Learned a lot of helpful things! Have owned mine for about a year and didn't realize all the things I could do...Very helpful
Learned a lot of helpful things! Have owned mine for about a year and didn't realize all the things I could do...Very helpful
May 22, 2018
Basic
It hits the basics but had no flair or imagination. This reminds me of books I would get with a crock pot.
It hits the basics but had no flair or imagination. This reminds me of books I would get with a crock pot.
July 29, 2018
Great instant pot cook book.
Has so many recipes that I was looking for in one spot. Cheesecake, spaghetti squash, chocolate cake. Wonderful. Plus questions answered in the back.
Has so many recipes that I was looking for in one spot. Cheesecake, spaghetti squash, chocolate cake. Wonderful. Plus questions answered in the back.
October 30, 2018
Loved it
Great recipes and some keto ones too
Easy instructions
Awesome book
Must have for one pot!!
One book for every one pot household!
Great recipes and some keto ones too
Easy instructions
Awesome book
Must have for one pot!!
One book for every one pot household!
January 9, 2019
Keep this book as it has a few recipes we might like.
January 9, 2019
Very few recipes that appealed to me. One recipe called for a whole chicken but cooking instructions were for breasts only. Seemed thrown together.
January 23, 2019
The recipes are simple to follow and the instructions seem clear and catered to the buttons on an instant pot. Can wait to make sweet and sour ribs tomorrow
March 8, 2019
Some very interesting recipes
I found many of the recipes quite good as well as giving me ideas for other future meals to make in the near future.
I found many of the recipes quite good as well as giving me ideas for other future meals to make in the near future.
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