I open all of my pressure cooker demos and classes making this dip because this recipe showcases how quickly and easily the stubborn eggplant (which takes, forever to become tender) can be prepared.

Most of these recipes are naturally or wholly gluten-free and low-carb, while others can easily be made so by just removing or substituting one non-essential ingredient shown in the photos (such as bread, pitas or pasta with a low-carb products such as lettuce wraps or zucchini “pasta”).
I open all of my pressure cooker demos and classes making this dip because this recipe showcases how quickly and easily the stubborn eggplant (which takes, forever to become tender) can be prepared.
Here's an easy and delicious way to get rid of 6 pounds of tomatoes in one fell swoop - you're going to be making LOTS of sauce.
Once I figured out...
Juicy, tender and succulent chicken breast bathed in a thick flavorful sauce that's easy to make in the pressure cooker?!?! Believe it!
It's not easy to get good results frozen (or even...
Here's a quick and easy recipe for the summer - there's no prep, other than throwing the ingredients together and a couple of smashes - no chopping. So put that cutting board and knife away,...
The "grains" are springy, the zucchini...
This Ethiopian-style pressure cooker soup adds all of the spices at the beginning of the recipe to flavor the lentils from the inside out (can't get that from a can ; ). Fresh baby...
This stew offers deep, rich notes of a slowly braised stew without the wait - or fancy knife skills (all the vegetables are roughly chopped). Porcini mushrooms add to that richness and maintain...
A minute under pressure is all it takes to infuse wine with fruit and spices – then serve or keep it warm for a party. Mulled wine is the perfect winter’s drink for a festive party or…
Following the traditional white-potato pressure cooker mash method (boiling and mashing in the cooking liquid) will get you a soggy sweet potato mash! That's because sweet potatoes,...
The creaminess of this soup is in the texture – not the ingredients! I use one my favorite soup-thickening tricks to make this soup light yet satisfying.
A classic stew that showcases how the pressure cooker can give boundless flavor and tender meat by using few well-chosen ingredients and techniques.
The liquid appears to magically increase while pressure cooking this recipe, but – don’t worry – no one snuck into the pressure cooker to add more! Let me explain.
Steaming broccoli sounds simple, right? But, first, we need a steamer basket to steam them with!
This technique will work with any frozen vegetable. There’s no measuring, slicing or dicing, just dump and go!
Make this amazing pressure cooker chicken with just a quick sear in the pan, and a sit on the can (of beer). After minutes at high pressure, you can have a whole, beautiful, tender, flavorful...
The pressure cooker pickles chilies in 60 seconds - it infuses the seasonings and spices evenly while bringing out their heat. Of course the chilies can be Jalapenos or any kind of hot...
This pressure cooker chili is a one pot meal made with items you can find in any pantry. The black beans add depth and the lentils add a little spice – the mushrooms tie everything together into savory, satisfying dish.
Here's another really easy low prep pressure cooker recipe that doesn't even require a knife. The pressure cooked chicken barely stays together and it comes out not just tender,...
Jill Nussinow (aka The Veggie Queen) shares her hip strategies for preparing a satisfying vegan one pot meal, along with a recipe from her latest cookbook: Vegan Under Pressure - Perfect...
Make your very own ketchup from scratch in minutes of pressure cooking (and some simmering). Start with fresh tomatoes, add a few ingredients and spices to get a rich, sweet and...
Make your own barbeque sauce to get full control of the ingredients and show off the pressure cooker's ability to infuse flavors in a flash. This sauce does not need to mature or age - when...
Want intensely-flavored corn on the cob with plump kernels waiting to burst open with every bite? Pressure cook it for a fast flavor-packed meal!
Pressure cooking corn is faster than...
This salsa can be used to dress your favorite Mexican Pressure Cooker recipe. This salsa is not watery or runny I'll show you how to do it!
It's very easy to make and can be prepared up...
Ever have guacamole turn brown? It might taste the same but it's pretty difficult to look at and enjoy if it's not bright green. Here are my tips for keeping your guacamole green, bright and...
Last year I launched the "Hip Pressure Cooking: Fresh, Fast & Flavorful" cookbook in New York with St. Martin's Press/Griffin. It's more than a cookbook, it's a reference for pressure...
When researching Posole it became pretty clear that, although this dish is not complicated, it requires lots of steps (and cleanup). I removed all of the extra pots and making this recipe not only faster but easier, too!
Ricotta does not need a pressure cooker- it can be made with any 'ol pot with lots of supervision and stirring - but the automated programs of Instant Pot makes the process soooo much...
Split peas are the pressure cooker's forbidden food - too thick and foamy to be cooked without a care. Here's my version of this classic American soup and a list of precautions to cook this...
This chili is light on the fat but heavy on the flavor and satisfaction because although we use a very lean meat it’s paired with flavorful beans.
Unlike a traditional stock, which is crystal clear and nearly free of fat a bone broth actually aims to be cloudy. That's because with a bone broth you want bits of calcium,...