Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Unfortunately, we don't have our own pork yet...just a few more weeks. This one came from Sprouts, but it turned out good. I browned it in the electric pressure cooker, then added brussel sprouts, onions and sweet potatoes. The sauce was amazing--sort of a sweet and tangy combination. The bonus was that we discovered brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes are MEANT for this recipe! Wow! So yummy and healthy and done in 45 minutes. :)

http://www.baconismagic.ca/canada/balsamic-pork-tenderloin/

Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (Pressure Cooker)

I very loosely followed this recipe. I forgot the ketchup and sesame oil, opted for black pepper rather than red pepper flakes, added orange juice, used arrowroot instead of cornstarch, and added orange cauliflower, carrots, green beans, celery, green onions after browning the chicken. I also added a little bit of chicken broth. I used a rice cooker for the rice. The flavor was incredible! And the sauce thickened up nicely under pressure in 12 minutes. Again, a practically effortless, thumbs up meal!

http://thriftyjinxy.com/easy-pressure-cooker-recipes-honey-sesame-chicken/

Breakfast Casserole (Pressure Cooker)

As I remodel my kitchen, and forgo the stove, I'm getting to know my electric pressure cooker intimately. Yesterday, I finally used the browning feature for the sausage in my breakfast casserole. It was amazing! I added the onions to carmelize, then when it seemed ready, I added the egg mixture and battened down the hatch. I have an 8 quart cooker, so I ended up using a dozen eggs and 3 lbs of sausage (2 bkfst, 1 spicy). Since it was larger than the actual recipe, My cook time ended up being 30 minutes. Since I don't have a trivet yet or an extra bowl to put inside the cooker, my edges were browned. "That's the best part" according to the hubby. :) It was a fun comfort food meal that felt effortless and allowed me to continue working on the remodel. The great thing is that it doesn't heat up the house and only required about 45 minutes of electricity. 

http://www.kitschencat.com/5-ingredient-pressure-cooker-cheesy-egg-bake/

Pressure Cooker Taco Pie

Last night was all about crunch time and comfort food. I saw this recipe on facebook and couldn't wait to try it. I think next time I'll use tostadas or chips. Overall this was a very good recipe, but I could tell it would have been better baked to crispy in the oven. The boys topped it with homemade salsa, lettuce and sour cream, so it was really more like an open-face burrito. Again, only 5 minutes for the pressure cooker to heat up and pressurize and 10 minutes to cook. I think in the future, I'll start keeping pre-browned meat in the freezer to make it even faster.

http://by-pink.com/instant-pot-taco-pie/

Pressure Cooker Lasagna

Time to catch up on blogs for the week....The temperature has been up in the 90's and our home doesn't have AC--yet. I think I'm now addicted to my electric pressure cooker because all the things I've made this week have taken 10 minutes or less. No heating up the house, no heavy consumption of electricity, amazing meals that can be ready very quickly. I have to admit on this one though, It took me longer to prepare than to cook. (mainly because I had to brown the meat, mix the cheese combo and put in the layers. It was definitely worth it! Delicious lasagna in the heat of summer-cool!

http://m.recipe4living.com/?url=http://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/pressure_cooker_lasagna.htm

Seafood in the Electric Pressure Cooker

The days are getting longer which means the hubby is outside until sundown. It makes it challenging to plan the dinner timing. This week he wants his meals to be lean so I used my electric pressure cooker for trout and shrimp. It takes the cooker about 5 minutes to "warm up" and then 5 minutes to cook the fish. I used the water and lemon juice per instruction, but went with garlic, dill, salt, pepper, and a little bit of butter. Paired with rice and a salad, it was the fastest meal I think I've ever prepared. I'm must say, I'm in love with my pressure cooker, especially when it's 94 degrees.

http://www.healthstartsinthekitchen.com/recipe/pressure-cooker-salmon-rice-pilaf-5-minute-meal/

Mississippi Post Roast--Electric Pressure Cooker

So, I forgot to put the roast in the crockpot this morning. Hmm...well, I decided it was time to get to know the 8 quart electric pressure cooker that I bought a couple of months ago. OMG! This thing is Ah-Mazing. I threw it all in the pot and 60 minutes later---BAM! Dinner. So stoked! This will save a lot of heat an electricity this summer. No more stovetop pots or crockpot dishes. Easy to clean, easy to use. Definitely worth the investment. Also this is my all-time favorite pot roast recipe. Pepperoncinis are delicious and perfect for beef!

https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/mississippi-pot-roast-electric-pressure-cooker/