Recipes

Traditional chicken biryani made in an Instant Pot® cuts down on time but not flavor. The rice comes out fluffy and the chicken comes out tender. You can't ask for more. Serve with yogurt raita to complement the spices.

A refreshing spaghetti-based salad with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing—great for potlucks, BBQs, and warm-weather meals.

A traditional Jamaican chicken and rice recipe, tweaked to be made in the Instant Pot. Delicious comfort food!

Classic Alfredo with tender fettuccini and juicy chicken, coated in a creamy, buttery, garlic-infused Parmesan sauce. A timeless Italian-American favorite.

Easy and delicious. Tastes just like the restaurant.

A secret family recipe for a decadent cheese sauce—creamy, rich, and perfect for draping over pasta. Comforting and crowd-pleasing.

This tangy rice is quick, easy, and full of fresh, delicious flavor. Add it to a burrito, taco salad, Mexican burrito bowl, pair it with any of your favorite Mexican entrees, or just enjoy as a side dish. Perfect choice for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Savory salami and crispy bacon combine with spaghetti for a smoky, meaty twist on traditional pasta. Great for quick dinners with punchy flavors.

When cold and flu season are upon us, this recipe always brings comfort when you are feeling a bit under the weather, or just want something that warms your tummy, but is not too heavy. Traditional stracciatella does not have chicken or rice in it, but it adds a bit of substance when you want something light, but filling.

I have not cooked rice on the stove since buying my electric pressure cooker! This Instant Pot brown rice recipe is so easy, and you can vary it up however you like; add spices or seasonings before cooking or fold in nuts and dried fruit after cooking.

A refreshing cold pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings. Packed with crisp veggies, pasta spirals, and a zesty homemade dressing.

An Italian-inspired pasta loaded with olives, eggplant, garlic, and tomatoes—capturing the bold and rustic flavors of Sicily in a hearty vegetarian dish.

Very simple delicious beef, rice and veggie recipe--very filling and easy cleanup, too. Serve with flour tortillas, sour cream, and salsa.

Juicy balsamic-glazed chicken served over pasta with sautéed vegetables. A slightly sweet and tangy dish that’s full of depth and richness.

White rice is the main side dish made in Brazil. This is the way my mom would make it and taught my sister and I. What makes this so different is that we fry it in oil with minced onion and garlic before adding water. You can also use part water, part chicken broth. The secret is to not let it overcook because it should come out loose and not sticky.

Pesto rice made with white rice, store-bought, onion, and a touch of lemon is a great side dish with fish or chicken.