I love good recipes and cooking in traditional ways … but I’m absolutely convinced that busy students, trainees, practicing docs, other healers (and all busy people for that matter) should own Instant Pots.

Assuming you want to eat real food but you don’t have a lot of time to cook… here’s what you need to know:

With an Instant Pot you don’t have to follow the recipe.

I know, that’s blasphemy, especially for someone like me who loves to cook and learn new techniques, flavors, and foods. But trust me…

Just throw all the ingredients into the pot and cook it for the time it says.

Make your shopping list, make sure you have the right containers to freeze any leftovers (glass is more expensive, but worth it), cook when it’s convenient (so it’s ready when you are tired), and enjoy!  

Here’s some ideas to get you started…

Butter Chicken  – from  Kristine’s Kitchen “50 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes (Quick and Easy)”

Salmon and Rice Bowl – from  Food TV “20 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes You’ll Crave Year-Round”

Vegan Lasagna Soup – from Vegan Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Recipes

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats – from 20 Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes that Will Start Your Day on the Right Note

One more thing that will help…

Unlearn what your family taught you about using a dishwasher.

You don’t have to rinse or do anything else to your plates (or your Instant Pot) before it goes in the dishwasher – except scrape off hunks of food.

p.s.  if you have the time and interest, it’s probably 5% tastier to sauté things first i.e. follow the recipe… but I know the pressure you are under (no pun intended). The 5% isn’t worth it compared to having delicious, fast, healthy food.

p.p.s. If you know a really busy person, take note – this is one of the best birthday/holiday/special occasion gifts you could possibly give them!