I Love My Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Recipe Book by Michelle Fagone

9781507215654

240 Pages
Publisher: Adams Media
Release Date: February 9, 2021

Nonfiction, Cooking, Food & Wine

There are 175 recipes divided into the following chapters.

Chapter 1: Cooking with an Instant Pot
Chapter 2: Breakfast
Chapter 3: Soups, Stews, and Chili
Chapter 4: Beans, Rice, and Grains
Chapter 5: Appetizers
Chapter 6: Side Dishes
Chapter 7: Chicken Main Dishes
Chapter 8: Beef and Pork Main Dishes
Chapter 9: Seafood and Fish Main Dishes
Chapter 10: Vegetarian Main Dishes
Chapter 11: Desserts

One of the favorite things I love to make with my Instant Pot is hard-boiled eggs. I was happy to see the recipe included in this book that is similar to the one I use. Recently I purchased some glass custard glasses and a stackable rack for my pot. Now I cannot wait to use them to make Tomato Mozzarella Basil Egg Bites and Bacon Cheddar Scrambled Egg Muffins. The Bacon Onion Cheddar Frittata sounds amazing too. There are too many recipes that I want to make from this book.

The recipes in the book are written in an easy-to-follow style. There is nutritional information listed for all recipes. The ingredients are readily available in most pantries and grocery stores. If you have an Instant Pot, you definitely need this book.

The "I Love My Instant Pot" 5-Ingredient Recipe Book by
Michelle Fagone

I received an Instant Pot as a gift and have been fumbling with recipes and instructions ever since. With its tutorial section, this cookbook is helpful for a beginning Instant Pot user. Like me!

It contains plenty of photographs to accompany the basic recipes in the book. The 5-ingredient title is a bit of a misnomer, as many of the dishes also use several additional "pantry staples." The dishes are still simple and require items most cooks will have on hand.

I look forward to experimenting with the cookbook and mastering–finally!—my Instant Pot.

I’m not going to lie, my success and satisfaction with my Instant Pot has been pretty mixed so far. At first, I was scared of it and made it much more complicated than it really was. Then, once I had a produced a few good meals (soups, ribs, a random stir fry) I was on board. That’s not to say that I don’t still find myself with a lackluster end result here and there (😬). I still would never make hard boiled eggs any other way.

This cookbook appealed to me because it’s the real deal. It has a foolproof complete set of instructions for each product. It has solid recipes that range from a bit more elegant to the staple meals most families would see on their tables. But the best thing is that the ingredients are pretty much pantry staples and there 5 of them.

This book also will walk you through the basics of how to use the Instant Pot making it a great beginner cookbook. It also suggests pantry staples and accessories for cooking convenience. I have made 4 recipes so far and each one has been well received! I definitely recommend this cookbook. I just wish it had more pictures (personal preference for my cookbooks).

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Adams Media for a copy in exchange for a review.

Rating 4

I bought my Instant Pot back in December and I have been trying out new recipes ever since. I chose this book because of the 5 ingredient promise as stated in the title. It is true majority of the recipes only use five ingredients however, some items are not considered an ingredient such as spices or broths. So those items will need to be added on top of the five limit which I was fine with. For still being a beginner I found almost all of these recipes to be doable. I have already made ten recipes and all of them came out great and my favorites were the chocolate chip cheesecake and the jalapeno popper potato salad. The directions are easy to follow and very straight forward. The book contains a wide range of recipes and with such a variety it won't leave you disappointed. I recommend for beginners or if you just want some hassle free meals.


**Received an advanced copy through NetGalley in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. **

Thanks to the author, publisher, and netgalley for a copy of this cookbook in exchange for honest feedback.

Everybody seems to be using an instant pot nowadays! So of course a cookbook detailing some of the utilizations and recipes that work best for this tool.

What this cookbook offers: the beginning of the book is an overview of the instant pot (buttons, functions, cooking methods, accessories, cleaning/functioning guide). The food: 1) breakfast; 2) soups, stews, and chili, 3) beans, rice, and grains; 4) appetizers; 5) side dishes; 6) chicken main dishes; 7) beef and pork; 8) seafood and dish; 9) vegetarian dishes; 10) desserts.

There is a lot offered. The recipes are pretty simple, but their value is teaching you how they can be cooked in the instant pot obviously! So, at the end of the day, I think this would be something that would be helpful for someone who got this instant pot and wants to use it by thinking outside of the box! A bunch of ideas are helpful when you get new equipment.

A great book with lots of ideas for quick and easy meals prepared in the Instant Pot. I have tried a few recipes and they have all turned out great. My favorite the Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash is in my opinion worth the purchase price alone, so good.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this title in exchange for an unbiased review.

I just bought an Instant Pot a few months ago so this recipe book has come in handy especially for a newbie like me.

It really is a fantastic book. It has lots of very good recipes.

I do highly recommend it.

I loved the first chapter that described the different functions., accessories, and cleaning of the unit. The 5 ingredients in the recipes are beyond the "staple" ingredients. These are things like broth, salt & pepper, etc.
I have not made any of the recipes in the book; however, there are a few that I'm willing to try. The instant pot is more my husband's cooking gadget.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review. I look forward to giving this a try.

5/5 stars

Genre: Cooking

Description:

Officially authorized by Instant Pot!​

175 must-have 5-ingredient recipes perfect for anyone looking to save time and effort—all while using your favorite appliance the Instant Pot.

Now using the Instant Pot is easier and more convenient than ever with these 175 delicious, simple, and straightforward recipes using just five ingredients or less. Perfect for people on the go, this cookbook will help you make mouthwatering dishes for every meal of the day that the whole family will love.

Using ingredients that you probably already have on hand, The “I Love My Instant Pot” 5-Ingredient Cookbook features fast and affordable recipes that don’t require a lot of prep or shopping. And best of all, they’re satisfying, flavorful recipes you will want to make over and over again!

Including an easy-to-understand overview of your Instant Pot, this cookbook has you covered for every occasion. From breakfast to dinner and desserts and snacks in between, you will save more time (and money) than ever while enjoying tasty food all day long.

Pros:

- I absolutely love this cookbook!
- I've made a few of the recipes already and they were a hit with my whole family!
- Great pictures although I do wish there were more I could drool over.
- Huge variety of recipes in every category!
- Simple recipes and only needing a few ingredients is great, especially for a budget.

Cons:

- None!

Would I recommend it?

Yes! Absolutely!

I have been intimidated by my insta-pot since I received as a gift two years ago. I have to say that this book gives great and clear instructions. The recipes are wonderfully tempting. There are many recipes for risotto, which I had never thought about making in my insta-pot. The cheesy chicken verde sounds wonderful, as does the pot roast recipe. There quite a few yummy recipes for breakfast too.

After a long, hard day at work, you come in and need dinner on the table by 5... you’re in luck! With just FIVE ingredients in any of the 175 recipes included dinner is done in a snap.

Accommodating beginner to pro, this five ingredient recipe book allows for step by step directions to dinner perfection. I have tried several of the recipes and can say not only were they easy and tasty, they were economically friendly, and who DOESN’T need that in our current days.

Highly recommend for those interested in trying this quick way of cooking as well as to the seasoned pro.

I’m an Instant Pot Lover and this is a GREAT Instant Pot Cookbook!! 175 Easy to make mouth-watering recipes!!

This Instant Pot book is good for both beginners and advanced Instant Pot users! For the beginners, it gives directions on how to use the Instant Pot and will ease any fear you may have. Once you get the hang of it, you won’t want to cook any other way! I use mine every day during the week!!

I loved the fact that every recipe in the book has only 5-ingredients. This really comes in handy on those busy work days where you don’t really feel like cooking, but still need to provide a balanced meal for your family.

The book includes straight-forward recipes for breakfast, soups, stews, and chili, chicken main dishes, vegetarian main dishes, desserts, among others. I was thrilled with the vegetarian section because most Instant Pot cookbooks I have come across don’t include much vegan. Even though I’m not vegan, I try to incorporate as many vegetables into my menu as I can. This makes it easy to stay healthy! You will, most likely, have everything you need to make the recipes on hand. The directions are easy to follow and there are pictures for some of the recipes, but I wish there would have been more, just a personal preference.

I tried a few recipes so that I could honestly review the book which included, Creamy Pesto Chicken, Italian Sloppy Joe’s, Black Bean Slider Patties and Tex-Mex Quinoa. They were super simple and fast to make. All the ones I tried tasted good and I saw many others I am interested in making! This cookbook will be a regular go-to for me and would be for any Instant Pot Lover!!

After reading about the author, Michelle Fagone, I found that she has a whole line of cookbooks and a website, if you want to check them out!! I know I will be! http://www.cavegirlcuisine.com/

This is a great introduction to Instant Pot cooking if you are a beginner. Instant Pots can be very intimidating, but once you get the hang of it you will find yourself using it every day! I love how simple and basic all the recipes are. Having few ingredients helps keep the cost down. I love how there are tips to add extra ingredients if you want to jazz it up a bit. I think this cookbook is meant for beginner IP users.

As most of us know, the Instant Pot can save money and time while providing our families with nutritious meals every night of the week. The problem??/ How to turn family favorite recipes into Instant Pot recipes and how many new recipes can we fit into the meal rotation? This cookbook solves both questions easily. Using clear, easy to follow recipes that use everyday pantry items, my family has worked their way through this entire cook book. We are now working through them again to judge our favorites. Do yourself, or someone you know, a favor and get a copy of this book!

This cookbook is fantastic I have enjoyed tge wide variety of recipes to try. The recipes are all very easy to make and the ones I have trued tasted great.

That said, most of the recipes have more than 5 ingredients but I feel the author isn't counting things like spices , butter, basic pantry stapled or water. To be honest it doesn't bother me a bit and I find it a refreshing and creative way to produce easy and delicious food.

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

A great book. Lovely ideas and simple to follow. You need a dew cupboard basics for the recipes but pretty much everything was at hand. Have tried a few ideas and will happily sample a few more. A good addition.

I really liked this cookbook and found lots of great recipes that I am definitely going to try. I really love how this is simple and doesn't throw in too much extra stuff on every page that's not needed. However, I do wish that each recipe had a picture. There's enough space at the bottom of some recipes to add a picture.

The "I Love My Instant Pot®" 5-Ingredient Recipe Book is a practical, helpful cookbook filled with easy recipes for many occasions. The book starts with several informative sections, explaining all the basics of using an Instant Pot; for example, it describes the functions, buttons, cleaning, possible accessories, and terminology needed to get started with your Instant Pot.

Then, the fun begins when we jump into the recipes, each boasting five or fewer ingredients, short hands-on time, and quick cook times. From breakfast ideas to apps and sides, entrees to desserts, every meal and course are included. Added perks throughout the book are fun tips like recipe modification, optional add-ins, and even quick lessons on things like salted vs unsalted butter. Some recipes have images included, and all recipes include number of servings and nutritional information.

Reading through the book, I found myself thinking "I could make this" and "My family would eat that" quite often, a sure sign that this recipe book is easy enough for the Instant Pot novice but diverse enough to please a variety of palates. I will be returning to several bookmarked recipes very soon.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Michelle Fagone from CavegirlCuisine.com, and publisher Simon & Schuster for an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The "I Love My Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Recipe Book' by Michelle Fagone is the perfect cookbook for those short on time or to be honest tired of cooking. For some of us who've been spending time at home, and cooking almost daily thanks to COVID-19, we learn to appreciate cookbooks that offer streamlined recipes such as her cookbook.

You will find the following chapters in her Instant Pot cookbook:

Cooking with an Instant Pot
Breakfast
Soups, Stews, and Chili
Beans, Rice, and Grains
Appetizers
Side dishes
Chicken Main Dishes
Beef and Pork Main Dishes
Seafood and Fish Main Dishes
Vegetarian Main Dishes
Desserts
US/Metric Conversion Chart
Index

Throughout the cookbook you will find nutritional information with the recipes and color photos illustrating the recipes.

Recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this cookbook in exchange for an honest review.

I really needed this concise, easy to understand Instand Pot cookbook: apart from a few chicken stews and roast beef dishes, my instant pot was not getting much use..

The introduction contains simple to follow instructions on how to use your Instant Pot safely. Releasing the pressure completely is key. (One tip I learned: the trick to cooking desserts in the instant pot is to thoroughly clean and air out the sealer - or purchase a separate one and switch them out for the required purpose. That way, your desserts don't taste like the roast you just cooked the night before!)

In the I Love My Instant Pot" 5-ingredient Recipe book, Michelle Fagone provides you with a huge range of dishes to choose from. Here is a quick sampling from each section: rotisserie chicken, Sloppy Joes, BBQ pork ribs, ground beef bulgogi halibut in lemon and caper sauce, milk boiled corn on the cob, and melt in your mouth meatballs. The mashed sweet potatoes (as well as the recipe with carrots) looks and sounds tasty.. The potato bacon soup is something I will definitely try, because I love soup on a cold winter's night. The picture of the take out style beef and broccoli looked mouthwatering. There is a very easy rice pudding recipe that I might try, along with the pumpkin muffins.

All of the recipes look easy to make and will take you no time at all once you've assembled the ingredients and followed the simple instructions. I prefer lots of pictures in a cookbook, but there were still plenty of them here to satisfy my hungry eye! I suspect i will be getting more use out of my Instant Pot!!!
Highly recommended: a 4 out of 5 star rating.