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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

I recently tried to make Lasagna in the Instant Pot and it did not turn out well. It tasted fine, but was messy. So I tried this recipe since it was already made to be messy and it was much better. It was made to be easier, but provide the same taste that you expect from traditional Lasagna.

Arroz Caldo w/rotisserie chicken (Instant Pot)

Arroz Caldo w/rotisserie chicken (Instant Pot)

So in 1994, I had just started taking care of my mother who had just been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. I was 27 and the family was still in shock that my mother was sick. One day, she asked me to make Arroz Caldo (a kind of Chicken soup porridge). I was shocked because I had never made it before and my mother had never taught me to make it. So I thought it was a strange request.

Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

Ok, once I made my mashed potatoes with this recipe, I never made my mashed potatoes any other way. The flavor was amazing. https://natashaskitchen.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes/

Thai Sweet Sticky Rice 3

Thai Sweet Sticky Rice 3

So I love Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango. I first had it from a Malaysian restaurant in D.C. and whenever I come across it anywhere, I always order it and load up on it (doggie bags). Well thanks to the Instant Pot, I can make it myself.

Cacio e Pepe (Instant Pot)

Cacio e Pepe (Instant Pot)

I’ve tried a couple different recipes for this and this is my favorite: https://pressureluckcooking.com/instant-pot-cacio-e-pepe/ or this one: https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/4-ingredient-instant-pot-cacio-e-pepe-recipe/