Easy
Classic Skillet Cornbread
Don’t expect something sweet and muffiny here. This rustic cornbread is sturdy and dry and meant to be dunked.
By Claire Saffitz
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
The texture of shrimp cooked in the Instant Pot is such a pleasant surprise: You’d think the shrimp might be tough or mushy, but it’s firm, tender, and briny.
By Mark Bittman
Instant Pot Choucroute Garnie
This hearty Alsatian classic is perfect for the Instant Pot. The meat is fork-tender, and its fat virtually melts away, adding richness to the sauerkraut and cabbage.
By Mark Bittman
Instant Pot Caldo Verde
The ingredients of this classic Portuguese soup (namely chorizo, kale, and potatoes) meld beautifully under pressure, so you only need water—no stock—to get a savory, rich broth.
By Mark Bittman
Sunday Stash Marinara Sauce
This simple, flavorful tomato sauce is a weeknight savior. Make a big batch and stash it in the freezer. Add to pastas, braises, soups, and stews in the weeks to come.
By Anya Hoffman
Parmesan Bread Pudding
Salty, rich pancetta balances bitter broccoli rabe in this savory, chile flake–spiked bread pudding.
By Mary Frances Heck
Roasted Niçoise Salad with Halibut
Jarred marinated artichoke hearts get super-crispy and delicious when roasted, making them the secret star of this simple sheet-pan dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Winter Fruit Kefir Salad
This showstopper is a kaleidoscope of colors, a treasure chest of nutrients . . . yet not a berry to be seen. Winter fruit has its merits: Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamins C and K (the latter is needed for blood clotting), not to mention digestion-enhancing fiber. Reddish-orange persimmons contain twice the dietary fiber of apples, plus more potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, and antioxidants. Cantaloupe and honeydew both provide potassium and are super hydrating—helpful for the winter months when you might be stuck indoors amid dry, re-circulated air. Dressed in a tropical coconut kefir-and-mint vinaigrette, it's a pleasure for all of the senses.
By Julie Smolyansky
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Scones
Meet my version of an energy bar. About 30 minutes before a workout, I’ll grab one of these scones, plus some coffee and a gulp of kefir; the whole wheat flour gives me the sustained energy I need to make it through a five-mile run or an hour-long SoulCycle class . . . or just a normal, hectic day.
By Julie Smolyansky
Raspberry-Lemon Icebox Cake
Gingersnaps add a hint of spice to this cream cheese–enriched make-ahead summer classic.
By Patricia Heaton
Homemade Applesauce
This sugar-free applesauce is a cinch to make at home in your Dutch oven.
By Magdalena Wszelaki
Avo Smash
This will last for about 2 days in an airtight container, with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface of the smash to prevent oxidation. Pressing down eliminates any air pockets that might also cause the pesky brown spots.
By Nick Korbee
Kefir Labneh
Make thick, creamy labneh at home by simply straining the beverage overnight in your fridge.
By Julie Smolyansky
Endive, Romaine, and Orange Salad
The ultimate date-night first course: eat it with a knife and fork or eat it with your hands. Either way it’s more fun if you share it off the same plate.
By Anna Stockwell
Gut-Healing Bone Broth
Sip this broth as a restorative or use it as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.
By Amy Myers, MD
Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly every time when steamed in a pressure cooker: always evenly cooked and easier to peel than traditional boiled eggs.
By Coco Morante
Instant Pot Hummus
The secret to making a smooth, light, fluffy dip is to use warm just-cooked chickpeas. And the Instant Pot makes that easy.
By Coco Morante
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
This is a creamy, cheesy, classic mac 'n' cheese you can make using your favorite new kitchen appliance!
By Coco Morante
Instant Pot Thai Coconut Clams
These Thai-inspired clams are salty, tangy, and rich from the coconut milk.
By Melissa Clark