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April 24, 2020

What you’ve been making

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The past 40 days have been different to say the least. Different than at any other time. We’ve all been home a lot more than normal. Eating at home a lot more than normal. Cooking a lot more than normal. Going to the grocery store a lot less than normal.

So because of all this un-normalness going on I thought it would be interesting to pull up stats to see which recipes have been viewed a lot more than normal. I wanted to see what people were making the most with the foods that they have at home in their pantries and freezers.

Here are the recipes with the biggest percentage increase over the last month or so…

#10: Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans and Rice

Percentage increase: 229%

This one is a staple at my house! It’s a meatless recipe that’s fast and easy to get going with only a handful of ingredients.

Beans and Rice Recipe

#9: Instant Pot Recipes with Frozen Chicken Breasts

Percentage increase: 231%

One of the coolest things about the Instant Pot is cooking meats from frozen in a short amount of time. Here are plenty of ideas on how to use your bag of frozen chicken.

44 Frozen Chicken Breast Ideas

Sometimes you have a bag of frozen chicken in your freezer and only a few minutes to cook dinner. Don't worry! The Instant Pot will save the day. Here are 44 recipes you can make in the Instant Pot with frozen chicken breasts. ๏ปฟ

#8: Instant Pot Creamy Hamburger Tortellini Soup

Percentage Increase: 238%

If you’re looking for some comfort in the form of a soup this is a great one to make!

Beefy Tortellini Soup Recipe

Instant Pot Creamy Hamburger Tortellini Soup is a creamy soup with ground beef, spinach, carrots and cheesy tortellini. Make it all in one pot and in just a few minutes with your electric pressure cooker.

#7: Instant Pot Sausage Gravy

Percentage Increase: 244%

More time to prepare breakfast? This biscuits and gravy is a southern comfort food delight!

Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Instant Pot Sausage Gravy--country style gravy made with ground sausage and diced bacon is infused with flavors as it is quickly pressure cooked. When served over freshly baked biscuits (homemade or from a can) it tastes like a good old fashioned southern breakfast (although we eat this often for dinner).ย 

#6: Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Percentage Increase: 399%

If you’re looking to get your Panera Bread fix at home try this broccoli soup. I believe this version is just as good or better than you could order at any restaurant!

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup--reminiscent of Panera Bread's broccoli cheddar soup this pressure cooker versionย has chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and celery simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. I believe this version is just as good or better than you could order at any restaurant! Try it for dinner this week.ย 

#5: Instant Pot Cheater Lasagna

Percentage Increase: 405%

You can make this Instant Pot lasagna pasta recipe with 6 ingredients and in just a few minutes instead of the more laborious traditional lasagna.

Cheater Lasagna Recipe

Instant Pot Cheater Lasagna--if you love the flavors of lasagna but don't like the effort it takes this recipe is for you! You can make this Instant Pot lasagna pasta recipe with 6 ingredients and in just a few minutes.

#4: Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient Chicken and Gravy

Percentage Increase: 442%

This recipe has just 3 ingredients…chicken, onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup. It’s perfect served over mashed potatoes or noodles.

3 Ingredient Chicken and Gravy

Recipe for 3-ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy #easydinner #crockpot

#3: Instant Pot Chicken Margherita Pasta

Percentage Increase: 456%

Penne pasta, bites of chicken, halved grape tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and mozzarella all come together in a simple but totally flavorful one pot meal.

Instant Pot Chicken Margherita Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Margherita Pasta--Penne pasta, bites of chicken, halved grape tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and mozzarella all come together in aย simple but totally flavorful one pot meal. I couldn't stop eating this one!ย 

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Salsa Pasta

Percentage Increase: 556%

This recipe calls for only 4 ingredients. It’s the easiest recipe ever and I must say quite tasty!

Instant Pot Alfredo Salsa Penne

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Salsa Pasta--the easiest recipe ever. With just four ingredients and your pressure cooker this is a perfect meal to make when you're busy but still want to put dinner on the table! Kids and adults alike love this creamy penne pasta and will be asking for seconds.ย 

Instant Pot Million Dollar Spaghetti

Percentage Increase: 1271% (wow!!!)

Spaghetti but a whole lot better! Kids and adults love this one.

Instant Pot Million Dollar Spaghetti

Instant Pot Million Dollar Spaghetti--spaghetti but a whole lot better. A ground beef sauce is served with spaghetti noodles and then cream cheese is stirred in for an ultimate creamy dinner. Kids and adults love this spaghetti!

Have you been eating differently this past month? What kinds of dinners have you had? I’d love to know!

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14 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Collections, Instant Pot

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  1. karen Lea eaton says

    April 25, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Love your recipes, before and doing pandemic. New favorite is balsamic vinaigrette chicken recipe. This 2 ingredient recipe is do easy and delicious. We love over rice with vegetables. I make my own balsamic dressings so always have ingredients on hand.

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    • Karen says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      I’m glad I could be helpful. And yes that recipe is so easy and so tasty!!

      Reply
  2. Ellen Campbell says

    April 25, 2020 at 11:54 am

    Karen, First I want to thank for your wonderful website. Two yrs, ago I bought the Lux mini. I use it so much, I actually bought a second IP (Duo 6qt.} I have a question about the Ranch Chicken Taco Rice Recipe. I used the Lux mini IP and the taste and flavors were great it was quite dry. Do I need to add more water next time?

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    • Karen says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Ellen, I would try adding an additional quarter cup of broth. I bet that will help!

      Reply
  3. Dawn says

    April 25, 2020 at 7:34 am

    Can’t thank you enough Karen. I would be lost w/o you and the IP. We never ate at home until 2 months ago. The IP is by far the best investment ever made. I would get so stressed out trying to cook several dishes at a time. I am no longer afraid of the kitchen. BTW, love your new kitchen! We have a new kitchen too but sorry we used can lighting. Can’t see a thing. Wishing we have your lights.

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    • Karen says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying my recipes Dawn!! And it’s so fun to have a new kitchen. That’s too bad about your lighting though!

      Reply
  4. Robyn Johnson says

    April 24, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    Hi,
    I’m new to IP. I use my crock pot often because of the ease and was wondering if and how I can incorporate crock pot recipes into IP. Is there a conversion guide on how much cooking time, crock pot versus IP? I know with my crock pot I can open it and add things often but not so with IP. I tried a beef stew and my potatoes became mush and part of the sauce. Probably because with the crock pot I usually throw the potatoes in first because they take longer to cook. When I did the IP I just threw everything in together. My bad, I usually don’t follow recipes so since I’ve made it so often I should have looked up the recipe for IP beef stew. I feel like this is a whole new learning curve. I think I’m a little bit intimidated by the cooker. I know its silly! I would love to incorporate my crock pot recipes to my IP. Any suggestions? thanks for your help. You’d a laughed at watching my husband and I trying to put the IP together. They sent an extra rubber ring and for the life of us we could not figure out where it went. We had no idea it was an extra. thank goodness for you tube and on line blogs. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Bonnie S says

      April 25, 2020 at 2:00 am

      I have to say that it’s a good thing you’re here, because Karen has converted a huge amount of crock pot recipes to work in the instant pot. She’s done all the testing already so you don’t have to. Just know that in the IP you will use much more liquid than you do in a crock pot. Go to the (almost) top left of her page and click on “filter recipes” to help you search the site. Her recipes are delicious!

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    • Karen says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      Haha! Glad you finally figured out what the sealing ring was for.
      There is no hard and fast rule about making crockpot recipes into Instant Pot recipes. If you give me a recipe I could tell you what I would do.

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  5. A YVONNE MENDENHALL says

    April 24, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    We loved the Cheater Lasagne. I wanted to do meatless so added some fresh spinach leaving out the sausage and it was delicious. I’ll be making that again for sure! THANKS!

    We are also making popcorn more often that usual and like the easy instant pot method and clean up.

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    • Karen says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      Yum! Sounds like you are eating good at your house ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Davita says

      May 26, 2020 at 9:46 am

      Popcorn in the IP??!!

      I must have missed that recipe!!!

      Reply
  6. Dee Hall says

    April 24, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    We have been grilling a lot. B/S marinated chicken breasts one day and sandwiches the next or on a green salad. IP boiled eggs for tuna salad, deviled eggs, and egg salad. IP dried pintos one day and chili the next, also refried beans, Spanish rice, and beef enchiladas. Lots and lots of homemade breads–from homemade rolls, cornbread, homemade biscuits, raisin bread, Cajun bread, onion bread and hamburger buns, IP spaghetti, bow ties and rice. Even made homemade pizza dough with all the fixings. Also a lot of homemade cakes,

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    • Karen says

      April 24, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Wow Dee! I want to come live at your house. Sounds so tasty!

      Reply

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