‘Tis the season to embrace all things cozy—steaming soups, hearty casseroles and, of course, warm winter dessert recipes. From molten mocha cake to bread puddings and cobblers, these desserts feel like a warm hug on a cold day.
When the temperature drops and snow covers the sidewalk, there’s nothing quite like winter dessert recipes to warm your soul. You might grab a spoon for bread pudding. Or, you could slice into a fruity crumble. These popular dessert recipes will make you forget about the cold outside.
If you’re new to baking, don’t worry—many of these treats can be made with pantry staples and minimal effort. Other recipes let you take your time, filling the house with the dreamy aromas of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and vanilla.
Ready to bake? Pull out your mixing bowl, preheat your oven (or grab your slow cooker) and gather your friends or family. With so many different ways to keep cozy, you’re bound to find a dessert (or two) that fits your mood. Once you taste how comforting these desserts are, winter might just become your sweetest season yet.
Everyone’s looking to add more fiber to their diets nowadays. Luckily, lentils are packed with it, along with protein and other vitamins and minerals. There are many incredible lentil recipes. These recipes showcase the little legume. During the colder months, lentil soup recipes reign supreme. Warming, cozy and singing with all kinds of earthy, bold and wonderfully aromatic spices, you’ll never tire of lentil soups.
There’s a little something for everyone in this collection. You’ll find tried-and-true classics, like vegetable lentil soup, French lentil soup, and lentil stew. There are also more modern recipes, like Southwest barley and lentil or Italian-style lentil soup. There are brothy soups, cream-based soups, pureed soups and heartier, chunky stews. Many are Dutch oven soup recipes, though there are Instant Pot and slow cooker options for those who prefer them.
There are plenty of meaty lentil soup recipes here. They offer an even bigger protein boost. Vegetarian and vegan diners have options, too. Complete the meal with one or two sides for soup. Try a zingy salad or crisp crackers. You can also add slices of crusty bread or buttery garlic bread to soak up the richly flavored broth.
There’s no better time to pull out the pressure cooker than winter when the cold weather demands hearty, comforting meals. These Instant Pot winter recipes make it easy to whip up a comfort-food meal without spending hours at the stove. Dishes like beef shank and short ribs that usually need an afternoon of braising turn fork-tender in a snap, and creamy clam chowder hits the table fast enough for a weeknight dinner. The result is the same cozy flavor, minus the wait.
We chose winter comfort food recipes that highlight the Instant Pot’s strengths: shorter cook times, one-pot simplicity and deep, developed flavor. You’ll find mains made for busy weeknights, like taco pasta with just the right kick and creamy mac and cheese loaded with buffalo shrimp. Hearty five-bean chili is another favorite because it’s filling, flavorful and warms you from the inside out. For something more traditional, make a version of your favorite tender pot roast, without the all-afternoon cooking time.
Many of these Instant Pot meals lean into winter with seasonal produce like pumpkin, sweet potatoes and apples to add freshness against rich meats or canned beans or broth. Most recipes are easy to portion for make-ahead lunches, dinners or freezer meals, so all you have to do is add winter side dishes for a complete meal. From tender roasts to chunky stews and saucy pastas, these Instant Pot dinners bring all the comfort of winter meals without the fuss.
When I first started using my Instant Pot, I knew that I would be able to cook tender pulled pork or beef stew in much less time than in the oven or on the stovetop. Those recipes were great, but what really surprised me was how many Instant Pot soup recipes I started to make. My favorite soup recipes, from chicken noodle to hearty chowders, were ready quicker yet had a deeper, slow-cooked taste I couldn’t get enough of.
Like other Instant Pot recipes, pressure-cooker soup recipes are pretty hands-off. Quickly saute aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery; layer in the other ingredients; seal the pot; and set it to cook. The intensity of cooking under pressure draws out flavors from the ingredients, resulting in a well-seasoned soup. This collection celebrates that ease with a wide range of cozy electric cooker soup recipes, from spicy broths to creamy, rich bowls.
Since pressure-cooker soup recipes have the lid on the entire time, there is little evaporation. It’s best to follow a recipe specifically created for a pressure cooker, which will have adjusted liquid ratios accordingly. If you don’t mind experimenting, try these tips for converting slow-cooker recipes to an Instant Pot when you are short on time. Your next bowl of soup will be ready before you know it.
Bringing together the #1 diet and the #1 most popular kitchen appliance, this Instant Pot-authorized cookbook makes it more convenient than ever to cook the Mediterranean way, incorporating more vegetables, grains, beans, and seafood into your diet, and exploring the healthful, authentic flavors of cuisines ranging from Turkish to North African in everyday one-pot meals.
Made in the Instant Pot, succulent meals such as Chicken Tagine, Lamb Meatballs with Couscous, Pickled Onions, and Tahini, Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto, and Gigante Bean Soup with Celery and Olives become hands-off affairs for the busy cook. The Instant Pot also takes the waiting game out of cooking dried beans and sturdy grains so it’s easy to enjoy them more often. And vegetables get star billing, both as main dishes (Braised Whole Cauliflower with North African Spices), and sides (Marinated Artichokes and Baba Ghanoush). Recipes embrace the tenets of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, translating its less-meat-and-more-vegetables approach into vibrant, healthy one-dish meals that take the guesswork out of balancing portions and multiple dishes. Most recipes are ready in under an hour. And full nutritional information is provided.
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Rating: 2 out of 5.
I bought this book when I first got my IP. I love how America’s Test Kitchen pays attention to the details. I have to admit that the first time I did more than just leaf through it was just recently. I wanted to make shrimp and was looking for a new recipe. I don’t make rice because my husband has problems with it. To my delight, there was a recipe using Orzo! Turned out really well. I plan to try other recipes as well.
J&JTOP 500 REVIEWER VINE VOICE5.0 out of 5 stars Top 5 Cookbook
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019 Vine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
I am virtually speechless... at how Amazing this book is, for All.
I mean, it's America's Test Kitchen, which if you don't know,
has made a living out of literally testing everything, in a kitchen, from appliances to recipes to store bought items.
If you want to know the best store bought chili mix to the best butter to bake with, ATK has tried it out.
They have a show on PBS around 8pm if you want to hunt it down.
So when they make a cookbook, and there is a new edition every year, you can trust it's right.
And this Instant Pot version is. Oh so right.
I dare say, it qualifies as a "Desert Island" cookbook.
One of only 5 you'd need for the rest of your life & the rare good for gifting cookbook.
Too many details to cover so, I'll highlight my faves.
One, adding a hand towel under the cover after you quick release your grains, like rice or quinoa,
and resealing while it sits, makes professional quality fluffy rice move from side dish to main course.
Two, it's not just Instant Pot items.
Simple recipes, like salsa verde, pesto, tzatziki, and of course spices but,
for those you need grinder/ food processor.
The cooking times are spot on.
Including the beginning pages with a cheat sheet for grains, beans, vegs & proteins.
Even a trouble shooting guide if you're new to, Instant Pot or, just cooking in general.
Ps, the foil sling for the salmon was The Best salmon ever,
including my addiction to Costco's pesto salmon. As easy to clean up as well.
As a no meat eater, in a meat loving household (yes, I do seafood but that's it),
the recipes with chicken broth translated so easy by subbing veggie broth.
Yes, there is a recipe to make your own but, Walmart's brand of Organic Veg Broth is the best I tried.
Obviously, I tried a lot. It's the only one with a rich veggie flavor, not salt, pepper or carrots.
So for under $3 @ quart, that's my staple, not making my own.
This is a book rich with winter comfort foods, light summer fare and a wonderful variety of flavor.
But the best part, and No, it's not the quick ease of the Instant Pot, is
with America's Test Kitchen attention to detail, you can be confident, even as a novice,
your recipe will come out right the first time.
JnJ love4.0 out of 5 stars America's Test Kitchen is the best
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020Verified Purchase
I like how they explain why a recipe works and now I can use my instant pot more. the only problem I have with their recipes is some ingredients are hard to find or you might only use a small amount and be lefty with the rest and not use it. So I just omit some of those and it is fine.
Ladyfingers5.0 out of 5 stars Best Of Both Worlds--Greek/Turkish/North African Cooking Made Easy In An Instant Pot
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019Vine Customer Review of Free Product( What's this? )
I couldn't wait for America's Test Kitchen to combine one of my favorite ways of cooking with some of our family's favorite foods. Mediterranean Instant Pot is chock-full of one pot meals, and the ingredient range is diverse enough to satisfy anyone's palate. We love lamb--this cookbook allows me to experiment with different cuts. The first recipe we tried was perfect for our cold Michigan winter day--Moroccan lamb and lentil soup. The addition of harissa makes it wonderfully spicy, and no need to head out to the store to purchase. The recipe for this condiment is also included, as are many others like hummus, baba ghanoush, basil pesto and tzatziki.
One unique feature common to all America's Test Kitchen cookbooks is format--every recipe is fully explained, starting with an introductory paragraph explaining why it works and where to get ingredients, to ending with detailed recipe directions and beautiful photo accompaniments to assure mistake-free end results. I'm a seasoned cook--the recipes found in this book are as suitable for me as they are for beginners. Besides great Mediterranean meals, the beginning of the book is loaded with helpful tips about instant pots as well as successful rice, bean, vegetable and protein cooking methods.
I couldn't be more pleased with these Mediterranean recipes, and using an instant pot makes them almost effortless.
The extravagant one
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book with some superb looking recipes, but....
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2020Verified Purchase
Every single one of them seemed to include beans - which I intensely dislike - pasta or potatoes.
The latter I like but my husband and I are both diabetic, so guess what I am careful with and am trying - after nearly 20 years - to get him to cut back on: beans - which he loves - pasta and potatoes!
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A must-have cookbook for Instant Pot fans and those just getting to know its miraculous capabilities, with 100 recipes for favorite Italian dishes.
The Instant Pot has made getting dinner on the table easier than ever. And Italian food is a perfect partner for your Instant Pot—think rich and meaty braises, one-pot pastas, risotto, stuffed artichokes, and more. This authorized Instant Pot cookbook offers 100 delicious, sure-to-please recipes for weeknight cooking and beyond. Recipes take advantage of the Instant Pot’s many settings, allowing you to perfectly sauté and simmer a variety of dishes with just the push of a button. Long-cooking foods like grains and beans (Fall Farro with Pears and Walnuts, Corona Beans with Tomato and Sage) as well as slow stews and braises (Tuscan Beef Stew, Chicken with Creamy Artichoke Sauce) finish in half the time of stovetop cooking. But other hacks and surprises abound, too—set-it-and-forget it recipes for focaccia, quick pickles, no-oven-required cakes and cheesecakes, and even DIY ricotta.
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A. Purse 5.0 out of 5 stars. Excellent Book, Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021 Verified Purchase So far I’ve made the chicken liver pate the rigatoni alla vodka the farfalle with sausage spaghetti carbonara and pasta à la vodka. Every single dish is a 10. I have original Italian recipes that I’ve used for years and these recipes are just as good and much much more convenient. Frankly to me this book is a wonder: in half an hour you can make incredible Italian food and the taste is perfection.
iluvag 5.0 out of 5 stars. I love Italian Food and my Instant Pot! Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023 Verified Purchase I have quite a few of these Instant Pot cookbooks. I've been eyeing this book for awhile, because I love Italian Food, but did not purchase it, because frankly some of my recent book purchases from Amazon have not arrived in the best condition. Definitely unfair to the sellers who take care, but I was really getting tired of receiving new books that were mangled during shipping because of inadequate shipping packaging! I finally decided to get this book, and I'm so happy I did! The recipes sound really, really good! But, in addition to that, this seller wrapped this book so well, that not even the Post Office could damage it. It arrived in absolutely perfect condition! Can't wait to try these recipes in my Instant Pot!
