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My dad learned to make pork chops and sauerkraut as a soldier during World War II from a local German woman during the Allied occupation of Germany. I don't know the German name for it, but this is a hearty and delicious pork dish.

For this sauerbraten, I found two slightly different handwritten versions of my Grandmother's recipe. Born in Nekkar am Rhein in 1904, she naturally learned to cook traditional German meals as a young woman and didn't rely on a cookbook. I try to capture the nuance in this. Serve with potato dumplings.

This German apple cake makes a moist, dense cake that keeps well. It has been a family favorite for over 20 years. It's delicious served with a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

A very simple yet delicious way to wrap freshly cooked white asparagus in ham slices. You need as many ham slices as asparagus spears. This dish is traditionally served with new potatoes.

I have not cooked rice on the stove since buying my electric pressure cooker! Instant pot brown rice is so easy, and you can vary it up however you like; add spices or seasonings before cooking or fold in nuts and dried fruit after cooking.

Now with our Instant Pot, this chicken enchilada casserole has been improved and made better than ever! I created this recipe many years ago for my hubby who does not like the traditional sour cream sauce on his chicken enchiladas. It's been a hit with family and friends ever since. For a different take on chicken enchiladas that will make everyone happy, give this one a try!

This Instant Pot pozole rojo (red posole) is a simple, earthy, rich, and satisfying soup that's easy to make. The recipe uses pork and hominy, along with spices and herbs. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes. Serve in bowls and add your favorite toppings, such as sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños.

This Instant Pot shepherd's pie is a family-friendly meal made with ground beef instead of lamb. Use a multi-function pressure cooker to prepare the filling and potatoes, then broil the assembled pie in the oven.

This simple vegan cabbage soup is perfect for a detox diet. It's a tasty recipe that's easy to make in your Instant Pot.

This chicken miso soup is full of fresh ingredients and has the perfect blend of delicious savory flavors!

This Instant Pot cabbage recipe can be served with cornbread or as a side dish to your favorite meal. Preparing cabbage in a pressure cooker preserves most nutrients and produces a sweet yet savory dish. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and easy!

These pressure cooker pork chops are a great, quick, and easy meal. The one-pot pressure cooker makes cleanup a snap and brings dinner to the table quickly! Use a 6-quart or larger pressure cooker.

This quick and easy Instant Pot mushroom soup is rich and creamy, and it's super comforting on a cold day! To cut down on prep time, feel free to coarsely chop the mushrooms in a food processor. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can partially purée the cooked soup with an immersion blender.

This Instant Pot turkey breast is the moistest I have ever made. I usually cook this in the slow cooker all day, but it turns out so much better in the Instant Pot. I couldn't believe that I had such a wonderful meal ready in less than an hour!

These pork chops are so easy to make in the Instant Pot. I needed a quick way to cook tender pork chops and this method did it. My husband and 6-year-old daughter fought over the leftovers!

These Instant Pot scalloped potatoes are the ultimate side dish. They're easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes.

This V8 drink recipe is made with tomatoes, celery, onion, pepper, beet, carrot, and garlic. This vegetable juice cocktail tastes even better than the store-bought version!

This Instant Pot Italian wedding soup made with meatballs, pasta, and cheese is a marriage made in heaven. There are many versions of this recipe; this is mine, and I hope you enjoy it.

Make frozen pork chops in the Instant Pot. When the main component of dinner is frozen solid, it's often easier to order carry-out, but this recipe takes advantage of that frozen meat. I buy my seasonings from the Savory Spice Shop, although feel free to use what you have on hand.

This Instant Pot navy bean soup with ham is a meal the whole family will love. I use a package of Hurst's navy beans for this recipe but feel free to use any brand.

This Instant Pot recipe for frozen salmon requires no thawing. The fillets stay warm and moist without overcooking.

This Afghan rice dice called kabuli pulao is made in a pressure cooker. The perfectly textured rice is infused with flavor from a seasoned homemade broth. You can also prepare it on your stovetop.

This pressure cooker corned beef is the most tender, flavorful corned beef that you will ever eat! Cooking time includes the time for the pot to reach the proper pressure.

Instant Pot cabbage rolls stuffed with meatloaf mix, onion, and rice.

Try lasagna soup in the Instant Pot for a new twist on an old favorite. Ever wonder what to do with that last little bit of marinara sauce or those broken lasagna noodles? Well, this recipe has you covered with a soup that has all of the flavors of lasagna without all of the hours in the kitchen. I've made it with fairly simple ingredients but feel free to add ground fennel seeds or herbs.

These Instant Pot ribs are seasoned with a delicious spice mix and cooked with apple cider vinegar and barbecue sauce. They're fall-off-the-bone delicious and ready in under an hour from start to finish. I've had zero complaints about these sweet and spicy ribs from my family of seven, so that's a win for me!

Pressure cooker potatoes are the easiest way I have come up with for cooking whole, skin-on potatoes to perfection for use in whatever recipe you need them for.

Steel-cut oats and the Instant Pot: two of my favorite discoveries from the last 10 years. Top with ground flax seed, hemp seed, cinnamon, fruit, honey, syrup, vanilla extract, nut butter, etc.

This Instant Pot baked beans recipe was passed down through my French Canadian family from my grandmother to my mother and then to me many years ago. It traditionally takes hours to make, as we let the beans slow cook overnight in the oven on low heat. I transformed it into a much quicker Instant Pot recipe with great success! With this method, you don't even have to presoak the beans. These are even better the next day and freeze well, too.

The easiest way to prepare spaghetti squash is in your Instant Pot! It always comes out tender after just 7 minutes for a delicious vegetable side or low-carb, vegan substitute for traditional pasta dishes.

This frozen ribs Instant Pot dinner can be made without planning. Each rib portion should have 3 to 4 ribs. I use a spice called Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning from Savory Spice Shop, but you may use what you have. With only 3 ingredients, it doesn't get much easier!

This Instant Pot meatloaf is quick to prepare and delicious. It's made a little sweet with apple.

Learn how long to steam crab legs with this simple recipe. There is no need to go to a high-end restaurant for crab legs when you can easily do them at home in your Instant Pot. Crab legs go from the freezer to the table in 20 minutes. Save your money. It honestly doesn't get any easier than this.

This hearty pressure cooker chili is delicious — so good on a cold snowy day. What's even better is having it ready within 35 minutes from start to finish!

This salsa chicken Instant Pot recipe makes an easy weeknight meal even easier. Frozen chicken breasts are combined with taco seasoning and salsa for a tasty Mexican-themed meal. You can use the meat for tacos, burrito bowls, or as a topping for baked potatoes. So many possibilities! I used this the first night for chicken quesadillas. The second night I used it as a topping for baked potatoes with shredded cheese, pickled jalapeños, and sour cream.

This delicious Instant Pot risotto with tender mushrooms and Parmesan cheese is so simple and fuss-free to make. It tastes like a fancy dish ordered at an Italian restaurant! You'll probably start making risotto in your pressure cooker far more often after you try this recipe.