Trying out my new Instant Pot

I was very excited to get an Instant Pot for Christmas, but then I ended up with the flu, and between catching up on all the things I got behind in due to that, and the birthday weekend trip I really haven't used it much yet.  This week I've been working on changing that.  So far I am liking it, and I really like how quickly and easily it cooks a variety of foods.

I used it to make plain white rice and decided that it was a bit dry, so next time I'll add a bit more water.  Then I tried it for brown rice and it was perfection!  I have always struggled with brown rice, it has to cook forever and it never comes out right.  In the instant pot it was delicious and much faster.

Today I used it twice.  For lunch, I made hard cooked eggs.  Definitely a winner, and they peel so easily!  I loved not having to watch the water, or the time - just put the eggs on the rack, add water, close the lid and push the button.  After I put them in a cold water bath I sliced one up for my salad.  Delicious!

Then I got the idea to cook the fish we were planning on having for dinner in the Instant Pot.  I googled salmon recipes for the Instant Pot and found one that sounded like something we would like to eat:  Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens.  I must say it was pretty darn good.

Since my filet was frozen I cooked it for 5 minutes, and it was still a bit underdone, so I put it under the broiler while I finished up the potatoes.  The potatoes were really good!  I can't wait to try more recipes.  Tomorrow I'll be testing out the Slow Cooker function on it and making beef stew. Perfect for a cozy day of sewing!  And I definitely want to try oatmeal in it.  I figure I can make a larger batch and refrigerate the leftovers to eat throughout the week.

Do you have an Instant Pot?  What's your favorite recipe?