Notes about Recipes in this book

• Creamy polenta with Parmesan

  • adrienneyoung on March 15, 2022

    Avoid. Food52 IP polenta works well. For some reason (4oz less liquid? Bringing liquid to simmer first? Don’t know. ) I got burn notices with this. Twice. In two separate pots. Avoid.

• Penne alla marinara

  • CJWheaton on November 10, 2025

    Made this with large rigatoni (#24), and some browned italian sausage meat using the jarred sauce variation (putanesca). Turned out really nice, but I might add another jar of sauce at the end after pressure release (and either simmer a bit, or when reheating) since it absorbed most of the liquid, and I like it more saucy for leftovers

• Butternut squash soup

  • stricklinhome on September 03, 2019

    The soup was a little too thin from the 4 cups of broth. Easily fixed by simmering the soup on sauté for a few minutes. Next time I will use 2 cups of broth and add more as necessary to adjust the texture once the soup has been pureed.

• Spiced chickpea rice bowls with shredded veggies and tahini dressing

  • crandall57 on May 20, 2020

    This was tasty. Make sure to have the fresh herbs. I used two cloves of garlic in the dressing.

• Black bean burrito bowls

  • crandall57 on May 27, 2023

    These bowls were very good. I didn't have tomato or avocado, and they would have added a little more flavor and texture. Instead of sour cream, we used sheep's milk yogurt and instead of cheddar, we used Manchego. I used two canning jar twist tops stacked to hold the bowl holding the rice above the beans. I may cook lamb chorizo and add the leftovers with some canned tomatoes.

• Smoky vegan eggplant jambalaya

  • SenseiHeidi on January 12, 2022

    Good flavor, easy recipe. I served it with chicken cutlets and pan fried gyoza. I think you could even double the eggplant if you so desired.

• Chicken and sausage paella

  • robinorig on July 10, 2022

    Have made this multiple times and it is easy and tasty. I add sauteed shrimp seasoned with TJ's Citrusy Garlic Seasoning (great on scallops and croutons, too). Easy enough for a weeknight dinner and good enough for company, too.

• Lamb and zucchini meatballs with cucumber-yogurt sauce

  • cook_fresco on September 17, 2021

    This is really lovely - however instead of using the instant pot, I put the meatballs on a baking tray, coat in oil and bake at around 200 for 20 minutes (depending on how big I'm making them). Usually serve mixed with a jar of tomato sauce (eg Barilla's Arrabiata) and spaghetti. Delicious recipe, the ingredients go together so well.

• Ground beef Stroganoff

  • heidimia on January 04, 2021

    Needed to use an extra cup of liquid (beef stock). DON'T USE BAKING SODA WHEN BROWNING BEEF. Not a keeper.

• Ground beef tacos

  • cook_fresco on January 23, 2024

    Made using 750g 10% fat beef, one heaped teaspoon of Barts mild chilli powder, and otherwise followed the recipe. NPR, left on keep warm for 3 1/2 hours with lid slightly ajar. Served in a bowl on a tortilla with chopped avocado, cheese, red onion and fresh coriander. Really tasty and so simple to make.

• Red wine short ribs

  • adrienneyoung on January 25, 2021

    Not as good as I would wish, but promising.

• Beet salad with goat cheese and arugula

  • Thegirlwho on October 21, 2025

    The ingredient list for balsamic vinegar is actually for a balsamic vinaigrette, which calls for evoo, vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and garlic.

• Creamy mashed potatoes

  • adrienneyoung on January 25, 2021

    Meh.