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The BEST pressure cooker/Instant Pot cookbook EVER!!! 10 STARS!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST pressure cooking cookbook EVER! I’ve purchased SEVERAL pressure cooking cookbooks ranging from poor to not bad. I just kept searching and could never find that perfect all around book. My question for that book seemed endless for one that was organized, simple to follow and didn’t leave me wondering what my finished dish would actually turn out like. I ran across a site called Pressure Luck. Jeff, the creator of Pressure Luck would post videos cooking with his Instant Pot and showed the process step by step. Pressure Luck became my go to for AWESOME, EASY recipes that even I felt confident to make. Jeffrey’s love for cooking, helping others achieving success in their cooking and his wonderful humor have been a bright spot in my quest to create great tasting, easy to prepare food. Many of us that followed Jeff hoped he would do a cookbook...WISH GRANTED!!! This book is organized, well put together with step by step pictures of the process AND PICTURES OF THE FINISHED DISH. NO GUESSING!!! There are tips EVERYWHERE! This is the BEST cookbook I own!
NOW we gotta get him to a 2nd book😁🥰

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Drew Collison

If you don’t like wine don’t buy this book.

Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020

I returned. Most of recipes required addition of wine.

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The BEST pressure cooker/Instant Pot cookbook EVER!!! 10 STARS!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020

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Get that IP off the shelf and use it like a Pro

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020

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Full disclosure – I’ve been a fan of Jeff Eisner for a long time now. I stumbled across his social media pages when I first got my Instant Pot. He was the one who got me beyond my initial fear of using the dreaded and scary pressure cooker. Now it’s Eisner’s recipes that I turn to when I want to show off my cooking poweress in the kitchen (I have none, I’m a formerly bad cook, but now that I’m an Eisner copy-cat my friends don’t suspect).

Now to the book. I’ve reviewed a lot of IP cookbooks. For me they have to have several functions.
1. There has to be an information header that gives prep time, pressure build up time, cook time, release time, and servings.
2. The ingredients must be items I can obtain easily. I don’t do trips to South America for some rare herb. I go as far as the local Kroeger’s.
3. It want lots of pictures. Pictures of the process plus pictures of the finished product.
4. I want a mix of recipes. Some that may be healthy. Some that are possibly gut-busting comfort food.

This book has checked every box. As I look over the index I see some old favorites plus many I’ve yet to try. The book starts with the Basics which includes a baked potato – wow, didn’t know you could do that. Then there’s soups & stews. This has the best chili you’ll ever make be it in an IP or in a cast iron kettle over a camp fire. #1. Guaranteed. Then there’s Rice, Poultry and the Pasta section. On to Meat with Eisner’s famous Jewish brisket. There’s also Seafood, Veggies and Desserts. It’s all here.

You may have seen him cooking on GMA or Rachael Ray. He’s become a big thing these days but he’s is still my favorite kiddo from NY with the cutest dog on social media. Yeah, Banjo, I’m talkin’ ‘bout you.

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James Wyatt

Don't fear the Instant Pot. Jeffrey breaks his recipes down to simple steps.

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020

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Quite a while ago, I stumbled into his "Pressure Luck" videos on YouTube & eventually drooled my way to a store for an Instant Pot. "Jeffrey, The Instant Pot Pied Piper."
All my friends are calling me the master chef when I tried the Barbecue Ribs (pg. 175) & Mac & Cheese (pg. 32). In this book, you have some favorites, and I believe some brand spanking new recipes, so easy & broken down, that a kid could do it.
Included is a primer on how to use an Instant Pot for all the different models. Also, basic items & ingredients to have on you.
The categories are Basics, Soups & Stews, Pasta, Rice, Poultry, Meat, Seafood, Vegetables & Sides, & Dessert.
These are family-approved recipes that they'll be wanting to come back to, time & time again.

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KristenS

Impressive!! Easy to read, delicious recipes!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020

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This book is awesome! It is easy to read and contains all the info you need to create the simple, delicious recipes that Pressure Luck is known for. Lots of clear photos of each step in the recipe make it so easy to follow. Very impressed with the Basics section and information on the different kinds of Instant Pot displays. A lot of very helpful information for a beginner, but also recommended for those with a lot of experience with their own IP creations. A very nice, quality binding, and it will be a welcome addition to my kitchen staples. I can't wait to create a meal plan to get started trying them all! The only thing missing in this book is a picture of Jeffrey's smiling face showing off the completed meal for each recipe. We love Jeffrey's positive, happy attitude which keeps us coming back for more! ~ Note: I am not paid, or affiliated with Pressure Luck in any way. Just a big fan of his cooking!

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Awesome recipes!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020

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Last year I discovered my instant pot and in searching for good recipes, I happened upon Jeffrey's you tube videos and found the recipes I tried there to be absolutely amazing to make and eat. My family is so grateful! I had to get this book as soon as it came out. The Chili, goulash, arroz con pollo and sausage and shells are some of my very favorites. This book is beautifully presented with lots of pictures of each step of the process during the making of a recipe. This book does NOT include all of Jeff's great recipes (for example, I love his Polynesian chicken which is not here), so keep looking at this blog and you tube videos for more. Honestly, this book is a must have for instant pot people.

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Alixandra Hice

We asked and Jeffrey answered.

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020

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I just received (a day early!) my copy of Jeffrey Eisner’s new Instant Pot cookbook “The Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook” and it does not disappoint. At first glance I see some of his tried-and-true favorites from his phenomenally popular Pressure Luck series, and some new enticing recipes. In his traditional style, the book is laid out in steps and the instructions are simple and easy to follow. The photographs are abundant for that reason (thanks Jeff) and the layout is perfect for novices and seasoned Instant Potters alike. Jeff taught me how not to be afraid of my Instant Pot, and I have enjoyed his recipes for a long while. I am a good bit fatter since becoming acquainted, but that’s not a bad thing, right? Very pleased with this book and am eager to get cooking to try some new dishes while simultaneously having a handy reference for many of my established favorite Pressure Luck dishes. Your community of followers thanks you, Jeff. Well done. Proud of you. Looking forward to your next book of deliciousness.

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Kandi Sweet

Fantastic comprehensive manual

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2020

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This book really is step by step. It begins with 14 pages of how to use your instant pot including pics of the panel of various models and troubleshooting steps and tips and hints for using your instant pot. The recipes are broken down into basics (ie hard boiled eggs, marinara sauce, baked potato), soups and stews, pasta,rice,poultry,meat(other than poultry), seafood, veggies and sides, and finally desserts. Each recipe has clear pictures of the process and the final product. Also each has a clear status bar that includes prep time to the total time and serving sizes. Part of some people’s frustration is the total time it can take to make a pressure cooked meal when the time at pressure is very low. This bar will prepare you for the entire time it could take. All of the recipes are approachable recipes some are regular comfort food and others seem a little more upscale all the while not being something the most inexperienced cook couldn’t handle. There’s no mention of butterflying or spatchcocking anything lol. Great overall book. I want to buy additional copies for family members that are afraid to touch their pots.

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labnsabys

Great recipes, beautiful presentation, easy to follow

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020

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I have been following Jeffrey's Youtube channel and Facebook page since first getting my Instant Pot about a year ago. Of all of the recipe sites I follow, his recipes are always the easiest to follow and produce the best, most consistent results. The guided videos are full of detailed instruction and a good dose of humor. The cookbook contains many of my favorite recipes as well as a lot I have yet to try. The step-by-step photos are fantastic, especially for someone new to pressure cooking who may not know what to expect or what things should look like at various stages of cooking. Having the time for each step is HUGE! One of my biggest frustrations when I started with a pressure cooker was that recipes only told me how long the pressure cook setting was -- not how long it would take for coming to pressure and the many other steps involved. Consequently, my family would often be sitting around hungry because I had assured them dinner would be ready by a certain time and it was not. Trust me -- you will love knowing how long every step of the process should take! The photos and production of this cookbook are beautiful and first-rate. There is a great variety of recipes in all categories. I highly recommend this cookbook for any new pressure cooker owners or anyone who loves cooking with this method.
Edited to add: I purchased two more for my mom and her good friend. This book is a hit! I took mine to FedEx Office and it cost me a few $ to spiral bind it -- great and useful option to let it lay flat.

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Ashley

Don’t hesitate, just BUY already!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020

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This cookbook exceeded my expectations. The pictures are incredibly helpful and the instructions are on point. Very easy to follow and understand, and is written in his voice like his YouTube videos. (If you haven’t watched them yet, do that now! He’s called Pressure Luck Cooking.) His meatloaf is the absolute best! I also added an Indian Chicken Curry dish (the veggies aren’t part of the recipe). All things I’ve tried so far have been delicious. Fantastic first cookbook, but would be great in any Instant Pot collection. I cannot recommend this book more. Worth every penny~