Mouth-watering, easy to make Instant Pot Dinner Recipes that take five minutes to prep! 

Instant Pot Dinner Recipes

Five kids you guys… yes, it was a shock to me too when the ultrasound of my last pregnancy showed two babies in my womb. I already, thought I had my hands full with 3, but just as soon as I believed I had the hang of things (about 7 months), we got pregnant with number four and five. Since that time, my world has sort turned into a well functioning  day care. I went from working all day from home (with no kids) to working all day form home with three kids in diapers.

When I dreamed of five kids (during those glorious 9 months of pregnancy), the first thing I thought would go would be our well prepared dinners. You know what, they haven’t gone. You want to know more. They have actually only improved. Both in health and in quality.  I discovered two things. First the slow cooker, for preparing a meal in the morning and letting it cook all day. and I discovered the pressure cooker, aka the Instant Pot for the last minute 5 minute prep!

We put some of our favorite Instant Pot Dinner Recipes to make you feel like you are winning, even if your hands are full too!

First of all, new to Instant Pot. Grab our Instant Pot Cheat Sheet (also baking hacks cheat sheet and air fryer cheat sheets!)

Also, take a look at this set of Instant Pot Cheat Sheets! Guess what, it is magnetic! See more in our Baking Hacks and Tips.

Don’t let the intimation of a pressure cooker hinder your southern cuisine. This Instant Pot Low Country Boil is a one pot meal with lots of red potatoes, corn, sausage, and shrimp. | Spicy Southern Kitchen

Ribs in the pressure cooker? Yep! These fall off the bone, Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are finger-licking good. | Recipes Simple

We love a good lettuce wrap. These these easy Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps as a healthy, low carb recipe. | Glue Sticks and Gumdrops

Don’t forget our favorite – it includes one of my favorite seasonings, pesto! Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe | Frugal Coupon Living

Tasty, tasty. Everyone’s favorite classic recipe, an Instant pot soup. Effortless, homemade New England clam chowder. | Garden in the Kitchen

Twist up a favorite childhood sandwich – Instant Pot Sloppy Joe Pasta | Best Recipe Box

Tender, flavorful and easy – Instant Pot Pulled Pork. | Lemon Blossoms

This is on my family’s rotating dinner night recipes. Pressure Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches Recipe – roast, peppers, onions, mushrooms with lots of grated provolone cheese. | The Black Peppercorn

Love a good Asian cuisine? This spicy honey Instant Pot chicken takes just 4 minutes to cook and comes out moist and full of flavor! | The Typical Mom

This is an easy, tasty recipe. Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu! Ready in an hour.| Pinch of Yum

Did you know you can make this dish in the rpessure cooker? Easy to make, easy to clean. Instant Pot Hamburger Stroganoff  | Julies Eats and Treats

Creamy, mouthwatering, homemade Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. Make dinner in about 10 minutes! | The Salty Marshmallow

Another tasty, cheesy pasta dish – Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu. | Plain Chicken

This is quick, easy, fun and tasty. Instant Pot Chinese Lo Mein. Ready in less than 30 minutes. | Kirbie Cravings

Easy, classic recipe and all in one pot. Instant Pot chicken and rice is a delicious and simple supper. | A Pinch of Healthy

I love a good, cheesy rice, especially when it has broccoli. Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice is the perfect solution for a busy week night dinner! Only 5 minutes in your instant pot. | I Don’t Have Time for That

A twist on your traditional spaghetti. Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. Add it to your menu every week! | Slow Cooker Gourmet

Another tasty chicken recipe. Easy and delicious Asian braised chicken with ginger and soy sauce. This recipe has only four main ingredients and takes 8 minutes in the pressure cooker! | Rasa Malaysia

One of our favorite Instant Pot White Bean Soups. Made with smoked sausage, white beans, and vegetables with an herb-infused broth. | Good in the Simple

I love a good pasta and this one blends my love of cheese steak and pasta. Instant Pot Philly Cheese Steak Pasta will satisfy everyone in the family. | Sweet and Savory Meals

Also take a look at these Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy our other Instant Pot Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

When the temperatures cool of, save these Warming Winter Meals Using the Slow Cooker. Pin to Pinterest.

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We have quick and easy giant squid cupcakes for your next beach party. Eight adorable legs, two giant eyes, and a fluffy head make this octopus dessert one easy food craft for the kids.

Giant Squid Cupcakes

Hosting a beach party? Our  Beach Inspired Party Ideas have gone so well we wanted to share with you some more food ideas for your celebration.  Recently we shared with you our Clam Cookies and Mermaid Party Ideas, so today we thought it would be fun to have another festive under the sea dessert.

Take a look at these adorable giant squid cupcakes.  If you are looking for cute cupcake liners, we are a pretty big fan of these blue cupcake liners but if these Wilton Blue Ombre Cupcake holders ever return, we suggest grabbing those.

This food craft was very easy and can be used for the kids. Our cupcakes were prebaked (do while the kids are in school if you want – you might just get to lick the bowl by yourself). You can also pick up unfrosted cupcakes at many local grocery stores. Just ask the bakery department.

The prep time and creative time is minimal and you can have this cupcake craft out in minutes. Our recipe yields 6 cupcakes, but obviously multiply as you need!

Supplies:

• 6 Prepared Cupcakes, unfrosted
• 1 Can Blue Frosting
• 1 pkg. Twizzlers Pull N’ Peel Licorice—fruit punch flavor
• 6 Large Marshmallows
• 8 oz. Chocolate Melts, Purple
• 12 Edible Candy Eyes

Giant Squid Cupcakes | A Beach Party Dessert Idea

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
• Prep Time: 15
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x

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We have quick and easy giant squid cupcakes for your next beach party. Eight adorable legs, two giant eyes, and a fluffy head make this octopus dessert one easy food craft for the kids.

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Ingredients

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• 6 Prepared Cupcakes, unfrosted
• 1 Can Blue Frosting
• 1 pkg. Twizzlers Pull N’ Peel Licorice in fruit punch flavor
• 6 Large Marshmallows
• 8 oz. Chocolate Melts, Purple or Red (we used purple)
• 12 Edible Candy Eyes

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, melt the purple chocolate per package directions.
2. Poke a toothpick into a marshmallow and dip into the chocolate until fully covered. This will make your head.
3. Set the marshmallow down on a parchment lined baking sheet and remove the toothpick. Repeat this for all the heads/marshmallows.
4. Press two edible eyeballs on the front of each marshmallow before the chocolate hardens. Leave these set until the chocolate is hard and the eyes are set.
5. Frost each cupcake with the blue frosting making sure to put extra in the middle so the frosting slopes downward a little. Take a butter knife, touch it all around the frosting, and gently pull up so the frosting will look like water waves.
6. Take a rope of the licorice and cut into 4 pieces. Unwind the strings so you will have all the purple pieces separated. You will need 48 of these pieces for the squid legs.
7. Lay 8 licorice legs over the top of each cupcake so they drape down over the frosting hanging off the edges a bit.
8. Set an squid head on top of each cupcake right in the center over the tops of the legs. Press them down a bit so they stay on the cupcake and so it looks like the head is attached to the legs.
9. These fun little cupcakes are easy to make and would be fun at any summer party!

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Also get ideas from these these Beach Inspired Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Summer or Party Board.

If you are hosting an under the sea party, take a look at these fun Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest on your Summer, Party or Dessert Boards.

Also make these Mermaid Party Clam Cookies (take a look at our Mermaid Party Ideas in that same post!) Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.