I love The “I Love My Instant Pot” Cooking for One Recipe Book! It has comforting classic dishes, trendy wraps/bowls, and exotic dishes from other lands. There are also fast and easy dishes with little prep.

All of the recipes include nutritional information. Don’t be shocked by the high calorie count. The author obviously loves her meat. I wouldn’t be able to eat 4 of the Sweet Chili Chicken Drumsticks at one sitting. The Cajun Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage includes 1 1/2 cups of sausage and 3 cups of cooked rice per serving. No wonder it has 1,229 calories!

The book has innovative ways of cooking the pasta/rice side dish with the main entree all in the instant pot at the same time. It includes all types of recipes from appetizers to desserts. My only complaint is that not every recipe includes a photograph. But the recipes sound so delicious, The “I Love My Instant Pot” Cooking for One Recipe Book earns 5 stars!

Thanks to Adams Media and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved Lisa Child's smart, savvy pressure cooker tips and suggestions. In particular I loved her suggestion of using a 6 quart Instant Pot versus a 3 quart Instant Pot when cooking for one. Her kitchen equipment and tools suggestions were spot on too. For example I use a 1/8 teaspoon daily as I am cooking for two. If you can find a 1/8 teaspoon when looking for measuring spoons, I highly recommend buying a measuring spoon set that has that spoon.

As to the recipes they are varied and sound yummy. Some of the recipes you'll find include:

Small-Batch Bacon-Cheddar Egg Bites
Easy Hearty Beef Stew
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Cocktail Shrimp
Cheesy Stuffed Peppers
Mushroom Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Garlicky Whole Lemon Chicken Thighs and Rice
Loaded Barbecue Chicken Bowl
Spicy Clam Pasta
Pasta Primavera
Homemade Refried Beans
Gooey Chocolate Chip Sundae
Easy Mango Sticky Rice

The recipes do contain nutrition making it easy to watch your caloric intake.

Recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

I recently purchased an Instant Pot and have been looking for some recipes. There are quite a few good recipes to try.

I do recommend this.

These recipes are unique, fabulous and perfect for one. They’re easy enough to double, triple or whatever quantity you’d like to adjust to too. Refreshing, healthy, delectable and indulgent.

ust because you don’t have a big crowd to feed doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the timesaving aspects and convenience of an Instant Pot. In fact, Lisa Childs has released an excellent cookbook, The "I Love My Instant Pot®" Cooking for One Recipe Book: From Chicken and Wild Rice Soup to Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust, 175 Easy ... Single-Serving Recipes which contains recipes for one that are not only delicious, but fairly easy. This cookbook has recipes for one that actually are appealing – there is something for everyone here. The only problem is that there are so many, it will take months to make all of the recipes that are in my queue.

As in any good Instant Pot cookbook, there are instructions and hints for successfully cooking in the Instant Pot. The explanations are concise and understandable and anyone, from beginning to advanced in cooking skills, will be able to follow them and create successful dishes.
While I prefer a picture of every dish, there are an acceptable number of good photographs to make this a good cookbook. The recipes are written in standard recipe form, and the instructions are easy to follow. There is a chapter on vegetarian dishes, as well as chicken, beef and pork, seafood, grains, soups, salads, side dishes, and even desserts. Every dish tried so far has turned out perfectly. Childs has obviously done her homework and tested these recipes so that they turn out.

This is one cookbook that will be used over and over; there will never be a problem deciding what’s for dinner. This one is highly recommended.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

This is a very nice book with easy recipes and good tips. I have the smaller Instant Pot, but I was able to adjust the ingredients. I liked the tips provided throughout the book and the recipes that I tried were quite tasty. Looking forward to trying more. If you are new to the Instant Pot, this is a good book to start your cooking journey.

Looks good when flipping through but I didn't get a chance to try these recipes yet. I have an a large all in one pressure cooker (includes air fryer) that didn't come with all the accessories mentioned in the book. Additionally, I missed the 'cooking for one' part and prefer leftovers (and feeding family of four). That said it looks good I just didn't test the recipes.

With its quick cooking times and multiple functions, the Instant Pot is a fast and easy way to get a delicious meal on the table and now you can enjoy all the benefits of using the Instant Pot without dealing with leftovers. With 175 recipes, photographs, and an easy-to-understand overview of how the Instant Pot works, this cookbook is a must-have for beginner and experienced Instant Pot users alike.

I am new to Instant Pot cooking, but I feel that, like a slow cooker, it is better for multiple portions. This cookbook does not change my mind. Many of the recipes seem rather large for one person. It's advertised for 'no leftovers', but if I ate all of some of the desserts in this cookbook, I'd be sick. Many are are also high calorie according to the much appreciated nutritional information included. Although most of these recipes sound tasty, it seems like these are more treat meals than every day cooking.

I've been reading the "I love my Instant Pot Cooking for One", an advance digital copy from Netgalley, by Lisa Childs. This is my honest review.
This may sound silly but, I don't own an Instant Pot. I thought it would be wasted counter space, since most of the time I cook for one. So I was excited to read this to determine if it was worth the investment to purchase one.
I really appreciated the clear usage instructions since I have no manual. It was easy to understand & the accessory list was helpful.
I had no idea you could prepare eggs in the pot, loved the frittata recipe. I'm fortunate to have a freezer & have always cooked large pots of soup to freeze. Summers where I live are extremely hot, these recipes gave me a better way to have soup & not heat up the kitchen. I couldn't pick a favorite, they all looked tasty. The tips scattered throughout were helpful. The side dish recipes had both new ideas & classics.
The snacks & appetizers section made my mouth water & I would definitely make the pot stickers.
The sections for chicken, seafood, and the vegetarian mains were all equally appealing and not overly complicated. The pictures of the finished dishes are beautiful. I would certainly try the mushroom stroganoff.
While the rice, beans & grains section was good, I would've liked more dry bean recipes instead of the canned beans.
The deserts looked scrumptious, I would try the creme brulé. Overall a very useful cookbook that I would use. You've made me a convert & now I'm going to have buy that Instant Pot!

This is such a smart cookbook! While I have a large family, so I do not often consider recipes "for one," I'm drawn to this cookbook because they are all in the instant pot, which usually means minimum clean up. This appeals to me because I have a household of super picky eaters and sometimes I just want to make myself something more sophisticated.

The recipes are easy to read and the instructions make sense. The photos are sporadic but mouthwatering. I do like when the nutrition information is included.

Recipes that I look forward to trying include: Addictive Shrimp Alfredo, a whole bunch of the soups, and all the desserts, especially the Rice Pudding, which always reminds me of growing up with my grandma eating it around Easter time every year.

I will be putting this on my list of physical cookbooks to buy for my shelf. I would recommend this for anyone that is looking for smaller meals.

I Love My Instant pot is a very good recipe book for the instapot users. I highly recommend this book.

I've had an instant pot for several years, but sadly it's become a glorified rice cooker in our house. I can't wait to try out some of the recipes from this book. The recipes themselves were easy to follow and the book flows really well.

The "I Love My Instant Pot®" Cooking for One Recipe Book is a simple but extensive book aimed at solo cooking. It is a good idea for anyone who doesn't want to adjust the quantities in a normal recipe book. It has a variety of recipes and no one style is focussed on. It doesn't have enough pictures so if you need to see what you are aiming for it might be a sticking point. There is lots of additional information and tips, and I think it would be particularly suitable for the single person new to the Instant Pot.

Love how simple this book makes the instant pot experience. We have a Ninja Foodi instead of the instant pot but I often use instant pot recipes without any issue. I can't wait to try out some of these recipes. The format is approachable and the recipes seem like they have appropriate portion sizes as well. Looking forward to trying these!

Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review. I love that this cookbook is for 1 person using the instant pot! I haven’t had a chance to try too many recipes but the macaroni and cheese and the chocolate chip cookie were incredible!

This book was ok. It had some good ideas for Instant Pot cooking and cooking for one in general. However, the author uses a six-quart Instant Pot and I have a three-quart. I had hoped "cooking for one" would use a smaller size.

If you think you don’t need this cookbook because you cook for a family, you are wrong!
The I Love My Instant Pot®" Cooking for One Recipe Book is for every cook who owns an amazing Instant Pot. It’s not just for those who live alone. You’ll use this cookbook if you want to try a special recipe before cooking a larger amount. Or do you have someone in your family with special dietary needs, sensitivities or allergies? Or a child who will only eat one kind of vegetable (we all know that child) so you want to prepare it in as many different ways as possible? You’ll find solutions to those problems in I Love My Instant Pot®" Cooking for One Recipe Book.

After a brief lesson on how to use the Instant Pot and some memorable cooking hacks - use the yogurt button to proof bread dough - the recipes begin. Organized traditionally by meal, they include separate categories for snacks, soups, side dishes, vegetarian meals and more. My favorites include maple sausage pancake bites, 3 minute corn on the cob and chicken and wild rice soup.

Most of the recipes are high in calories. That’s not a problem because you can either use a substitution or choose a low calorie dish for your next meal. Sodium counts are also high and, if you are on a low salt diet, you should plan to substitute. For example, low salt bouillon can take the place of a bouillon cube. I Love My Instant Pot®" Cooking for One Recipe Book fills a need and should be on every Instant Pot cook’s shelf. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Adams Media and Lisa Childs for this ARC.

The book provides a brief introduction of how to use an Instant Pot and the supplies needed to make the recipes. A variety of flavorful recipes is included. Preparing for a solo meal with this cookbook does not mean that the meals will be plain or boring. More illustrations would be welcome, though the illustrations that are included are colorful and helpful.

I was given a copy of The 'I Love My Instant Pot' Cooking for One Recipe Book' in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley. All opinions are mine.

I love my Phillips fast/ slow cooker, which does the same stuff as the Instant Pot. The recipes in this book are easy to cook, delicious, and use mostly easily accessible ingredients - all my priorities in a cook book. I love cooking, but with a busy life, find tools such as the Instant Pot very helpful. I recommend this book to those that love to cook rapidly, using a pressure cooker.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received this from Netgalley.com.

Nice resource for creating single meals with foods I usually have in the pantry using the INSTA-POT. Because I haven't invested in any additional doodads for this cooker, I would have liked suggestions using alternative accessories.

4☆