Instead of saying “new year, new me,” we prefer something along the lines of “new year, new recipes.” With the new year only days behind us, we’re still thinking about all the new foods we can try (and make!) in 2019. Mainly, we want to try something that will propel our kitchens straight into the 21st century — the Instant Pot, a pressure cooker that allows you to get dinner on the table faster (or slower, if you want — the Instant Pot can also be a slow cooker).
With there being so many different ways to use the Instant Pot and as a result, so many unique recipes out there, we have no idea where to start. That’s why we’re looking to the twelve zodiac signs, which should give us a good idea of what we should make in our handy-dandy pot, depending on our personalities. Should we go for something savory? Or something sweet? Should we challenge ourselves? Or stick with a comforting classic we know and love? The zodiac knows all…
Bean And Cheese Enchilada Rice
Aries
You don’t exactly have the time (or patience) to wait hours for your meal to cook. After a long day at work, you want to eat something that’s both quick and filling — hence the bean and cheese enchilada rice. You can take away beans if you don’t have any, and add chicken or ground beef if you do. The options are endless (and painless).
Find the recipe here.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Sign: Taurus
We searched for the most decadent Instant Pot recipe we could find just for you, Taurus. And what we came up with is a lava cake that will make every day feel like your birthday. Though you may prefer to have yours made by a professional at an Instagram-worthy bakery, we promise it’s not that hard to make it on your own (especially with some caramel sauce drizzled on top).
Find the recipe here.
Rice Pudding
Sign: Gemini
A little bit unusual, Instant Pot rice pudding is certainly for the curious among us. Will it really work? And more importantly, will it taste good? These are questions an adaptable Gemini isn’t afraid to answer. Plus, there’s so much you can do with this recipe — depending on your mood — so don’t be afraid to get creative!
Find the recipe here.
Chicken Casserole
Sign: Cancer
There’s perhaps nothing more comforting that combining chicken soup and casserole. Just thinking about this dish takes us back in time to home-cooked family meals. Ideally, you would eat this while snuggled up under a blanket with your favorite movie playing in front of you. Indulge in what makes you comfy, Cancer.
Find the recipe here.
Cheeseburger Mac
Sign: Leo
You just have to steal the show, don’t you, Leo? And we don’t mind one bit — especially when it involves combining two showstoppers: cheeseburgers and mac ‘n cheese. If you were to put this on the table with several other dishes, we imagine that it would be gone within minutes. Because who doesn’t love a dinner/zodiac sign with charisma?
Find the recipe here.
Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash
Sign: Virgo
Just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean it has to taste healthy — Virgo, you know what we’re talking about. Looking at all the wholesome Instant Pot recipes out there, we had to go with one that will taste fresh and refined. Hence the tomato basil spaghetti squash, which can come straight from the garden of your dreams.
Find the recipe here.
Raspberry Cheesecake
Sign: Libra
As a romantic zodiac sign who prefers for life to run smoothly, we couldn’t resist this raspberry cheesecake for you, Libra — especially because it looks as pretty as it tastes. It’s surely a crowd-pleaser, but will also allow you to embrace the sweeter side of life. And isn’t that the main goal?
Find the recipe here.
A cheesecake you won’t be able to resist:
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Sign: Scorpio
This recipe with a serious kick is for none other than a Scorpio who thrives on mystery and passion. After all, who really knows what’s in buffalo sauce, since everyone seems to have their own secret recipe? Just make sure to add extra hot sauce to your slider, because you should seriously embrace your spice.
Find the recipe here.
Lo Mein
Sign: Sagittarius
You can get seriously creative with an Instant Pot. How creative? Well, you can prepare meals that take inspiration from different cultures, allowing you to travel the world from the comfort of your kitchen. With this in mind, Sag, we picked out a tasty lo mein dish for you, one that you can adjust based on how independent you’re feeling. Bon voyage!
Find the recipe here.
Chili
Sign: Capricorn
Finding a dish that’s easy, reliable, and leftover-approved for a Capricorn is no small feat. That’s exactly why we went with a simple, filling chili, which ticks off all those boxes (and many more). Just throw the ingredients in your Instant Pot and you’re good to go (and ready for some amazing leftovers for days to come).
Find the recipe here.
Yogurt With Toppings
Sign: Aquarius
Nothing is ordinary about this recipe, which, we assume, is why you’ll like it, Aquarius. Making yogurt in an Instant Pot sounds like quite the adventure, but using your creative spirit, we already know you’ll end up with a delicious treat. The topping options are endless — because with your zodiac sign they always are.
Find the recipe here.
Kettle Corn
Sign: Pisces
This is one recipe that is bound to be a crowd pleaser, especially because who knew you could make kettle corn in an Instant Pot? It’s like something straight out of a Pisces’ imagination, and is perfect for sharing with all of this sign’s friends (yes, there are many of them). Embrace your hosting abilities with this dish and you’ll be as golden as your kettle corn.
Find the recipe here.
