When we first discovered the magic of Instant Pot spaghetti, we didn’t just create one new recipe. We unlocked a formula for protein plus pasta plus jarred sauce, meaning a whole new world of quick and easy pasta dinners at our fingertips.

Instant Pot chicken Alfredo takes advantage of both the Instant Pot’s sauté function and its pressure-cooking ability, while shortcutting the sauce with a favorite jarred version. That means this creamy classic is easy to make anytime with just a few kitchen staples.

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You know when you get that craving for just a little something sweet after the dinner dishes are cleared, but don’t have anything to nibble? That can be a desperate moment. Personally, I always turn to chocolate chip cookies — I always have chocolate chips in the cupboard, so hot cookies are only 20 minutes away. When desperation hits, pantry and fridge staples like chocolate chips, oats, cream cheese, and even frozen bananas can be a total life saver.

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Just because you’re not drinking alcohol (or soda, or milky coffee drinks, or artificially sweetened juices) on Whole30 does not mean you are doomed to a monotonous month of tap water and unsweetened tea.

The world is large! The possibilities vast! While it is undeniably true that Whole30 will somewhat limit your beverage selections, it is also true that there are still tons of distinctly non-depressing options, ranging from exceedingly basic to reasonably festive.

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When it comes to what’s holding you back from making your own Crunchwrap Supreme or Doritos Locos tacos, it’s probably not the cheese. Even if you did have the deep fryer, griddle, and all the ingredients, Taco Bell is actually the fast food chain most designed for the laziest people ever and obviously not made for people who want to actually cook their wildest concoctions. But, that’s not to say someone wouldn’t want to bring those same flavors into their homes — and we don’t just mean shoving as many packets of Fire Sauce into your pockets as you can before you start getting looks — so, yes, we are excited you can now buy Taco Bell cheeses.

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When you cut open an avocado you’ve been saving for the perfect moment of ripeness and the inside starts to turn slightly brown, you might be disappointed, but there’s no reason to throw the whole thing away. Yes, it might be a little mushy. And yes, you might even be tempted to call it gross-looking. The truth is, it’s actually still safe to eat.

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Just five protein myths? We could call this “500 Protein Myths,” as there are countless myths about protein. But we don’t have all day, so let’s focus on the five most common in American culture.

Protein is a complicated topic but the basics are quite simple. Understanding the true answers to five of the most common myths out there will not only set you up for success when it comes to consuming a wholesome diet, but it will also impress your friends — and teach them something too.

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Few cuisines are better suited to Instant Pot cooking than Indian. While pressure cookers were long a staple of Indian kitchens, the added settings on the Instant Pot expand that utility even further. There is a world of Indian foods that the multi-cooker can make — and we’re not the first to notice. This fall saw the arrival of both The Complete Indian Instant Pot Cookbook and The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook.

But what should you have for dinner tonight, even before Amazon could bring you one of those cookbooks? We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Indian Instant Pot recipes from around the blogosphere to help you out.

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As a mom to two macaroni-loving kids, I have made almost every type of macaroni and cheese variation you can imagine: baked, stovetop, one-bowl microwave, and boxed. But none of these techniques has wowed me quite the way this Instant Pot version has.

Instant Pot macaroni and cheese requires just five ingredients (OK, six if you include water) and cooks up perfectly from start to finish in 20 minutes. Between boiling the water and making the cheese sauce, even the best boxed macaroni and cheese can’t beat that timing. Plus, this Instant Pot version is creamier and more unctuous than any other one-pot macaroni around. Here’s how to make the very best weeknight macaroni and cheese in the Instant Pot.

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There are so many trendy appliances on the market right now, from the Instant Pot to the KitchenAid stand mixer — and many of them are investments. If you’re having trouble deciding which one you need the most, you’ll want to thank Joanna Gaines because she just revealed the appliance she thinks every home cook should own: a bread maker.

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When it comes to easy dinners, chili reigns supreme. It’s hearty, budget-friendly, and a staple weeknight dish for families all across the country. But not all chilis are created equal — so in an attempt to find out which recipe should earn its place in our rotation, we decided to test some of the most popular chili recipes out there (from Carla Hall, Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, and Ree Drummond) to see which one was the absolute best.

So which chili recipe took the crown? Here’s how they ranked, from our least favorite to the clear winner.

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