Book Review: The Lighter Step by Step Instant Pot Cookbook by Jeffrey Eisner

The Lighter Step by Step Instant Pot Cookbook
by Jeffrey Eisner (641.7 Eis)

My first thought upon seeing this cookbook was, “Do we really need another Instant Pot book?” I can amend that to, “Yes, we do!” I stumbled across this book on a library table where someone else had left it and I ended up taking it home.

 

First of all, there are photos of every single finished product – as any good cookbook should have. Secondly, he provides photos of each step in the process. I found that so helpful.

 

Eisner created his own “General Cooking Charts” of often-cooked items that you might not remember how long to cook in the instant pot. His chart covers more than just beef or poultry, but also includes Pasta; Rice & Grains; Seafood; Vegetables; and Beans & Legumes.

 

These recipes really are an attempt at a “lighter” version and are further coded as to whether they can be classified as Keto, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan. All of the recipes have the nutritional values listed, and he also provides an inventory of his pantry staples.

 

The Table of Contents includes categories such as Basics for Now & Later; Soups & Stews; Pasta; Rice & Grains; Poultry; Meat; Seafood; Vegetables & Sides; and Dessert. There is a section, “How to Use Your Instant Pot, In a Nutshell” complete with photos of everything!

 

This turned out to be a well-rounded, basic instant pot cookbook that also provides a wide-variety of recipes and information. I ended up running out and buying this book, cuz, yeah, one really does need another Instant Pot book.

 

( official Jeffrey Eisner web site )

 

Recommended by Charlotte M.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service

 

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