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This simple soup is perfect for a light snack or appetizer. Add more or less ingredients to your personal taste. Sometimes I like More Tofu and Niri if I am making it our meal. See last Pic.
*See below for IP instructions, you will use the Sauté feature only for this.
1/3- 1/2 c Miso Bean paste ( to taste)
4 c Chicken Broth
A few shakes of Fish Sauce
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
1-2 tsp Soy Sauce (to taste)
Niri sheets 2-4 cut up (Sushi sheets) or I also use the snack Niri sheets from Costco.
1/2- 1 pkg Tofu cut up in 1/2” cubes (I like firm)
2-4 Scallions chopped (If you don’t have Scallions, then finely chopped Leek will work)
Optional *Red Pepper Flakes For a twist add Chopped fresh Cilantro
*If using the Instant Pot you will not use the lid. Just turn the Pot to Sauté Hi and heat the soup, then turn to Low.
Add Oil, Soy, Pepper, Fish Sauce and Miso Paste to a medium sized pot and bring the Broth to a boil then add Niri sheets, Scallions and Tofu, turn down to warm. Taste Soup and adjust seasonings per your personal taste.
Serve with the fresh Scallions
Notice the next picture. I chose to make with more Niri and Tofu.
This is real Cake. A bit more Cakey than boxes. (More dense)
In the picture, I only made 1/2 recipe, and made it in a 12” round cake pan and frosted it and cut it into quarters and stacked them up. That is what you see.. you can do this in a 9x 13 casserole pan or 2 8”-9” cake pans.
This goes well with butter cream frosting and just a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
Moms White cake
2 1/4 c Flour. 1 tsp Salt. 1 1/3 c Sugar. 3 tsp Baking Powder. 1/2 c Shortening (I use Butter.) 1 c Milk. 1 Tsp Vanilla. 2 Eggs
I know this doesn’t make sense but it is written this way.
Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Add Shortening, 2/3 c milk, and Vanilla. Speed 2 in Kitchen Aid for 1 min. Stop. Add remaining milk and Eggs. Speed 2 …30 sec. Stop. Scrape bowl, Turn to speed 6 and beat 1 min. Pour Batter into2 greased and floured 8”-9” cake pans. Convection Oven. 350° Or regular Oven 375° 20-25 min
Check for doneness.
I’ve had this recipe for almost 40 yrs . And before that…mom had it for years as well. So no telling,,,but it’s at least 40 and was for the Kitchen Aid stand mixer K45SS.
Ex large Potatoes. Seasoning Salt if desired Evoo or favorite Oil to rub on . 30 min Manual HI pressure. 15 min NPR. 1 c water in the Pot for the 6 q. (1 1/2 for the 8 q) Trivet
Clean the Potatoes and dry them well, rub with Olive Oil, put the Potatoes on the Trivet and lower into the Pot.
Set Pressure cook/Manual 30 min, and 10-15 min NR. You may get by with 25/10 min NR
This can also be Baked in the Oven 350° for about an hour. Check for doneness. Personal opinion, is this is Easiest done in the Oven because it is less work to serve unless you want to serve it out of the Bundt pan.
Meatloaf A tad more spicy/ flavor than just hamburger loaf…
1 lb Hamburger 1 lb mild Italian sausage (Or for less rich loaf/sausage, do 1 1/2 lbs burger to 1/2 lb sausage) 1/2 c Parmesan 2 eggs 2 Tbsp Worchestershire 1 c onion chopped finely and sautéed (sautéing removes the excess liquid from them so the loaf doesn’t turn out mushy.) 4 cloves garlic minced and sautéed with onion 2 tsp Italian season 3/4 c almond flour for Keto (Or use Rolled Oats Or Bread Crumbs) Salt Pepper 1/4 c milk 2 Tbsp mustard ( dry works best) 2 Tbsp Catsup.
Topping 3/4- 1 c catsup 2 Tbsp tube type tomato paste 1 large Clove Garlic Minced 1 1/2 tsp Italian season
Mix together. Set aside.
use a bundt pan that fits in the IP for the 6 q, Spray Bundt Pan and a small cake pan for leftover meat mix. (A bit much for just the bundt). Note: The Meatloaf mix all fits in an 8 1/2” bundt that fits the 8 q.
Add 1 c water to 6qt .
Add trivet Cover the Meatloaf ..Using a longer handled trivet, or a sling made from foil, Lower the Bundt in, and set small cake pan on top, cover the small loaf. Lid on vent to sealing Manual 20 min 20 NPR. [for a spring form pan, do 30 min with 15 min NPR] When done, Using a Pie pan, inverted onto to top of the Bundt pan, over a frying pan, drain fat off and then flip the Bundt and pie pan over, leaving the Bundt pan on top of the meatloaf for a minute, use it to hold the meatloaf Bach while you finish draining the liquid into the pan.
I use about a cup of this juice with a Tbsp of cornstarch whisked in it, heated for a sauce to go over the veggies. Put the Sauce on the meatloaf and put under broiler for 5 min or so…..I used the toaster oven so I didn’t have to heat the kitchen up.
Serve with cauliflower mash, or mashed potatoes, and green beans. Or whatever you like.
I used Half Almond Flour and Half Rolled oats for this oneRecipe fits a 8 1/2” Bundt for the 8 q. If you have a 6 q. It will have some leftover to fit in a small cake pan and can go on top.Cover. And put down into the pot with the long handled trivet.Now is the time to add potatoes on top if you want them. This is how they look going in and coming out, take them out to get to the loaf below.
If you have the duo crisp drain liquid and invert loaf onto metal plate that will fit in the pot. In this case it is the rack for the air fryer, but you can even use the spring form pan bottom, or a small cake pan. Put the sauce on top and lower it back down into the pot on the long handled trivet. If you don’t have the Duo Crisp, then just use the oven broiler.
Put the sauce on and put it under the broiler for a few minI have the Duo Crisp so I put it on Broil for about 5 min.
1 large Onion thinly sliced. 3 cloves Garlic minced. 1-2 Serrano Peppers deseeded and chopped. 2 Tbsp Ginger grated. 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil. 3 rocks of Sugar (Rock sugar or 2 tsp sugar). 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce. 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (to taste). 1/3 – 1/2 c Red Wine (I used a mix of Wine, Sushi Rice seasoned Vinegar, Basalmic, and Apple Cider Vinegars. . Shoaxing cooking Wine is also a good one to use, just start with a couple tbsp and taste as you go with it. 2 Tbsp Sweet Thai Chili Sauce. 2-3 Tbsp Thai Chili Garlic Sauce. 4-5 c Chicken Broth OR 1 Pint Pulled Pork juice and 3 cups water with 1 tbsp each Reduced Sodium Better than Bullion Chicken and Better than Bullion Mushroom. 1/2 pkg (1 1/2 oz) tiny dried shrimp. OPTIONAL.) you can add 1/8 tsp more Fish Sauce). 1 Pkg Extra Firm Tofu. 8 oz Shitake Crimini or Oyster Mushrooms (large chunks/chopped). 1 pkg Shiritake Noodles (miricle yam noodles=0 carb ) rinsed drained and cut up. OR USE YOUR FAVORITE Rice or Bean thread Noodles. (Cook those before adding) 1/2 pkg Costco Aidells Chicken meatballs cut in 1/2. Shriracha Sauce to taste….I used 2 Tbsp. 2 Eggs beaten for drop style. 1/4 c Cornstarch and 1/4 c Water made into slurry to thicken.
DIRECTIONS: Turn Pot to Sauté, and Sauté the Onion, garlic, Serranos, and Ginger in the Sesame Oil. Next, add in the next 8 ingredients including the Shrimp. Put the lid on, vent to sealing. Set the time to 4 min, then when pot beeps do a QR (quick release). Turn the pot off and back to Sauté. Add Mushrooms, Noodles, Meatballs, Shriracha . Stir and taste and adjust flavors….more Soy or Sriracha. Heat well and then add the Cornstarch slurry, stir and let bubble and thicken. Add the beaten Eggs very slowly in a circular motion don’t stir. Let it set to cook the Eggs. Stirring will break up the Eggs too much. Add Tofu and let heat through. Adjust to taste. Serve with Garnish of Cilantro, Carrots, Scallions, Basil….even Bean Sprouts if you want.
So, my mom use to make her Coleslaw sauce with Mustard and Mayo. I never really cared for “Coleslaw”… well that is because that is the only way that I ever had it. Needless to say, I have found different ways that I DO like Coleslaw. This version can be modified with the addition of Craisins, Pineapple, Pecans… your choice. This is just the Simple, basic recipe. You see if you want to add more.
Makes 4 cups ish
FOR THE SLAW: 1 /4 thinly sliced regular sized head of Cabbage. Green or purple. 1 grated Apple. 1 grated Carrot.
FOR THE SAUCE: 3/4 c Best foods or Hellman’s. 1/2 tsp Celery seed. 1/4 tsp Onion powder or 1 Tbsp fresh finely chopped 1/4 c Sushi rice vinegar Or Asian sweet Sweet Chili Sauce. 1/8- 1/4 c Powder sugar
** Optional 1/2 c sliced Carrot and 1/2 c sliced Celery ** optional, Red Pepper Flakes
DIRECTIONS FOR THE SAUCE. In a smaller Bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Sauce. Set aside.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE COLESLAW: I use a Food Processor to slice the Cabbage, grate the Apple and Carrots. You can even leave some chunks if you like. In a larger Mixing Bowl, mix everything together and set in the frig to chill.
Mix the sauceMix the Sauce and grated Veggies together
Options: Tony Chachere’s, Slap Ya Mama, Old Bay, Salt and Pepper, Garlic powder, Mrs Dash Onion and Herb, Onion, Your favorite Dry Rub, Italian herbs, McCormick’s Chicken, Simply Asia.
Pat the Chops dry and Drizzled or Spritzed with your favorite EVOO. Costco has a great trio of Garlic, Truffle, and Lemon infused oils, all very good. I often use spritz EVOO. Spray the air fryer trivet/Basket and upper sides lightly with a Baking spray. , just a few spritzes. Sprinkle Seasonings on Both sides of the Chops. I like to use “Johnnies Seasoning” Or “McCormicks Chicken” on one side and “Mrs Dash onion and Herb” on the other, or even “Simply Asia seasoning Sweet Ginger Garlic”. This time I had some “Everything Bagel” that I used too☺️ Your call! Salt and Pepper works just fine too.
The 6 q trivet doesn’t flip so you will have to use the Basket. In the 8 q Duo Crips Air Fryer only, for easier clean up, I don’t use the Basket. I just flip the Trivet with the long legs down and I use the rack that came with the basket, positioned in the POT, quickly spray the rack and top of the pot area with Baking spray. Add about 1/4 water in the bottom of the pot to catch the drippings. (Also for easy cleanup). If your using an Oven to Air Fry them you will need to Pre Heat it, but the Duo Crisp 80, there is no need Use the display. Press Air Fry on the Duo Crisp, it’s pre set for 18 min at 400° or set your air fryer temp to 400°. I use my oven timer as well as the Pots timer, So that you don’t have to reset the time when you lift the lid, go ahead and Change the time to 30 min, (use +- button) you will only need about 18- 20-23 min to cook the Chops, depending on the doneness that you desire. but, so that you can just take the lid off and check or flip them without resetting the time I give the timer extra time. Don’t forget to Press START ( sometimes I forget and have to do it again) Let it heat up. The time will start to count down once the Pot is hot.
Set the Oven timer for 10 minutes so that you can flip them half way through.
If your using an oven, Insert a meat thermometer in the meat that is oven safe or have your instant read digital one handy. Don’t let it stick up where it will get caught in the fan…I know…I know…I just have to say it?.
If you have preheated ….Carefully (don’t get burned) Place the Chops on the trivet around evenly in the Air Fryer.
Close the lid, and let it go, the timer will go off in 10 min so flip them at that point. The Duo Crisp will remind you to turn food.. I ignore this because I turn my food when I want to.
Check the Chops at 18 min. I look for an internal temp of 145° -150° Close to the Bone….or your own desired temp, just know that the temp will rise after they are pulled, so pull them to rest, but check for doneness first. Today, It is acceptable for Pork to be slightly pink these days according the Newer USDA food saftey. You can cut into the thickest one to see. Careful not to scratch the basket. let the Chops rest 5 min or so before serving.
This rice is 1 c Regular Basmati Rice, cooked in the IP….Rinsed and Soaked for 30 min, then drained well, 1 c water added, cooked on HI Pressure for 3 min with 10 min NPR. 50 min total time including soak time.
Method… RICE SETTING. This is Basmati. Well rinsed and well drained. 1 Tbsp oil swished with the rinsed rice. Ratio was 1 c rice to 1 1/8 c water. Rice setting. 12 min (low pressure) 10 min NPR. The result is a smoother even tender bite. If you have time, you may like this method.
Simple Basmati or White Rice. This is 1 c well rinsed and well drained rice… with 1 c Water. 3-4 min hi pressure with at least 10 min NPR , or if you do 20 min NPR. Turn pot off to prevent sticking or at least …Keep warm then turned to Low.
NOTE: Video above.. You can also cook your rice in a separate PIP pot for the same amount of time that you cook your beans or pot roast IF you subtract 2 TBSP liquid per c of well rinsed and very well drained Rice!
Rice, made in the IP is different than stove top or rice cooker rice. You will use a 1:1 ratio rice to clear liquids + or – depending on your personal taste, but start with 1:1. Also you may be adjusting plus or minus, 1 Tbsp per cup. Once you have made it once, you will know if you want more or less liquid next time. You will learn as you go. Rice that has just a tad too “little” liquid is an ez fix. ….You can add more and shut the lid while the rice is on keep warm because it keeps absorbing liquid as time goes on. You may want to even turn the pot OFF so that it keeps from sticking as time goes on.
Rice in the Instant Pot is usually a 1:1 ratio of clear liquids and Rice. You can use:
White or Brown Basmati
White or brown Jasmin
Calrose (Sometimes called Friendly, Family or even used for Sticky Rice) for Sweet Rice use 1-2 Tbsp less water per cup of water)
Regular white
Long grain brown (add 2 min more time. ..also If you like it A little wetter, add 1-2 Tbsp extra water)
Green Infused
Mixed
Sushi
Calasparra
Black Japonica
Directions
Put the Rice In a fine mesh colander. your going to use 1:1 ratio of Rice to Liquid after (or use broth in place of water after you rinse it).. rinse it well, until the water runs clear… then drain well and shake it out. If your making the rice directly in the Pot then add it and the 1:1 Ratio of Liquid to the pot. Set the time for 3 min and allow 10-15 min NPR. Turn pot off to prevent sticking or at least keep warm low.
For Pot in Pot or PIP Rice (seen in pics). Pour 1 cup water in inner pot. More or less once you have made it. Adjust for next time, for your preference. Add the trivet.i
I use a STAINLESS STEEL (important) mixing bowl with sides not too high.
Put the rice and its liquid in a stainless bowl.
Put the bowl on the trivet, then the lid on and vent to sealing. Set manual or Pressure cook for 3 minutes, and give it 10-15 min of NPR at least 10.(Natural Pressure Release). Then you will QR (quick release) any remaining pressure. Fluff the Rice and return the lid until your ready to eat. It should be on stay warm and will keep warm for hours. Keep warm is an automatic feature and is easily turned off if you desire.
*For Brown Calrose rice, Red Rice, or Multi grain Rice Medley including Brown, Wild, regular white and grains …. Manual 8 min…15 min NPR, Or 4 min with full NPR plus a few, depending on when you need it. See pic.
Note* I would not use the rice button and PIP with BROWN rice in the newer models. they actually cook differently than the older ones.
For normal Brown Rice cooked in the inner pot … cook at Hi pressure for 8 min and 10 min NPR.. or Rice setting and 10-15 min NPR . See pic.
Directions for direct IN POT RICE:
Remember the 1:1 Ratio of Rice to Clear Liquids. Add your wellll rinsed and welllll drained Rice to the inner pot. If using the RICE BUTTON Press the Rice Button. For using the Manual or Pressure cook button. Press your Pots button for Pressure cooking and set your time for 3-4 min. Allow for 10-15 min NPR. Note*** With the Newer Pots I would NOT do PIP Brown Rice using the Rice button. Use the MAIN Pressure cook cycle on Hi If using RICE BUTTON: The Rice button is 12 min at Low Pressure Only.
For SAUTEED RICE:
There is More than one way to do this? Do not rinse the Rice for this method. Sauté your choice of Rice in the butter, oil or ghee until it starts to pop and starts to become chalky looking, careful not to burn. Using this method, you must deglaze the pot with your liquid and carefully scrape off any, and all brown from the bottom. Add your liquid and press Manual or Pressure Cook and adjust the time to 4 minutes manual. When the pot beeps, leave it in the pot for 15-20 min to NPR.
Another method to doing Regular Rices with the Sauté, is after Sautéing, just press the Rice button and QR …this takes about 20 min.
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I did Par Boiled medium grain Rice experiment today. 3/4 c rice to 3/4 water. thrown in the pot directly. I just set the rice button. It turned out fine, a lil wet, and sticky at first, but that went away as it set. See pic.
Regular grain Brown Rice, well rinsed and well drained. Use the Rice setting and add 10 min NPR. (Rice setting is Low pressure and cooks for 12 min. )Sweet rice for Sticky rice use 2 Tbsp less water per cup.Calrose Rice, (sometimes called Friendly, Family rice and Can also be used for “Sticky Rice”)This was par boiled rice . Rice setting. 3/4 c rice…3/4 c water. 12 min and QR.Spanish rice, See Recipe.
Calrose before fluffing It will be like Sticky Rice.Part of my multiple rice experiments Basic rice Before fluffingThis pic is of Rice and Cream of Asparagus Soup. Cream of Asparagus Soup IPRice a roni. see Recipe
Basic ricePrior to fluffingAs a side. This was a frozen pre cooked turkey breast and sweet potato, cooked for 22 min this pic is prior to fluffingThis was Steamed Sweet Rice, soaked for three hrs and steamed 12 min with the Vent open. add 1 1/2- 2 c water in the bottom for enough steam to go for the 12 min. Important.. to time it seperatly once it starts to steam and hiss out the vent, turn the timer on.. delicious. This is the one like the Vietnamese or Laotian people do in the Bamboo steamer Baskets, above the Aluminum pots.Fried rice, recipe in menu
Notice where the rice is here? This was just simple well rinsed and well drained rice with 1:1 ratio. Press the Rice button. The rice button only cooks on Low Pressure and is pre set for 12 min. QR.
I have put together this information to help with common questions of PIP (pot in pot cooking) Including some examples.
PIP…(Pot in Pot) is a method that prevents watering down recipes, prevents sticking and the bowl is ez to remove. Leftovers pop right into the frig, and reheats pop right back into the Pot with a shorter amount of time and cleanup is a breeze. It also allows more than one thing to be separated and cooked at the same time.☺️ For SOME things that need to be reheated, you may choose PIP AND the steam method with the VENT OPENED. Times will vary.
Above I have Beans in he bottom and Rice on top as seen, I have a long legged trivet nestled down in the Beans and the bowl on top. This prevents crowding the Beans and allows for even cooking.
6 q. Mini loaf pans for Salmon loaf, meat loaf, banana bread. Also use bundt pans for even cooking. Sorry no recipe because I winged this one a longgggg time ago.8 q. Stacking lotus steamers to seperate beets and veggies that I am blending from the ones and eggs that will be added to the Borscht, and the greens to top. 8 q6 q. This was Frozen pre cooked turkey Breast, Sweet Potato, and 2 c Brown rice with 2 1/4 c Chicken broth. 22 min Manual and 10 min NPR.6 q with mini stainless Bowls. See rice tips in the files. Stacking…this was part of my rice experiments link here Rice Tips IP6 q. The Benifits of the Mini loaf pan8q. Place Veggies, Noodles, or Rice on top of Foods, like in this case, Pot Roast. Recipe for Pot roast. This one has Penne Pasta, Whole Small Potatoes and Green Beans #4…for recipe click link.
6q.6q8 q. Keep Veggies separated from Juices if you want, cook the Root Veggies right along with the Pot Roast under neath. These are done and after just about an hour Pot Roast cook. Recipe in Pot roast #1 hereMy Pot Roast #1 IPMany of your kitchen tools will work for PIP.Flatter bottoms work best.Good will find. Batteries for size comparison. 6 q and Mini Bento Box.6q. And small stainless flatter bottom bowl.8q. More stacking6 or 8 q. Can’t remember. Steaming that 3 hr soaked special Sweet Rice. A method used in Asia.8 q. Reheats6 q stuffed full. Cook Corn Pudding Bread on top of Peppers.Of course, the covered PIP lasagna, this was put under the broiler for a few before resting. Recipe Here. Zucchini Lasagna with fresh Tomatoes and Basil.. IP Duo Crisp+ Air Fryer or Oven. Or this one. Lasagna IP including Zucchini version, And this Burrito Pie. Burrito Pie IP and oven Version. Or even this one for Enchilada Pie. Enchiladas or Enchilada Pie with Red Sauce IP or Oven6 q with steamer pot. Steaming Tamales. Recipe here. Tamales IP.6 q, leftovers for 2. Spinach, Stack it high! Do not allow Anti Block Shield to become blocked. Make sure it’s clear of foods.6 q. Basic PIP. Mole Chicken below on long legged trivet.8 q . Leftovers for 2. Reheat Mashed Potatoes with something underneath.Make crustless Quiche here. Crustless Quiche IP6 q jam packed. I do not advise Pyrex, Glass or Ceramics, but I had nothing else as I was a guest at a Relatives house, and cringed the whole time it was in there…but this with black eyed peas and their liquid and ingredients, set on the pot full of greens and it’s ingredients. Turned out perfect. It was 18 min with a couple min NPR and Controlled release. Recipe here. Black Eyed (PIP) Peas and Greens IP… and Rice a Roni.3 q mini 3. Lunch experiment. This was beet borscht. Recipe here. Beet Borscht with Greens, Potato and Hard Boiled Egg IP ….2 ways3 q mini 3. beets were in the bottom with the chicken broth, and the beet greens were on top. Recipe above. So you can see how the stacking pip worked out, this was a 4 min cook with blending and all, about 20 min total time. Recipe above.6 q. This was burrito pie. Turned out great but not sure about saving time vs oven. Recipe here. Burrito Pie IP and oven VersionThis was the Burrito Pie …a piece of it is the featured picture on the welcome page. Recipe above.3 q. Cauliflower Potato Salad makings. Recipe is a combo of Potatoes and Cauliflower. Made the same as Potato sal here. Potato Salad and Mac Salad at the same time IP. Also for low carb here. No Potato, Potato Salad. Low Carb6 q. Potato sal, and mac sal made in the same pot att the same time. Recipes here. Potato Salad and Mac Salad at the same time IP.
I have to say something to you new folks. There has been information shared by well intending people that you have to have 2 cups of liquid in the IP to make it work correctly. here is my link to the dreaded burn notices. About the Dreaded “Burn” Notice IP & “To Stir or Not to Stir”. I come from a place where I have owned and operated a couple dozen IPs over the years, several different models…and use 1 or more of them on a daily Basis. I am an experienced cook as well having been cooking for over 40 yrs. not trying to sound arrogant, I simply mean that I under stand the IPs and cooking. These two pictures are both from Instant Pot and Both for the Same Exact Brand New To the Market Duo Crisp Air Fryer 8 q, where the only mention to liquid at all is in the trouble shooting area of either manual. This information can be confusing …especially to a new person. The one that came with mine is the one that says 1 1/2 c which is the same as what my manual states in the other 8 q that I Have as well so there is an obvious difference in info out there. Good thing I know that my 8 qts will come to pressure on their own with as little as one (Yes 1)cup of liquid. But this comes with experience. So many of you are trying to follow directions.
There are people that insist on using at least 2 c Liquid Even in a 6 q. Because SOME of the manuals say 2 c (Where it was originally advised IN the manuals to use 1 c.) This can drastically change your end result, water log your recipes, and it can also null many of the recipes that have been put out there for the Instant Pot including recipes made by IP. I do want to add that if you have ORGANIC Chicken or natural Pork then you MAY need to add about 1/4 c more water to the recipe. My advice, is to use your veggies like onions and those that hold a lot of liquid naturally at the bottom. They will give off their liquid as they come to pressure and while the food cooks inside the pot as they break down.
When they say to make sure to have enough liquid in the recipe to allow the pot to come to pressure and not get the burn notice, it does not have to mean that you can’t make your desired dish in the IP, and with the results that are your expectations.
If you are really in doubt, you can always use PIP pot in pot cooking, but eventually you will learn your pot, stay with it. Keep trying.
I am adding one of my recipes for pot roast to show that if you use the vegetables on the bottom your liquid will be more than what you started with. This is not a debate of weather or not you like the ingredients as much as it is to show how the veggies give up their liquid while cooking.
I hope this can help some of you that are cringing at adding 2 cups minimum of water/broth ONLY to the pot.
