6 Instant Pot Recipes to Get You Through the Rest of Winter

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It may still be cold outside, but these cozy meals will lift your spirits.

Michelle Tam's site founder of Nom Nom Paleo is a hub for all things paleo, which means lots of amazing Instant Pot recipes (it's soooo easy to prepare flavorful beef, chicken and other meats in the cooker). This Vietnamese-inspired chicken soup is chock-full of healthy veggies and poached chicken in a delicate, fragrant broth. While rice noodles aren't technically paleo, Tam includes them in her diet occasionally—or you can swap them out for zucchini noodles for a totally carb-free dish.

Find the recipe here: Chicken Pho

This beef stew from Pinch of Yum lives up to its name. We can't think of another dish that is so insanely easy to prepare and delivers a super homey (and delicious) vibe on a cold day. Add a crusty baguette and a couple glasses of red wine and you'll forget (or dare we say, be happy) that it's snowy outside.

Find the recipe here: Life Changing Instant Pot Beef Stew

Who says comfort food can't be healthy? These vegan quinoa bowls from Detoxinista are an updated version of traditional Mexican rice and are filled with protein from both quinoa and black beans. To save time and add flavor, this recipe uses a salsa from a jar (we love a dish that uses pantry staples).

Get the recipe here: Vegan Quinoa Burrito Bowls

This super delicious coconut curry chicken is adapted from a recipe from New York Times writer Melissa Clark, who is pretty much responsible for starting the Instant Pot viral craze. This version is adapted for a stovetop pressure cooker in case you haven't gotten your Instant Pot yet (check out Clark's original version onlineor in her new book, Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot, available at Amazon. Don't be afraid of all the spices in the ingredient list—once you throw it all together, the flavors meld into something truly remarkable.

Find the recipe here: Coconut Curry Chicken

Colorado-based blogger and cookbook author Tieghan Gerard is used to making meals for a crowd (she grew up in a family of nine). Her sticky Korean chicken is the perfect combo of sweet and spicy flavors. Gerard has made her version with a healthier marinade (swapping out sugar for honey and reducing the sweetness) and braising the meat instead of frying.

Find the recipe here: Instant Pot Sticky Korean

Yes, you are still in the correct article. You canmake dessert in your Instant Pot! These decadent chocolate lava cakes are filled with chocolatey goodness and literally take just minutes to prepare. We kind of love the idea of making these in the summer time too (why heat up the kitchen stove if you don't have to?) and serving them with fresh berries and whipped cream. 
Find the recipe here: Chocolate Lava Cakes