Instant Pot Freezer Meals: Prep Ahead, Cook Fast
65 Delicious Make-Ahead Meals You Can Freeze, Then Cook in Minutes
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Prep a freezer full of delicious meals in one afternoon, then cook them in your Instant Pot in minutes. 65 easy, tested recipes for busy home cooks.
About this book
Do you own an Instant Pot but find yourself staring into its shiny interior, wondering what to cook? Or maybe you've tried freezer cooking, but ended up with mushy vegetables and bland, disappointing results. Instant Pot Freezer Meals: Prep Ahead, Cook Fast is the solution, built on a system that actually works.
This is not just a collection of random recipes. It's a complete guide to a smarter way of cooking. You'll learn the essential rules of freezer-to-Instant-Pot cooking—how to layer ingredients, when to flash-freeze, what to leave out (yes, we're talking about dairy and pasta), and how to adapt your favorite recipes for the freezer. Then, dive into over 65 recipes that have been specifically developed and tested for cooking from frozen, so they turn out perfect every time. From hearty breakfast burritos to comforting curries, zesty taco bowls, and even desserts, each recipe is organized by meal type and includes clear, step-by-step instructions for both freezing and cooking.
Forget the vague advice and inconsistent results found online. This book gives you precise times, settings, and techniques, ensuring your weeknight dinner is not just fast, but genuinely delicious. With a helpful chapter on prep-day strategies and a two-week meal plan, you'll easily integrate freezer cooking into your routine. Reclaim your evenings, reduce food waste, and enjoy the satisfaction of a home-cooked meal without the daily scramble.
Reader Reviews
Ashley Sanchez
★★★★★This book has literally changed my weeknights. I spent a Sunday afternoon making three freezer meals from the 'Mains' chapter and it was so easy to follow. The instructions are clear, the times are spot-on, and the honey garlic chicken was a hit with my whole family. I'll never go back to frozen pizzas or drive-thru on busy nights. The two-week meal plan is also brilliant—I can't believe I didn't think of this system myself.
Carol Hill
★★★★★It's a decent book with some solid recipes, but I found a few recipes didn't come out as well as I hoped. The staffed peppers were a little mushy, and the chicken in one dish was slightly overcooked. That said, the breakfast burritos are fantastic, and the ideas genuinely save me time. I wish there were more vegetarian options and maybe some simpler recipes for my beginner Instant Pot. I'll still use it, but I'll be a bit pickier about which recipes I try.
Shirley Hall
★★★★★I'm a little torn on this one. As a fairly experienced Instant Pot user, I didn't think I'd learn a whole lot, but the debut on freezing and cooking from frozen was really useful. Some of the recipes are a bit time-consuming to put together for the freezer, and the amount of dishes is a bit much. That said, the two-week meal plan was practical, and the soup recipes have saved me more than once. It's a good if not perfect book for the busiest weeks.
Margaret Miller
★★★★★Finally, a cookbook that takes the guesswork out of freezer meals! I've tried other books that just list 'make ahead' recipes that don't actually work in my Instant Pot from frozen. This one is the real deal. The peanut chicken curry was incredible, and the steps for freezing and cooking were accurate, so everything came out juicy and flavorful. The meal plan at the end is a bonus. I'm recommending it to all my friends on meal-prep Sundays.