Ham and beans is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a chilly weather. This Instant Pot version is quick and easy to ...

Instant Pot Refried Beans are perfect for when you’re craving Mexican food from home. They’re so easy to make and go great ...

Combine the beans, water, and salt in the Instant Pot. Leave the pot turned off and let the beans soak for 10 to 12 hours or up to overnight. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing.

I’ve included a bonus recipe for refried beans from a can, below. In a mesh strainer, thoroughly rinse the rice and set aside. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Add the oil, garlic, and onion.

The first time I made red beans and rice for our then-foster son, 8 years old at the time, it was out of a sense of desperation. It was hard to get him to eat more than a few bites of anything ...

Then it was time to let the Instant Pot work its magic (of course, use any multicooker you have). After half an hour, the beans had just about reached my creamy ideal, so I popped open the lid ...

The Instant Pot should be a Texan cook’s best friend. So many Lone Star staples lend themselves well to either pressure or slow cooking: think queso, beans, taco fillings, and stews of all kinds.

Then reseal the pot and continue cooking. The Instant Pot is great at making chickpeas. Just be sure to salt your beans before cooking them.Credit...Armando Rafael for The New York Times.