These Instant Pot recipes will make you a believer

Old dogs CAN learn new tricks No Images? Click here       I have to admit something: I've been an Instant Pot skeptic, mostly because its name gives the impression that it's a lazy shortcut to real cooking. But I've been trying the Instant Pot lately, and I've totally been converted into a believer. I think I'm in love. Below I'll explain why, plus I'll share a fact about bananas you might now know and a must-try pineapple casserole recipe from the South. Here's to trying new things! Eat up! Kristen    Left to right: Half Baked Harvest, Pinch of Yum, Peas and Crayons 22 Instant Pot recipes that'll make you a fan Even if you already own a whole mess of slow cookers and rice cookers, the Instant Pot can achieve a few things those devices can’t. Perhaps the most magical of the Instant Pot's features is its pressure cooker setting.  The pressure cooking function is a life saver for anyone who wants to turn big hunks of meat into tender, fall-off-the-bone deliciousness in freakishly short amounts of time. And if you’re someone who cooks a lot of legumes, the pressure cooker allows you to cook dried beans ― which typically require soaking overnight and several hours of cooking ― in less than an hour total, from start to finish.  We’ve collected some of our favorite Instant Pot recipes from bloggers. They all use the pressure cooker feature, so take your pick and see what all the fuss is about. GET THE RECIPES   Those annoying strings on bananas actually have a name! Anyone who’s peeled a banana has certainly encountered the unpleasantness of the white, leathery strings that run vertically along the fruit. They dangle lifelessly from the banana, forcing you to peel them off. Guess what? They actually have a name: phloem bundles. Essentially, these hideous strings distribute nutrients up and down the banana as it grows, allowing the delicious bananas to thrive. We've heard rumors that phloem bundles cause migraines, so we talked to a director at the Dole Nutrition Institute to ask about their health implications. See what we found out. READ ABOUT IT HERE   Surprise of the week: Pineapple casserole   Pineapples, cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers and butter. It may not sound like the most natural flavor combination, but there's a reason Southerners love this casserole so much. Find out why! READ THE FULL STORY HERE   Eat on: Whole30's Food List: 3 Of The Diet Plan's Most Confusing Rules This Peanut Butter And Jelly Grilled Cheese Is Peak Sandwich The Oatmeal Cookie Recipes That Are Better Than Your Grandma's    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe