I love collapsible steel steaming baskets. Open, close. Flip, flop.

I try out the new silicone accessories from Instant Pot

Disclaimer: I am a Thermoworks affiliate. Buying a thermometer through my Thermoworks links earns me a few dollars. I love Thermoworks thermometers – I was a fan of theirs long before I became an affiliate. If you buy a thermometer from them, you’re buying the best, and supporting DadCooksDinner at the same time. Thank you! Last year, I talked about the Thermoworks Smoke – a two probe thermometer with a remote receiver. Before the Smoke, my experience with remote thermometers was not good. They worked as long as I was standing near a window where I could see the grill – but if I went farther into the house…like sitting on the front room sofa – the remote was too far away, and it wouldn’t connect. (The worst ones wouldn’t know they were disconnected – they’d keep reporting the same temperature, even though they’re out of range, and I’d get chicken surprise when I went out on the deck…the bird would be 50°F higher than I thought it was.) I bought a Thermoworks Smoke and …

Instant Pot has released a ceramic nonstick inner pot! (Yes, I know they’ve had one on their website for years, but it was always out of stock. This new pot liner is available now on Amazon, a sign that Instant Pot has caught up with demand. That said, if you want one, grab it soon, just in case it sells out.) Now, I prefer durable stainless steel pots. I don’t have much luck with nonstick – I always scratch it, and have to replace it after a few years. So, I’m reluctant to use a nonstick pot in my main, workhorse pressure cooker. The stainless steel inner pot is one of Instant Pot’s big advantages. But as a backup, especially for sticky recipes like Mac and Cheese? I’m happy that Instant Pot now has an official nonstick inner pot. Backup inner pots are also useful to have around. I have a few extra, for when I’m slow on dishes, or when I need a second pot to strain chicken broth. I’m glad to add a …

Instant Pot Duo Plus 60 Unboxing? Instant Pot Duo Plus 60 Unboxing!

I’ve talked about my love of Oxo’s measuring beakers – and I finally sprung for their larger, 7-piece set. My only question to myself is “Why did I wait so long?” The 7-piece set has beakers to measure 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoon, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 2/3 cup, and 1 cup beaker, and they all nest together into a neat stack. (The smaller set only goes through the 1/4 cup measure.) I use the 1/4, 1/2, and 2/3 all the time; especially when I’m making stir-fry for dinner, and I need multiple sauces ready to go. But, most important – those colors. I’m a sucker for bright, beautiful color in my kitchen – and this set has every color of the rainbow, Roy G Biv.   Oxo Good Grips 7-Piece Nesting Measuring Beaker Set [Amazon.com] What do you think? Questions? New favorite kitchen gadgets you have to talk about? Tell us about them in the comments section below. Enjoyed this post? Want to help out DadCooksDinner? Subscribe via eMail or RSS reader, recommend DadCooksDinner to your friends, and buy something from …

The Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 is now available for purchase on Amazon, with immediate shipping! Now, I don’t know how long immediate shipping will last – the IP-DUO80 wound up on backorder almost immediately – but if you hurry, I’ll bet you can get one soon. (Mine will be here Thursday…Amazon prime shipping for the win. I can’t wait!) Instant Pot IP-Duo Plus60 Electric Pressure Cooker [Amazon.com] Now, should you buy one if you already have a “regular” IP-DUO? Probably not…unless you’re a pressure cooker fanatic like me. The original IP-DUO is still a great cooker, and I don’t know what (if any) advantages this new cooker has. That said…I must have one. And, if you’re enjoying your Instant Pot so much that you’re thinking of buying a second one, now might be the time… (Or, if you’re patient, maybe wait for Prime Day in July? Amazon usually has the Instant Pot on deep discount.) FCC Notice: I am an Amazon affiliate. If you click through the Amazon links on this page, anything you buy helps support DadCooksDinner with …

The new Instant Pot Plus is on the way!

FCC Notice: I am a Thermoworks affiliate – any Thermoworks products you buy through the links on this page will give me a small commission, and help support DadCooksDinner. Thank you for your support! That said, I love Thermoworks. I used their thermometers for years before becoming an affiliate, and highly recommend them. My friends at Thermoworks announced a new thermometer…and my gadget lust is strong for this one. The Thermoworks Smoke is a 2 channel wireless thermometer, perfect for backyard grilling and barbecue…especially if you want to grill year-round. The Smoke is a souped-up version of my ChefAlarm probe thermometer, with two heat-resistant probes instead of one, and a wireless receiver. Let’s start with 2 probes. Why is that second probe important? Two probes let you track the temperature in the food and in the grill at the same time. If you have long, outdoor cooks with charcoal (like, say, pork shoulder, turkey, or ribs), then you want to know the temperature of both the food and the grill. Even better, the Smoke has a wireless …