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About Me

Ivy Manning is the author of 9 cookbooks including the bestseller Instant Pot Miracle 6 Ingredients or Less. She is an award-winning food writer for national food magazines, fitness brands, and online cooking platforms. She teaches cooking classes in Portland, Oregon.


Latest Stories

This Easy Pot Roast Is the Only Thing I Want for Dinner Right Now
The gravy is next-level.
1 day ago
The $4 French Staple That Guarantees the Best-Tasting Pot Roast of Your Life
Everything tastes richer and meatier.
Oct 27, 2024
The Easy Italian Trick for the Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Who knew it was this easy?
Sep 26, 2024
The $7 Pantry Staple I Buy at World Market Whenever It’s in Stock (I’ve Already Gone Through 4 Jars!)
“I use it right out of the jar on everything.”
May 22, 2024
My Favorite $2 Grocery to Make Leftover Rice Taste 1,000 Times Better
“One bite and I understood the soothing magic.”
May 3, 2024
This Is the Only Way I'll Ever Cook an Omelet
There are many amazing breakfast recipes out there, but nothing can get me out of bed on a lazy weekend like an omelet stuffed with melty cheese and herbs. This classic dish is so easy that it can be made before you’ve even had your first cup of coffee (omelets also make an ideal breakfast-for-dinner!). Plus, omelets go great with side dishes like sheet-pan home fries, a fresh berry fruit salad, and, of course, crisp, oven-cooked bacon.
Apr 2, 2024
Meet the “Sauce Hustler” Who Turned Her Family Recipes into an International Sensation
Plus, her favorite sauce in the line.
Mar 22, 2024
My 5-Ingredient Irish Soda Bread Tastes Just Like My Grandma’s
It's perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or really anytime.
Mar 13, 2024
I Tried Every Frozen Pot Pie That Marie Callender’s Makes — And the Winner Tastes Better than Homemade
According to a professional recipe developer and cookbook author.
Feb 19, 2024
The $5 Trader Joe’s French Find You Should Always Have in Your Freezer
“My family burns through them like oxygen.”
Feb 11, 2024
This $5 IKEA Find Brings “Instant Sunshine” to My Kitchen
Guests always ask where I got them — and they make great hosting gifts, too.
Jan 8, 2024
The Trader Joe’s Frozen Chicken You’ll Want to Make Once a Week (No, It’s Not Mandarin Orange)
“I sleep better knowing I’ve got a bag of these.”
Jan 3, 2024
The One Ingredient I Add to Gravy That Makes It Unbelievably Better
It’s probably hiding in the back of your fridge.
Nov 20, 2023
I Collect Spices, and This New Blend Is by Far My Favorite
"The question should be 'What doesn’t this stuff go with?'"
Nov 16, 2023
For Incredible Green Bean Casserole, I Swear by This Old-School French Technique
It's the only way I'll ever make it.
Nov 14, 2023
Why “Burnt” Snacks Are About to Show Up on Grocery Shelves
They're inspired by an old French baking secret.
Oct 27, 2023
A Home Cook's Guide to All the Cuts of Beef
Find out where your favorite steak comes from.
Oct 26, 2023
This New $6 Ground Beef Freezer Find Is My Smartest Dinner Shortcut
It’s a dinner savior.
Oct 10, 2023
These Sour Cream Muffins From My Childhood Have a Surprising Secret Ingredient
Mace adds a subtle but intriguing flavor to these tasty, tender treats.
Aug 2, 2023
“Santa Maria” Tri-Tip Is a Steak-Lover’s Bargain
It’ll feed the whole crew.
Jun 15, 2023
Foil-Pack Peach Cobbler Is the Summer Dessert We’re Making on Repeat
And it lets you off the hook with dishes.
Jun 13, 2023
The $4 British Grocery Staple I Use for All My Summer Desserts
Trifles! Cookies! A base for ice cream! And more!
Jun 3, 2023
This Australian Comfort Food Is the Flavor Bomb Your Dishes Are Missing
Groceries
Use it in mac and cheese, French onion soup, potato salad, brownies, and more!
May 3, 2023
My Grandma’s French-Inspired Sauce Is a Frugal Way to Zhuzh Up Any Vegetable
Transform any vegetable into a showstopper.
Apr 2, 2023
This $5 Snack Is My Favorite Italian Nibble
Groceries
Try dipping them in wine.
Mar 23, 2023
Leave It to the Irish to Make the Best (and Wittiest!) Potato Chips
Groceries
“Piled on top of a tuna sandwich, I have found my Achilles heel.”
Mar 16, 2023
The Easiest (and Fastest!) Way to Compare Prices While Grocery Shopping
Groceries
It’s one of the best ways to get your money’s worth in the aisles.
Mar 1, 2023
The Secret Flavor Booster I Buy at World Market Whenever It’s in Stock
Groceries
It goes with just about anything it is paired with.
Jan 30, 2023
I Write Cookbooks for a Living — Here Are the 10 Grocery Shortcuts I Can’t Live Without
Groceries
Spice pastes, fried shallots, corn muffin mix, and more.
Jan 25, 2023
My Favorite Fancy Cheese Is Half the Price at Costco
Groceries
"It adds a nutty-salty vibe to any dish it touches."
Jan 9, 2023
Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Steelhead Trout Is a One-Pan MVP
More people should be cooking with steelhead trout.
Oct 30, 2022
Cheesy Garlic-Butter Bread Bombs Are the Ultimate Dinner Upgrade
Yet another reason to love canned biscuit dough.
Oct 29, 2022