Reddit reviews Instant Pot Duo Mini 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Sterilizer, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer, 3 Quart, 11 One-Touch Programs

No forgiveness. Pack your 3 qt. Instant Pot that measures only 12x11x11 and make some rice! /s

So far I've just been browsing Kinja deals and had one recommendation as well as interested in others' recommendations. Here are some:

$52 Instant Pot 3 quart. Love the 6 quart version, but it's huge. I think 3 qt would've been fine for me.

$26 dinnerware set don't know this item.

$37 Lodge enameled cast iron dutch oven. Considering this. Anyone own it? Do I need a cast iron dutch oven? Is it better than a stainless steel one? Already have a cast iron pan.

$25 Stick blender

The sous vide immersion circulator was sold out but will be back, let's hope.

> However, a kitchen is such a fundamentally important space to what a house is and limiting the inhabitant to only eating out or microwavable food sort of diminishes that.

You could just set one of these induction cooktops on the microwave (or build another shelf for it). Also, another shelf for a pressure cooker or rice cooker wouldn't be too expensive to add as well.

Ah! Well, here you go!

HomeSense has good stuff sometimes.

The one out in Langley is currently well stocked with Le Crueset seconds (enameled cast iron), several KitchenAid professional stand mixers (at $300, no less), a few 3 quart Instant Pots, plus an assortment of Cuisanart appliances.

The 3 qt. is available to purchase, though a month to ship: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y1YD5W7/ref=ya_st_dp_summary?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can still cook anything in a 3 qt you want but of course in smaller maximum quantities, and using smaller maximum sizes of containers and/or fewer containers if cooking PiP style.

You may want to check out at least these links about the 3 qt (although I don't agree with everything they say, they can get you acquainted):
.... https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-duo-mini-7-in-1-pressure-cooker-review
.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLWl0E-k-Ls (she talks really fast especially in this video, so I’d suggest slowing her down a bit by clicking on the gear icon at bottom right of video; then to the right of “Speed,” select 0.75 )

There's loads of info too in the Customer Reviews for the DUO version of the Mini here (there's also a LUX version with fewer features):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1YD5W7
OOPs, forgot amazon lumps reviews for all the DUO's together, but the LUX Mini has its own reviews (though mixed in with the other LUX's?), so maybe check out the Customer Reviews and Answered Questions here:
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Programmable-Pressure-Steamer/dp/B071FGTXDW

price history

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1YD5W7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o5uMDb1V19R3B

Something like this?

If you can afford it, I highly recommend a multicooker (like an Instant Pot or another electric pressure cooker). You can make everything from soups, stews, carnitas, cakes, curries... the possibilities are endless. And it shaves a ton of time off of cooking. I'm not sure about other brands, but Instant Pot makes a small 3-quart size for smaller portions (looks like it's only $60 on amazon right now!). 6-quart is a pretty standard size for most multicookers :)

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Don't get too down on yourself for getting tired of cooking. I get Cooking Burn Out™️ all the time and I used to cook for a living. Just keep going and with a little inspo here and there you'll rediscover the fun. Good luck!

Standard instantpot is 6 quart.

However,

There is a 3 quart mini instantpot

I’m at a crossroads it appears lol

I can only afford a ricecooker or an instant pot.. I need your help in making a call. I have a big appetite, and I love making rice and soups.

Instant pot I’m looking at: Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1YD5W7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XdcwDbE1Z5KH1