Hi! I’m Donna Miller, the creator behind Life Astuce.
I started this website with one simple belief:
cooking should feel simple, stress-free, and doable — even on busy days.
When I discovered how much easier life became with the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker, everything changed.
Dinner stopped feeling like a chore — and started to feel calm, warm, and manageable again.
That’s why I created Life Astuce:
“a place where real home cooks can find easy Instant Pot and Slow Cooker recipes made for everyday life.”
My Story
Cooking has always been part of my life.
Like many families, we balanced work, school, and busy schedules — and still wanted good homemade meals.
But cooking every single night felt exhausting.
When I discovered how the Instant Pot and Slow Cooker could do most of the work for me, it changed everything:
✔ less time cooking
✔ fewer dishes
✔ warm meals everyone enjoyed
I realized other busy families needed this too.
So Life Astuce was born:
a warm, welcoming space for simple meals, clear instructions, and recipes you can trust.
What You’ll Find Here
At Life Astuce, you’ll discover:
• Easy Instant Pot dinners
• Slow Cooker comfort meals
• Dump-and-go recipes with minimal prep
• Budget-friendly family meals
• Light & healthy options when you need balance
• Helpful guides for cooking smarter — not harder
Everything is written with one goal:
helping you get dinner on the table — without stress.
My Approach to Recipes
I follow three simple principles:
– Simple ingredients, simple steps
No complicated techniques. No fancy tools.
– Meals should connect people
Food is meant to be shared — around real tables, with real families.
– Effortless can still be delicious
Even quick meals deserve flavor, care, and love.
Meet the Team
Penny Collins — Instant Pot Meals: fast, family-friendly Instant Pot dinners.
Sylvie Martin — Slow Cooker Dinners: cozy slow-cooked meals perfect for busy days.
Madison Lee — Desserts: simple, sweet treats anyone can bake.
Ethan Walker — Healthy Recipes: lighter meals full of flavor.
Claire Benson — Kitchen Tips: helpful shortcuts, guides, and how-tos.
Tyler James — Photography: brings recipes to life through beautiful visuals.
Natalie Reed — SEO & Tech: keeps the site organized, fast, and easy to find.
Stay Connected
I’d love to stay in touch!
- Subscribe to my newsletter for new recipes and weekly tips
- Follow me on Pinterest for fresh inspiration
- Reach out anytime through my Contact page
Thanks for being here — I’m truly grateful to cook with you.
— Donna