Pressure Cookers For Dummies gives you the down low on the different types of pressure cookers that exist. It also has special features of pressure cookers -- including new safety valves -- to make sure you get the modern pressure cooker best equipped to suit your needs. It includes 80 delicious recipes for quick dishes such as, soups, chilis, and stews; roasts and poultry; rice dishes; beans; vegetables; and desserts, jams, and compotes. Pressure Cookers For Dummies offers tips on adapting your favorite recipes plus several comparison recipes -- made the traditional way. Every recipe Includes preparation times, cooking times, and nutrition information.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Perfect Starter Book:
I wanted to learn about pressure cookers from the beginning. There are two types, electric and stovetop. Some cookbooks just provide recipes for the stovetop ones. This book explains how to operate each one, the advantages of each, and how to cook using either. Great recipes are also provided and demonstrate the versatility of this cooking method. It does put the crockpot to shame and it's healthy.
Beginners' handbook!:
A valuable tool for newcomers. Gives simple down-to-earth explanations about the miracles of pressure cooking from the ground up with basic principles and lots of recepies. Instructions are clear and concise for those who are not mechanically astute. Now I really understand why my very busy mom used her pressure cooker all the time for everyday and for special meals! And I am 71 years old!
Impressive cookbook!:
What a great book! Not only is pressure cooking carefully explained, Tom Lacalamita offers up plenty of wonderful recipes that are accessible, easy to follow, and delicious. And since this book is crafted "for dummies," there are plenty of sidebar discussions that illustrate the proper way to slice vegetables and other kitchen prep tasks. I purchased this book after receiving a digital pressure cooker for Christmas, and I must say that "Pressure Cooking for Dummies" has been invaluable in my appreciation of... more info
Pressure cooking for beginers:
He repeats himself often I guess to fill content although some of what he repeats is vital information for a beginner. I wish there were more recepies.
