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Pressure Release Methods
Ready to take the pressure off? Not so fast! Learn more about the three ways to properly open your pot before chowing down. Your pressure cooker recipes should tell you which method is preferred, helping you avoid undercooking or overcooking your food. Another way to help ensure food is cooked evenly is to cut vegetables that take longer to cook into smaller pieces and leave vegetables that cook faster in larger pieces.
What to Make
Your options are almost endless. Pressure cookers are known for their ability to cook almost everything—and fast! From beans and vegetables to meat and potatoes, the variety of preparations you have to choose from is sure to keep your hungry crew happy.
Tips & Tricks
Countertop convenience. If you've never used a slow cooker or Crock-Pot in your own kitchen, you've likely encountered one keeping something delicious warm at the office potluck or family holiday party.
They're an easy way to prepare a home-cooked meal (or appetizer—or even drinks and desserts) when you're busy with other things. And, really, who has time to spend all day in the kitchen? Programmable slow cookers allow you to add all (or most) of your ingredients at once, and just set it and forget it for about four to eight hours. All that's left to do is enjoy the smell of a slowly simmering chili, barbecue ribs, or mulled cider filling your home.
Slow cookers and Crock-Pots have come a long way in terms of features and style, but they still have the same basic functionality. They're available in sizes from 1 quart to 8-1/2 quarts, so it's easy to find the size you need to fit your space or your family. When following a recipe, be sure to follow the size it recommends—or adjust the quantities accordingly—so it cooks properly.
What to Make
While you might think that you're limited to a few slow cooker chicken or slow cooker pot roast recipes, it's really perfect for anything designed to simmer. In addition to staples like soups, spare ribs, pulled pork, and baked beans, the list of delicious and easy slow cooker recipes you can make includes spiced wine, spinach artichoke dip, dinner rolls, and even French toast or chocolate cake!
Tips & Tricks
The multi cooker is exactly what its name implies: one device that can replace several kitchen appliances—your fryer, electric cooker, and steamer, to name a few. Just by changing the settings and cooking method, you can boil, bake, fry roast, stew, or steam. Did you know that you can even make bread and yogurt? With so many different functions and possibilities, you can just add your ingredients, select the correct function, and go about the rest of your day while the cooker does all the work.
What to Make
Multi cookers have a function for almost every dish. Here are some of the most common you'll encounter:
Tips & Tricks
Below are some ways to make the most out of every function your multi cooker has to offer.