How can you enjoy slow-cooked flavours in a fast-paced world? Pressure
cookers are the answer. They enable the preparation of delicious meals cheaply,
quickly and efficiently because the food is cooked in liquid at temperatures far
higher than in a conventional saucepan, shortening cooking time by up to 70 per
cent. Because the method seals in flavour, cheaper ingredients can be used to
great effect and since the cooking time is shorter you save on energy, making it
one of the most eco-friendly cooking methods available. Time savings are
impressive – braising beef takes just 30 minutes, a chicken casserole can be
ready in 15 minutes. Pulses and grains cook in a fraction of the time, so
it's great news for veggies too. Choose from soups & stocks, such as Bean
and Bacon Soup. Meat dishes include hearty Pork Loin Ribs with BBQ Sauce, while
lighter poultry & seafood dishes to try include a Thai Green Chicken Curry.
A pressure cooker also makes light work of vegetarian dishes – use it to
prepare a satisfying Beetroot and Quinoa Salad, while simple sides include New
Potatoes with a Tomato, Pepper and Olive Sauce. To finish, try a dessert, such
as Ricotta Cheesecake.
Author Biography
Laura Washburn was born in Los Angeles, trained at the prestigious Paris
cooking school, Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne. For Ryland Peters & Small, she
has also written Home-cooked Comforts and Vegetarian Food for Kids.