Pressure Cooking

Ok, so I'm hooked! Why didn't my mom ever tell me about pressure cookers? I don't think she ever used one. Oh yes, I'm sure you've heard all the horror stories from Aunt Nellie or Grammie Grace about these devices blowing up and chicken parts or all sorts of food stuffs splattered on the ceiling and ALL over the kitchen.

Well, that was years ago and now they've added so many safety devices, you'd be hard pressed to see a new one explode these days. There are two basic types...the traditional stove top and the newer digital. My husband Dan bought me a Cuisinart 6 qt. one for Christmas over a year ago.

Just set and go...walk out of the kitchen. It's amazing...most foods cook up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods. I can't imagine any mom with hungry mouths to feed NOT to have at least one of these. Cook a whole chicken in less than 15 minutes...make a pot roast in less than 1 hour...and it's so tender and juicy!! The only thing I use my All Clad brazier for any more is to steam mussels. I'll be posting a few of my favorite recipes soon so stay tuned.

And just in case you still don't want to cook for yourself, please visit my site: www.ChefPlease.com.