The Pressure Cooker Cookbook: More Than 250 Recipes for All Types of Pressure Cookers, Revised and Expanded

by Toula Patsalis

This greatly expanded and revised edition of The Pressure Cooker Cookbook confirms the versatility and ease of using modern pressure cookers to prepare quick, healthy, and flavorful dishes. From appetizers, soups and "cooked" salads to stews, roasts, side dishes, and desserts, Toula Patsalis offers more than 250 easy-to-prepare recipes for today's on-the-go lifestyle.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

225 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 2006

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this about 9 yrs ago along with my first Instant pot.
Better money has not been spent! Have gifted another 4 copies.

Toula may not be a household name outside Michigan. She is a professional cook & teacher and has done a wonderful job clarifying and taking the mystery out of using the newer (last 30 years) pressure cookers. She shares her experiences from kitchens US and the EU. There is a helpful Herb pairing chart for just about anything on page 206.

I've used these recipes for both an on the stove low pressure pot & the Instant Pot Duo & had wonderful results. Her techniques & seasonings are superb. Never had a fail.

[Lesli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loses a star immediately for no pictures, using the phrase "seal in juices" while explaining searing meat, & not having recommended adjustments for electric pressure cookers.

Loses another star for recommending the "cold water" method of quick release. Using this method can lead to creating a vacuum in the pressure cooker. Making it a good way to ruin your pot.

Other bits I found annoying:
"Mexican sausage" in place of "chorizo"
"French Burgundy Beef" in place of "Boeuf Bourguignon"
"Gumbo" with no roux -- that is not gumbo
Mexichicken -- I don't even know why that annoys me.

[Martha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fancier than my usual sort of meal.