Pressure cookers are kitchen heroes, whipping up meals in a fraction of the time while keeping flavours and nutrients intact. But here’s the catch: an old or worn-out pressure cooker can be more of a ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Now, I don't like to live dangerously. But two Christmases ago, I bought a pressure cooker. Scary? Yes, especially when one hears the kitchen horror stories -- talk of burns, ...

In April 2012, while teaching journalism courses at Valparaiso University, I had 22-year-old Ross Blankenship of Schererville as my student intern for the semester. On the weekends, Ross would assist ...

Today, pressure cookers are recommended for economical and/or fast cooking. They can tenderize a cheaper cut of meat or quickly cook beans. Without an inherited cooker, you can still buy a new model.

Pressure cookers are available in aluminum or stainless steel, and range in size from 2 to 18 quarts. Prices vary from $40 to over $350. I recommend a 6- or 8-quart cooker because either one is ...

Got mouths to feed, but short on time? Meet your new weapon in the kitchen: the pressure cooker. By trapping steam and increasing internal pressure in a sealed chamber, these gadgets boil water past ...