Top Five Small Electric Pressure Cookers (-6 Quart)
When it comes to an electric pressure cooker, it’s easy to feel that larger is better. To a certain degree, that’s even true. But, there are also some reasons why you might want to pick a smaller …
Archives for June 2016
Top 5 Black & Decker Slow Cookers Reviewed
Since Black & Decker has been around for over a hundred years, the brand is a go-to pick for many consumers in need of home-improvement products like power tools. Of course, the Maryland-based …
Top Five Large Electric Pressure Cookers (6+ Quart)
Choosing a pressure cooker can be a challenging task, largely because there are just so many different options. That’s especially true if you are planning to get an electric pressure cooker, because …
Top 5 West Bend Slow Cookers Reviewed
Although the West Bend brand has experienced a variety of ownership changes over the years, the housewares division is still synonymous with fabulous appliances. If you’re in the market for a quality …
Top Five Large Stovetop Pressure Cookers (6+ Quart)
Pressure cookers come in a wide range of different sizes, from small options right the way up to some extremely large alternatives. By far, the most common option is the 6-quart pressure cookers, …
Top Four Premium 6-Quart Stovetop Pressure Cookers
When it comes to choosing a pressure cooker, many people end up going with a stovetop option because of the better control that they offer along with a much better price point. These two factors alone …
Chinese Chicken & Noodle Salad from Eating Well Reviewed
This was not the perfect Chinese chicken noodle salad that I'm able to get in the stores, but with a little tweaking, I think I could get it right. Despite not being "perfect", it was really tasty, …
Chicken Tikka Masala from Epicurious Reviewed
Bummer dude, this one took longer than expected. But it was so delicious, that I think it's my favorite recipe of all the recent chicken recipes I've been testing. It does take a bit of work to get …
Top Five Mid-Priced 6-Quart Stovetop Pressure Cookers
With all the different pressure cookers out there, figuring out which one to buy can seem like an almost impossible decision. You have to consider factors like electric versus stovetop and aluminum …
Top Five Inexpensive 6-Quart Stovetop Pressure Cookers
Pressure cooking is all the rage right now and it offers a great way to make your meals faster, easier and that much more interesting. However, the approach is pretty different than normal cooking, …
Top Five Mid-Priced 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cookers
Pressure cookers have been around for many years but their popularity has been increasing rapidly in recent years. That shouldn’t be too surprising, as pressure cookers are a great way to save time …
Top Four Premium 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cookers
As a kitchen tool, electric pressure cookers are a great option. They help dramatically reduce the amount of time that it takes to cook food and that alone is reason enough to get one. But, they also …
Prosciutto-Sage Chicken from Rachel Ray Reviewed
This was a spectacularly fast recipe that just wasn't very tasty, or will need some serious tweaking to get it right. It seems that all of my prosciutto recipes turn out that way, so maybe I'm cooking …
Spinach, Bacon, & Chicken Risotto from Create Craft Love Reviewed
Let's get this out of the way right now - this is not really a "quick" recipe. I just love risotto. However, it is very easy to make. It just takes some care to prep it properly. If you are rushed for …
Chicken with Mushrooms from Martha Stewart Reviewed
This is a deceptively simple recipe because it really is delicious with just a bit of extra flare compared to just frying up some chicken and mushrooms. Adding thyme and white wine to the mushrooms …
Crispy Ginger-Lime Chicken from Martha Stewart Reviewed
I wasn't totally impressed with this recipe for ginger lime chicken, but I do think that lime and ginger have a real potential of being married together for a kind of Asian-fusion. I was also …
Quick & Hot Crispy Wings
For a long time I thought that only a fast food restaurant could offer me some crispy and spicy chicken wings. But I discovered that I could cook my own wings and they taste even better. Plus they …
Fried Chicken Liver with Herbed Potatoes
I adore chicken liver, but only in two forms: pate or fried. All the other ways of cooking don't bring any pleasure to my taste buds. Chicken liver is a great food, especially for kids as it contains …
Quick Lentil Falafel with Basmati Rice
I know, I know: falafel is usually made out of chickpeas. That's right! But where's the pleasure in cooking if you can't reinvent and recreate recipes? I could never ever cook a recipe just like it …
Fried Carp with Polenta and Garlic Sauce
I believe the best way to cook the carp is frying. Even if it's a fat fish and you add more fat by frying it still remains delicious. This is why you should serve it with garlic sauce. Eating garlic …
Fried Cheese with Balsamic Tomatoes
It is often said that fried cheese is an appetizer. But I could hardly consider it like this because it is very filling and it would be impossible for me to eat anything else after that. And if you …
Electric vs Stovetop Pressure Cookers: Which One Is Best For Your Kitchen
Pressure cookers are often overlooked as a way of cooking, yet they represent a powerful tool for kitchens. Essentially, a pressure cooker is a pot that traps steam inside of it. By doing this, the …
Top Five Inexpensive 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cookers
Pressure cookers offer a unique way to cook just about any dish, creating food that not only tastes better but is also faster to prepare. With how time-starved many of us are, it’s no wonder that …
Top 5 Maxi-Matic Slow Cookers Reviewed
Whether you need an inexpensive way to feed a big family, a safe way to prepare gluten-free meals or a convenient way to cook dinner while you’re away from home, slow cooking is the answer. …