30 review for The Healthy Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Nourishing Meals Made Fast

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   5 out of 5

   Ivonne Rovira – Nov 12, 2015

   I can’t explain why pressure cookers have virtually disappeared from American kitchens; they’ve been a staple in Cuban kitchens since their introduction. At a time when Americans wish to eat less meat and processed foods but are more pressed for time, a pressure cooker actually seems more essential to busy working mothers in American suburbs than for housewives in a lesser developed country. That said, whether you’re a novice to pressure cookers or an old hand, Janet Zimmerman has written a fabul I can’t explain why pressure cookers have virtually disappeared from American kitchens; they’ve been a staple in Cuban kitchens since their introduction. At a time when Americans wish to eat less meat and processed foods but are more pressed for time, a pressure cooker actually seems more essential to busy working mothers in American suburbs than for housewives in a lesser developed country. That said, whether you’re a novice to pressure cookers or an old hand, Janet Zimmerman has written a fabulous cookbook. Newbies or old hands will find dozens upon dozens of recipes to love amongst the 125 that pack The Healthy Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Nourishing Meals Made Fast. No other cookbook — be it pressure cooker, slow-cooker, or conventional — has ever tempted me to make my own stock, but Janet Zimmerman’s has! And so many of the recipes are a cut above what you’d expect: Short Ribs with Porter and Onions, Garlic-Rosemary Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Thighs in Sherry Vinegar Sauce, Steamed Mussels in Porter Cream Sauce, Poached Salmon in Dill Sauce, Bow Tie Pasta with Mushroom Sauce, Warm French Potato Salad, Blueberry and Peach Compote — the list goes on and on! At a mere 99 cents in the Kindle format, you’d be crazy not to buy Zimmerman’s book! You’ll make that back many times over by the time you’ve used this gem of a cookbook once or twice. A pressure cooker allows you to cook dried beans in a trice. Here’s a tip Zimmerman doesn’t provide — but that I will. You never, ever have to presoak beans. Ever. Simply rinse and pick them over to find the stray pebble or deformed bean, then increase the time under high pressure to 45 minutes. No having to soak overnight or any other such nonsense! A one-pound bag of beans is equivalent to four cans; you can do the math on your savings. Save time. Save money. Save hassle. Buy The Healthy Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Nourishing Meals Made Fast.

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   4 out of 5

   Diane Stooksberry – Oct 07, 2017

   Thanks Janet! I too love the pressure cooker. Janet Zimmerman's comments made me smile every time. ( A confession, although I'm not sure it was my first dish cooked in a pressure cooker, fresh artichokes are ONLY cooked in a pressure cooker, as far as I'm concerned.) She frequently confessed to a failure to try recipes because of the time and attention they required (for example,risotto). Her narrative was both personal and truthful...I feel like a know her as a cooking friend. The tone of her co Thanks Janet! I too love the pressure cooker. Janet Zimmerman's comments made me smile every time. ( A confession, although I'm not sure it was my first dish cooked in a pressure cooker, fresh artichokes are ONLY cooked in a pressure cooker, as far as I'm concerned.) She frequently confessed to a failure to try recipes because of the time and attention they required (for example,risotto). Her narrative was both personal and truthful...I feel like a know her as a cooking friend. The tone of her cookbook was both intimate and personal; I also think she shares one of my personal cooking goals: the desire to eat in a more healthy "made from scratch" mode without only living in the kitchen! I also appreciated the fact that the majority of her recipes were designed for two people.

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   4 out of 5

   Lani – Nov 19, 2017

   Great intro to pressure cooker techniques Great recipes with gourmet quality but still definitely accessible for a home cook. Comfort foods and foodie-impressive elements and good text make this cookbook stand out.

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   5 out of 5

   Kristi – Jan 22, 2019

   I very nice cookbook! I'm excited to try some of these recipes. I very nice cookbook! I'm excited to try some of these recipes.

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   5 out of 5

   Beth – May 13, 2020

   Love the recipes.

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   4 out of 5

   Mrs. Garen L. Herd – Nov 16, 2017

   Good read Good recipes, but a lot my husband won't eat. But I still got enough out of it to help me. Good read Good recipes, but a lot my husband won't eat. But I still got enough out of it to help me.

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   4 out of 5

   Tiffinye – Mar 09, 2017

   I Really Tried to Like this one... I am making lifestyle changes especially to my eating habits, and my new favorite tool is my Pressure Cooker. So, I really wanted to love this book, but I'm not sure that with the incessant use of heavy whipping cream and whole milk that these recipes are truly "light". It would have been helpful to more than just the sporadic pictures here or there that is in this book. It also would have been nice if the author provided "Alternatives" at the end of each recipe I Really Tried to Like this one... I am making lifestyle changes especially to my eating habits, and my new favorite tool is my Pressure Cooker. So, I really wanted to love this book, but I'm not sure that with the incessant use of heavy whipping cream and whole milk that these recipes are truly "light". It would have been helpful to more than just the sporadic pictures here or there that is in this book. It also would have been nice if the author provided "Alternatives" at the end of each recipe. For instance, there are people using plant based milk or grek yogurt in lieu of other creamy alternatives. So, I would have expected something that at least provided options for people with dietary constraints, etc. This was a Miss for me.

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   4 out of 5

   Sharon – May 13, 2016

   Love this book! Love this book. Good instructions and diverse recipes. Great book for someone who has never pressure cooked before. All ingredients are for uhh nd in local grocery stores.

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   5 out of 5

   Lindsay – Nov 21, 2016

   Recipes look good and easy I'm excited to try these recipes! They look easy to follow, healthy and yummy! Can't wait to try them out. Recipes look good and easy I'm excited to try these recipes! They look easy to follow, healthy and yummy! Can't wait to try them out.

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    4 out of 5

    Denise Stewart – Aug 17, 2016

    I love my pressure cooker, love recipe books that give me options for my own recipes. This was a very good cookbook. It's on my device, I use it frequently. I love my pressure cooker, love recipe books that give me options for my own recipes. This was a very good cookbook. It's on my device, I use it frequently.

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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