Some foods don't do well under the intense heat and pressure, and cooking them in a pressure cooker can lead to disappointing results. So, if you want to avoid kitchen disasters and get the best ...

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And, when you're struggling for time, making the home-cooked food you want to, might feel like an effort you don't need. However, one device can save the day. Behold the pressure cooker!

By trapping steam inside a tightly sealed pot, pressure cookers raise the pressure under which your food cooks (typically to around twice atmospheric pressure), thus raising the boiling point of ...

Score! The biggest advantage of the Instant Pot is that you don’t have to watch it as you would a stovetop pressure cooker. You just need to select your cooking time or food type and the timer ...