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Cookbook Review of The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book

August 24, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 8 Comments

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As an owner of an Instant Pot pressure cooker, I am so glad I requested a copy of The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book: 500 Easy Recipes for Every Machine, Both Stovetop and Electric from authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarborough. I now feel so much more confident when I use my Instant Pot! Not that you need an Instant Pot to get a ton out of this cookbook. They cover both stovetop and electric pressure cookers.

Here is the video review and I used a green screen! Which is very cool but also resulted in my teeth sometimes looking like I have lipstick smeared all over them, LOL. Oh well, live and learn!

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It all began with their Smoky Red Curry Chicken Thighs which were so tender and delicious. The recipes in general are easy-to-read and the cookbook itself is extremely text-focused.

There are some photographs in the middle of the cookbook but to be honest, I did not realize they were even there until I had made a recipe or two. This is not a pictorial cookbook. It is a cookbook PACKED with recipe ideas. 

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My one disappointment was the Old School Swiss Steak with Mushroom Gravy because the gravy came out so thin but I knew how to thicken it and get it to where I needed it to be. The meat was tender and delicious and we enjoyed it for days! 

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Things got really exciting when I made a Chocolate Cheesecake in the pressure cooker. Until I got this cookbook I had no idea you could do such a thing! I keep thinking of a pressure cooker like a microwave but you can put metal inside!

If you are lucky enough to find a springform pan that will fit, you will be able to make this stunningly delicious cheesecake in no time. 

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When I discovered you can make risotto in the pressure cooker, I thought my head would explode. I was defeated by risotto once and the idea of being able to let it just cook in the pressure cooker and walk away blew my mind. Sure enough, that is exactly what happened with the Shrimp Risotto and it was restaurant quality without all the effort. I could not believe it.

There are some recipes in The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book I was wary of because it would include things like dried currants and sometimes less traditional flavours. Now I trust Bruce and Mark so much I am going to get even more adventurous with flavours in the pressure cooker. The cookbook says that it is $25 in the U.S. and $30 in Canada and it is well worth the money. No, not a ton of pretty photos but there are +5oo recipes! That is what counts and I loved all of the ones I tried.

If you are looking for a big resource of ideas and techniques to use with your pressure cooker, The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book is the cookbook you have been looking for. I have zero complaints and it has become one of the most important cookbooks in my collection.

I give it a rare five out of five wooden spoons. 

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  1. The Happy Whisk says

    August 25, 2016 at 12:11 am

    Very cool, Suzie – You are a natural at these videos. Loved the cheesecake and rice dish, but not together. Ha! You crack me up.

    Happy Cooking!

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    • Suzie the Foodie says

      August 25, 2016 at 5:23 pm

      Thank you! So glad you liked the video. It was so much fun to shoot via green screen. 🙂

      Reply
      • The Happy Whisk says

        August 25, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        Looks great, I had to do a double take because at first, I thought those two dudes were really there.

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        • Suzie the Foodie says

          August 25, 2016 at 8:24 pm

          I was hoping it would come across like they were there in spirit! 🙂

          Reply
  2. wayner says

    August 26, 2016 at 10:34 am

    You tempt me from my vow to avoid cook books as my shelves are so full now. If i was to stray I think this would be the one. Loved your video and keep your blogs coming you are really getting some interesting stuff going with all your equipment .

    Reply
    • Suzie the Foodie says

      August 27, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      I know! I am trying to hold off buying cookbooks too Wayne but when it comes to pressure cooking, I don’t have any resources and there is so much to learn and try. Thank you so much! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos and posts. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Dara says

    September 7, 2016 at 2:53 am

    A great review Suzie! I would LOVE to see a review on your pressure cooker itself or have you done this already??

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    • Suzie the Foodie says

      September 7, 2016 at 4:23 am

      Thank you so much Dara! I actually gave the Instant Pot my product of the year award, you can read the review here: http://www.suziethefoodie.com/suzie-the-foodies-product-of-the-year/

      Reply

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