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7 Ways With a Pressure Cooker

Updated July 18, 2012
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Pressed for time on busy weeknights?  Pressure cooking takes the pressure off of you and puts it right where it belongs - on your stovetop.

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The Pressure's On!

7 Ways With a Pressure Cooker
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Pressure cookers, which drastically reduce traditional cooking times, are enjoying a newfound popularity among modern cooks.  This should come as no surprise to anyone who's ever needed to get dinner on the table after a full day on the job!

From rich homemade meat stocks to elegant parmesan risotto, the pressure cooker knows a thing or two about coming through in a pinch.  So whether your pressure cooker is your mom's retro model or still waiting for you to order it off Amazon, don't be scared to work this nifty appliance into your weeknight cooking routine.

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One-Hour Spanish Chickpea Soup

1-Hour Spanish Chickpea Soup
Credit: Jamie Chung; Styling: Ariana Salvato

One-Hour Spanish Chickpea Soup Recipe

Sure, dried peas and beans are far more economical and lower in sodium than their canned cousins, but who has time to soak them overnight and then simmer for hours? With a pressure cooker, this satisfying chickpea-and-chorizo soup starts with dried chickpeas and is ready in just 60 minutes.

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Chicken Fricassee

Chicken Fricassee
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Chicken Fricassee Recipe

This elegant, ready-in-a-jiffy chicken dinner calls for earthy cremini mushrooms, pearl onions, baby carrots, and plenty of fresh herbs. It's perfect for a cozy meal on chilly fall evenings.

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Fast, Rich Pressure-Cooker Beef Stock

Fast, Rich Pressure-Cooker Beef Stock
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Fast, Rich Pressure-Cooker Beef Stock Recipe

While traditional meat stocks can take up to 8 hours of careful stovetop simmering to develop their deep flavor, the pressure cooker cuts this time down to just 35 minutes. The stock can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Prosecco and Parmesan Risotto

Prosecco and Parmesan Risotto
Credit: Jamie Chung; Styling: Ariana Salvato

Prosecco and Parmesan Risotto Recipe

Classic risotto recipes require constant stirring for half an hour, so save yourself some time (and a sore wrist) by turning to the pressure cooker instead. It's a wonderful way to turn out restaurant-quality risotto every time in less than 15 minutes.

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Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili
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Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Need weeknight chili in a hurry? Try this hearty beef-and-onion chili served over hot cooked spaghetti and topped with cheddar cheese and chopped onion. After combining all the ingredients in your pressure cooker, simply cook over high heat until the pressure control rocks back and forth quickly, then reduce heat and cook 15 more minutes.

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Beets with Dill and Walnuts

Beets with Dill and Walnuts
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Beets with Dill and Walnuts Recipe

Never tried beets? Time to start. This easy recipe is ready is less than half an hour, and most of that time is hands-off to let the beets marinate in a homemade vinaigrette dressing. Top with chopped fresh dill and walnuts for delicious crunch and flavor.

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Refried Beans

Refried Beans
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Refried Beans Recipe

You'll be able to taste the difference between these homemade refried beans and the canned variety in the Mexican foods section of your local grocery. Dried pinto beans, some salt pork, fresh garlic cloves, water, and a little salt are all you need. Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar cheese for an extra flavor punch.

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