Tom Lacalamita - Pressure Cookers For Dummies

Pressure Cookers For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Tom Lacalamita

Pressure Cookers For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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ISBN 978-1-118-35645-6 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-118-41223-7 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-41222-0 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-41224-4 (ebk)

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About the Author

Tom Lacalamita is a bestselling author of eight appliance-related cookbooks. Nominated for a James Beard cookbook award, Lacalamita is considered to be a national authority on housewares and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows across the country, including Good Morning America, CNBC, and NPR. With a passion for food, cooking, and all sorts of kitchen gadgets, Tom is also a spokesperson for various food and housewares manufacturers.

Authors Acknowledgments

A book is an ongoing process that starts with an idea that continues to develop with the inspiration and the guidance of many individuals. I want to thank my family and friends for always providing me with the inspiration to cook and nurture them with my food. I thank Gary for so many years of support and encouragement and Cristina for always wanting me to cook for her. I sincerely thank the Dummies editorial and production team, especially acquisitions editor David Lutton and my project editor Jen Tebbe, two of the best editors I have had the pleasure of working with. Their calming demeanor and wisdom proved invaluable during this endeavor. The final product that this book became would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions made by the following people: copy editors Christy Pingleton and Danielle Voirol; Liz Bray, the technical editor who made sure that I conveyed clearly and precisely every nuance involved in pressure-cooking; Emily Nolan for her honest opinions and excellent input on the new recipes added to this revised edition, as well as Patty Santelli for the accompanying nutrition analysis.

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Recipe Tester: Emily Nolan

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Introduction

The pressure cooker is one kitchen appliance thats long been misunderstood and underappreciated. Maligned for decades and the brunt of endless jokes and unwarranted stories, this kitchen wonder survived for years, once truly appreciated only by people in the know. Todays sleek, fast-cooking pressure cookers, however, have safety valves and other features that make them totally safe and easy to use a far cry from the pressure cookers in use decades ago.