Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 That is awesome, Melody. Keep us posted on what you learn. I am also thinking of getting one of them. This one vegan cookbook [the one put out by those longbeared monks] I recently got highly recommends that every vegetarian kitchen needs a pressure cooker. They claim that you don't get gassy from beans cooked that way, and just that you can make wonderful slow-cooked tasting soups and stews in way less time. They also make all of their own unmeats out of gluten flour. ~ feral ~ Washing the hand, the foot, the head: this is the work of Imbolc. ~ ancient Irish saying ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~> , nadiana1@a... wrote: > so i've decided that i want to take the plunge and buy myself an electric > pressure cooker. does anyone have any suggestions as to the best brands, size > suggestions, and that sort of thing? i want to get the best quality i can > find. i had been looking at the russell hobbs digital model, but the reviews > i've read about it have not been good... > > also, any pressure cooker-related recipes would be most welcome!! i'm going > to try to make seitan in it; never made my own before! > > thanks!! > > melody > > http://www.melodysmusic.net > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 , " Feral " <terebinthus> wrote: > That is awesome, Melody. Keep us posted on what you > learn. I am also thinking of getting one of them. > This one vegan cookbook [the one put out by those > longbeared monks] I recently got highly recommends > that every vegetarian kitchen needs a pressure cooker. > They claim that you don't get gassy from beans cooked > that way, and just that you can make wonderful > slow-cooked tasting soups and stews in way less time. > They also make all of their own unmeats out of gluten flour. > ha-- that's the same book that gave me the idea! melody http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Ha! I wonder if they own some stock in pressure cooker companies ~ be smart if they did. They got me wanting one, too. ~ feral ~ Month of February - scarce the dainties; Wakeful the adder to generate its poison; Habitual is reproach from frequent acknowledgement. ~ anon. Welsh poem ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~> , " nadiana01 " <nadiana1@a...> wrote: > , " Feral " <terebinthus> > wrote: > > This one vegan cookbook [the one put out by those > > longbeared monks] I recently got highly recommends > > that every vegetarian kitchen needs a pressure cooker. > > > > ha-- that's the same book that gave me the idea! > > melody > > > http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hi everyone, and thanks for the nice welcomes. I just got a pressure cooker myself, one of those Fagor sets, as shown here: http://www.kitchenpalace.com/fagor_918060714.htm It's one you use on the stove top. So far I love it! It works great on my gas stove. This was my first experience with a pressure cooker. I don't recall my mom ever using one when I was growing up. So I was a little nervous about using one since I will burn myself while cooking any chance I get. So far I've cooked 2 things, risotto and a bean stew, with no problems. The risotto took about 10 minutes, 30 total with prep. None of that crazy standing around stirring and stirring. And the beans were cooked with a dried chipotle pepper. It gave them such a rich smokey taste without any added fat. I'll send the recipes separately. So, I guess you could say I'm a convert. I'm looking forward to trying some of the longer cooking grains in it. Laura On Feb 3, 2004, at 6:38 PM, Feral wrote: > That is awesome, Melody. Keep us posted on what you > learn. I am also thinking of getting one of them. > This one vegan cookbook [the one put out by those > longbeared monks] I recently got highly recommends > that every vegetarian kitchen needs a pressure cooker. > They claim that you don't get gassy from beans cooked > that way, and just that you can make wonderful > slow-cooked tasting soups and stews in way less time. > They also make all of their own unmeats out of gluten flour. > > ~ feral ~ > > Washing the hand, the foot, the head: > this is the work of Imbolc. > ~ ancient Irish saying > ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~> > , nadiana1@a... wrote: > > so i've decided that i want to take the plunge and buy myself an > electric > > pressure cooker. does anyone have any suggestions as to the best > brands, size > > suggestions, and that sort of thing? i want to get the best > quality i can > > find. i had been looking at the russell hobbs digital model, but > the reviews > > i've read about it have not been good... > > > > also, any pressure cooker-related recipes would be most welcome!! > i'm going > > to try to make seitan in it; never made my own before! > > > > thanks!! > > > > melody > > > >http://www.melodysmusic.net > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 Hi Laura! Wow, thanks for posting those 2 wonderful recipes. I'd buy a pressure cooker just for those two dishes themselves! Aren't chipotle peppers wonderful. Oh, and I agree on the garlic..add more than suggested by a recipe (LOTS more). Thanks again for the recipes. I've put both in the files section for our group members. Specifically, it's under " specialty appliance recipes " for those who have the pressure cookers (or on the flipside, slow cookers) and for those such as ~PT~ and Melody who might be getting one soon. Yall please keep us informed on more pressure cooking recipes (tnt)....especially if it comes from the bearded boy wonders book. Cheers, S. , morgaana@a... wrote: > Hi everyone, and thanks for the nice welcomes. > > I just got a pressure cooker myself, one of those Fagor sets, as shown > here: http://www.kitchenpalace.com/fagor_918060714.htm It's one you use > on the stove top. So far I love it! It works great on my gas stove. > > This was my first experience with a pressure cooker. I don't recall my > mom ever using one when I was growing up. So I was a little nervous > about using one since I will burn myself while cooking any chance I > get. > > So far I've cooked 2 things, risotto and a bean stew, with no problems. > The risotto took about 10 minutes, 30 total with prep. None of that > crazy standing around stirring and stirring. And the beans were cooked > with a dried chipotle pepper. It gave them such a rich smokey taste > without any added fat. I'll send the recipes separately. > > So, I guess you could say I'm a convert. I'm looking forward to trying > some of the longer cooking grains in it. > > Laura > > On Feb 3, 2004, at 6:38 PM, Feral wrote: > > > That is awesome, Melody. Keep us posted on what you > > learn. I am also thinking of getting one of them. > > This one vegan cookbook [the one put out by those > > longbeared monks] I recently got highly recommends > > that every vegetarian kitchen needs a pressure cooker. > > They claim that you don't get gassy from beans cooked > > that way, and just that you can make wonderful > > slow-cooked tasting soups and stews in way less time. > > They also make all of their own unmeats out of gluten flour. > > > > ~ feral ~ > > > > Washing the hand, the foot, the head: > > this is the work of Imbolc. > > ~ ancient Irish saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2004 Report Share Posted February 3, 2004 I swear by mine, use it on beans and rice all the time. Lets you do brown rice in 20 min instead of 45, beans ditto. Nice thing about lentils too is you won't have to presoak (which with a pressure cooker you normally do by bringing it up, then letting it sit for an hour). Remember to not fill it more than halfway for stuff that'll foam up like rice, since that'll start coming out the top (salt, lemon juice, and/or oil may tend to help that, or so I get the impression) and possibly gum up then release in the steam stem. Another argument for larger rather than smaller. Never heard of electric before, I just like my stovetop kind, seems simpler, but hey, whatever works. Anyone want to describe the short version of how you make seitan? , nadiana1@a... wrote: > so i've decided that i want to take the plunge and buy myself an electric > pressure cooker. does anyone have any suggestions as to the best brands, size > suggestions, and that sort of thing? i want to get the best quality i can > find. i had been looking at the russell hobbs digital model, but the reviews > i've read about it have not been good... > > also, any pressure cooker-related recipes would be most welcome!! i'm going > to try to make seitan in it; never made my own before! > > thanks!! > > melody > > http://www.melodysmusic.net > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2004 Report Share Posted February 4, 2004 In a message dated 2/4/04 5:33:49 AM, writes: > Anyone want to describe the short version of how you make seitan? > well, according to my handy-dandy little monastary cookbook ( " Simply Heavenly! The Monastery Vegetarian Cookbook " by Abbot George Burke), here's what you do: BASIC GLUTEN 8 cups whole wheat flour 8 cups white flour 6 cups cold, not chilled, water Mix the flours and water together and knead for about 10-15 minutes, adding water or flour if needed, until you have a very smooth ball of dough with no cracks in it. Kneading is what develops the gluten. It should bounce back when you push it. Put this ball of dough in a bowl large enough to hold it and add enough cold water to cover the ball completely. Let it soak under water for 1/2 hour at least, preferably for 1-2 hours. Then begin kneading it under water, kneading out all the starch and being careful to hold the gluten together. Change the water when it gets milky from the starch, and keep changing it until the water stays almost clear. The last part of the kneading should be done in a colander (not a strainer) under running water. If the dough disintegrates in the kneading-washing, you must try another brand of flour. ********* The book lists 3 cooking methods and a pressure-cooker method. They say that the pressure-cooker method is the best one, so that's what I'll list here: Put 2 cups of gluten in a pressure cooker with 6 cups of liquid (water for plain, unflavoured gluten; broth for flavoured gluten) and a little sea salt, and cook at 15 pounds for 45 minutes. ******* melody http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 All pressure cookers I have had, or my mom had, were Presto. Old and no safety mechanisms or not, neither one of us had any trouble. I would buy a Presto again. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Debbie? What settings are you using to get your post all across the top like this with no ads on the sides? I have tried everything, but haven't been able to figure it out. Sue ---- Reed Deborah 10/2/2006 3:27:24 PM Re: Pressure cookers All pressure cookers I have had, or my mom had, were Presto. Old and no safety mechanisms or not, neither one of us had any trouble. I would buy a Presto again. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hi, I do not use a pressure cooker, but I just wanted to let you know that I use a small crockpot to cook my beans in. I will put them in unsoaked in the morning and by mid-afternoon, I will have cooked beans. Some do prefer to soak, but I don't always remember! Just thought I would let you know. I bought my small crock for $9 at Wal-mart. I've seen them in thrift shops for cheaper. It is sometimes called a sauce or dipping crock. Nicole On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Daisy Daisy <grl212 wrote: > I may have asked this before, but I can't remember the answer. Does > anyone use a pressure cooker? If so, what brand and what material do you > think is best? Also, if you use it to cook dry beans, do you soak the beans > first? > > Thank you. > > Daisy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I am completely in love with my pressure cooker!? I generally do not soak my beans because I typically don't plan anything that far in advance.? lol! I do soak chickpeas though because it makes the process a lot faster....? but once you soak the chickpeas the pressure cooker cooks them up so nicely!? I once had a houseguest make split peas in my pressure cooker.? She let it cook for 45 minutes thinking it was like a regular pot and she almost cried when she saw the resulting mess, but when I walked in and had a bowl I thought it was the most delicious soup ever!? It has become a favorite way of mine to prepare soup.? It's also quick and easy to pull out the food processer and grate up a bunch of vegetables (always including potatoes, onions and garlic) and pressure cook it all together for about 15 minutes.? Then to make the soup really smooth I use an immersible hand blender and blend the soup a little bit.? I also add a small handful of salt and whatever other herbs smell like they might taste good.? I believe my pressure cooker is made by Mahatta.? It was a pretty expensive one (about $100)... I'm not sure now that it was so necessary to buy such an expensive one...? But at least the company has good customer service.? (I did have to get a part replaced when it dropped on the floor.? The sent the replacement free of charge.)? I know for sure that it is stainless steel, because that is why I was willing to pay so much for mine.? When I bought mine several years ago it seemed that only Aluminum cookers were available and I didn't want to go with Aluminum because of the health risks connected to that.? I finally found this one at Kohl's on sale.? One of the nice features is that when you take the pressure cooker lid off, it has a stew pot lid as well.? I also like the way it locks... It turns and slides then has a little switch to lock it into place, rather than clamping down.? I believe this is safer.? There is a book called " Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure " ? by Lorna J Sass.? You can probably get it at your library through InterLibrary Loan.? (I know the local library here carries it).? It is NOT Gluten free, but many recipes are gluten free (as I recall).? It has some interesting suggestions for what can be made but I hardly ever use the recipes...? That book has really handy charts to know how long to cook various beans and grains in your pressure cooker. By the way, a pressure cooker is a really great way to transport liquids if you have to take food to a pot luck or something... Once you lock the lid, nothing leaks! Alina Joy Daisy Daisy <grl212 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 1:02 pm Pressure Cookers I may have asked this before, but I can't remember the answer.? Does anyone use a pressure cooker?? If so, what brand and what material do you think is best?? Also, if you use it to cook dry beans, do you soak the beans first? ? Thank you. ? Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I used my pressure cooker for beans and rice all the time. I love pressure cooking--it's so easy and fast. I never presoaked anything. I often didn't thaw things that had been in the freezer either. A word of caution: My pressure cooker was a rather expensive model from Nesco. After a year and a half, the sealing ring broke and the cooker covered my entire kitchen in bean water. Now the company tells me that they no longer supply replacement sealing rings for that cooker, even though it's relatively new, so my expensive pressure cooker can no longer be used and I have to buy a new one. They don't even offer a discount or anything as incentive to customers who are just out of luck. I won't be buying another Nesco after that customer service experience. But as far as pressure cookers, I highly recommend one! --Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I've tried the crock pot method and it works great for smaller beans....? but truly, the pressure cooker is the only way to really cook chick peas so that they have a nice texture.? It's true that a crock pot can be cheaper...? but the pressure cookers are being sold for around $40 brand new.? Like I said, it was not necessary for me to buy such an expensive one.? Pressure Cookers and crock pots would both be an item I would check Craigslist for... a lot of people buy things like that then never use them and end up selling them later.? I would imagine there would be lots of crock pots available, since that is a common wedding present.? When I got married we had 3 crock pots for a while! LOL!? If you decide to use a crock pot, I highly suggest getting one where the pot comes out of the base... Otherwise the electrical components make it really hard to wash (especially if you are apt to burn things occassionally, like I am!) Alina Joy Nicole Gallagher <gallaghermom Wed, 8 Oct 2008 9:04 pm Re: Pressure Cookers Hi, I do not use a pressure cooker, but I just wanted to let you know that I use a small crockpot to cook my beans in. I will put them in unsoaked in the morning and by mid-afternoon, I will have cooked beans. Some do prefer to soak, but I don't always remember! Just thought I would let you know. I bought my small crock for $9 at Wal-mart. I've seen them in thrift shops for cheaper. It is sometimes called a sauce or dipping crock. Nicole On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Daisy Daisy <grl212 wrote: > I may have asked this before, but I can't remember the answer. Does > anyone use a pressure cooker? If so, what brand and what material do you > think is best? Also, if you use it to cook dry beans, do you soak the beans > first? > > Thank you. > > Daisy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hi Daisy; I have two pressure cookers: one for my stove top, and one for in my microwave. The microwave one is smaller, made of coated ceramic. It is a marvelous device! It came with an interior mesh mat that one places over the top of the contents when cooking dried beans or peas to prevent bits from clogging the vent. Here is the brand with a picture and some information on it. As you can see, it's a relatively inexpensive thing. I use it often! http://seattle.kijiji.com/c-For-sale-Home-appliances-Nordic-Ware-Tender-Cooker-M\ icrowave-Pressure-Cooker-W0QQAdIdZ61105872 When I want to pressure cook larger quantities, I use the stove top one. I have a cheap, aluminum one at the moment that I got at the Thrift store, but I'd like to get a stainless steel one. They are a bit pricey, but no doubt, worth it. Something I've been wondering about is an electric pressure cooker I have seen advertised. I have been thinking it would be useful to take with us for when we travel by car, but it might also simply be good for home use. Anyone have one of this type? Deborah I may have asked this before, but I can't remember the answer. Does anyone use a pressure cooker? If so, what brand and what material do you think is best? Also, if you use it to cook dry beans, do you soak the beans first? Thank you. Daisy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Cool. I think I have to get me a pressure cooker. Maybe for Christmas. I have a crockpot for beans, but don't use it a lot. It would be nice to cook beans, potatoes, brown rice, and soups quickly. Whoever it was that said they didn't like the Eden organic beans - I agree. I've never bought them because they are so expensive, but I was in a hurry and grabbed the Eden chickpeas at the store this week, and they are almost crunchy; very hard, without any of that " creamy " texture that you usually get with chickpeas. Pam On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 9:02 AM, <alinajoydubois wrote: > > I've tried the crock pot method and it works great for smaller beans....? > but truly, the pressure cooker is the only way to really cook chick peas so > that they have a nice texture.? It's true that a crock pot can be > cheaper...? but the pressure cookers are being sold for around $40 brand > new.? Like I said, it was not necessary for me to buy such an expensive > one.? Pressure Cookers and crock pots would both be an item I would check > Craigslist for... a lot of people buy things like that then never use them > and end up selling them later.? I would imagine there would be lots of crock > pots available, since that is a common wedding present.? When I got married > we had 3 crock pots for a while! LOL!? If you decide to use a crock pot, I > highly suggest getting one where the pot comes out of the base... Otherwise > the electrical components make it really hard to wash (especially if you are > apt to burn things occassionally, like I am!) > Alina Joy > > > > Nicole Gallagher <gallaghermom <gallaghermom%40gmail.com>> > To: <%40> > Wed, 8 Oct 2008 9:04 pm > Re: Pressure Cookers > > Hi, I do not use a pressure cooker, but I just wanted to let you know that > I > > use a small crockpot to cook my beans in. I will put them in unsoaked in > > the morning and by mid-afternoon, I will have cooked beans. Some do prefer > > to soak, but I don't always remember! Just thought I would let you know. I > > bought my small crock for $9 at Wal-mart. I've seen them in thrift shops > > for cheaper. It is sometimes called a sauce or dipping crock. > > Nicole > > On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Daisy Daisy <grl212<grl212%40>> > wrote: > > > I may have asked this before, but I can't remember the answer. Does > > > anyone use a pressure cooker? If so, what brand and what material do you > > > think is best? Also, if you use it to cook dry beans, do you soak the > beans > > > first? > > > > > > Thank you. > > > > > > Daisy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 My electric pressure cooker has a non-stick surface. You are correct. It is super great with rice. M On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 1:52 AM, Pete Self <self.pete wrote: > non stick? cool, i didn't know they made non-stick pressure cookers (i > don't get out much lol) - that's why i only use it for beans. Grains and > rice sticks too much in mine. > > I've been wanting to buy a pressure 'canner'... it would be cool if someone > invented a non-stick pressure 'canner' that would hold 4 quart jars ) > Then i could pressure can and cook > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Dear Pete, for pete's sake don't be upset for this silly requirement of yours.In southern part of India you will get steam cookers which can also accommodate an elephant in those,this is known as " Iddaly kuttakam " or iddaly maker(Idaaly-a steamed cake-a south Indian speciality).Try this....! " Good Luck " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I just bought a Cuisinart 6 quart pressure cooker and am pleased with it. I did wait until it went on sale to buy it though. I believe it retails for close to $200 and I got it on sale at Macy's for $149.00. Debbie "It's the cracked ones who let light into the world." A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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