Get any cookbooks for the holidays? I got cash, with plans to buy a few. Your favorites?

[traca]

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[gayr]

Traca, Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavors with Recipes - here is a link and other

reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Worlds-Dangerous-Flavor-Recipes/dp/160774516X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419785958&sr=1-1&keywords=bitter

 

[gayr]

Traca, "Apples Uncommon Character Heirlooms Little Known - Very Beautiful, Comprehensive here is a l

link plus reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Apples-Uncommon-Character-Heirlooms-Little-Known/dp/1620402270/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419786319&sr=8-1&keywords=apples#customerReviews

 

[traca]

Oh! Do you love this book? I had drinks with Rowan a couple years ago. Fascinating guy.

 

[traca]

I heard her on the radio. Do you see yourself cooking from this book much?

 

[emtd]

Quantum Leaps Lodge Cookbook - from a Yoga retreat lodge

in Golden, BC. My niece attended a retreat there and raved about the food, especially the maple granola and the Coconut, Tofu and spinach soup.
I've never bought tofu (although I have eaten it in restaurants). I'm looking forward to trying some of the recipes. Definitely out of my norm - and therefore a great start to a New Year.

Betty

 

[gayr]

Yes, I do see myself cooking from this book. I find it fascinating. Bitter is special. With

reference to Rowan's Book, it is a Beautiful Book filled with Beautiful pictures and knowledge beyond belief. Recipes are scant. This is a wonderful reference book.

 

[judy-mass]

No cookbooks, but I bought myself a pressure cooker...

and will be hunting for good recipes to try!
Also, if anyone has a good way to convert my current recipes into pressure cooker friendly ones, I'm all ears!

 

[angak1]

I bought DH a GranPappy fryer. Every once in awhile I want fried salmon or halibut. This should

Make it easier

 

[charley]

I absolutely LOVE my PC for "what it does"--shortens cooking

time for things that may need long cooking. Bean soups, stews, shanks, etc. I have had beef stew on the table from start to finish (just my normal recipe) in an hour total. What size do you have?

 

[judy-mass]

I have the 8 quart,

which I chose so I could cook a whole pound of beans, a multi-meal batch of soup or stew, etc.

Someone gave me the link to "Hip Pressure Cooking" and I will be scouring that for recipes and hints.

http://www.hippressurecooking.com/

http://www.hippressurecooking.com/

 

[barb_b]

I also rec'd a pressure cooker. Instant Pot. I have taken it out the box, but I admit, I am a

a lil intimidated by it. My intent today is to experiment w/ it. (After I clean up from our Post Christmas Party!) I also have been perusing the hip pressure cooking website. You may also enjoy looking through Pinterest. I was surprised by the number of recipes there.

Happy New Year and Happy Pressure Cooking!

 

[judy-mass]

Barb, take a look at the site I linked.

It has a lot of Instant Pot info.

 

[barb_b]

Thanks! New site to me. Let me know your first adventure w. your pc!

 

[charley]

That's a great size--anything smaller than 6 qts is really

too small--you can only fill them to a point.
Think aout some short ribs or lamb shanks in your size. Love split pea soup, bean soups of all kinds.
A friend did meat loaf in hers, using the insert. Steam a whole head of cauliflower.

 

[earnie]

Some

I have received the following.
Ina Garten's Foolproof & Make I Ahead
The Amish Cook's Family Favorite Recipes
1 Dough, 100 Cookies

 

[curious1]

How do you like the make ahead? Are they really make ahead or just an hour or two before serving?

 

[judy-mass]

Barb, I started with REC: Pressure Cooker Coq au Vin

I found it with a Google search and it was really tasty.

http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/2012/12/pressure-cooker-coq-au-vin/

Last night I cooked a spaghetti squash in the PC and tossed it with browned sage, garlic, olive oil and some Parmesan cheese. That was good too, but DH found it bland. I suppose I could have added some crushed red pepper flakes!

http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/2012/12/pressure-cooker-coq-au-vin/

 

[traca]

Thanks for the rec. The Bitter author will be here later this month. Hope to see her.