Pressure cookers scare people for good reason. If you have ever had a failed recipe or gotten an “oops!” overflow or a nasty mush as your final result, you just might be less tempted to try out ...

My mom’s way of cooking was “Start on high and stir like crazy.” The pressure cooker was right up her alley. I remember many a Sunday dinner, which was served at noon, the pressure cooker was put on ...

Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. There's plenty to like about this affordable kitchen appliance. It uses high pressure to prepare tough cuts of meat ...

We put 15 electric and stovetop pressure cookers to the test, using each to make a no-stir risotto, unsoaked beans and a ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...