Category: Cooking Questions
Tips, tricks and Frequently Asked Questions
This section of the website contains all of the posts intended to educate my readers. There are tons of cooking questions addressed on the site and lots of tutorials and they all can be found in my Cooking Questions category. If you have a question you can’t find make sure to search the site. If it still doesn’t seem to be covered then make sure to get a hold of me to let me know that I need to cover the topic!
As for all the cooking questions I particularly think the most important group of questions I deal with have to do with the differences between various cooking techniques and popular devices. If you are just browsing make sure to read the following posts as they are quite important.
Pressure Cooker Guide for Beginners
I know many people still afraid of pressure cookers, so I decided to create this infographic which is kind of Instant…
Can You Leave An Instant Pot Unattended?
Pressure cookers have been around for a while now, but the first designs didn’t have any safety mechanisms or special…
What are Pressure Cooker Racks and Trivets Used For?
So most pressure cookers come bundled with basic racks and trivets but what are they used for? Also, why would…
Do Electric Pressure Cookers Get to 15 PSI
As the name suggests, pressure cookers work by creating a controlled, high-pressure environment in which food can cook quickly and…
What is the Difference Between the High and Low Setting on a Pressure Cooker?
Did you know that the low setting on a pressure cooker cooks certain kinds of foods better than the high…
Does a Pressure Cooker Need Water Every Time For Everything You Cook?
If you are new to pressure cooking there are probably a few basic questions you have right off the bat…
Can you Deep Fry Using a Pressure Cooker?
Yes, I know. Pressure cookers are pretty amazing and they can do so much. You can easily cook meats that…
The Difference Between Pressure Cooking and Steaming
I once stood in front of a pressure cooker, holding a steamer basket one hand and a handful of eggs…
What Happens When You Overfill a Pressure Cooker?
If you are reading this then you are probably wondering about the risks of overfilling a pressure cooker. I've used…
Are Pressure Cookers Supposed to Hiss?
It freaks you out a bit to hear hissing coming out of the top of your pressure cooker doesn't it?…
Can you Can food in an Instant Pot?
Canning is one popular way to preserve foods, but there are others such as fermentation. These methods are used to…
Why Do Foods Cook Faster In A Pressure Cooker?
Everyone loves to eat good food but how many of us really have the time to spend in the kitchen…