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FISSLER VITAQUICK Fall and winter are the perfect time to convert a potential pressure cooker buyer into a sale, then to a true believer. This is when consumers think of traditional pressure-cooked foods like canning, soups, stews and chili. However, with a quality pressure cooker by Fissler and some good recipes, consumers can discover the wide variety of ways a pressure cooker can be used. The lid easily slides into place on the handle, with a color- changing indicator and an audible "click," letting users know their cookware is locked and ready to be brought to pressure. The Euromatic valve is silent and steam-free under pressure, removing the intimidation that many associate with pressure cooking. Fissler's Cookstar base is compatible with any cooktop and can be used at high heat without warping or wobbling. Both the pan and lid are dishwasher safe, with no need to remove, and potentially lose, small parts through cleaning. And Fissler inspires consumer confidence with a life- time warranty. For more information, contact Fissler USA by phone at 888.FISSLER, or visit the company on- line at www.fisslerusa.com. NESCO 6-in-1 Quick Cook System The NESCO 6-in-1 Quick Cook System (PC6-14) offers speed cooking, steaming, slow cooking, rice cooking, serving and browning all in one unit. The Quick Cook System is fast, quiet and safe, featur- ing a built in safety system that makes it impossi- ble to open the cooker until the pressure is released manually or automatically. The cooker in- cludes programmable functions with presets for two levels of pressure, steaming, slow cooking, browning and rice cooking. The unit has a 6-liter capacity with a removable hinged lid and features stay-cool handles. A convenient automatic keep warm feature kicks in after the timer runs out, and the device features a delayed start up to 24 hours. It is dishwasher-safe with a non-stick cooking in- sert. The suggested retail price is $119.99. For more information, contact The Metal Ware Corporation by phone at 800.624.2949, or visit the company online at www.nesco.com. GOURMET NEWS SEPTEMBER 2014 www.gourmetnews.com Small Electrics SMALL ELECTRICS 3 2 Electric Pressure Cookers Take the Pressure off Meal Planning BY AMBER GALLEGOS Electric pressure cookers offer the conven- ience of being able to set-it-and-forget-it while also including the benefits of traditional stovetop pressure cooking. These modern versions of the traditional kitchen staple offer additional safety features and settings that allow the user more cooking options. Pressure cookers utilize a sealed vessel to build up steam and cook foods faster at a higher temperature. Electric pressure cook- ers typically reduce standard cooking times by 70 percent in addition to saving energy as a result of the shorter cooking time. Pressure cooking was invented in 1679 by the French physicist Denis Papin. It be- came a popular home cooking method dur- ing World War II as a result of the energy efficiency it achieves. Since that time, pres- sure cookers have come a long way, and contemporary electric pressure cookers are the most recent take on the concept, stand- ing far apart from memories of your grand- mother's stovetop pressure cooker and its ominous rattling and hissing. Settings options on electric pressure cookers typically include browning, rice cooking, warming, steaming, slow cooking and a delayed start option. The various set- tings enable a multitude of recipes to be made from the single unit including beef or pork roasts, pastas, soups, stews, one-pot meals, risottos and even whole chickens. The delayed start option makes it possible for the cooking to begin even when away from the home. With the additional options of slow cooking and browning, these electric pressure cookers are doing double-duty to truly earn that coveted counter space. Ranging in size from four to eight quarts, the smaller size can accommodate two-per- son families while the larger sizes are suit- able for bigger families or for those making large quantities of food. GN Electric Pressure Cooker Plus Fagor's Electric Pressure Cooker Plus gives the user even more flexibility to cook more delicious meals in a one-pot experience, reducing cooking time up to 70 percent compared to traditional cooking methods. The three built-in programmed settings cook meats, vegetables and rice to per- fection. A brown and warm function is also in- cluded for added convenience. The Electric Pressure Cooker Plus has a 6-quart removable cooking pot that is dishwasher safe and nonstick coating for easy clean up, along with a detailed in- struction manual including multiple pressure cook- ing recipes. The suggested retail price is $89.99 For more information, contact Fagor America Inc. by phone at 201.804.3900, or visit the com- pany online at www.fagoramerica.com. All-Clad 6.5-Quart Slow Cooker with Black Ceramic Insert With a 26-hour programmable timer and quality construction, the All-Clad Ceramic Slow Cooker lets the user prepare home-cooked meals on any schedule. This 6.5-quart capacity slow cooker fea- tures a sturdy polished stainless steel body with a removable black ceramic insert and glass lid. Warm, low, and high temperature settings offer flexible cooking times. And with a dishwasher-safe insert and lid, this slow cooker is easy to clean and maintain. The suggested retail price is $179.99 For more information, contact All-Clad by phone at 800.255.2523, or visit the company online at www.all-clad.com. Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker Cuisinart has updated a classic with its brushed stainless electric pressure cooker. The unit is safe, easy to use, cooks up to 70 percent faster than conventional methods and cooks healthier, too. Steam trapped in the pot builds up pressure that creates hotter temperatures, and the pot is so tightly sealed that vitamins and minerals can not boil away. Foods stay moist and flavors stay true. This model features variable pressure and temper- ature settings, plus browning, simmering and sauté functions for perfect roasts, stews, vegetables, cheesecake or custard. The Cuisinart electric pres- sure cooker is absolutely safe as well, with a lid that has to be locked in place before pressure builds and that can not be unlocked until pressure is released. The suggested retail price is $99.95 For more information, contact Cuisinart by phone at 800.726.6247, or visit the company online at www.cuisinart.com. Aroma Digital Pressure Cooker The Aroma 6-Quart Digital Pressure Cooker has extra capacity for making healthy, tasty meals for the entire family. Programmable settings for high, medium and low pressure, along with the auto shut-off feature that stove top versions do not in- clude, make it simple and safe to use. Set the timer to the necessary cooking time and let the pressure cooker handle the rest. It also slow cooks, steams, simmers, and browns, making it possible to pre- pare the meat and slow cook all in one pot. When the cooking is done, the nonstick cooking pot re- moves for easy cleanup in the dishwasher. The suggested retail price is $99.99 For more information, contact Aroma House- wares Company by phone at 800.276.6286, or visit the company online at www.aromaco.com. 5-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker IMUSA Pressure Cooker functions include: brown, slow cook, pressure cook, steam and warm. The IMUSA Electric Pressure Cooker takes its inspira- tion from the traditional stovetop model and fea- tures cool touch handles, pressure regulators, safety features, plus a digital display for easy read- ing. The suggested retail price is $79.99 For more information, contact IMUSAby phone at 800.850.2501, or visit the company online at www.imusausa.com.