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    Pressure-Cooker Steak Fajitas

    1 review

    I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest, and I think fajitas are an easy...


    Pressure Cooker Spice-Braised Pot Roast

    3 reviews

    Herbs and spices give the beef an excellent flavor. I often serve this roast over noodles or with mashed potatoes,...


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    Easter Lamb Cake

    11 reviews

    My grandmother started the tradition of making this molded Easter lamb cake when I was little. We continue to make...


    Pressure-Cooker Swiss Steak

    5 reviews

    Swiss steak has a been a standby for family cooks for decades, and this no-fuss way to cook it promises...


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    Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Pot Roast

    4 reviews

    Packed with wholesome veggies and tender beef, this is one company-special entree that will delight all ages. Serve mashed potatoes...


    Pressure-Cooker Round Steak Italiano

    2 reviews

    My mom used to make a similar version of this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The gravy is...


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    Pressure-Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast

    5 reviews

    This dish is definitely an all-year recipe. Sweet potatoes, orange zest and baking cocoa are my surprise ingredients. —Jenn Tidwell,...


    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Beans

    This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have friends asking for more. It's a favorite in my recipe...

    Pressure Cooker Beef Daube Provencal

    6 reviews

    My dish is perfect on chilly nights, especially after we have been out chopping wood. The melt-in-your-mouth goodness makes it...


    Pressure Cooker Burgundy Beef

    3 reviews

    When my adult children come for dinner, this is the recipe I turn to first. They all just love it!...


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    Pressure-Cooker Coffee Beef Roast

    3 reviews

    Coffee is the key to this flavorful beef roast that simmers until it's fall-apart tender. Try it once, and I'm...


    Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef Lettuce Cups

    1 review

    I love this light yet lively dinner for busy days that are filled with swim lessons and outdoor activities. If...


    Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce

    2 reviews

    I love stir-fry with black bean sauce. This recipe takes that same delicious flavor and combines it with fork-tender pot...


    Pressure-Cooker Beefy Cabbage Bean Stew

    1 review

    While we were on a small-group quilting retreat, one of my friends made this wonderful recipe for dinner. We all...


    Pressure-Cooker Beef Burritos with Green Chiles

    1 review

    Here's a family favorite that gets mouths watering simply with its heavenly aroma! Hearty and flavorful, it's quick comfort food....


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    Pressure-Cooker Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew

    7 reviews

    This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and comes together so quickly. It makes a complete meal when...


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    How to Freeze Strawberries, Plus Tips for Proper Thawing

    To learn how to freeze strawberries the right way, use our Test Kitchen's simple method.

    How to Cook a Frozen Ham 3 Ways

    No time to thaw? No problem. We're serving you three foolproof methods for safely—and deliciously—cooking a frozen ham.


    16 Popular Pizza Chains, Ranked Worst to Best

    Before you place an order for delivery or takeout, check out our pick for the best pizza chain.


    Our Top 10 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes

    From mains to desserts, these top-rated cast-iron skillet recipes are calling your name.


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    The Difference Between Butter, Margarine, Shortening and Lard

    Yep—butter, margarine, shortening and lard should be your best friend while cooking. Here's how to use each fat the right...


    Getting New Kitchen Countertops? Here are the Pros and Cons You Should Know

    New counters can transform your kitchen, add value to your home and even make cooking and cleanup easier. But if...


    12 Seafood Tools for Cooking Crab, Clams and Other Shellfish

    We love any gadget that will help get tasty crab meat in our bellies. (Looking at you, crab crackers.) These...

    Oregano Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

    1 review

    This super easy side dish is a wonderful picnic or potluck recipe. It’s a beautiful, surprising mix that leaves guests...


    The 3-Ingredient Pudding You Never Knew You Needed

    You'll be surprised what's missing from your new favorite pudding recipe.


    How to Cook Bok Choy, 3 Ways

    Looking for a vegetable side dish that's ready to eat in less than 10 minutes? Learn how to cook bok...


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    Here’s Why Food Expiration Dates Don’t Matter as Much as You Think

    Food expiration dates may not be as set in stone as you think.


    If You Do This, You’re Eating Your Yogurt All Wrong

    You know the liquid on top of yogurt? It's actually whey protein, which offers great nutritional benefits. Let's stir things...


    6 Things You Should Make with Butter and 6 You Shouldn’t

    Without butter, cakes wouldn't be as rich and it'd be impossible to make tender, flaky croissants. But does butter really...