Janet A. Zimmerman

Often I have thought about my pressure cooker that is on a shelf gathering dust and really not known what to cook in it, well, that issue is resolved thanks to this fantastic cookbook. The recipes cover meals from breakfast to main dishes, side dishes, desserts (creme brule) it even has a recipe for homemade yogurt. The meals are endless and recipes are well explained with ingredients that most people already have in their homes. It explains the different types of meats, vegetables and show more grains with a table for timing. There's a measurement conversion chart, this book has everything. I admit that I have been intimidated by my pressure cooker, it seems I never could remember how long to cook anything, now I'm inspired! this is definitely a 5 star book. The only criticism is that I wish there were more pictures of the recipes, but there are some. Can't have everything. If you are looking for the perfect pressure cooker cookbook, this one is the one to buy. It's a good deal for $17.99. I received this book as a goodreads giveaway, thank you! show less

I got this cookbook because I love to cook, but who doesn't want easy meals now and again? The author starts with explaining the uses and tools you'll need to cook, and a short introduction on the types of recipes that are within. Then we come to the recipes themselves:

While I've never much used a Dutch oven, this book has me thinking I should use it more. While not all of the recipes sound delightful to me (who loves every recipe in a cookbook, anyway?) there are enough to make it show more worthwhile to purchase this book.

I especially like the recipes for Fish Fillet Sandwiches, Pork Piccata, Creamy Chicken and Noodles, Garlic Pot Roast with Mushrooms, and Silky Garlic Mashed Potatoes. I am sure that there are a few recipes that others will enjoy, too.

The only downside to this book is the fact that their isn't a lot of pictures of the recipes. I would prefer to see what everything would look like (since I am sure the author made them before contributing them to the book), but still I plan to try these and more. All in all, a very nice cookbook. show less

Ignores microwave convection ovens

I have been using microwave convection combo ovens for about 20 years and they aren't mentioned in this book. The microwave convection combo heats inside and outside of food at the same time and cuts cooking time way down. Many companies make these ovens and I would have thought they should at least have been mentioned.

Otherwise the book is a good but not exciting explanation of how to use convection ovens, with the usual Rockridge editing weakness – lots show more of awkward sentences, poor color choices, hard to read fonts.

One nice point about the text is that Ms Zimmerman does not blindly worship Extra Virgin Olive Oil and often recommends cheaper, less assertive oils.

I received a review copy of "Convection Oven Cooking Made Simple" by Janet A. Zimmerman from Rockridge Press. show less

I adored Janet Zimmerman’s previous cookbook, The Healthy Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Nourishing Meals Made Fast. So when I found Zimmerman had a new cookbook out for my favorite kitchen appliance, the pressure cooker, I had to snap it up. And at a mere 99 cents in the Kindle format, this cookbook will pay for itself several-fold when you use the very first recipe.

A pressure cooker allows you to cook dried beans in a trice. Here’s a tip Zimmerman doesn’t provide — but that I will. You show more never, ever have to presoak beans. Ever. Simply rinse and pick them over to find the stray pebble or deformed bean, then increase the time under high pressure to 45 minutes. No having to soak overnight or any other such nonsense! A one-pound bag of beans is equivalent to four cans; you can do the math on your savings.

Save time. Save money. Save hassle. Be sure to buy both The Healthy Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Nourishing Meals Made Fast and Instant Pot® Obsession: The Ultimate Electric Pressure Cooker for Cooking Everything Fast. show less