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Multicooker Perfection: Cook It Fast or Cook It Slow—You Decide

America's Test Kitchen. Apr. 2018. 192p. illus. index. ISBN 9781945256288. pap. $22.99; ebk. ISBN 9781945256295. COOKING
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Multicookers, like the InstantPot, continue to be in demand, and the editors at America's Test Kitchen are here with an informative book that explains the hows and whys of the appliances in addition to offering recipes that have been tested and perfected. They begin by describing how the multicooker operates and their methodology in testing brands. Surprisingly, the well-known InstantPot comes in fourth on the list, behind two Fagor models and one by GoWise. The recipes are organized into chapters for "Soups, Stews and Chilis," "Easy Suppers" (chicken and beef entrees and macaroni and cheese), "Roasts and Ribs," "Simple Sides" (vegetables, potatoes, baked beans), and "Ten Unexpected Things To Make in a Multicooker" (almond milk, jam, and cheesecake). All recipes are thorough and detail specific characteristics of the meal. A troubleshooting guide and conversion tables are included.
VERDICT The popularity of multicookers ensures demand for good recipes, and this book will satisfy all cooks venturing into that realm.
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