Almost everyone has heard a horror story about old-fashioned pressure cookers. Tales about exploded pots of green beans and steam burns abound, and many people remember the scary and noisy jiggle-top ...

As a shortcut to getting dinner on the table quickly, we can’t say enough about the pressure cooker. In about the time it takes to reheat a frozen entrée, this pot can cook fresh meat, poultry or ...

Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. There's plenty to like about this affordable kitchen appliance. It uses high pressure to prepare tough cuts of meat ...