Quince,dhal and chickpeas cooked in the pressure cooker.

The pressure cooker pressure test:We put the appliance through its paces

Dani Valent prepares and compares pea and ham soup,chickpeas,steamed rice,dhal and slow-cooked quinces.

  • Dani Valent

Slow cooker v cast-iron casserole pot road test:Which braises best?

The popular appliance goes head-to-head with a range of heavy-based pots at various price points. The results may surprise you.

  • Dani Valent
Serve this coconutty curry with rice and naan.
EASY

Slow-cooked beef and sweet potato coconut curry

This is the kind of “yes,I have those ingredients” curry that has an engrossing,soothing power.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Katrina Meynink