Directions:
Coarsely chop mushrooms and shallots. In a pot
simmer shallots in hot olive oil for three minutes,
stirring often. Do not brown. Add mushrooms and
Arborio rice, and stir constantly for an additional
minute. Add stock and cooking wine; then stir. Add
contents of pot to the Mellerware pressure cooker, lock
the lid in place heat and set to the suggested setting
and adjust time. Once cooked allow pressure to drop
by releasing pressure valve and remove
the lid. Thoroughly stir, adding grated parmesan cheese
and salt and pepper, if desired.
Suggested time: 10 minutes
Suggested setting: soup
Risotto with Peas
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) canola oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) Arborio rice or other short-grain rice
• 1 cup (250 ml) frozen peas (or other favourite
vegetables)*
• 2 1/4 cups (525 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) pepper
Directions:
In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of oil over medium
heat. Sauté onion
for 4-5 minutes, until soft. Stir frequently so onion
does not brown. Add rice, and sauté until light brown.
Add peas and chicken or vegetable stock; stir well. Add
contents of pot to Mellerware pressure cooker, Lock
the lid in place and set to the suggested setting and
adjust time. Allow pressure to drop by releasing the
pressure valve and remove the lid. Stir in parmesan
cheese until it melts. Stir thoroughly and serve.
Suggested time: 10 minutes
Suggested setting: soup
*Hint: We recommend cooking the vegetables
separately and mixing them into the
risotto at the end.
Beef Stew (Sweet)
Serves 2
• 450 g stewing beef
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) canola oil
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 medium carrots, 15 mm pieces
• 1 large potato, 15 mm cubed
• 1 large parsnip, 25 mm pieces
• 2 cups (500 ml) frozen peas
• 1 sweet potato, 25 mm pieces
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dry red or white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worchestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
• salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic. Add
meat and brown well on all sides lifting meat frequently
with a long wooden spoon to prevent sticking—about
2 to 3 minutes per side. Add extra oil as needed. Add
the rest of ingredients and stir.Add contents of pot to
Mellerware pressure cooker and lock lid into place and
set to the suggested setting and adjust time. Allow
pressure to drop by releasing the pressure valve and
remove the lid. Stir while adding the frozen peas.
Suggested time: 30 minutes
Suggested setting: meat