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Electric pressure cookers are not an intuitive kitchen gadget. There were terms and ideas that were completely new to me when I started using one in my own kitchen, and it took me some time to figure out what it all meant. Things like: What is natural pressure release? And how much liquid do you need to add to the pot before cooking? It’s all a little confusing.

But please, don’t be intimidated! If you’re thinking about making the leap and trying an electric pressure cooker, here’s a neat little list of the essential things I learned about using an electric pressure cooker in my kitchen. It’s not so scary, promise.

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Grilled Eggplant Burgers with Halloumi Cheese

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The warm summer weather always makes me crave foods that are a little lighter and fresher. I’m happy to put hearty stews, chili, and braised meats behind me for a while and focus on the foods that really shine this time of year: vegetables!

Sure, we eat them in salads and side dishes, but vegetables are capable of a lot more. These 20 recipes prove vegetables have a place as the star of the show. Don’t let the summer go by without trying eggplant and halloumi burgers or twirly zucchini noodles with fresh corn. Grill cauliflower steaks are a must, as is corn and tomato pizza. Ready for some vegetable action?

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Radishes will seduce you. They come in endless colors, shapes, and sizes — perfectly round, interestingly oblong, large and small, polished and glossy, hot pink, purple, fluorescent green, and white. Bite into a radish and you’ll get hooked on its signature, peppery bite. The attraction is so easy. But the question is, do you really know what to do with radishes?

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