We have pressure cooker madness onboard our sailing vessel today. Nothing illegal or sinister about this pressure cooker, but I have to admit these Tamales Wrapped in Banana Leaves are so good they should be outlawed! Pressure cooking is a go-to method onboard a sailboat, using less time and energy than conventional cooking. Plus you can lock down the…
If you’re needed more in the cockpit than you are in the galley, here’s a versatile recipe that can be easily made under way and thrown into a multitude of yummy meals. I prepared this braised roast beef one evening while we were looking for anchorage. 10 minute prep time: brown the beef, toss the ingredients into a pot, set to…
I have to admit, I’ve been a little intimidated about using my pressure cooker. I was so gun-ho when I bought it at last year’s Sailboat Show. But there it sat for months, a gadget so out of my comfort zone. It’s not completely obscure, though; you hear about it these days, but never in…
Pulled pork can be used in many ways beyond the main course. Leftovers are perfect in a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Here is an easy, yet flavorful, starter recipe of pulled pork with a cut of pork butt, shoulder or roast.