You're probably picturing the terrifying pot of years past that was known for leaving remnants of green beans on the ceiling.

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Make an inexpensive joint of beef go further with this all-in-one dish made in the pressure cooker – the beef will be meltingly tender. Use whatever root veggies you have on hand. No parsnips?

This rich and aromatic curry would usually take hours of gentle simmering, but once you’ve marinated the lamb – for an hour, or overnight – you can cook it in 20 minutes in the pressure cooker.