September is Food Safety Month and professionals at the University of Illinois Extension are highlighting recipes and resources to build healthy, safe, and delicious meals. Lisa Peterson, Nutrition and Wellness Educator for the U of I Extension will hold a "Cooking Under Pressure" class that teaches attendees their way around a pressure cooker, the health benefits of using one, and the recipes for citizens to go home with.

This pressure cooking class will appear at Pana Community Hospital's LiveWell Fitness Center on Thursday, September 12th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Peterson notes that pressure cookers are advantageous because the cooking process traps flavor in, meaning less will need to be added to the pot for a good taste.

Improper use of a pressure cooker can be dangerous, a fact that Peterson attributes to low usage among citizens. Peterson keys in on chicken as a common food item that can be mishandled, leading to food-borne illnesses.

Peterson says there will be taste testing and socializing to learn more about your pressure cooker and ways you can make the next staple family dinner.

This event is free and you can find all the information needed at extension.illinois.edu/events/2024-09-12-cooking-under-pressure.

Lisa Peterson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.