Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes!

by Phyllis Pellman Good

1,400 slow-cooker recipes with over 1,500 *FIVE STAR* customer reviews!

Finally, the best of the New York Times bestselling series all in one handsome volume!

This is the perfect BIG COOKBOOK!

The recipes in this amazing treasure are all collected from some of America’s best home cooks, tested in real-life settings, and carefully selected from thousands of recipes.

Eight small “galleries” of full-color photos of delectable slow-cooker dishes from the collection add sparkle throughout the cookbook.

Good Books has sold more than 11 million copies of Fix-It and Forget-It cookbooks. Three of Phyllis Good’s cookbooks have been New York Times bestsellers. Fix-It and Forget-It BIG COOKBOOK , with its 1,400 best slow-cooker recipes, is another winner!

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Food, Food and Drink

704 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 2008

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous -- this book is for everyone!

The recipes will work in many different sized crock pots and serve as few as 2-4 and as many as 20-25. The "Ideal Slow Cooker Size" along with Servings, Prep Time & Cooking Time are listed at the top of each recipe.

I copied approx. 30 recipes from the book including a new one for making ribs in the crock pot (I already do this) and making "Bob's Favorite Chicken" (called something else in the book) in the crock pot (instead of baking it for 3+ hours in the oven.

Color pictures are also included for many of the dishes.

[BookBec · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's so much here, even when our family diets rule out all the recipes with dairy products and those with ready-made food products. Unfortunately, the recipes are also hit-and-miss ... and it's hard to tell until you've made them. Dear book editor: I'd love for you to compile a slightly less big cookbook with the duplicates and duds weeded out.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was disappointing. I stopped following this line of cookbooks because the recipes were so unhealthy and unimaginative. Good's more recent cookbooks however had improved, so I got this one with high hopes only to discover a book filled with multiple recipes for pot roast, multiple recipes for stew and chili and still more calling for some variation of meat and a can of cream of something soup. Not recommended.

[Bernt Olav Stene · Rating 5 out of 5]

A recipe for every occasion

This book is filled with a huge variety of recipes. The biggest problem is which to choose, as it all looks very yummy. Please keep in mind that this book was written for a US audience, so most measurements are imperial. I have put a conversion table on my fridge to make it easier. The book is suitable for the beginner and the seasoned user alike.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a comprehensive life saver. I have made many good meals using recipes from all over the United States. My only critique is that you really don't know how good of a recipe it is until you try it. There are some pictures, but really this book is meant to add more to your cooking repetoire. From simple to more complex recipes there should be something for everyone in here.

[Mandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were a good number of recipes that have a "cream of X" soup or velveeta cheese. I'd rather use less processed foods.

[Garry Whitmore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another one of my low-cost kindle purchases of cookery books. While not a freebie, at £1.99 for 1400 recipes from a brand whose cookbooks I've enjoyed before it was a no brainer.

That said, it is basically just a huge collection of recipes sent to the publisher from cooks across the USA. This results in a fair amount of duplication of recipes. For example, did they need to include 10 or so very similar beef stew recipes? That said not a big issue at the price I paid. As noted the recipes are American in origin, therefore, suffer from being focused on ingredients and measures used in that country, however all credit to the publishers/author for including a chapter on converting measurements to ones more globally used and some sensible advice on substituting ingredients. There are also a fair number of recipes that rely on convenience foods and shortcuts. I do sometimes wonder if Americans can make a casserole/stew without a packet or tin of mushroom or onion soup (just joking folks). I do realise sometimes you don't have the time to cook from basics.

More than happy for such a collection of recipes at the price offered, but unlikely I would have bought at full price.

[Meg McGregor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now that I am not working that much, I wanted to learn how to use the Slow-Cooker for more than just our regular meals!

This book has 1400 recipes for the slow cooker! I found 21, that I thought my husband and I, would enjoy!

My favorite recipe was for ORANGE - GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS (MMMM!) I have included the recipe below.

INGREDIENTS:
6-oz. can frozen juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 tsp., dried marjoram
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup cold water
2 tbsp. cornstarch

PREPARATION:
1. Combine orange juice and marjoram in shallow dish. Dip each breast in the orange-juice mixture and place in slow cooker. Pour remaining sauce over breasts.
2. Cover. Cook on LOW 7-9 hours, or on HIGH for 3 1/2 - 4 hours.
3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Turn cooker to HIGH and cover.
4. Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Place cover slightly ajar on the slow cooker. Cook until sauce is thick and bubbly, about 15 - 20 minutes.
5. Serve over chicken.

[Ann Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The recipes I've tried have all turned out great. I don't like how many recipes require browning on the stove or precooking ingredients. While I understand you will get better flavor, to me the whole point of a slow-cooker is to save me time. And precooking does not.

[Jennise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of good recipes

Great tips on using a slow cooker well. Many options to convert traditional recipes into slow cooker classics. A great find on the Kindle daily deal.

[Jodi Geever · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a fan of this series and of slow cooking.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great recipes

Can't wait to try...going to the store now so I can start, and I get to buy a new slow cooker yay!

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yummy recipes, but unfortunately they don't include serving sizes or calories per serving.

[Kristi Lindzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many "normal" recipes that I would love to try out!!

[CathyCoker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring!

I am ready to enjoy many of these delicious recipes with family and friends, making wonderful memories in the meantime.

[Karin Mccool · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic to a new crockpot learner, very detailed instructions, great and easy recipes.

[Heather Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential cookbook for those who want to get the most out of their slow cooker. Everything from sides, entrees, casseroles, to desserts.

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found a few dozen recipes worth trying, so I am pleased overall. There were several handy tips and tricks sprinkled throughout, but many repeated or even contradicted one another: "When using fresh herbs you may want to experiment with the amounts you use..." vs "Beginner cooks should always measure carefully" vs "Don't be afraid to experiment and make changes in recipes." I enjoyed the recipes I got to try from the first volume of this series, so I'm looking forward to the same quality. It might take a few years before I try them all, though.

[Martha Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got this book when I was in college. I thought it would save me. I made 16 recipes from this book and was disappointed in all of them. There are a scant handful of vegetarian recipes. None of the vegetarian recipes were worth writing home about. The majority of the mammoth book contain recipes that follow the Standard American Diet. Almost all the recipes call for processed or canned foods. Not a healthy way to eat.

[William · Rating 2 out of 5]

Since I am not a cook, I would have preferred more general directions about crock pots instead of jumping almost straight into the recipes.

However, there are scattered little tips throughout in light blue boxes.

Still, most of the recipes presumed pre-existing knowledge of terms and techniques.

I finally ended up just scanning the light blue boxes and ignoring the recipes.

[BookMouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're going to buy one of the Fix it and Forget it cookbooks, this would be the one. Most of the other books overlap this one.

While I really like her books, it's really diappointing when there's a lot of overlap of recipes.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. I never thought about using soda in my slow cooker but now use it all the time for very juicy meat!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's too bad this is a library book, there were tons of good recipes I'd love to try.... And they'd probably be good for leftovers.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

The recipes and tips look amazing. There is so much overlap in the recipes,though, I found the number 1400 deceptive. The lemon-barbeque chicken that I tried today was very, very yummy.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Borrowed this from the library but will be getting my own copy. Worth purchasing.

[Boomer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use this a lot.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covers a lot! Will need to borrow again.

[Heydi Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very comprehensive slow cooker book.

[Jamie]

Haven't cooked anything from this one yet.

[Hazel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! There are so many good recipes in it. It has many of the 5 ingredient recipes as well.