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The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook: No-Fuss Recipes for Classic Dishes and New Favorites
Prepped quickly, cooked slowly—wholesome, hearty meals for any day of the week
There’s a reason slow cookers have been a staple in American homes for more than half a century: with just a few minutes of prep in the morning, you can have a delicious dinner waiting for you when you get home. And with The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook, you’ll never get bored with your options. From healthy breakfasts to soups and stews—even enticing desserts—this book has it all!
In the first chapter of this slow cooker cookbook, you’ll get to know your favorite appliance even better, including what settings are best for each dish, a primer on safety, and a few tricks to maximize your slow cooker. Then dive into 225+ creative, simple, and timeless recipes that are designed for maximum flavor for minimum work. From comforting classics like Potato and Sausage Frittata to Moroccan Lamb Stew or even Korean Short Ribs and Carrots, see how this slow cooker cookbook can help you make even more with your slow cooker.
Inside The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook you’ll find:
Lighten up—No canned soups or super-processed foods in this slow cooker cookbook! Plus, a low-calorie label makes healthy options easy to find.
Modern meals—Whether you need a casual family meal or dinner party fare, these recipes are fresh and innovative.
Weeknight heroes—Choose from scores of meals that are specifically designed to take 15 minutes or less of prep and cook for 8 hours, so dinner is ready when you are.
Make the most—and the most delicious meals—out of your slow cooker with The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook
There’s a reason slow cookers have been a staple in American homes for more than half a century: with just a few minutes of prep in the morning, you can have a delicious dinner waiting for you when you get home. And with The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook, you’ll never get bored with your options. From healthy breakfasts to soups and stews—even enticing desserts—this book has it all!
In the first chapter of this slow cooker cookbook, you’ll get to know your favorite appliance even better, including what settings are best for each dish, a primer on safety, and a few tricks to maximize your slow cooker. Then dive into 225+ creative, simple, and timeless recipes that are designed for maximum flavor for minimum work. From comforting classics like Potato and Sausage Frittata to Moroccan Lamb Stew or even Korean Short Ribs and Carrots, see how this slow cooker cookbook can help you make even more with your slow cooker.
Inside The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook you’ll find:
Lighten up—No canned soups or super-processed foods in this slow cooker cookbook! Plus, a low-calorie label makes healthy options easy to find.
Modern meals—Whether you need a casual family meal or dinner party fare, these recipes are fresh and innovative.
Weeknight heroes—Choose from scores of meals that are specifically designed to take 15 minutes or less of prep and cook for 8 hours, so dinner is ready when you are.
Make the most—and the most delicious meals—out of your slow cooker with The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook
320 pages, Paperback
First published May 19, 2020
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June 25, 2020
The Ultimate Slow Cooker by Linda Larsen is one of those cookbooks that takes care of all your needs. It is a big book, 499 pages and covers an introduction that talks about the basics.
The sections include breakfast and brunch, appetizers, snacks and drinks, vegetables and sides, then there are soups, stews and chilis, seafood and vegetarian meals, poultry, pork, beef and lamb, basics like sauces, and desserts.
There are recipes for a 3 qt or 6 qt, whether you want to make hot chocolate in the small cooker or a whole chicken in the 6 qt.
There are labels, meaning if the recipe is low calorie, gluten free, or vegetarian. there is information on the ingredients, basics such as cooking times and temps for the cookers. I love the tip part of each recipe, ingredient tip, a little lighter, if you have a minute, extra easy and game plan. Easy to read recipes, some with a bit longer prep time than others.
I think that this cookbook will have a prominent place on my cookbook shelves. I love to use my slow cooker and hope to use this book frequently.
The sections include breakfast and brunch, appetizers, snacks and drinks, vegetables and sides, then there are soups, stews and chilis, seafood and vegetarian meals, poultry, pork, beef and lamb, basics like sauces, and desserts.
There are recipes for a 3 qt or 6 qt, whether you want to make hot chocolate in the small cooker or a whole chicken in the 6 qt.
There are labels, meaning if the recipe is low calorie, gluten free, or vegetarian. there is information on the ingredients, basics such as cooking times and temps for the cookers. I love the tip part of each recipe, ingredient tip, a little lighter, if you have a minute, extra easy and game plan. Easy to read recipes, some with a bit longer prep time than others.
I think that this cookbook will have a prominent place on my cookbook shelves. I love to use my slow cooker and hope to use this book frequently.
June 18, 2020
This is a very comprehensive cookbook with many mouthwatering recipes. The recipes are seperated into handy sections based on what you have as the base of your dish. This would be a great title to tuck into a slowcooker as a house warming, wedding or even off to college gift.
June 13, 2020
For those of us who like fix-it-and-forget-it recipes (and who doesn't?), the slow cooker is one of our go-to kitchen appliances. This slow cooker cookbook is a wonderful addition to your shelf. It contains recipes of all types and for a wide variety of tastes.
As I read through it, I kept saying to myself "Mmmm, THAT sounds good!". After I'd said that numerous times, I knew this was a keeper. It would be difficult to NOT find recipes you want to make in this cookbook!
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher. No review was necessary, and my review is strictly voluntary and unbiased.
As I read through it, I kept saying to myself "Mmmm, THAT sounds good!". After I'd said that numerous times, I knew this was a keeper. It would be difficult to NOT find recipes you want to make in this cookbook!
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher. No review was necessary, and my review is strictly voluntary and unbiased.
June 24, 2020
With more than 225 recipes over 10 chapter categories of food types, this is the largest slower cooker (crock pot) cookbook that I have in my collection. I tried four recipes before writing this review -- Maple-Glazed Carrots, Turkey Sausage with Red Beans and Rice, Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks, and Dark Chocolate Brownies. I picked these recipes because I suspected that my entire family would love them but more importantly, because I had all the ingredients on hand. The first three recipes turned out great -- the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The brownies, however, were missing the final stage of instructions that told you how to cut and serve them plus the outside of them was harder than I'd like.
This cookbook had a few more photographs of the dishes in it than most of the RockRidge Press cookbooks I've reviewed in the past have. That's a big plus for any cookbook. I do really wish that such a large cookbook (over 300 pages) had a spiral binding so it was easier to open up to use.
You should know that the recipes are almost 100% from scratch so if finding or using fresh ingredients of all types is a challenge for you, this is not the cookbook you'll want. You also need several sizes of crockpots (slow cookers) to be able to use every recipes. You can use a larger one for smaller sizes but you really can't use a smaller crock for the big recipes very well.
I was sent a paperback version of this cookbook for free by the publisher in the hopes that I'd write a review; not other form of compensation was received in exchange for my sharing my experiences with it.
This cookbook had a few more photographs of the dishes in it than most of the RockRidge Press cookbooks I've reviewed in the past have. That's a big plus for any cookbook. I do really wish that such a large cookbook (over 300 pages) had a spiral binding so it was easier to open up to use.
You should know that the recipes are almost 100% from scratch so if finding or using fresh ingredients of all types is a challenge for you, this is not the cookbook you'll want. You also need several sizes of crockpots (slow cookers) to be able to use every recipes. You can use a larger one for smaller sizes but you really can't use a smaller crock for the big recipes very well.
I was sent a paperback version of this cookbook for free by the publisher in the hopes that I'd write a review; not other form of compensation was received in exchange for my sharing my experiences with it.
June 16, 2020
Cozy, care-free, comfort-food cooking--sound good to you? If so, you will love "Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook: No-Fuss Recipes for Classic Dishes and New Favorites". Linda Larsen, an author, journalist, and blogger, has put together a collection of over 200 recipes that will taste-fully take you from breakfast on through to dessert--there's something here for everyone and every meal. Chapters include "Slow-Cooking Basics", "Breakfast and Brunch", "Appetizers, Snacks, and Drinks", "Vegetables and Sides", "Soups, Stews, and Chilis", "Seafood and Vegetarian Meals", "Poultry", "Pork", "Beef and Lamb", "Basics", and "Desserts". You will also find "5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Slow Cooker", "To Brown Or Not To Brown", and "8 Ways To Cook Slow Like A Pro". Each recipe includes a nutritional breakdown and a tasty tidbit or helpful hint. Here are some of the delicious dishes you will want to try: "Oatmeal with Blueberries and Cardamom"; "Savory Brunch Casserole"; "Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip", "Cheese Fondue"; "Sweet and Sour Cabbage and Apples"; "Classic Baked Beans"; "French Onion Soup"; "Beef Bourguignon"; "Shrimp Scampi with Orzo"; "Lemon-Dijon with Dill Barley"; "Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole"; "Coq au Vin"; "Pork Chops with Apples and Onions"; "Cranberry-Glazed Pork Tenderloin"; "Meatloaf"; "Beef Stroganoff"; "Chicken Stock"; "Apple Butter"; "Dark Chocolate Brownies"; and "Butterscotch-Chocolate Fondue".
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June 23, 2020
I chose to read this book after receiving a free copy from the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
I have been looking for a good slow cooker cookbook for a long time. This one is exactly what I’ve been looking for. The prep time is short and the cook time is slow. And the recipes I’ve tried so far are delicious. I’m always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and there are several in The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook that I’m wanting to try.
If you haven’t used a slow cooker much, the first chapter has “Slow-Cooking Basics” that will be helpful. Then there are nine chapters that have everything from breakfast to dessert. So many of the recipes look yummy! There is also a chapter called “Basics” that tells how to cook things that are used in many recipes such as vegetable stock or caramelized onions.
I’m so glad I got this book, and I definitely recommend it if you use a slow cooker.
I have been looking for a good slow cooker cookbook for a long time. This one is exactly what I’ve been looking for. The prep time is short and the cook time is slow. And the recipes I’ve tried so far are delicious. I’m always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and there are several in The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook that I’m wanting to try.
If you haven’t used a slow cooker much, the first chapter has “Slow-Cooking Basics” that will be helpful. Then there are nine chapters that have everything from breakfast to dessert. So many of the recipes look yummy! There is also a chapter called “Basics” that tells how to cook things that are used in many recipes such as vegetable stock or caramelized onions.
I’m so glad I got this book, and I definitely recommend it if you use a slow cooker.
March 21, 2021
I received an advance publishers copy.
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook is a dense cookbook with a large variety of recipes from breakfast to lamb to stock to desserts. Every one we have tried has been delicious. The index is phenomenal as it’s recorded under the name of the dish as well as the category (beef, etc.). Last, but also so critical, the recipes are given a label, including weeknight hero, which allows me to immediately focus on particular recipes needed same day. Most recipes ingredients were in house and the prep was basic. A new staple in our kitchen.
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook is a dense cookbook with a large variety of recipes from breakfast to lamb to stock to desserts. Every one we have tried has been delicious. The index is phenomenal as it’s recorded under the name of the dish as well as the category (beef, etc.). Last, but also so critical, the recipes are given a label, including weeknight hero, which allows me to immediately focus on particular recipes needed same day. Most recipes ingredients were in house and the prep was basic. A new staple in our kitchen.
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