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Slow-Cooker Cookbook
As time becomes an increasingly valuable commodity, gathering as a family for home-cooked meals is more important, and more challenging, than ever. With delicious options for every meal, this collection of slow-cooker recipies is the perfect solution for today's fast-paced shedules. The variety and versatility of these recipes provide for months of tempting dishes with minimal preparation and maximum flexibility without sacrificing flavor. Entrees range from classic chicken and dumplings to elegant pork tenderloin to tender beef barbacoa; hearty soups, savory appetizers, and even side dishes add to the possibilities. Round out the menu with delicious breads as well as luscious desserts prepared right in your slow-cooker, everything from buttery dinner rolls to decadent pumpking cheesecake! With the slow-cooker cookbook as your guide, hot breakfasts will no longer be a luxury, and dinner will be ready on time no matter how busy your afternoon.
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136 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2010
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November 4, 2010
I've browsed a whole bunch of crockpot cookbooks, and I think this is the best one I've seen for quite a while. There are a lot of variations on some of the recipes, so some of it seems repetitive, but there were a lot of other great ideas, and a higher percentage of recipes I'd actually use than other cookbooks I've seen. It's one I'd like to buy.
October 14, 2011
Ms. Harman has compiled a good basic cookbook for crock pot recipes. There are, of course, the expected recipes for a beef or pork roast, chicken and dumplings, and meatball appetizers, but also included are instructions for making your own refried beans and cheese fondue, using your slow-cooker as a potpourri pot, and baking bread in your crock pot.
Hamburger Pie (page 40) is a variation on the standard beef roast and vegetables, using ground beef instead of a roast. My tastes wanted a bit more spice – maybe some garlic or at least more pepper – but my kids loved the ketchup-like sauce created by topping the meat, potatoes, celery and carrots with a can of tomato soup. The Enchilada Casserole (page 46) was a full-flavored layered meal, similar to a Mexican lasagna, and infinitely variable based on your family's preferences. I used a green enchilada sauce, decreased the onions and increased the olives to fit my family's tastes and served it with salsa for the grown-ups.
Reaching a little more out of my crock pot comfort zone, I cooked the French Toast Casserole (page 114) one morning. I had to get up a little earlier to make sure it'd be ready to eat early enough that the kids didn't miss the bus, but it was delicious and they gobbled it up in record time. I also tried the Garden Green Beans (page 97). Since I've always used slow-cookers for main dishes or all-in-one meals, the thought of cooking a side dish was a bit different, but the green beans were so tasty with the flavor of the bacon, onions, and cider vinegar infused throughout, I'll be using this one again.
There's a list of other recipes I still want to try such as Spicy Holiday Ham, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Artichoke Dip, Spiced Cider, Glazed Carrots, Sourdough Starter, Chocolate Molten Cake, and Pumpkin Custard. Yum!
Ms. Harman includes information on other uses for slow-cookers, showcasing the versatility of this kitchen appliance, as well as tips on time management, specifically how to have more time to spend with family.
For more book reviews, come visit my blog, Build Enough Bookshelves.
Hamburger Pie (page 40) is a variation on the standard beef roast and vegetables, using ground beef instead of a roast. My tastes wanted a bit more spice – maybe some garlic or at least more pepper – but my kids loved the ketchup-like sauce created by topping the meat, potatoes, celery and carrots with a can of tomato soup. The Enchilada Casserole (page 46) was a full-flavored layered meal, similar to a Mexican lasagna, and infinitely variable based on your family's preferences. I used a green enchilada sauce, decreased the onions and increased the olives to fit my family's tastes and served it with salsa for the grown-ups.
Reaching a little more out of my crock pot comfort zone, I cooked the French Toast Casserole (page 114) one morning. I had to get up a little earlier to make sure it'd be ready to eat early enough that the kids didn't miss the bus, but it was delicious and they gobbled it up in record time. I also tried the Garden Green Beans (page 97). Since I've always used slow-cookers for main dishes or all-in-one meals, the thought of cooking a side dish was a bit different, but the green beans were so tasty with the flavor of the bacon, onions, and cider vinegar infused throughout, I'll be using this one again.
There's a list of other recipes I still want to try such as Spicy Holiday Ham, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Artichoke Dip, Spiced Cider, Glazed Carrots, Sourdough Starter, Chocolate Molten Cake, and Pumpkin Custard. Yum!
Ms. Harman includes information on other uses for slow-cookers, showcasing the versatility of this kitchen appliance, as well as tips on time management, specifically how to have more time to spend with family.
For more book reviews, come visit my blog, Build Enough Bookshelves.
July 28, 2012
The best slow cooker cookbook I've found!
December 6, 2013
Great slow cooker cookbook!
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