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Fix-it and Forget-it Cookbook
Having already sold more than five million copies, the "Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook" has been enhanced with 100 new recipes for slow cookers, additional tips and helpful information, and a new Introduction.
284 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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March 4, 2008
There are many things that annoy me about this cookbook. The most annoying thing is that the author/editor includes several recipes for the same thing but with (sometime very) slight alterations. I mean honestly, do you really want to figure out which of 5 beef stew recipes is the one for you when the ingredient lists look fairly similar? I found maybe 3 or 4 recipe that look useful to me. I hate that there are no pictures- I like to see if what I'm cooking is looking at all like it should. Also- if the picture looks good, then I'm more tempted to try the recipe. I'm glad I checked this out at the library and didn't buy it. I certainly won't be buying it!
July 22, 2016
I love recipes for my slow cooker, but this cookbook is quite frustrating. It is set up by readers submitting their recipes. There are multiple recipes of the same kind, but different ways and ingredients. There are no pictures to show what your food is going to look like after cooking....and with a slow cooker I think that is important because people don't really want to eat something that looks like the dogs dinner. This book seemed like a precursor to the website Allrecipes, but without the pictures and ratings of people that have made the recipe.
October 9, 2008
I wish "can of cream of mushroom soup" wasn't the key ingredient in almost every recipe. Adding MSG to my food isn't something that interests me.
February 12, 2009
Some of the recipes call for an awful lot of Velveeta, but if you snoop around enough, you will find a handful of yummy and healthy recipes that are easy to make.
March 7, 2025
When I found a brand-new Slow Cooker in a yard sale, I was quite happy with myself. It was very cheap and had never been used. I walked away with my head up, thinking of my little treasure. As soon as I arrived at my home, I promptly put the Slow Cooker into a cabinet…and forgot all about it. It took me TWO YEARS before I remembered my little treasure, sitting on its lonesome shelf. So I decided to start using it, but really didn’t have much to go on, as I had never had a Slow Cooker. What to do? I had another book about crockpot cooking, but decided there were more dishes to create. This handy spiral-bound publication came to the rescue.
It turns out that this is the most popular of Slow Cooker books. There are NO pictures, but that’s because there are hundreds of recipes. Set up to start with the most popular of slow cooking meals, the reader gets to learn about the various recipes for stews and soups and chilis, the foundations of the Slow Cooker empire. The great aspect of this book is that there are different variations for every dish. For example, Betty from Iowa may have one recipe for basic Beef Stew but Joe from Ohio may have another. That’s right, the book collects homespun recipes from across the United States, which is why I enjoyed reading it as a regular book.
There are also recipes for breads, veggies, main dishes, and desserts. But what I really liked were the many hints and tips, such as changing the amount of liquids if one is slow cooking a dish that is normally prepared on the stove. Some of the folks who contributed recipes are a bit more adventurous than I could ever be, in that they suggest starting your Slow Cooker in the morning so that the meal is ready when you come home from work. I’d prefer to be nearby when cooking, so that’s one tip I won’t be following. However, the book truly is a smorgasbord of new meal ideas for me and, most importantly, allows me to cook during the very hot months. Yay!
Book Season = Year Round (so easy)
It turns out that this is the most popular of Slow Cooker books. There are NO pictures, but that’s because there are hundreds of recipes. Set up to start with the most popular of slow cooking meals, the reader gets to learn about the various recipes for stews and soups and chilis, the foundations of the Slow Cooker empire. The great aspect of this book is that there are different variations for every dish. For example, Betty from Iowa may have one recipe for basic Beef Stew but Joe from Ohio may have another. That’s right, the book collects homespun recipes from across the United States, which is why I enjoyed reading it as a regular book.
There are also recipes for breads, veggies, main dishes, and desserts. But what I really liked were the many hints and tips, such as changing the amount of liquids if one is slow cooking a dish that is normally prepared on the stove. Some of the folks who contributed recipes are a bit more adventurous than I could ever be, in that they suggest starting your Slow Cooker in the morning so that the meal is ready when you come home from work. I’d prefer to be nearby when cooking, so that’s one tip I won’t be following. However, the book truly is a smorgasbord of new meal ideas for me and, most importantly, allows me to cook during the very hot months. Yay!
Book Season = Year Round (so easy)
October 29, 2009
An absolutely terrific cookbook offering plenty of easy, yummy recipes specific to slow cookers. The ingredients are not esoteric and the recipes are easy to follow. The recipes were created by real cooks in real kitchens, as opposed to chefs in test kitchens who never seem to know or care what real people eat and that real people have lives outside the kitchen. Finally, the index is plenty comprehensive, so if you feel like making something that involves mostly potatoes, or steak or beans, no problem. This is the sort of cookbook that winds up splattered with sauces and stuff, because it gets used over and over and over again.
May 22, 2017
One of my favorite cookbooks that I use regularly! Loaded with lots of great recipes to try.
February 4, 2010
The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook is a great resource for those of us who can't always fix meals in the afternoon. Many people are busy at work and have little time, once they get home at the end of the day, to fix a proper meal.
This cookbook is one option for such people. I don't use the crockpot more than once a week or so, but for those days when a slow-cooked meal is called for, this is a very helpful cookbook.
One of the nice aspects of this volume is that it is, in a sense, a "populist cookbook," based on recipes submitted by people throughout the country.
Some of the recipes that I have used and found satisfying include "Cherry Pork Chops," "Italian Chops" (this recipe could not be simpler--but the outcome is tasty), "Pork Chops and Mushrooms," "Barbecued Pork Ribs," "Chicken in Mushroom Gravy," "Pork Chops in Orange Sauce," "Autumn Pork Chops," "Chicken with Applesauce," "Saucy Apricot Chicken," "Chicken a la Orange," "Elegant Chicken with Gravy," and so on.
Crockpot cooking will not be for everyone. However, for those for whom the crockpot makes sense and serves their needs, this is a very helpful resource and is worth considering for their cookbook library.
This cookbook is one option for such people. I don't use the crockpot more than once a week or so, but for those days when a slow-cooked meal is called for, this is a very helpful cookbook.
One of the nice aspects of this volume is that it is, in a sense, a "populist cookbook," based on recipes submitted by people throughout the country.
Some of the recipes that I have used and found satisfying include "Cherry Pork Chops," "Italian Chops" (this recipe could not be simpler--but the outcome is tasty), "Pork Chops and Mushrooms," "Barbecued Pork Ribs," "Chicken in Mushroom Gravy," "Pork Chops in Orange Sauce," "Autumn Pork Chops," "Chicken with Applesauce," "Saucy Apricot Chicken," "Chicken a la Orange," "Elegant Chicken with Gravy," and so on.
Crockpot cooking will not be for everyone. However, for those for whom the crockpot makes sense and serves their needs, this is a very helpful resource and is worth considering for their cookbook library.
January 6, 2009
This is presently my favorite cookbook. Winter time is a great time to use the crock pot to prepare wonderful stews, try yummy new spaghetti sauce recipes, even do a fragrant chicken without turning on the oven. I don't think I would eat properly without my helper book. I am usually able to feed myself for a whole week, or freeze part of a dish for another time. As an exceptionally busy person, constantly on the go, this savory cookbook is a godsend.
May 10, 2011
This is a perfect cookbook for those wanting to begin doing slow cooker cooking. The beef stew recipe on page 71 is a favorite especially during the winter months here in Minnesota. I've got two teens who have different tastes, the tater tot casserole on 116 is easy and agreeable for everyone. Having used my first slow cooker for 20 years it finally wore out and the purchase of the Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker makes this type of cooking a breeze.
December 15, 2013
Nothing is a whole lot easier than throwing a bunch of stuff in a slow cooker and getting a good meal out of it. For great recipes from a classic slow cooker book...check this one out.
February 7, 2016
I use this one constantly. Even though some of the recipes are inedible for me as they are, because of all the dairy products, reading them helps me understand what proportions of ingredients to use when I'm making up my own slow-cooker creations, usually with excellent results. I like this one, but in a lot of cases I'm looking mostly at entertainment value here, not edibility. When a recipe tells me to blend ketchup, grape jelly, and Vienna sausages and simmer for 4 hours, I'm not exactly tempted to try it. This cookbook has been very valuable to me as far as teaching me how to convert recipes to the slow cooker But as far as following the recipes in here, for the most part I have to decline -- some people are trying to eat light, you know? There are recipes in here that include a can of cream of chicken soup AND a can of cream of mushroom and makes only 4 servings. And you wonder why America is the fattest country in the world.
October 27, 2008
This is easily our favorite crock pot cook book at my house. Many of the recipes have very simple preparation which can be performed in a modicum of time even by the most unskilled kitchen dullards like myself :)
Unlike many crock pot cookbooks we've seen where bland food seems to be the norm, a number of recipes from this one are in fact quite flavorful and tasty. We just made the 'Irish Beef Stew' (Not sure REALLY how Irish it is, but it's yummy :).
Can't recommend this book highly enough for people who want to do more cooking at home but are short on time and/or kitchen skills.
Unlike many crock pot cookbooks we've seen where bland food seems to be the norm, a number of recipes from this one are in fact quite flavorful and tasty. We just made the 'Irish Beef Stew' (Not sure REALLY how Irish it is, but it's yummy :).
Can't recommend this book highly enough for people who want to do more cooking at home but are short on time and/or kitchen skills.
January 2, 2011
I use this cookbook all the time! One of the best things I love about it is that there are often several recipes for the same meal. If I don't have all the ingredients for a specific version, I can take different parts from similar recipes. An example would be sloppy joes. There are a few different versions and I can mix and match ingredients. I am not the most creative or ambitious cook, so this cookbook has been fantastic!
January 15, 2012
You do have to becareful, because some of this will burn if you fix it and leave for work all day. If you come home at lunch & turn it on, you are good to go. OR if you have great kids who come home from school that can get your already prepped pot out of the frig & tun it on...
A few of the recipes, like the stews with more sause/gravy/soup are easy fixes... Just not the pasta dishes or the ones that actually bake something.
A few of the recipes, like the stews with more sause/gravy/soup are easy fixes... Just not the pasta dishes or the ones that actually bake something.
November 2, 2019
Oh my fucking god, I love these cookbooks. They take recipes from, like, a 1980s call-in radio show, or something, and bind and print and put them forward, untested, with no comments, no advice, and almost no organization. It’s glorious! There is something so female about it, and I love it. Stephanie, from Chagrin Falls, did you put Manwich sauce in your kidney beans, *and* Velveeta, *and* hot sauce? A little liquid smoke? Fuck Yeah You Did, Sister, and I love you for it.
November 23, 2011
I liked that the recipes were food I would actually cook. Fairly simple food without a lot of complication or obscure ingredients. ON the downside though, it does read like one of those church bazaar cookbooks where there are 12 different recipes for sloppy joes or something like that.
August 7, 2012
I pulled a couple of recipes that I will be trying soon. While many were duplicated, such as chili, it was interesting to see so many variations. If anything this book gave me the confidence to throw that extra (fill-in-the-blank) into the crockpot whenever I am trying for something new!
April 6, 2014
A revised and updated version with 700 recipes. This version has more "words of wisdom" interspersed with the recipes and a few more recipes. If you haven't read the earlier versions, just read this one.
January 19, 2018
I’ve had this cookbook in my collection for a while. There are so many good, easy recipes in here! It’s one recipe book I’ve turned to many a time with delicious results. Check it out!
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May 22, 2018
This was a random find at a garage-like sale.
Just a dollar, which is good, because for some reason my partner and I didn't think to look at the ingredients in the recipes. There's a lot of questionable suggestions, at least for my dietary requirements (medically needed.)
Not a cookbook for anyone with MCAS/MCAD/MCS - at least, not if you want to follow the recipe exactly.
That being said, there are a ton of good ideas in here, with a bunch of substitution work, and it opened my eyes to the sheer array of things one can apparently do with a slow cooker.
Just a dollar, which is good, because for some reason my partner and I didn't think to look at the ingredients in the recipes. There's a lot of questionable suggestions, at least for my dietary requirements (medically needed.)
Not a cookbook for anyone with MCAS/MCAD/MCS - at least, not if you want to follow the recipe exactly.
That being said, there are a ton of good ideas in here, with a bunch of substitution work, and it opened my eyes to the sheer array of things one can apparently do with a slow cooker.
January 17, 2023
This is one of the best cookbooks I've seen for slow cooker recipes. There are enough in every category to keep most cooks satisfied.
And the recipes are fairly basic, too. No weird ingredients that you will only use once. Sometimes the recipes answer my slow cooker questions--like, can I put a frozen piece of meat or poultry into the slow cooker? And sure enough, I'll find a recipe that did just that.
I have always found a slow cooker recipe to suit whatever I wanted to make in this book, without having to search the internet.
And the recipes are fairly basic, too. No weird ingredients that you will only use once. Sometimes the recipes answer my slow cooker questions--like, can I put a frozen piece of meat or poultry into the slow cooker? And sure enough, I'll find a recipe that did just that.
I have always found a slow cooker recipe to suit whatever I wanted to make in this book, without having to search the internet.
June 25, 2017
Was home visiting my parents over the holidays several years ago. While there, my dad made the best stroganoff dish. Turns out the recipe came from this cookbook. Grabbed a copy for myself. Have made a number of recipes. Most are pretty simple, as is generally the case with crockpot cooking. Lacks pictures, multiples of similar recipes, but recipes are plentiful. Nothing fancy.
August 27, 2020
Easy one-pot cooking that is especially good during the summer since we don't have to turn on a hot over. Easier cleanup afterwards. With Covid, we aren't going to restaurants a few times a week as we usually do, so we're doing ALL our own cooking. Hubby likes the crockpot, as he cannot burn his shirt tail on it. (Don't ask!)
December 13, 2023
Tons of variety for the slow cooker, ranging from a few ingredients to heartier recipes. Lots of familiar dishes as well as some foreign dishes to try out. Everything from appetizers to main dishes to desserts and drinks. A few holiday inspired meals are thrown in too. I made a list of 45 dishes I want to try! Definitely going to be handy in the kitchen.
October 17, 2018
I had high hopes for this book, but many of the recipes seem to be right out of 1970. Too many canned junk ingredients. Many recipes repeated with only slight variations. The soup section seems the strongest.
May 10, 2021
One of my favorite cookbook for many years. Especially good for families! Quite a few of the recipes contained in the book have been my "go-to" meals as a working mom. Excellent guidelines and tips. I have given this book several times for gifts to family members.
September 14, 2021
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