Customer Reviews

Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes

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The only collection of recipes that I've found useable in the past have been those which came with the slow cooker itself, and these were the basic pot roast, stew, etc. Previously published books were full of recipes that I'd never try at home: strange concoctions that just didn't look good and my family wouldn't touch. This book has broken new ground. Page after page of recipes, and you hardly find one that isn't tempting. For someone who likes to use a slow cooker, this is a sure bet.

This cookbook is filled with lots of great recipes of many kinds. I have found more useful and very tasty recipes in this book than any of the other slow cooker cookbooks I have. It is well-organized and the directions are very clear. I highly recommend it for someone who has just gotten or is getting a slow cooker. Is a great source of new ideas for someone who already has a slow cooker.

I'd have to say that receiving this book as a gift has been a blessing. I live with my boyfriend and he gets home from work before I do. I found it difficult to cook dinner for him until his mom gave me the "Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes" Book. Fortunately, my mom gave me her crock-pot when I moved out. I had never cooked with it before so it was a new experience for my boyfriend and me. I don't know which of us was more skeptical... but I can say that after trying about a dozen of the recipes in this book we are both believers in this time saving kitchen helper. The "Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes" Book has great recipes, many are suitable for everyday meals and others are really impressive for festive occasions. I never knew there were so many variations of beef stew, and pot roasts couldn't be any easier than this. I haven't tried any of the dessert recipes yet but if you have a Bread `n Cake Bake Pan (A Special Attachment for Rival Company's Crock-Pots) then I'm guessing you couldn't wait to make some of these breads & treats. If you are a Beer & Cheese soup lover then you've got to try this recipe... everyone loved it at my Housewarming Party - unless they were just trying not to hurt my feelings! :) One more thing, if you decide to get this cookbook & bring it to work, be prepared to let others borrow it... I did. I'm glad my co-workers enjoyed the recipes as much as I did but I just hope they buy their own copy soon!

There are lots of different recipes in here. But the best thing is that they aren't all "add a can of cream of whatever soup." There are a few of those, too, but these are actual recipes that anyone can make. You throw everything together and a few hours later, you have dinner!

Some of the recipes include pictures; most don't. One thing that's a little surprising is the variety of recipes. There are dinner recipes, of course, but there are also appetizers and hot beverages, sides, and desserts. (Fruit and Nut Baked Apples! Yum!)

If you're not already a slow cooker convert, what are you waiting for?? This is not just for people who work all day, this is for anyone who has errands to run, and doesn't want to rush dinner at the last minute. With this cookbook, you will find something to please everyone in your family, from elaborate (spareribs simmered in orange sauce) to simple (macaroni and cheese).

I wanted a basic but diverse slow cooker book, with kid friendly recipes. I also wanted real ingredients, not just "add two cans of soup" recipes. That weeded out almost all the cookbooks on the bookstore shelf. Best Loved had a good range of recipes, including versions of things I already make (like pea soup, or marinara sauce), so I took it home, and I'm glad I did.

These recipes vary from basic family fare to more complex flavors, and so far all of the recipes I've tried have gone over well. I can't wait to try the hot fudge cake!

Watching your weight and what you're eating can be a full time occupation but I don't have a personal chef at home to do it for me. THIS BOOK IS REALLY EXCELLENT. It has a lot of tasty recipes and although this book is not intended as a weight loss diet, it has recipes that are pretty healthy! I especially like the soup recipes, they really look pretty healthy, there are a bunch that utilize lots of veggies and different spices. A lot of the recipes don't say anything about butter or margarine but the food turns out quite flavorful. By reading through the recipes, you can assemble a nice collection of spices that will really flavor up a lot of your meals. It just takes practice.

Since a crockpot can yield quite a bit, depending on your family size you could have plenty of leftovers. You can freeze some of it and have it a week or two later for some variety.

The other thing I really liked about this book is that it has a nice sturdy hardcover you can wipe off, the pages are thick and glossy, the photographs are very inviting and there are lots of them. There is one recipe per page with nice large clear letters so the text doesn't look so tiny and voluminous to appear like the dish takes a lot of effort. Overall, a really nice book!

This is one of the most reliable and yet easy to use crock pot books that I have used. The recipes are all ones that you want to serve to your family. Great book!

Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes
This is a lovely, big hard cover book with glossy pages and lots of full page pictures. This is not a book by Donna-Marie Pye; it is by Publications International. I did not catch the error on this listing when I ordered. The recipes seem simple and easy prep, with ingredients that are available at your local supermarket. In all fairness, I gave it four stars as it is a nice book and I enjoy browsing through it; even though its not the book I wanted. I bought it used and it would have been too much trouble to return it; I am a "can't have too many cookbooks" type of person.

love this book. decided to also get one for my daughter and a friend. lovely pictures that inspire to cook and ingredients easy to find.

This is an excellent cook book. I purchased this for my daughter. She loves that it provides clear photos and easy instructions. I like that most of the recipe ingredents are things that you have in your kitchen.