Great value-hundreds of tested and perfected recipes, informative tips, plus two bonus chapters-all-in-one economical resource for time-crunched cooks from the brand they know and trust. Recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, stews, main dishes, and desserts. 416 pages-about one recipe per page-makes this the largest book of its kind. Bonus chapters offer 5-ingredient recipes and one-dish meals. Plenty of timesaving tips and advice for smoother meal prep.
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720 of 744 people found the following review helpful
By John Schultz
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Of the 400+ pages only 190 of them are of any use to me. I use a crockpot because it is simple and tasty cooking. So, I was expecting alot of main dish recipies. And I was also expecting them all to be for the crockpot. There is over 60 pages of recipes that do not use the crockpot. There is over 125 pages dedicated to beverages, soups, breads, and desserts. I have never met anyone who has made hot chocolate or apple bread in a crockpot. Of the 190 pages of worth. only 25 pages were the type of recipies that I was looking for. ie. the chop-it up and throw it in the pot type. everything else involved browning or braising or some other type of stove technique. I guess I'm just the kind of cook who doesn't want to screw around with browning anything. I bought this specifically because of the reviews on amazon. Hopefully this review will speak to those of you like me that are not chefs and are just looking for something easy and tasty to cook.
209 of 218 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When things are really hectic, the crock-pot seems to take on a life of its own, slowing simmering away while the garlic and artichoke chicken, or vegetable curry, or pork roast with apricot/mustard glaze do their own thing, unattended. And there's nothing quite like coming home after a busy day to the down-home aromas of a dinner already cooked and ready to serve!
The Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, like most Better Homes and Gardens products, is full of reliable, well-tested recipes, but this book seems to have more interesting recipes than the stews one finds in the average crock-pot cookbook. I was surprised to see a dozen recipes calling for parsnips in place of carrots, for example, while nine include artichoke hearts and six suggest eggplant. Several recipes are enhanced by a variety of gourmet mushrooms--shiitake, crimini, and oyster mushrooms--while the pasta selections range from mostaccioli to orzo and tortellini.
The herbs and spices are well chosen, and most recipes call for more than one seasoning, giving interesting highlights to these dishes. I did find that I needed to use more of these than the recipes called for in most cases, though there are some curry recipes that call for a hefty tablespoonful of curry powder. Many of the recipes are heavy on tomatoes, tomato sauce, or tomato paste, and these sometimes seemed overpowering--in the Beef and Borscht Stew, for example--but adjusting downward to suit your own taste is not difficult.
Though the book calls its 59 pages of "one-dish" casserole dinners a "bonus," I was mystified as to why these were included here--none of them use the slow cooker at all! By contrast, only 24 pages of vegetarian main dishes for the crock-pot are included, despite the fact that beans, lentils, and chickpeas are at their best when cooked slowly. Over all, however, this is a tasty and unusual collection of recipes, many of which are sure to become family favorites. Mary Whipple
The Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes, like most Better Homes and Gardens products, is full of reliable, well-tested recipes, but this book seems to have more interesting recipes than the stews one finds in the average crock-pot cookbook. I was surprised to see a dozen recipes calling for parsnips in place of carrots, for example, while nine include artichoke hearts and six suggest eggplant. Several recipes are enhanced by a variety of gourmet mushrooms--shiitake, crimini, and oyster mushrooms--while the pasta selections range from mostaccioli to orzo and tortellini.
The herbs and spices are well chosen, and most recipes call for more than one seasoning, giving interesting highlights to these dishes. I did find that I needed to use more of these than the recipes called for in most cases, though there are some curry recipes that call for a hefty tablespoonful of curry powder. Many of the recipes are heavy on tomatoes, tomato sauce, or tomato paste, and these sometimes seemed overpowering--in the Beef and Borscht Stew, for example--but adjusting downward to suit your own taste is not difficult.
Though the book calls its 59 pages of "one-dish" casserole dinners a "bonus," I was mystified as to why these were included here--none of them use the slow cooker at all! By contrast, only 24 pages of vegetarian main dishes for the crock-pot are included, despite the fact that beans, lentils, and chickpeas are at their best when cooked slowly. Over all, however, this is a tasty and unusual collection of recipes, many of which are sure to become family favorites. Mary Whipple
78 of 81 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Most slow-cooker books offer recipes for food you would find in a diner. Chilis and stews abound. This book is different. It's for the busy gourmet, and it's for the person who likes to cook up a big pot of something yummy on Sunday and then heat up portions for lunches and dinner during the week. Yesterday I made the Indian Curry Soup, and today for lunch I heated up a delicious, spicy soup filled with garbanzo beans, red potatoes, tomatoes, and tantalizing spices.
The best part about this book is that it includes key nutrition info- fat, fiber, and calories... it's all there! Weight Watchers will love it, because calculating the point value of each dish is a snap.
In short, a must-have for the career person who wants a home-cooked meal. My crock pot had been left abandoned in a cabinet, but now it's back on the counter!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book!
This is added to my cookbook collection especially for my slow cooker cookbooks. I would recommend this book to others.
Published 20 days ago by Katie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book
Love it book has many good dinner ideas.and lots of recipies brkfst lunch and dinner,as well as desserts. fast shipping
Published 1 month ago by J. B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Slow cooking queen
awesome recipes for busy lifestyle and ready meals. Easy to make and most ingredients are what I already have on hand.
Published 1 month ago by Wendy Jo Shemansky
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slow cooker recipies
There are no pictures :(
I was hoping for pictures.
Also not as many recipes that I am excited about and looking forward to making
I was hoping for pictures.
Also not as many recipes that I am excited about and looking forward to making
Published 2 months ago by Carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
Gave this book to the daughters for Christmas.. Both girls looking forward to use the recipes. Have checked out some recipes and give this book a thumbs up.
Published 4 months ago by buddy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good, simple recipes
There is something for everyone in this book. When my wife is away, I can even crack open this book to the recipes that require 5 or less ingredients and put something together... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andy in Utah
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very handy and thorough cookbook
I've had this book for years and realized I should put a review on Amazon to let people know how handy it is.
Pros:
- tons of healthy recipes... Read more
Pros:
- tons of healthy recipes... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Heather Coburn-Schill
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
Found a few new receipies that I like. My family is a meat & potatoes family so anything that I can find to change it up a bit is great.
Published 5 months ago by Lorena Berry
2.0 out of 5 stars
no pictures
I haven't tried the recipes yet, but the book is uninspiring as there is no color and no pictures. Just print print print
Published 5 months ago by Trish Abbs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent cookbook
This is a must have cookbook if you use your crock pot at all. Haven't used it in ten years? Now's the time to bring it down off the shelf, dust it off and start cooking! Read more
Published 7 months ago by bljohnson
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- The Frantic Woman's Guide to Life: A Year's Worth of Hints, Tips, and Tricks by Mary Jo Rulnick on page 248, and Back Matter
- Barbarians at the Plate: Taming and Feeding the American Family by Marialisa Calta on page 39
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