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The inside scoop for slow cooker success: plenty of meaty hints, tips, and bright ideas.

A bonus chapter of simple side dishes and delicious desserts that can be prepared outside of the slow cooker while the main dish is cooking.

Level of difficulty and shopping lists with every recipe.

Complete nutrition information, including carb counts and diabetic exchanges.

Inspiring photos that showcase the variety of recipes.

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About the Author

Jyl Steinback—lifestyle expert and recognized advocate for healthy eating—has authored 12 cookbooks selling more than 2 million copies. Endorsed by several world-renowned physicians for her work, Jyl has received national media attention. She has appeared on TV shows such as Crook & Chase and Our Home, interviews on local news programs, and write-ups in Ladies’ Home Journal, Diet & Exercise, Fit, and other national publications. As a busy, real-life mother of two, Jyl knows first-hand the importance of getting great-tasting meals prepared quickly. Jyl is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association, The Arizona Heart Institute, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Product Details

Plastic Comb: 384 pages
Publisher: Meredith Books (September 6, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0696223252
ISBN-13: 978-0696223259
Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars No pictures but with such simple recipes photos aren't at all needed, October 8, 2005

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This review is from: The Busy Mom's Slow Cooker Cookbook (Plastic Comb)

There are plenty of competing slow cooker cookbooks on the market, so what makes The Busy Mom's Slow Cooker Cookbook: More Than 320 Low-calorie, Low-Fat Dishes so special? One factor is the focus on producing one-pot meals the entire family will like, which are nutritious. The lay-flat plastic binding lends to cooking yet has spine lettering for easy shelving. And the dishes themselves blend pantry ingredients for quick preparation with scratch cooking for the best flavor, as in Apple-Cinnamon Pork Chops which blends canned apple pie filling with cinnamon, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Even vegetarian main courses are featured. Very highly recommended above most others: no pictures but with such simple recipes photos aren't at all needed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Be Fair, Now, October 2, 2005

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I couldn't believe how nasty "Etty's" review was. Let's be fair and judge Jyl's book by how good it is, not by whether she looks too thin on the cover. I bought the book, and I like it. My only complaint is that I'm more of a "from scratch" cook, and I don't really like using things like canned soup in recipes. However it is supposed to be a cookbook for busy people, and the recipes I tried turned out pretty well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE!!!!!, February 26, 2006

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Not only a cookbook with great recipes, but also recipes with ingredients you can actually find in the supermarket!!!!!!!! Just love everything I've tried so far and, amazingly, so does my husband! Healthy, easy and delicious......what a great combination. Have ordered 3 more for gifts. Highly recommend. Thanks Jyl!

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5.0 out of 5 stars busy mom's slow cooker cookbook
I love this cookbook; I love that the ingredients are things that I usually have on hand.

Published on February 14, 2010 by D. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Eats
Jyl makes food fun and easy to prepare. No fuss, no muss.
Watching calories? Have no fear, Jyl provides calorie count and nutrition breakdown for all her recipies. Read more

Published on December 1, 2009 by Susan J. Lafer

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good cookbook
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Published on November 8, 2009 by A Kalt

4.0 out of 5 stars Even someone who "can't boil water" can make these recipes!
These recipes are super easy to follow and use healthy, low-fat, easy to find ingredients. I prefer this cookbook to the other ones for slow-cookers that use a lot of canned soup... Read more

Published on August 29, 2009 by Kristine

3.0 out of 5 stars Good recipes
This book had a lot of recipes. I'm really picky so didn't find a lot to try but the average person would probably really enjoy this cookbook.

Published on February 16, 2009 by K. Sterken

5.0 out of 5 stars weekday kitchen relief!!
I LOVE this cookbook. This is stock full of great, easy recipes for delicious dinners...my husband is a huge fan, he's loved everything I've made from this cookbook so far (as... Read more

Published on April 9, 2008 by Whole Foods Mom

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
I have been using the slow cooker more often and this is my favorite cookbook. We have made at least 20 recipes from this book- excellent! Read more

Published on October 23, 2007 by Amy Vertrees

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible!
I bought this cookbook because it sounded like just what I needed: healthy meals that I could make while I was out all day. However, this book is a huge disappointment. Read more

Published on March 15, 2007 by CC Mama

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome crockpot cook book
We're a busy couple w/long daily commutes to work. With the recipes in this book and a crockpot all you have to do is buy the ingredients, put them in before going to work and... Read more

Published on February 6, 2007 by pardos

3.0 out of 5 stars Quick and packaged
It seems like most of the recipes contain a can of cream of mushroom soup or something like that; frozen vegetables including onions. I wanted quick but also real food. Read more

Published on January 28, 2007 by M. Hendrix

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