Food Made Fast: Slow Cooker (Williams-Sonoma) [Hardcover]

Norman Kolpas (Author), Chuck Williams (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2006

Designed for the busy home cook, Food Made Fast is the latest collectible series from Williams-Sonoma. Using a straightforward approach to everyday cooking, Food Made Fast is about delicious food, simply prepared, with easy-to-follow recipes and tips. Each book emphasizes keeping a well-stocked pantry, planning ahead, and using fresh ingredients as the keys to cooking delicious meals with a minimum of time and effort. Dedicated to a single subject - from Soup to Pasta to Weeknight - each volume makes it simple to plan, cook, and enjoy great-tasting food throughout the week. The recipes are both simple and inspired, making quick cooking a truly satisfying experience.

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From the Author

Norman Kolpas is the author of more than 40 cookbooks, including many titles from the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library and other Williams-Sonoma series. He writes on food and wine for numerous national magazines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House; 1 edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0848731395
• ISBN-13: 978-0848731397
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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106 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars SLOW COOKING THAT WILL TAKE LOTS OF YOUR TIME!, January 10, 2007

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MjH (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Food Made Fast: Slow Cooker (Williams-Sonoma) (Hardcover)

If you're looking for something quick ... just throw everything in the pot & leave for the day ... this is not the cookbook for you. Most recipes require the ingredients be browned, simmered, sauted, & the pan deglazed with juice, wine, etc. before item can be tucked into the crock for a day of slow cooking. Even the vegetables need to be sauted. These are all very good recipes, but more suited to a good iron casserole simmering on top of the stove.

The last third of the 100 page book is filled with oven, grill & top of stove recipes.

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, March 8, 2007

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Rachel (Bothell, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Food Made Fast: Slow Cooker (Williams-Sonoma) (Hardcover)

I have tried several recipies and all were beyond wonderful. There are beautiful pictures in this book as well. The book is sectioned by prep time (15 vs. 30 min hands on) and I found that to be pretty accurate. I like browning meats prior to slow cooking anyway because it brings out the flavor, so that time is to be expected. There are some standards and some recipies that were new and exciting. A great addition to my collection.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast slow cookin', December 4, 2006

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Book Review Guy "BRG" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Food Made Fast: Slow Cooker (Williams-Sonoma) (Hardcover)

Fast slow-cookin' is true when it comes to the recipes in this book. Each recipe is easy to follow and is accompanied by a beautiful photo of the finished meal. And, what's best is that each meal can be prepared - with standard everyday ingredients - in 30 minutes or less. It doesn't get any better than this, right? The title is great in every respect and I highly recommend.