Healthy Crockery Cookery [Paperback]

Mable Hoffman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998

The perfect solution for our fast-paced, health-conscious times. The 150 all-new recipes here slow-cook in the classic crockpot-to create low-fat, low-calorie, high-flavor meals the whole family will love.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Hoffman's Crockery Cookery (1982) has sold more than five million copies. Now she offers 150 new low-fat or reduced-fat recipes (actually, a few have more than 30 grams of fat, generally considered the cutoff point, per serving) to be made in the slow cooker, from Healthy Confetti Fish Stew to Teriyaki Turkey Loaf to Rhubarb-Apple Compote. The recipes are certainly easy, most of them a matter of combining all the ingredients in the cooker and turning it on, with maybe a last-minute addition or two. But the timing of these recipes does not always seem optimum for busy family cooks, who usually work at least eight-hour days. Yet many of the dishes must be turned off after only four or five hours, and Hoffman doesn't mention how to deal with this (maybe a timer will work in some cases, but surely it's not a good idea to let ingredients sit in the pot for hours). That aside, Hoffman has legions of fans who will eagerly welcome her latest book.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Mable Hoffman who has been a professional home economist and food stylist, is the author of dozens of bestselling and award winning cookbooks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: HP Trade; 1st edition (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557882908
• ISBN-13: 978-1557882905
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #491,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Crockpot cookbook I've ever seen, October 14, 1999

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Galia Berry - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healthy Crockery Cookery (Paperback)

simple recipes with truly unique combos of spices, veggies, etc. with a strong emphasis on ethnic cuisine. Most recipes take only 10 minutes to make. Perfect for the working woman or man who wants to come home to a tasty dinner but doesn't want to go to the effort or put in the time to make it. Definitely a winner.

60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tasting Food from a Crock Pot! Really!, May 5, 2001

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sootica "sootica" (Encinitas, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healthy Crockery Cookery (Paperback)

"A crock pot is a device for making all foods taste the same, " my brother-in-law announced one night twenty years ago as we were eating dinner-- a rather soupy bland pot roast from a crock pot. That was the death knell for the use of the crock pot in our family (and very nearly for my brother-in-law who was put in charge of cooking dinner indefinitely by his wife after that comment.) I haven't used a crock pot muchsince then, and if I ever did, someone inevitably brought up my brother-in-law's remarks. However, what is one to do if one wants homemade food quickly after a day at work? Luckily I found this book, and it has become one of my favorite cookbooks. Although it was written by Mabel Hoffman , one of the original promoters of crock pot cooking, it is a refreshing departure from the bland, watery creations of the early 80's. One secret is the use of more flavorful, less-predictable ingredients. Another secret is that the water in the recipes is greatly reduced from the olden days. A great bonus for us is that that recipes are all low fat, and still incredibly good tasting. Most recipes are fairly simple, with a reasonable amount of ingredients that can usually be found easily at the local supermarket. I haven't had a failure yet. Since it's a paperback, the price isn't bad either. When you get it, check out the recipe for Creamy Chicken and Leeks. It's now my favorite recipe for company because it's unusual, tasty, and easy to make.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars healthy, tasty food with little effort, December 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Healthy Crockery Cookery (Paperback)

Almost all the recipes I've tried in this book taste good. I use it all the time and I have a family of very picky eaters! Flavors are unusual and creatively combined (the pork with mango chutney is fabulous, but very simple to make). I spend very little time actually preparing stuff in the kitchen. This book's a boon to busy people.