The Slow Cooker Cookbook [Paperback]

Gina Steer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2002

Today's slow cookers are bigger, better, and more versatile than ever, which makes slow cooking a great way for busy people to prepare delicious and appetizing meals in advance. Author Gina Steer provides simple instructions on the principles of slow cooking, tips on preparation, and guidelines for newcomers to slow cookers that focus on special ways to treat various ingredients. But that's just the start of the many good things you'll find in this color-illustrated cookbook and kitchen advisor! Easy, can't-miss slow cooker recipes cover everything from savory soups and hearty meat and fish courses to delectable desserts. A total of more than 50 recipes include a delightful wild mushroom and chili soup, a succulent rack of lamb, vegetable goulash with a sour cream topping, and wonderful desserts like sticky date and toffee pudding. Page spreads are beautifully laid out with vivid color photos of finished dishes complementing clearly presented, easy-to-follow recipes. Recipe types are divided into separate chapters, as follows: Chapter One: Broths, Soups, and Sauces—more than ten hearty recipes . . . Chapter Two: Fish and Seafood--six imaginative ways to serve fish and shellfish . . . Chapter Three: Meat—eleven hearty ways to slow-cook beef, pork, and lamb . . . Chapter Four: Poultry—eleven imaginative recipes for delightful main courses . . . Chapter Five: Vegetables—seven wonderful casserole-style dishes . . . Chapter Six: Desserts—more than a dozen recipes for delicious meal enders. Here is the ideal dinner planner for all who want to serve tasty, nutritious meals but have limited time for preparation.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Slow cooking is the perfect way to create succulent, tender, and flavor-packed dishes. And today?s slow cookers are bigger, better, and more versatile than ever—which makes slow cooking a great way for busy people to prepare wonderful meals in advance. You prepare your meals hours ahead of time, leave the ingredients to cook for several hours while you carry on with your life, and have delicious results when mealtime arrives.
Ideal for soups, stews, vegetables, and desserts, the slow cooker is as versatile as it is convenient to use. This handsome book provides simple instructions on the principles of slow cooking, tips on preparation, and guidelines for newcomers to slow cookers. But author Gina Steer?s main focus is on imaginative recipes. From a piquant wild mushroom and chili soup to succulent braised lamb shanks, vegetable goulash with sour cream topping, and tempting desserts like sticky date and toffee pudding, you?ll find recipes the entire family will enjoy.
Both beginners to slow cooking and knowledgeable gourmets will find exciting dishes to add to their repertoires. Simply prepare and switch on, then relax and enjoy the wonderful cooking aromas, as your slow cooker transforms your ingredients into a taste sensation that you?ll be proud to serve.

About the Author

Gina Steer is a London-based food writer with many cookbooks to her credit. She has a regular radio show on cooking that airs on LBC radio in London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Barron''s Educational Series (April 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764121499
• ISBN-13: 978-0764121494
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,382,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative and fun, September 8, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Slow Cooker Cookbook (Paperback)

Slow cooking has been the subject of competing titles, but The Slower Cooker Cookbook offers a twist: dishes which are not usually seen in the other casserole-oriented books. Take a sauteed Chinese Style Duck for example: the slow cooker here approximates a stir fry which much less effort. Or, consider Spicy Swordfish with Coconut; a very different slow cooker main dish. Innovative and fun.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, April 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Slow Cooker Cookbook (Paperback)

I bought this book based on the (two) 5 star reviews. I found the recipes called for hard to find ingredients, took a lot of preparation, and turned out disappointing results. I intend to find another slow cooker cookbook.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I hate casseroles- - -LOVE this book!!, July 22, 2003

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kelly rossiter (Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Slow Cooker Cookbook (Paperback)

The recipes aren't what you'd expect from a slow cooker book-some even taste like stir-fries, no soggy vegetables and mixed flavours-every recipe I've tried is delicious. I normally avoid one dish meals as I don't like flavour mingling-but these are the exception. The slow cooker's a great thing and this book gives new ideas and modern twists on oldies like Beef Bourgeon,Roast beef/chicken etc-absolutely wonderful recipes!!
Honestly, these recipes were one of the main reasons I bought a slow cooker.