Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book: More than 400 recipes from appetizers to desserts

720 Pages·2009·10.9 MB·English

by  Better Homes & Gardens

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The ultimate slow cooker book : more than
400 recipes from appetizers to desserts. p. cm. At head of title: Better homes and gardens
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-47054032-9 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-470-58765-2 (special edition) ISBN 978-1-118-28046-1 (ebook)
ISBN 978-1-118-28047-8 (ebook)
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homes and gardens. IV. Title: Slow cooker book. TX827.U45 2010 641.5'884-dc22 2009035862
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Cover photography: Kritsada Panichgul Food stylist: Nicole Peterson Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell
Pictured (top row, from left): Farmer’s Market Vegetable Soup, Sherried Fruit, Aztec Hot
Chocolate; (middle row, from left): Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip, Raspberry Fudgy
Brownies, Meatball Sliders; (bottom row, from left): Bean-and-Rice-Stuffed Peppers, Pesto
Chicken Sandwich, Country-Style Pork Ribs.
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book
Table of Contents
title page
introduction
1 slow cooking smarts
2 appetizers & beverages
3 brilliant breakfasts
4 simmering soups & stews
5 pleasing poultry
6 satisfying beef & veal
7 perfect pork & lamb
8 mouthwatering meat-less meals
9 savory side dishes
10 delectable desserts
metric information
emergency substitutions
Introduction
These days convenience and economy are top of mind for
everyone, especially working moms. So what could be more
necessary than your slow cooker? It’s a busy family’s most
invaluable kitchen tool. It makes menu planning easier because
many recipes are complete meals. Furthermore, there is such a
variety of recipes you can make in a slow cooker that you’ll
never run out of ideas. And, if you choose to make a big batch,
leftovers are inevitable and economical. Slow cookers can also
take an inexpensive tough cut of meat and turn it into a melt-in-
your-mouth masterpiece. And as a timesaver, you can simply
put all of the ingredients in the cooker in the morning or
afternoon, and your dinner is just hours away—without your
constant attention!
But the best part of all is the slow cooker’s versatility. If your
slow cooker has been limited to the occasional pot roast, you’ll
love this collection of recipes. From appetizers, beverages,
breakfast dishes, main dishes, sides, and desserts, you will
have a plethora of recipes to serve for any occasion or
weeknight meal. We have to admit, what you hold in your hands
is the ultimate slow cooker cookbook—complete with answers
to any questions you might have regarding slow cooking. We’ve
even included full-color photos of hundreds of the recipes!
In-a-Hurry Chicken Curry
1
slow cooking
smarts
It doesn’t take a lot of cooking know-how to make a
tasty slow cooker meal—that’s the beauty of a slow
cooker! However, a few easy tips and some slow
cooker basics will help you make a sensational meal
every time.
type matters
There are two basic types of slow cookers.
The first type has
a crockery insert and two temperature settings: low (about 200°F) and
high (about 300°F). The heating coils wrap around the sides of the
cooker. This allows for the continuous slow cooking needed for the
recipes in this book. It cooks foods at a very low wattage. The liner may
or not be removable. The second type has an adjustable thermostat
indicating temperature in degrees. The heating coil is located in the
bottom of the cooker—the only place heat is applied—and the element
cycles on and off during cooking.
When buying a slow cooker, look for these features:
A snug-fitting, see-through lid.
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A removable ceramic or stainless-steel insert or liner.
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They are easier to clean if you can take them out of the cooker. The
insert should also have large, sturdy handles to make it easier (and safer)
to remove it from the base. A “stove-top-safe” insert is an excellent