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Summary: Another Success Story from Allrecipes
Review: Allrecipes.com has provided millions of people with a vast treasury of recipes for almost any occasion. This is my third cookbook in the allrecipes series and I know it will be my favorite as I am a big fan of the slow cooker and who doesn't like a delicious casserole?The book is a collection of the top 200 slow cooker and casserole recipes as determined by the allrecipes staff. The recipes were submitted by people like you and me who actually prepare casseroles and slow cooker meals. They are tested by the staff and modified only if it is deemed necessary. There are chapters dedicated to main dish meals: beef, pork, poultry, seafood and meatless. Chapters on sides, desserts and brunch are also included. At the beginning of each chapter is a complete listing of the recipes complete with page numbers. Of particular help is that each listing breaks down the recipes into categories. For example, the Main Dish-Beef chapter listing is divided into slow cooker roasts, more slow cooker recipes, soups,stews and chiles, and casseroles. In this way, you know how the recipe will have to be prepared. For cooks new to slow cooking or for novice cooks, the book begins with a section entitled, Cooking Basics. This is a short but complete discussion of casserole preparation and tips, as well as a primer for slow cooking. Why only four stars? There is no nutritional information provided so you have to make some decisions regarding calories and fat content. You also won't see any pictures of the recipes and a five star cookbook should proudly display some of its creations (IMHO). I did however try the dish pictured on the cover: Aunt Millie's Broccoli Casserole. Kudos to Aunt Millie!! The slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore couldn't have been easier although I did brown the chicken beforehand in a little olive oil. I have read through the book and marked the recipes that look 'interesting'. From the number of tabs, it looks like this one is going to be used a lot.
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Summary: Another Success Story from Allrecipes
Review: Allrecipes.com has provided millions of people with a vast treasury of recipes for almost any occasion. This is my third cookbook in the allrecipes series and I know it will be my favorite as I am a big fan of the slow cooker and who doesn't like a delicious casserole? The book is a collection of the top 200 slow cooker and casserole recipes as determined by the allrecipes staff. The recipes were submitted by people like you and me who actually prepare casseroles and slow cooker meals. They are tested by the staff and modified only if it is deemed necessary. There are chapters dedicated to main dish meals: beef, pork, poultry, seafood and meatless. Chapters on sides, desserts and brunch are also included. At the beginning of each chapter is a complete listing of the recipes complete with page numbers. Of particular help is that each listing breaks down the recipes into categories. For example, the Main Dish-Beef chapter listing is divided into slow cooker roasts, more slow cooker recipes, soups,stews and chiles, and casseroles. In this way, you know how the recipe will have to be prepared. For cooks new to slow cooking or for novice cooks, the book begins with a section entitled, Cooking Basics. This is a short but complete discussion of casserole preparation and tips, as well as a primer for slow cooking. Why only four stars? There is no nutritional information provided so you have to make some decisions regarding calories and fat content. You also won't see any pictures of the recipes and a five star cookbook should proudly display some of its creations (IMHO). I did however try the dish pictured on the cover: Aunt Millie's Broccoli Casserole. Kudos to Aunt Millie!! The slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore couldn't have been easier although I did brown the chicken beforehand in a little olive oil. I have read through the book and marked the recipes that look 'interesting'. From the number of tabs, it looks like this one is going to be used a lot.
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Summary: Perfect for "let's make it simple tonight"
Review: I found this cookbook when I was searching on Amazon for crock-pot and casserole cookbooks because I wanted some new EASY recipes. Voila! Two books in one! Since this book is a compilation of the best rated recipes from the site Allrecipes.com, it's like getting each family's absolute best and favorite recipe. Lots of "secret ingredient" finds! Unlike most cookbooks, as I flip through this one, EVERY recipe is a "winner" that my husband and I would like to try. Since each recipe is from a different cook, the cooking styles vary widely throughout the book, unlike a standard book of recipes written by one or a few cooks. I find that in most cookbooks, all the recipes tend to draw from the same set of ingredients and/or always use the same cooking style, so you've really only paid for a few good recipes.
The only drawback to this book is that there are no pictures, since there aren't any on the website either. But reading through each recipe it is very easy to "picture" the dish. The instructions are clear and concise.
Another thing: Some of the recipes are very similar, i.e. a few different lasagna recipes, a couple crock-pot rib recipes. The good part about that is if you don't quite have everything on hand for the first one, you might for the second one! Knowing that now, I still would have purchased the book anyway. This might have bothered me except I think there are actually a few dozen more than the advertised 200 recipes in the book.
The book is divided up into chapters based on the main meat ingredient (i.e. beef, chicken, pork), including a "Meatless Mains" chapter and a side-dish chapter. The chapters are then further separated by crock-pot cooking or oven-baking. Some recipies are maybe only 4 ingredients (for the VERY busy day) and others might be over 20 and a little more complicated, but unique and tasty as a result!
I'm positive this cook book will be used MUCH more than the others that are collecting dust on my kitchen shelf.
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Summary: Every Recipe is a Winner!!
Review: I never thought of myself as a slow cooker or casserole recipe lover until I got my hands on this book. There are so many amazing recipes -- enchiladas, fruit cobblers, soups, stews, pasta sauces, breakfast casseroles, ribs. Every recipe I've prepared so far has been really easy to make and tasted great. I recommend this book to everyone!
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Summary: Recommended for all cooks
Review: I purchased this book last weekend and have made 3 recipes from it so far - Chicken Adobo, Cozy Cottage Stew and Slow Cooker Mexican Beef - all very different and all very good.
To me there is nothing better than being able to read suggestions and reviews from other cooks; all of these recipes are included on the allrecipes.com website with comments, tweaks and tips for each by people who have tried them.
I would recommend this book to cooks of all levels; novices will find the recipes easy to follow and prepare, and experienced cooks will find good solid flavors and starting points for experimenting.
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Summary: Great comfort food!
Review: If you're looking for easy, slow cooker recipes and casseroles, this is the book for you. I'm always looking for good soup and stew recipes. I would recommend German Lentil Soup with a side of sourdough bread. It's great the next day and freezes well.
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Summary: Great comfort food!
Review: If you're looking for easy, slow cooker recipes and casseroles, this is the book for you. I'm always looking for good soup and stew recipes. I would recommend German Lentil Soup with a side of sourdough bread. It's great the next day and freezes well.
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Summary: Husband gives thumbs up!
Review: It is time to get out your crock pot/slow cooker and get cooking. Think of the time you'll save. Dinner is ready and (ha) on time! Oh, the delightful smells in our kitchen. Just ordered this book recently. Have only made a few recipes (for example: Easy and Delicious Chicken p. 111 and Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork p. 68), but all were delicious and husband approved. (We have a rule at our home: thumbs up - make it again -or- thumbs down - don't even think about it.) Looking forward to more wonderful slow cooker adventures. One concern is that some don't appear to be low fat or low calorie (I would take off 1/2 star for that), so approach with caution and possible adjustments for health's sake. Yes, it has some very delicious looking casseroles too -- it's just that I'm into slow cooking right now. I agree with previous reviewer that nutritional information would be most helpful. By the way, don't need pictures...just a fork -- yum!
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Summary: Another Great Title!
Review: Really love the latest book in the series! It is one of the most useful cookbooks I've ever purchased!
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Summary: Every Recipe is Wonderful!
Review: This has been my most used cookbook. The meals are easy, have few ingredients, and tast fabulous. My husband has even tried to cook from this book--the first time ever. It's a must have.
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