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Summary: Have used this cookbook over and over again
Review: I bought my first Crock-Pot back in the seventies when they were all the rage. There were also a lot of cookbooks issued, the best of which was Mable Hoffman's "Crockery Cooker" by HP Books. Then, in the eighties and into the nineties, everyone seemed to forget about the poor old Crock-Pot as we whizzed our way through food processors and convection ovens. Surprise! Crock-Pots are back, better than ever. The least glamorous kitchen appliance can also be the most-used, and this cookbook illustrates how. It is especially useful for those young people not previously exposed to the principles and advantages of slow cooking. Slow cooking can do wonders for the cook on a tight budget as well as the cook with little time to play in the kitchen. Additionally, many believe that the lower cooking temperatures generated in a Crock-Pot can help preserve vital nutrients in the cooked foods over higher-temperature methods. Like many other excellent cookbooks, this book can be used as a starting point, a springboard from which the curious cook can adapt and modify to suit particular ingredients. Like all kitchen appliances, the Pot must be used enough, with enough recipes, and then knowledge will foster respect.
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Summary: Have used this cookbook over and over again
Review: I disagree strongly with any and all of the negative reviews of this book. I am a good cook overall but when I want something that is good old fashion home cooking and don't have time to be in the kitchen I pull out this cookbook. I have tried many of the recipes and each of them have turned out well. Of course, like with any cookbook you end up with your favorites that you go back to over and over again. I also recommend preparing your crock pot meal the night before, sliding it in the fridge and just plugging it in the next morning. What could be simpler? Especially great for working Moms. Also, if you have a larger crock pot you can easily 1.5X or double the recipes. This also makes a terrific bridal shower gift accompanying a crock pot. Happy home cooking!
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Summary: You might want to buy an extra copy for sharing!
Review: I found this book in the bookstore shortly after buying my crockpot three years ago -- initially, to cook standard soup and bean recipes with little effort. I was so pleased with the first couple of 'non-standard' crockpot recipes I tried that I began sharing the book with friends and family; within a few months, at least four copies found homes in their own kitchens! The Easy Cassoulet, Split Pea and Ham Soup, and Zesty Beef and Vegetable Soup have become regulars in my work lunches, while Beef Stroganoff, Easy Italian Chicken Breasts, and variations of the Hearty Beef Stew and Beef Pot Roast have made their mark in our regular meal portfolio. And the Italian-Style Meat Loaf taught me that you can enjoy a tasty meat loaf in the middle of summer without heating up the kitchen! And back to the soups -- my friend introduced me to the Calico Ham and Bean Soup (note that black beans will turn the entire dish dark, still tasty but not so pretty!); my sister's family adores the Wild Rice and Chicken Soup; and my brother likes serving the colorful Herbed Vegetable Soup when entertaining. If you, like me, wondered whether anything good came out of a crockpot besides chili and soup, this little book will help open up the possibilities!
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Summary: I hate this book!!!!!!
Review: I have quite a few cookbooks in my collection and received this one last Christmas. I have tried 4 recipes in it all of which are not that good. Funky flavors and weird ingredients. I would definitely not recommend this one unless you enjoy throwing out the food you cook and wasting money and time.
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Summary: This book will make you the cook you wan't to be!
Review: I myself never touched a recipe book in my life, until I was given this book. This is like crockery for dummies, I was stirring up a storm of vegetables, and even my friends were surprised at my cooking! This is an excellent book for anybody and I mean anybody! This bok really makes it that easy, take my advice.
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Summary: Good Basic Cookbook
Review: I was looking for a book to give me some guidelines with basic crockpot cooking. This book has those, but the recipes help you expand your cooking abilities with this appliance. There are also recipes for breads, desserts, and beverages - which I never knew you could do in the crockpot. Good basic/beginning book.
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Summary: A must for working people
Review: This book has been a life saver for my house. Like many other both people work. No one can afford to go out to eat every night, nor can we spend the time on dinning out. This book has been wonderful! You can cook so many things in your crockpot. Soups, Stews, Roasts, Chili's, and much more. You can prepare your ingredients the night before, and let things cook overnight, or do so during the day. Crockpot cooking is wonderful. The slow cooking method really brings out the flavors. You and your family can enjoy tasty meals again with this great book.
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