The Slow Cooker Cookbook - Softcover

Steer, Gina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764121499 ISBN 13: 9780764121494

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2002

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0764121499
• ISBN 13: 9780764121494
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144