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Publisher: Cedar Fort
Source: From publisher for review
It's every busy mother's dream-come-true: dinner that makes itself! With the help of your trusty slow cooker and these healthy, easy recipes, like Peppery Cilantro Salmon, Sausage Stew, and Dark Chocolate Mini Cakes, you can put dinner on the table even on the craziest of days. Don't let the whirlwind of life stop you from feeding your family the food they deserve -- delicious, home-cooked meals straight from your slow cooker.AimeeKay's thoughts:
I really enjoyed reading and using The Hungry Family Slow Cooker. I loved the size and the pictures. I tried quite a few of the recipes in the book, and while I'm not sure if they look quite as good photographed as the food in the book they did come out quite tasty. I also liked the fact that the author took time in the beginning of the book to really explain the uses and types of slow cookers; from the reasons for using
Steak and Potatoes |
I only had two problems with the book. One is the chapter on Seafood, Pork and Other good stuff. I really didn't like how the recipes were organized. Personal preference, but I would have preferred if it had been first one, then the next, then the next. Maybe all seafood, then the pork, then the other? But instead they were intermingled. Again, personal preference, nothing to lose a star over or anything.
The second problem I had was with some of the recipes. I tried to vary which ones I tried. I definitely plan on trying more. For the most part the recipes are very easy. They all took me less than 30 mins to prep. For someone capable of moving a bit faster that prep time would probably be even shorter. Anyway back to what bothered me. After all the effort the author went into to explain slow cookers in
Pork Tenderloin |
Overall I think the book is awesome. I tried quite a few of the recipes and plan to try more. The recipes are generally easy to prep and get started and all of them that I tried turned out wonderfully.
I'm starting to think I really need to get a slow cooker, so many great cookbooks and dishes. Thanks for a great review! :)
ReplyDeleteAren't ramekins what you make mini-quiches in? God, I have nothing like that in my possession. Why would she use that as a form of measurement? Still, as long as the recipes are yummy and easy to make, I'm on board.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't for measurement. It was to keep the chicken from sitting in its own juices. But still wished it had given me something to use as a substitute.
DeleteWe don't have a slow cooker but several family members and friends do so I'll be sure to pass on the details of what sounds like a resourceful book.
ReplyDeleteI love my slow cooker although I don't use it enough.
ReplyDeleteI like when cookbooks offer alternatives (especially to cuts of meat) or explanations. I go into the grocery store with my list and can't find what the recipe says and have to google it. (Thank God for those phones! lol)
Karen @ For What It's Worth
oh gosh I have come to a conclusion i really need a slow cooker. But I have no idea which one is worth it :(
ReplyDeleteThe book offers some suggestions in the first part.
DeleteThanks AimeeKay for doing the review. The food looks delish!! I'll be over for dinner, k? :D
ReplyDeleteI just wish Google would cook for me.... then I would be SO set! LOL
I know right? Just Google a recipe and out pops dinner!
DeleteThanks for getting me this one, it was fun!
Slow cooker, eh, I need it fast
ReplyDeleteFreak yes - I am totally getting this. I was just saying the other day I NEED more recipes to cook in my slow cooker cause hey that is the closest thing to not cooking other than take out
ReplyDeleteI love my slow cooker. Like you AimeeKay, I would prefer the meat, fish etc were broken out into sections. Great review!
ReplyDeleteHmm, wonder why the inconsistency on the directions. To be so thorough in the beginning and leave you hanging in the important part... I would love to know which other recipes you tried!
ReplyDeleteThe food in the cookbooks always looks so much better than the food I make! I'm vegetarian so I only buy vegetarian cookbooks anymore (though I never use them really). But I'm glad this one worked for you!
ReplyDeleteSlow cookers rock. I've never made a steak in it though, but am definitely intrigued.
ReplyDeleteIh it's nice, O love books like that! What you made looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThese cookbook review posts always make me hungry... Maybe it's because I always visit around lunch time? I should know better. LOL Great post, as usual. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a slow cooker which my husband told me I need to make something cause it is still in the BOX! LOL
ReplyDeleteGlad you all enjoyed the review! I had great fun reviewing the book!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great, I always love slow cooker recipes because I can prepare it and leave it, and they're usually really flavorful. It does sound like the organization and details in the recipe could have been better, but glad you enjoyed the food you made!
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