1 001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes( The Only Slow-Cooker Cookbook You'll Ever Need)[1001 BEST SLOW-COOKER RECIPES][Paperback]

by SueSpitler

1 001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes( The Only Slow-Cooker Cookbook You'll Ever Need) <> Paperback <> SueSpitler <> SurreyBooks

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Reference, Nonfiction, Food, Ebooks

Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Judy Tompkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I looked for a long time for a slow-cooker cookbook but was generally completely unimpressed. Either the recipes combined processed foods (and we avoid processed foods in our home) or they were more complex than I was looking for. I use a slow cooker to simplify my life. I want to toss all the ingredients in the pot and come back hours later to dinner. Other cookbooks would have 3 or more steps, often, involving multiple dishes (creating lots of dirty dishes). I wanted simple, healthy, and tasty with lots of variety. This cookbook is by far the best match for my criteria. Add to that the fact that there is a wonderful variety of dishes from various cuisines using interesting but not inaccessible ingredients. Someone remarked that it is all soups. Certainly there are a lot of soups, stews and this sort of thing, but there are so many other possibilities - sauces, desserts, breads, lots of other options. Also, we do not use alcohol in our home. I get tired of reading recipes that require alcohol and offer no alternatives. For the most part when a recipe calls for some kind of alcoholic beverage, it offers alternatives. What's more, the recipes should be easily adaptable if you prefer, for example, bison over beef. I am going to love using this book and have already bookmarked a short list of about 20 recipes (but there are at least 100 others I'm dying to try.

[Claudette Roberge · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy using this cookbook! So much variety, simple, easy to make recipes. I love that the recipes all have nutritional information. I have probably tried 30 of the recipes and will make most of them again. It’s hard to find a slow cooker cookbook without use of processed foods and a healthier set of recipes. Most of the recipes use a smaller 3.5 to 4 quart crockpot which is ideal for 4 servings. The correct size pot makes a big difference in how the dish comes out.

[Linda L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of good recipes

Although not enough, what I call "every day" meals included. I don't want to buy a bunch of expensive spices to get only use 1/2 tsp of each in a recipe, not knowing if I'll ever make it again.

[Mary Cokenour · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly stew recipes, and I wouldn't call that variety. Nutritional information, plus, if you're on Weight Watchers, exchange information. It was a free download, but with all my other paperback slow cooker cookbooks, I'll probably not use it.

[Tamara Suttle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not thrilled with all the recipes I've tried but do find it helpful in stretching my ideas for new recipes in the slow-cooker. Happy I got the book but not necessarily for the recipes so much as for knowing how long to cook different items in a slow-cooker.

[Dray · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are so many recipes in this book that you can get lost. It is conveniently well organized although some of the recipes seem variations on a theme.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

First....I can't believe all the 5 star ratings on this cookbook! I'm not sure if the 3 star rating I've given is fair as I've only used it once, but I most definitely would not be giving it a five even if I'd tried more! I use a slow cooker at least twice a week so am always looking for recipes. While this book may have 1001 (and I doubt that) recipes and sixteen chapters, twelve of those chapters are devoted to soups and stews. Unfortunately I do not make soups often as my family doesn't really care for them. We do, however like to have chili occasionally, so I decided to try the recipe for Chili Con Carne. I won't be making it again. I've never had such a "failure" as a meal in all my years of cooking (and that includes when I was just learning as a young girl). Absolutely awful, I didn't even bother saving what was left (and that was just about all of it). Thank goodness I got the book for free. Sorry, but this was a total failure and I doubt I'll try any other recipes.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

1,001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes: The Only Slow-Cooker Cookbook You'll Ever Need
I am one of those that is skeptical about cooking in the crock pot unless it's a stew. I can't imagine who will eat it all seeing as there are just 2 of us.
The possibilities are just endless with this cookbook. Love this book for the fact it lists the nutritional information for EVERY recipe-nice we won't have to guess what's good for our bodies.
Sad part is there are no pictures to accompany the recipes. With 1001 recipes you can take your time finding your favorites first.
There are many categories everything from drinks, appetizers, stews, soups and desserts and everything in between.

[Laura Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I'm not the greatest cook.

I start off telling you that so you'll understand I need a cookbook and/or recipes that are easy, and what is easier than a slow cooked meal?

I'll tell you- NEARLY ANYTHING NOT IN THIS BOOK.

These recipes aren't realistic- they call for things you won't have in your pantry or fridge, and you'll have to make an unexpected grocery trip. Most of these require more work than your average stove top, elaborate meals.

Skip this one!

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

1,001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes: The Only Slow-Cooker Cookbook You'll Ever Need by Sue Spitler has a wide variety of recipes to use in my slow-cooker. I like cooking where you put everything in the pot in the morning and by the time you are ready to eat in the evening, it is ready to serve, plus with the kids gone we freeze the leftovers for other days when we are too busy to cook.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've tried a couple of recipes from this book and they are good. I was proud to serve beef stew recipes on our dinner table, and there's 999 more recipes waiting for me to try! With this book and my slow cooker, meal planning and preparation becomes a lot easier.

[Aja: The Narcoleptic Ninja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of soups and stews and not much else. I wouldn't be so generous as to say there are 1,001 recipes either. A lot of them are pretty much the same with only one or two differences. Good for finding a few good recipes, but definitely not a treasure trove.

[Salsabrarian]

Recipes tried and liked: Acorn Squash Stew 327, Orange Glazed Baby Carrots 505 (close to Cracker Barrel's!), Braised Short Beef Ribs 460. Try: Sweet Potato Chicken Stew 342, Colombian Veggie Style Stew 438, Down Home Soup 108.

[Christa · Rating 2 out of 5]

ok, but I would only use a few of these recipes. Did not like it enough to want to add it to my shelf

[Anna]

ok--lots of choices

[Manintheboat · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's all soup!

[Robert Neill Jr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some Good Recipes

This title has some good recipes I may want to try. Some are fairly simple and should not be difficult.

[Peni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good resource to have on hand.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was free so I tried it. The only thing I can say is this book is not for my family. Very little recipes would we use.

[Deborah Chaney]

eh. Had most of the recipes already. Thought it would be cool on my Kindle Fire - but not used to using it in the kitchen! HA!

[Denise Smithson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I use these recipes all the time.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love to read cookbooks....and a slow cooker one....always a treat for me!

[Technutz · Rating 2 out of 5]

No pictures....

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will be used frequently in our house!