Slow Cooking for Two: A Slow Cooker Cookbook with 101 Slow Cooker Recipes Designed for Two People

by Mendocino Press

Create easy and delicious meals for two with Slow Cooking for Two.

If you're short on time, few in numbers, and craving the comfort of a home-cooked meal, Slow Cooking for Two is here to save the day. Slow Cooking for Two offers 101 easy recipes meant for just two people, including soups, stews, casseroles, desserts, and more. Slow Cooking for Two will save you time and money with simple and delicious meals that are flavorful without requiring hours of preparation.

Slow Cooking for Two will give you all the tools you need to start enjoying slow cooking for two people, with:
*101 easy slow cooker recipes specifically designed for 1½ and 2-quart slow cookers
*Comforting Slow Cooking for Two recipes, including Minestrone Soup, Beef Bourguignon, Chicken Pot Pie, Mac and Cheese, and Turtle Brownies
*Easy one-pot meals, including Short Ribs with Polenta and Meat Loaf with Potatoes
*Practical techniques for slow cooking for two, including shopping lists, and food preparation and storage tips

Slow Cooking for Two will make it easy for you (and one more!) to enjoy delicious and hassle-free meals.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 2014

Reviews

[Naomi]

I agree with another reviewer who said this book is an excellent base for either cooking for 2 or a slow cooking. There were several recipes I walked out with, but as I was reading this book, it had a very dumbed down feeling to me. While this book could be used for newlyweds, I saw it much more as being for empty nesters.

There were roughly 10 recipes per section and 6 sections. On that note, I did grab this book on special and it was worth the cost. I would not have paid the full price the publisher was asking.

[Sarah]

This one was pretty good. I pulled several recipes out of it, though there were a few in there I wondered why you would bother with the slow cooker, like the spaghetti recipe. You cook the meat and onions and garlic in the sauce pan and cook the spaghetti in a pot, why bother with the slow cooker when you could just continue with the few remaining ingredients and have it all done in 30 minutes??? You already spent 20 boiling the water and brown the beef...one less thing to clean.

Anyhow, not bad. It's nice to see recipes for smaller portions (you can adjust the larger recipes easily enough though).

[Pat Hathaway]

Recipes look great

I tried this out on Kindle Unlimited first to see if we would like the recipes. They sound so good my husband wants a spiral bond copy of the book. I have bookmarked quite a few of the recipes we want to try. There are a few ingredients I couldn't find at the local grocery, like yellow curry paste (they had green and red but no yellow) so I ordered some from Amazon. I don't know what some of the items required for chicken mole are but I'm sure I could find them online if needed. But most of the recipes call for common ingredients that will be easy to find. I'm looking forward to trying lots of the food covered in this book.

[EmbGram]

Helpful information for smaller slow cooker servings

There is plenty to like about this little book. Besides the variety of recipes, you will find helpful information on making servings for two people and the health benefits of cooking at lower temperatures. There are even ten tips for cooking together harmoniously with your mate. 💓 I will be referring back to this book for many of the recipes.

[Md Tipu]

A wonderful cookbook for couples and smaller households. The recipes are easy to follow, practical, and thoughtfully portioned for two, making slow cooking much more convenient without creating excessive leftovers. The variety of recipes keeps things interesting, while the straightforward instructions make it approachable for everyday cooking. A useful collection for anyone looking for simple, comforting slow-cooker meals. Five stars!

[Joy Lyn]

Nice Selection of Recipes

I’m always looking for recipes for just the 2 of us and have gotten into using the crockpot more lately. This was just what I was looking for. A lot of the recipes have some prep work involved, but I did find a few recipes here where you throw everything in and go. 😊

[Cyndi Jolley]

Many of these recipes have the same flavor, but the ideas are good for a base guide.

If you're interested in this book, I'd suggest adding some extra spices (and more salt! Everything in here is low sodium, and it's definitely noticeable) to mix things up a bit.

[Barbara B Fineberg]

Clever Flavorful Delicious Simple Recipes

Enjoyed the first 2 recipes I tried. Very satisfying and delicious. Uses pantry available ingredients and provides excellent instructions for the proper use of a small crock pot.

[Joyce]

Finally!

This cookbook is informative without being wordy. The best part is the fact the recipes are simple with ingredients that are easy to obtain and taste good. How fantastic is that!

[Jeri]

Just What I needed

The recipes are great and don’t skimp on flavor. With the 4 recipes I’ve made I loved them all. I am very pleased with this book.

[Barbara]

I love the recipe's

The food tastes great and I get to spend more time with my boyfriend in the kitchen. This book is a must have cook book for not cooking to much.

[Townsend]

As always, I wish I could find more recipes that can be cooked 8-9 hours without drying out or getting mushy. Takes me that long to get back home from work.

[Helene]

Yummy recipes.Millionaire

Can't wait to try these yummy recipes. Can't go wrong when you have a slow cooker, even when the weather is hot. And portion sized for the two us.

[Joan]

Good recipes!

[Jane]

My go-to cookbook! My significant other's favorite recipes is for bread pudding. Mine is the minestrone soup.

[Patti Dinger]

so easy

Everyone of us has had a day or two where we had to cook for only one or two people.
This book has great recipes, easy to follow instructions and great examples.

[Mary]

Cooking small quantities for two is challenging, especially in a slow cooker. This book has delicious recipes with common ingredients found in most kitchens. I look forward to cooking from this book.

[Janice]

The chicken mole is delicious.

Many of the recipes call for cooking before putting in the crockpot. I use my crockpot to quickly put together a main dish before leaving for work, so I am not looking for cooking first and then placing in crockpot.

There is one breakfast dish that takes 7 hours and I want to try that. So many breakfast dishes cook for 4 hours, I hope to sleep longer than that. I am pleased when I find a breakfast crockpot dish that cooks overnight.

[Rachel Jerdin]

Great variety of dishes

I loved the variety of recipes which were also easy to prepare. The suggestions of what to have with the dishes were helpful. There were also good tips and suggestions. I liked that this was for two, because I usually follow a recipe and often have much leftovers.

[Arron Boss]

Some good sounding options for smaller portions.

Wanted something for smaller portions and seems pretty good. Aside variety too, including some vegetarian (or that could be with minor adaptation, same for gluten free). Seems good for two people, when you don't want to make five quarts of something.

[Cathy McConkey]

Looks good!

Reading through the recipes, I think that there were very few I wouldn't try! Can't wait to try them beginning to!

[melinda dascotte]

Perfect for 2

Clear and easy to follow, has classic meals for 2 for your slow cooker. I am not a slow cooker fan but this book has changed my mind.

[Margaret]

Awesome

You'll love it. I'm a widow and the hardest thing I've had to learn is how to cook for one. This book was a big help.

[Susan Montgomery]

I found a couple of new tips to use with my slow cooker.