The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook: A Mediterranean Cookbook with 101 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

by Salinas Press, Callisto Media

Celebrate the flavors of Greece, Italy, and Spain with The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook.

With The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook, you’ll enjoy healthy vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, and whole grains from the most delicious region on earth. Mediterranean food draws much of its flavor from heart-healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts. By using a slow cooker, you can maximize the taste of your Mediterranean dishes and save time in the kitchen. With a bit of advanced preparation, you can come home to a healthy, slow-cooked Mediterranean meal, even on a busy weeknight.

The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook will add delicious variety to your plate with:
• 101 robust, healthy recipes, including Turkish Stuffed Eggplant, Garlic Tilapia, and Chocolate Hazelnut Bread Pudding
• Flavor profiles of 5 different regions
• 14 essential tips for using your slow cooker
• 76 key ingredients to keep in your kitchen
• A handy guide to cook time conversions

With its simple recipes, Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook can bring savory, romantic flavors to your plate—and extra time to your day.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Reference, Nonfiction

178 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2014

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like I'll probably buy this after having borrowed it on hoopla.

[Beverly Kee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved all the different recipes!

I started out looking for anti inflammatory recipes, yes I have reached that stage of life, but I have family members who have and had real issues. I got tired of being tired and hurting all the time. So started studying for some lifestyle changes. Great recipes!

[Mollyjr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love to cook in my slow cooker. I read almost every recipe and they don’t look hard. I can’t wait to try one! I must also say that I liked the first few chapters because they gave good information about slow cooking. I recommend this cookbook.

[Eva Harkness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Guide

I have really enjoyed this cook book which has not only satisfied my tastebuds with wonderful recipes but also converted my daughter from fast food to helping prep, cook, and eat meals at home with me.

[Katie Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cookbook has some great information on the Mediterranean diet. I like how it summarized the key ingredients associated with each region included in the Mediterranean area. I found several recipes I would like to try.

[Robin Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good recipe ideas

I found this book helpful and am excited to try some of these recipe.
Most look easy to make and heathy

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like easy recipes, and this book is it, besides being delicious and tasting authentic. I use the recipes quite a lot, just leaving out most of the salt. I would recommend it highly

[Brenda · Rating 2 out of 5]

No pictures. Only a few recipes seemed worth saving.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book overall: Using the slow cooker to eat in the Mediterranean way. Many recipes are Mediterranean is style, rather than being authentic.

Organization: Slow cooker tips, eating Mediterranean, recipes. Tips are handy: tools, food prep, and tips to ensure good flavor such as browning and layering of foods. Also includes discussion on food safety when using a slow cooker, and the care and maintenance of the slower cooker. There is also a handy time conversion table to help convert from or to stovetop/oven recipes. The Mediterranean cooking overview provides a summary of the types of flavors common in different parts of the region, along with convenience tips for each. There are also lists of items to keep in one’s refrigerator or pantry to ensure common items are on hand. Recipes are well-written, with ingredients and quantities listed in the order used. Each step in the process is described clearly, and uncommon ingredients (in the US) are described.

There is no index or glossary.

Balsamic Collard Greens
Simple recipe that was delicious. An excellent way to make greens.

Braised Basque Chicken
This one required more preparation than I usually like for slow cooker meals, with sautéing and browning of vegetables and chicken prior to placing in the slow cooker. However, the dish turned out deliciously, with chicken that was juicy and tender and excellent flavors. I even forgot the olives, but could image how they would add a lively tang and complexity to the rich-tasting dish.

Recipes: >100 recipes from countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and Morocco. Recipes are divided into chapters: soups, pasta, grains and beans, vegetables, seafood, poultry, meat, and desserts. Each recipe is prefaced with information on its benefits or characteristics of the dish.

Techniques: Each step is described simply and in common American English. Food preparation steps are common. The size of slow cooker used is not mentioned. Nor are there instructions for dealing with a larger slow cooker (I have a 6 qt.). However, the recipes turned out fine as written even in my larger crock.

Photos: None, other than on the cover.

Summary: A book that inspires me to make even more recipes from it. However, the book would benefit from some photos and an index. Recipes are designed for a 4 qt. cooker, but work well in a larger one.

[Jules The Book Junkie Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit that I am addicted to cookbooks. Although I have been known to buy a cookbook for just one recipe, the cookbooks I use most frequently are the ones with many recipes that my whole family enjoys.

I received a complimentary copy of The Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook in a contest, and have spent many evenings pouring over the recipes. Coming home from work to a healthy and delicious meal from a slow cooker is heavenly after a long day at work.

I have not tried all the recipes yet, but I plan to give most of them a try. The Chicken-Green Olive Stew is one of the family's favorites.