Review: Outstanding Slow Cooker Cookbook for All
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 5, 2013
I rarely get excited about cookbooks, but this one has me running for myHamilton Beach 33967 Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker!101 Great Recipes is a great slow cooker cookbook.  From its Introduction which helps those who are just finding their way around the kitchen, to all the delicious, well seasoned slow cooker recipes which work for all of us!Commonly found recipes like: Beef Stew, BBQ Pork, Chicken Curry, and Paella, are side by side with Indonesian Chicken, Cioppino, and Irish Lamb Stew.I liked the international flavors represented in this cookbook, and the colorful photos interspersed throughout the book were a mouth-watering addition.Each recipe is clearly outlined (generally on one page) with Ingredients, Serving Size, and Directions.Some recipes do have a lot of ingredients, and some require prep like chopping fresh herbs prior to putting them into the slow cooker, but nothing about this cookbook is what I would consider 'advanced'.Variations are offered on some recipes like the BBQ Brisket variations which offer up two other recipes that can be made from the basic one.  Simple instructions on how to tweak the recipe are given, as well as serving suggestions.  Very helpful!I also liked that these recipes are not geared for a large serving sizes.  Most recipes in the book are for 4-6 servings; ideal for most families, but can be doubled if you want more servings.There's a great deal of attention paid to seasoning each dish in this cookbook.  A wonderful surprise!  Adding things like sweet pickle spears to Sloppy Joe's to give them a fresh flavor, really caught my attention.Anyone with an adventurous spirit and no time to cook, will appreciate these delicious recipes.  You can 'Wow!' your family and friends with recipes from this cookbook and spend virtually no time doing it.TIP:  Prep your slow cooker the night before when you have time to chop up ingredients.  Not only does that help you in the morning when you're setting and forgetting it, but it allows the flavors from all those great herbs and spices to marry, making your dish that much more flavorful.