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Start your review of The Complete Slow Cooker: From Appetizers to Desserts - 400 Must-Have Recipes That Cook While You Play (or Work)

Dec 18, 2017 Amy rated it really liked it

While I did copy a few recipes, I mostly liked this book for the helpful tips that were provided -- everything from dealing with dried beans to chopping up a butternut squash to peeling and deveining shrimp, etc.

One thing that I thought was missing or this book could have used more of was pictures. There were some scattered throughout, but I really like to know (or have a general idea) of how something is supposed to look when it is finished. Unfortunately, many of the recipes were just that an

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Nov 04, 2017 Lorraine rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: fans of the slow cooker such as yours truly!

Finally, after two other slow cooker cookbooks, this third one by America's Test Kitchen, I know that I shall be using. I love using my slow cooker, and I have been looking for a good slow cooker cookbook for quite awhile. The Complete Slow Cooker by America's Test Kitchen is enjoyable to read, quite a few of the recipes are ones I will try, the information included on cuts of brisket or sun-dried tomatoes is short, but informative, and for those who may be new to the slow cooker, in the beginni Finally, after two other slow cooker cookbooks, this third one by America's Test Kitchen, I know that I shall be using. I love using my slow cooker, and I have been looking for a good slow cooker cookbook for quite awhile. The Complete Slow Cooker by America's Test Kitchen is enjoyable to read, quite a few of the recipes are ones I will try, the information included on cuts of brisket or sun-dried tomatoes is short, but informative, and for those who may be new to the slow cooker, in the beginning of this cookbook, there are "top secrets" about the slow cooker, and the photography is excellent. All parts of a dinner are included from beginning to dessert, and the authors threw in some ideas for a brunch. Well done & I am finally very pleased. 41/2-5 stars! ...more

Jan 29, 2021 Miss Clark rated it really liked it

3.5 stars - would have liked to have more photographs.

Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup 44
Tortilla Soup 48
Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup 49
Hearty Beef Stew + Provencal Beef Stew 64
Beef Burgundy 66
Chicken Stew with Sausage and White Beans 69
Coq au Vin 112
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin 137. Yummm
Pork Pad Thai 145
Carne Adovada 146
Classic Pot Roast 163
Chicken Enchiladas 198
Chicken Pomodoro 220
Big Batch Pasta Sauces, esp Vodka Cream 256-257
Bolognese Sauce 259
Italian Sunday Gravy 262
Wild Rice Pilaf 279
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3.5 stars - would have liked to have more photographs.

Is it wrong to say ALL the potato recipes?

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I expected to find a lot more recipes I was excited about in this one than I did. I tried the cod peperonata. It was fine. I was kind of eyeing the sesame ginger chicken and sweet potatoes, but not enough to hang onto the book.

I've been crockpotting for a long time so none of these recipes were new or groundbreaking for me but the photos were really nice and this book includes a lot of good tips for food prep and tool use.

Nov 16, 2017 Kelly rated it liked it

Huge book of recipes and tips as how to get the most out of your slow cooker. Good pictures, although not all recipes have accompanying pictures... That was really the only downfall.

--sooo many slow cooker recipes. here are the ones i found interesting:
-beef and barley soup
-garden minestrone
-us senate navy bean soup
-french lentil stew
-cranberry orange chicken
-unstuffed chicken cordon bleu
-chinese barbecued chicken thighs
-fig balsamic glazed chicken drumsticks
-huli huli chicken
-lemony chicken and rice with spinach and feta
-chicken thighs with black eyed pea ragout
-beef and broccoli stir-fry
-teriyaki pork tenderloin
-smothered pork chops with onions and bacon
-braised pork chop --sooo many slow cooker recipes. here are the ones i found interesting:
-beef and barley soup
-garden minestrone
-us senate navy bean soup
-french lentil stew
-cranberry orange chicken
-unstuffed chicken cordon bleu
-chinese barbecued chicken thighs
-fig balsamic glazed chicken drumsticks
-huli huli chicken
-lemony chicken and rice with spinach and feta
-chicken thighs with black eyed pea ragout
-beef and broccoli stir-fry
-teriyaki pork tenderloin
-smothered pork chops with onions and bacon
-braised pork chops with dried fruit compote
-chinese barbecued pork
-roast beef with warm garden potato salad
-corned beef and cabbage dinner
-pork loin with dried fig compote
-maple glazed pork loin
-scallops with creamy braised leeks
-seafood risotto
-farmhouse chicken casserole
-rustic pork and white bean casserole
-sausage lasagna
-orange tarragon chicken with potatoes and carrots
-braised chicken thighs with garlicky spinach
-cowboy steaks and beans
-creamy farro with swiss chard
-beet and wheat berry salad with arugula and apples
-farro risotto with carrots and goat cheese
-brown rice with parmesan and herbs
-herbed barley pilaf
-creamy orzo with parmesan and peas
-wheat berries with carrots and oranges
-beets with oranges and walnuts
-southern braised collard greens
-individual ricotta spinach and egg casseroles
-irish oatmeal (steel cut)
-rich and creamy cheesecake
-key lime pie
-5 ways to make meatloaf included adding things i havent tried before: dijon mustard and cider vinegar, or liquid smoke, or parmesan cheese.
-5 ways to make marinara sauce included adding these things - soy sauce, or chopped pancetta, or pecorino romano cheese, or anchovy fillets, or pureed pancetta and salami.
-5 ways to baked beans included: salt pork, or soy sauce, or bacon, or bratwurst, or honey mustard.
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Mar 12, 2018 Cynthia rated it really liked it

A very thorough cookbook for any type of slow cooker appliance. The introduction, Slow Cooker 101, is a must read. The tips and information can be incorporated into your own personal recipes.

This won't be a cookbook I add to my personal library. I would have liked more pictures of the finished recipes. Plus, I wasn't fond of the layout of the book. Too many times the recipes are continued on the next page; which means I have to turn pages back and forth when cooking. I'd rather have all of the

A very thorough cookbook for any type of slow cooker appliance. The introduction, Slow Cooker 101, is a must read. The tips and information can be incorporated into your own personal recipes.

However, there were more than a dozen sticky tabs marking recipes I'll be adding to my own personal library: Cranberry-Orange Chicken, BBQ Rubbed Chicken in a Pot, Turkey Breast with Cherry-Orange Sauce (to name a few). Also, there are tips and tricks Notes throughout the book any cook will benefit from.

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Feb 22, 2018 Emma rated it really liked it

I've only made one (delicious) recipe from this cookbook, but we're planning on buying a copy for our own kitchen. It has such depths of recipes, easy to follow instructions, and helpful tidbits. I will agree with others in saying that I wish it had more pictures. I've only made one (delicious) recipe from this cookbook, but we're planning on buying a copy for our own kitchen. It has such depths of recipes, easy to follow instructions, and helpful tidbits. I will agree with others in saying that I wish it had more pictures. ...more

Glad I borrowed this from the library instead of buying it. There are very few recipes I want to try. Too many of the others include ingredients I can't eat or can't find. Glad I borrowed this from the library instead of buying it. There are very few recipes I want to try. Too many of the others include ingredients I can't eat or can't find. ...more

The few recipes that I've tried have come out bland.

Apr 12, 2019 Bob rated it it was ok

Always looking for something interesting for dinner. Didn't find it here. A few useful tips, however, but nothing of unique help or taste.

Aug 06, 2019 Amanda Bright rated it it was amazing

If you like using your slow cooker, you will like this book. I can't wait to make a bunch of recipes from it, especially as fall is beckoning! If you like using your slow cooker, you will like this book. I can't wait to make a bunch of recipes from it, especially as fall is beckoning! ...more

Mar 09, 2021 Justyna rated it did not like it

I had to change my rating. I found some recipes that seemed good and want to try, but when it came to trying to make it, it was a whole different story. The ingredients amounts do not match with the directions section. In the ingredients section will say use 1 teaspoon of oregano, but in the directions says 1 1/2 teapson of oregano. The directions seem very confusing, especially if you're new to cooking/crock pot. Even someone who knows what they are doing, questioned it and had to think how to I had to change my rating. I found some recipes that seemed good and want to try, but when it came to trying to make it, it was a whole different story. The ingredients amounts do not match with the directions section. In the ingredients section will say use 1 teaspoon of oregano, but in the directions says 1 1/2 teapson of oregano. The directions seem very confusing, especially if you're new to cooking/crock pot. Even someone who knows what they are doing, questioned it and had to think how to make it work. There also were many typos. I would not recommend this cookbook at all. ...more

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