Slow Cookers For Dummies

Includes more than 100 almost-effortless recipes! Enjoy flavorful home cooking without slaving in the kitchen! Preparing delicious food doesn't have to be labor-intensive; with a slow cooker and this handy guide, it's easy! The book provides no-fuss recipes for everyday and holidays, describes slow-cooker features, and offers safety and troubleshooting tips. Soul-satisfying recipes include Chunky South-of-the-Border Beef Stew, Curried Chicken with Basmati Rice, and Apple Bread Pudding. Discover how to Enjoy the latest slowcooker innovations Adjust cooking time to your schedule Intensify food flavor before slow cooking Adapt your favorite recipes Plan both simple and special meals The Dummies Way: Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out " information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com

Introduction. PART I: Revving Up Your Slow Cooker. Chapter 1: Slow Cooking in the Fast Lane. Chapter 2: From the Fire to the Pot. PART II: Making the Best and Safest Use of Your Slow Cooker. Chapter 3: Slow Cooker Basics from Start to Finish. Chapter 4: Food Safety 101. Chapter 5: From the Stove to the Slow Cooker. PART III: Basic and Delicious Recipes for the Slow Cooker. Chapter 6: Snacks, Dips, and Beverages. Chapter 7: Spoonfuls of Goodness: Soups, Chowders, and Chili. Chapter 8: Slow Simmering Stews. Chapter 9: The Big Cuts: Roasts. Chapter 10: Casseroles. Chapter 11: Desserts and Jams. PART IV: Jump–Starting Dinner with Your Slow Cooker. Chapter 12: Cooking with a Master Meat Sauce. Chapter 13: Master Roast Turkey Breast Recipes. Chapter 14: New York Penicillin: Master Chicken Broth Recipes. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 15: Ten Special Occasions for Slow Cooker Entrees. Chapter 16: Ten Problems and How to Handle Them. Chapter 17: Ten Web Sites to Check Out. Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Great Slow Cooking. Appendix A: Contact Information for Slow Cooker Manufacturers. Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide. Index. Book Registration Information.

Tom Lacalamita has written five appliance cookbooks and appeared on Good Morning America®, CNBC®, and NPR®. Glenna Vance is a food writer and recipe developer.