Slow Cookers For Dummies
Author: Glenna Vanc
The foolproof guide to no-fuss, no-mess home-cooked meals. Delicious food doesn't have to be labor-intensive; with a slow cooker and this handy guide, it's easy! Food and appliance experts Glenna Vance and Tom Lacalamita show how this classic kitchen tool is the ideal cookbook for anyone who wants to spend less time in the kitchen and still enjoy tasty, satisfying home-cooked meals. The book includes:
- 80 multiple-machine-tested classic and new recipes for soups, stews, roasts, vegetarian dishes-even desserts
- Sure-to-please dishes such as South-of-the-Border Beef Stew, Curried Chicken with Basmati Rice, Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding, and more
- Directions for all types of machines, plus tips and techniques on foods well-suited for slow cookers
About the Authors:
Glenna Vance (Franklin, Wisconsin) works at Red Star Yeast developing and implementing consumer assistance programs. She is also a food writer, cooking instructor, and recipe developer.
Tom Lacalamita (New York, New York) is the author of five cookbooks based on appliance cookery. Vice President of the Bread Machine Industry Association, he has been featured on Good Morning America, CNBC, and NPR.
Table of Contents:
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.
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1,000 Mexican Recipes
Author: Marge Poor
A celebration of Mexican cuisine - old and new - written especially for home cooks.
Mexican cooking is made wonderfully accessible with this comprehensive yet personal cookbook. Offering 1,000 recipes for traditional fare from all the regions of Mexico, as well as dishes inspired by the nueva cocina of today's top Mexican chefs, this cookbook covers what home cooks need and want to know about Mexican cooking. Throughout, the author shares the cultural and culinary heritage of the people and food of Mexico from her perspective as a traveler and impassioned enthusiast of the country.
Home cooks will delight in the mouthwatering recipes such as Corn with Chipotle Butter, Chicken Quesadillas, Pork Chops with Poblano Child Sauce, and Mexican Coffee Flan. There are two dozen kinds of salsa and more than 45 delicious chicken dishes, plus much more - enough exciting choices to fill weeknight dinner and special occasion menus for years.
About the Author
Marge Poor has taught Mexican cooking for two decades and has led culinary tours of Mexico for 30 years. The author of five cookbooks, she writes for many publications including Food & Wine. She lives in California.
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