By Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good"Slow cookers are having a comeback. With good reason. They are friends on a day of running errands. They allow easy entertaining with no last-minute preparation. They are miracles for potluck meals, whether in
By Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good"Slow cookers are having a comeback. With good reason. They are friends on a day of running errands. They allow easy entertaining with no last-minute preparation. They are miracles for potluck meals, whether in
By Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good"Slow cookers are having a comeback. With good reason. They are friends on a day of running errands. They allow easy entertaining with no last-minute preparation. They are miracles for potluck meals, whether in
By Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good"Slow cookers are having a comeback. With good reason. They are friends on a day of running errands. They allow easy entertaining with no last-minute preparation. They are miracles for potluck meals, whether in
19 review for
Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook: Feasting with Your Slow Cooker
5 out of 5
Elissa–
There are many things that annoy me about this cookbook. The most annoying thing is that the author/editor includes several recipes for the same thing but with (sometime very) slight alterations. I mean honestly, do you really want to figure out which of 5 beef stew recipes is the one for you when the ingredient lists look fairly similar? I found maybe 3 or 4 recipe that look useful to me. I hate that there are no pictures- I like to see if what I'm cooking is looking at all like it should. Also
There are many things that annoy me about this cookbook. The most annoying thing is that the author/editor includes several recipes for the same thing but with (sometime very) slight alterations. I mean honestly, do you really want to figure out which of 5 beef stew recipes is the one for you when the ingredient lists look fairly similar? I found maybe 3 or 4 recipe that look useful to me. I hate that there are no pictures- I like to see if what I'm cooking is looking at all like it should. Also- if the picture looks good, then I'm more tempted to try the recipe. I'm glad I checked this out at the library and didn't buy it. I certainly won't be buying it!
5 out of 5
Ali–
I love recipes for my slow cooker, but this cookbook is quite frustrating. It is set up by readers submitting their recipes. There are multiple recipes of the same kind, but different ways and ingredients. There are no pictures to show what your food is going to look like after cooking....and with a slow cooker I think that is important because people don't really want to eat something that looks like the dogs dinner. This book seemed like a precursor to the website Allrecipes, but without the p
I love recipes for my slow cooker, but this cookbook is quite frustrating. It is set up by readers submitting their recipes. There are multiple recipes of the same kind, but different ways and ingredients. There are no pictures to show what your food is going to look like after cooking....and with a slow cooker I think that is important because people don't really want to eat something that looks like the dogs dinner. This book seemed like a precursor to the website Allrecipes, but without the pictures and ratings of people that have made the recipe.
4 out of 5
Steven Peterson–
The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook is a great resource for those of us who can't always fix meals in the afternoon. Many people are busy at work and have little time, once they get home at the end of the day, to fix a proper meal. This cookbook is one option for such people. I don't use the crockpot more than once a week or so, but for those days when a slow-cooked meal is called for, this is a very helpful cookbook. One of the nice aspects of this volume is that it is, in a sense, a "populist co
The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook is a great resource for those of us who can't always fix meals in the afternoon. Many people are busy at work and have little time, once they get home at the end of the day, to fix a proper meal. This cookbook is one option for such people. I don't use the crockpot more than once a week or so, but for those days when a slow-cooked meal is called for, this is a very helpful cookbook. One of the nice aspects of this volume is that it is, in a sense, a "populist cookbook," based on recipes submitted by people throughout the country. Some of the recipes that I have used and found satisfying include "Cherry Pork Chops," "Italian Chops" (this recipe could not be simpler--but the outcome is tasty), "Pork Chops and Mushrooms," "Barbecued Pork Ribs," "Chicken in Mushroom Gravy," "Pork Chops in Orange Sauce," "Autumn Pork Chops," "Chicken with Applesauce," "Saucy Apricot Chicken," "Chicken a la Orange," "Elegant Chicken with Gravy," and so on. Crockpot cooking will not be for everyone. However, for those for whom the crockpot makes sense and serves their needs, this is a very helpful resource and is worth considering for their cookbook library.
5 out of 5
Leigh–
An absolutely terrific cookbook offering plenty of easy, yummy recipes specific to slow cookers. The ingredients are not esoteric and the recipes are easy to follow. The recipes were created by real cooks in real kitchens, as opposed to chefs in test kitchens who never seem to know or care what real people eat and that real people have lives outside the kitchen. Finally, the index is plenty comprehensive, so if you feel like making something that involves mostly potatoes, or steak or beans, no p
An absolutely terrific cookbook offering plenty of easy, yummy recipes specific to slow cookers. The ingredients are not esoteric and the recipes are easy to follow. The recipes were created by real cooks in real kitchens, as opposed to chefs in test kitchens who never seem to know or care what real people eat and that real people have lives outside the kitchen. Finally, the index is plenty comprehensive, so if you feel like making something that involves mostly potatoes, or steak or beans, no problem. This is the sort of cookbook that winds up splattered with sauces and stuff, because it gets used over and over and over again.
4 out of 5
Lisa Carlson–
This is a perfect cookbook for those wanting to begin doing slow cooker cooking. The beef stew recipe on page 71 is a favorite especially during the winter months here in Minnesota. I've got two teens who have different tastes, the tater tot casserole on 116 is easy and agreeable for everyone. Having used my first slow cooker for 20 years it finally wore out and the purchase of the Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker makes this type of cooking a breeze.
This is a perfect cookbook for those wanting to begin doing slow cooker cooking. The beef stew recipe on page 71 is a favorite especially during the winter months here in Minnesota. I've got two teens who have different tastes, the tater tot casserole on 116 is easy and agreeable for everyone. Having used my first slow cooker for 20 years it finally wore out and the purchase of the Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker makes this type of cooking a breeze.
5 out of 5
Nancy–
This is presently my favorite cookbook. Winter time is a great time to use the crock pot to prepare wonderful stews, try yummy new spaghetti sauce recipes, even do a fragrant chicken without turning on the oven. I don't think I would eat properly without my helper book. I am usually able to feed myself for a whole week, or freeze part of a dish for another time. As an exceptionally busy person, constantly on the go, this savory cookbook is a godsend.
This is presently my favorite cookbook. Winter time is a great time to use the crock pot to prepare wonderful stews, try yummy new spaghetti sauce recipes, even do a fragrant chicken without turning on the oven. I don't think I would eat properly without my helper book. I am usually able to feed myself for a whole week, or freeze part of a dish for another time. As an exceptionally busy person, constantly on the go, this savory cookbook is a godsend.
5 out of 5
Ryan Gallagher–
Nothing is a whole lot easier than throwing a bunch of stuff in a slow cooker and getting a good meal out of it. For great recipes from a classic slow cooker book...check this one out.
5 out of 5
Fishface–
I use this one constantly. Even though some of the recipes are inedible for me as they are, because of all the dairy products, reading them helps me understand what proportions of ingredients to use when I'm making up my own slow-cooker creations, usually with excellent results. I like this one, but in a lot of cases I'm looking mostly at entertainment value here, not edibility. When a recipe tells me to blend ketchup, grape jelly, and Vienna sausages and simmer for 4 hours, I'm not exactly temp
I use this one constantly. Even though some of the recipes are inedible for me as they are, because of all the dairy products, reading them helps me understand what proportions of ingredients to use when I'm making up my own slow-cooker creations, usually with excellent results. I like this one, but in a lot of cases I'm looking mostly at entertainment value here, not edibility. When a recipe tells me to blend ketchup, grape jelly, and Vienna sausages and simmer for 4 hours, I'm not exactly tempted to try it. This cookbook has been very valuable to me as far as teaching me how to convert recipes to the slow cooker But as far as following the recipes in here, for the most part I have to decline -- some people are trying to eat light, you know? There are recipes in here that include a can of cream of chicken soup AND a can of cream of mushroom and makes only 4 servings. And you wonder why America is the fattest country in the world.
4 out of 5
Christopher–
This is easily our favorite crock pot cook book at my house. Many of the recipes have very simple preparation which can be performed in a modicum of time even by the most unskilled kitchen dullards like myself :)Unlike many crock pot cookbooks we've seen where bland food seems to be the norm, a number of recipes from this one are in fact quite flavorful and tasty. We just made the 'Irish Beef Stew' (Not sure REALLY how Irish it is, but it's yummy :).Can't recommend this book highly enough for pe
This is easily our favorite crock pot cook book at my house. Many of the recipes have very simple preparation which can be performed in a modicum of time even by the most unskilled kitchen dullards like myself :)Unlike many crock pot cookbooks we've seen where bland food seems to be the norm, a number of recipes from this one are in fact quite flavorful and tasty. We just made the 'Irish Beef Stew' (Not sure REALLY how Irish it is, but it's yummy :).Can't recommend this book highly enough for people who want to do more cooking at home but are short on time and/or kitchen skills.
5 out of 5
Hannah–
Oh my fucking god, I love these cookbooks. They take recipes from, like, a 1980s call-in radio show, or something, and bind and print and put them forward, untested, with no comments, no advice, and almost no organization. ItâÂÂs glorious! There is something so female about it, and I love it. Stephanie, from Chagrin Falls, did you put Manwich sauce in your kidney beans, *and* Velveeta, *and* hot sauce? A little liquid smoke? Fuck Yeah You Did, Sister, and I love you for it.
5 out of 5
Leslie Ferrari–
A revised and updated version with 700 recipes. This version has more "words of wisdom" interspersed with the recipes and a few more recipes. If you haven't read the earlier versions, just read this one.
A revised and updated version with 700 recipes. This version has more "words of wisdom" interspersed with the recipes and a few more recipes. If you haven't read the earlier versions, just read this one.
5 out of 5
Tricia–
I pulled a couple of recipes that I will be trying soon. While many were duplicated, such as chili, it was interesting to see so many variations. If anything this book gave me the confidence to throw that extra (fill-in-the-blank) into the crockpot whenever I am trying for something new!
5 out of 5
Lynn–
Was home visiting my parents over the holidays several years ago. While there, my dad made the best stroganoff dish. Turns out the recipe came from this cookbook. Grabbed a copy for myself. Have made a number of recipes. Most are pretty simple, as is generally the case with crockpot cooking. Lacks pictures, multiples of similar recipes, but recipes are plentiful. Nothing fancy.
4 out of 5
LUKE–
cant cook because children forgot to turn off cooker and he forgot it so now can't fix I now eat book thank you guys for everything you have changed my live thank you all!!!!!!!! didjdndjforoiefnkeoeijfnsj3rifjf ðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂ
cant cook because children forgot to turn off cooker and he forgot it so now can't fix I now eat book thank you guys for everything you have changed my live thank you all!!!!!!!! didjdndjforoiefnkeoeijfnsj3rifjf ðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂ
4 out of 5
Veronica Martin–
I enjoy using the recipes for a guide of how long to cook what I want to cook and for ideas. I find the recipes are more northern cooking than southern style.
5 out of 5
Maria Crosman–
It is okay
4 out of 5
Jay Newman–
I will say prepare yourself for 6 to 10 recipes of the same dish, with minor variations. Otherwise it's a good cookbook.
I will say prepare yourself for 6 to 10 recipes of the same dish, with minor variations. Otherwise it's a good cookbook.
Elissa –
There are many things that annoy me about this cookbook. The most annoying thing is that the author/editor includes several recipes for the same thing but with (sometime very) slight alterations. I mean honestly, do you really want to figure out which of 5 beef stew recipes is the one for you when the ingredient lists look fairly similar? I found maybe 3 or 4 recipe that look useful to me. I hate that there are no pictures- I like to see if what I'm cooking is looking at all like it should. Also There are many things that annoy me about this cookbook. The most annoying thing is that the author/editor includes several recipes for the same thing but with (sometime very) slight alterations. I mean honestly, do you really want to figure out which of 5 beef stew recipes is the one for you when the ingredient lists look fairly similar? I found maybe 3 or 4 recipe that look useful to me. I hate that there are no pictures- I like to see if what I'm cooking is looking at all like it should. Also- if the picture looks good, then I'm more tempted to try the recipe. I'm glad I checked this out at the library and didn't buy it. I certainly won't be buying it!
Ali –
I love recipes for my slow cooker, but this cookbook is quite frustrating. It is set up by readers submitting their recipes. There are multiple recipes of the same kind, but different ways and ingredients. There are no pictures to show what your food is going to look like after cooking....and with a slow cooker I think that is important because people don't really want to eat something that looks like the dogs dinner. This book seemed like a precursor to the website Allrecipes, but without the p I love recipes for my slow cooker, but this cookbook is quite frustrating. It is set up by readers submitting their recipes. There are multiple recipes of the same kind, but different ways and ingredients. There are no pictures to show what your food is going to look like after cooking....and with a slow cooker I think that is important because people don't really want to eat something that looks like the dogs dinner. This book seemed like a precursor to the website Allrecipes, but without the pictures and ratings of people that have made the recipe.
Steven Peterson –
The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook is a great resource for those of us who can't always fix meals in the afternoon. Many people are busy at work and have little time, once they get home at the end of the day, to fix a proper meal. This cookbook is one option for such people. I don't use the crockpot more than once a week or so, but for those days when a slow-cooked meal is called for, this is a very helpful cookbook. One of the nice aspects of this volume is that it is, in a sense, a "populist co The Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook is a great resource for those of us who can't always fix meals in the afternoon. Many people are busy at work and have little time, once they get home at the end of the day, to fix a proper meal. This cookbook is one option for such people. I don't use the crockpot more than once a week or so, but for those days when a slow-cooked meal is called for, this is a very helpful cookbook. One of the nice aspects of this volume is that it is, in a sense, a "populist cookbook," based on recipes submitted by people throughout the country. Some of the recipes that I have used and found satisfying include "Cherry Pork Chops," "Italian Chops" (this recipe could not be simpler--but the outcome is tasty), "Pork Chops and Mushrooms," "Barbecued Pork Ribs," "Chicken in Mushroom Gravy," "Pork Chops in Orange Sauce," "Autumn Pork Chops," "Chicken with Applesauce," "Saucy Apricot Chicken," "Chicken a la Orange," "Elegant Chicken with Gravy," and so on. Crockpot cooking will not be for everyone. However, for those for whom the crockpot makes sense and serves their needs, this is a very helpful resource and is worth considering for their cookbook library.
Leigh –
An absolutely terrific cookbook offering plenty of easy, yummy recipes specific to slow cookers. The ingredients are not esoteric and the recipes are easy to follow. The recipes were created by real cooks in real kitchens, as opposed to chefs in test kitchens who never seem to know or care what real people eat and that real people have lives outside the kitchen. Finally, the index is plenty comprehensive, so if you feel like making something that involves mostly potatoes, or steak or beans, no p An absolutely terrific cookbook offering plenty of easy, yummy recipes specific to slow cookers. The ingredients are not esoteric and the recipes are easy to follow. The recipes were created by real cooks in real kitchens, as opposed to chefs in test kitchens who never seem to know or care what real people eat and that real people have lives outside the kitchen. Finally, the index is plenty comprehensive, so if you feel like making something that involves mostly potatoes, or steak or beans, no problem. This is the sort of cookbook that winds up splattered with sauces and stuff, because it gets used over and over and over again.
Lisa Carlson –
This is a perfect cookbook for those wanting to begin doing slow cooker cooking. The beef stew recipe on page 71 is a favorite especially during the winter months here in Minnesota. I've got two teens who have different tastes, the tater tot casserole on 116 is easy and agreeable for everyone. Having used my first slow cooker for 20 years it finally wore out and the purchase of the Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker makes this type of cooking a breeze. This is a perfect cookbook for those wanting to begin doing slow cooker cooking. The beef stew recipe on page 71 is a favorite especially during the winter months here in Minnesota. I've got two teens who have different tastes, the tater tot casserole on 116 is easy and agreeable for everyone. Having used my first slow cooker for 20 years it finally wore out and the purchase of the Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker makes this type of cooking a breeze.
Nancy –
This is presently my favorite cookbook. Winter time is a great time to use the crock pot to prepare wonderful stews, try yummy new spaghetti sauce recipes, even do a fragrant chicken without turning on the oven. I don't think I would eat properly without my helper book. I am usually able to feed myself for a whole week, or freeze part of a dish for another time. As an exceptionally busy person, constantly on the go, this savory cookbook is a godsend. This is presently my favorite cookbook. Winter time is a great time to use the crock pot to prepare wonderful stews, try yummy new spaghetti sauce recipes, even do a fragrant chicken without turning on the oven. I don't think I would eat properly without my helper book. I am usually able to feed myself for a whole week, or freeze part of a dish for another time. As an exceptionally busy person, constantly on the go, this savory cookbook is a godsend.
Ryan Gallagher –
Nothing is a whole lot easier than throwing a bunch of stuff in a slow cooker and getting a good meal out of it. For great recipes from a classic slow cooker book...check this one out.
Fishface –
I use this one constantly. Even though some of the recipes are inedible for me as they are, because of all the dairy products, reading them helps me understand what proportions of ingredients to use when I'm making up my own slow-cooker creations, usually with excellent results. I like this one, but in a lot of cases I'm looking mostly at entertainment value here, not edibility. When a recipe tells me to blend ketchup, grape jelly, and Vienna sausages and simmer for 4 hours, I'm not exactly temp I use this one constantly. Even though some of the recipes are inedible for me as they are, because of all the dairy products, reading them helps me understand what proportions of ingredients to use when I'm making up my own slow-cooker creations, usually with excellent results. I like this one, but in a lot of cases I'm looking mostly at entertainment value here, not edibility. When a recipe tells me to blend ketchup, grape jelly, and Vienna sausages and simmer for 4 hours, I'm not exactly tempted to try it. This cookbook has been very valuable to me as far as teaching me how to convert recipes to the slow cooker But as far as following the recipes in here, for the most part I have to decline -- some people are trying to eat light, you know? There are recipes in here that include a can of cream of chicken soup AND a can of cream of mushroom and makes only 4 servings. And you wonder why America is the fattest country in the world.
Christopher –
This is easily our favorite crock pot cook book at my house. Many of the recipes have very simple preparation which can be performed in a modicum of time even by the most unskilled kitchen dullards like myself :)Unlike many crock pot cookbooks we've seen where bland food seems to be the norm, a number of recipes from this one are in fact quite flavorful and tasty. We just made the 'Irish Beef Stew' (Not sure REALLY how Irish it is, but it's yummy :).Can't recommend this book highly enough for pe This is easily our favorite crock pot cook book at my house. Many of the recipes have very simple preparation which can be performed in a modicum of time even by the most unskilled kitchen dullards like myself :)Unlike many crock pot cookbooks we've seen where bland food seems to be the norm, a number of recipes from this one are in fact quite flavorful and tasty. We just made the 'Irish Beef Stew' (Not sure REALLY how Irish it is, but it's yummy :).Can't recommend this book highly enough for people who want to do more cooking at home but are short on time and/or kitchen skills.
Hannah –
Oh my fucking god, I love these cookbooks. They take recipes from, like, a 1980s call-in radio show, or something, and bind and print and put them forward, untested, with no comments, no advice, and almost no organization. ItâÂÂs glorious! There is something so female about it, and I love it. Stephanie, from Chagrin Falls, did you put Manwich sauce in your kidney beans, *and* Velveeta, *and* hot sauce? A little liquid smoke? Fuck Yeah You Did, Sister, and I love you for it.
Leslie Ferrari –
A revised and updated version with 700 recipes. This version has more "words of wisdom" interspersed with the recipes and a few more recipes. If you haven't read the earlier versions, just read this one. A revised and updated version with 700 recipes. This version has more "words of wisdom" interspersed with the recipes and a few more recipes. If you haven't read the earlier versions, just read this one.
Tricia –
I pulled a couple of recipes that I will be trying soon. While many were duplicated, such as chili, it was interesting to see so many variations. If anything this book gave me the confidence to throw that extra (fill-in-the-blank) into the crockpot whenever I am trying for something new!
Lynn –
Was home visiting my parents over the holidays several years ago. While there, my dad made the best stroganoff dish. Turns out the recipe came from this cookbook. Grabbed a copy for myself. Have made a number of recipes. Most are pretty simple, as is generally the case with crockpot cooking. Lacks pictures, multiples of similar recipes, but recipes are plentiful. Nothing fancy.
LUKE –
cant cook because children forgot to turn off cooker and he forgot it so now can't fix I now eat book thank you guys for everything you have changed my live thank you all!!!!!!!! didjdndjforoiefnkeoeijfnsj3rifjf ðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂð cant cook because children forgot to turn off cooker and he forgot it so now can't fix I now eat book thank you guys for everything you have changed my live thank you all!!!!!!!! didjdndjforoiefnkeoeijfnsj3rifjf ðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂðÂÂÂ
Veronica Martin –
I enjoy using the recipes for a guide of how long to cook what I want to cook and for ideas. I find the recipes are more northern cooking than southern style.
Maria Crosman –
It is okay
Jay Newman –
I will say prepare yourself for 6 to 10 recipes of the same dish, with minor variations. Otherwise it's a good cookbook. I will say prepare yourself for 6 to 10 recipes of the same dish, with minor variations. Otherwise it's a good cookbook.
Teresa –
I love it
Zaporojan MÃÂdÃÂlina –
Food book