101 things to do with a slow cooker

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Title:

101 things to do with a slow cooker

Author:

Ashcraft, Stephanie.

ISBN:

9781586853174

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

Salt Lake City, Utah : Gibbs Smith, 2003.

Physical Description:

124 p. ; 19 cm.

Contents:

Helpful hints -- Beverages -- Dips and fondues -- Stews and soups -- Beef -- Chicken -- Pork.

Subject Term:

Electric cooking, Slow.

Casserole cooking.

Added Author:

Eyring, Janet.

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Summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of 101 Things to Do With a Cake Mix! comes 101 Things to Do with a Slow Cooker.

Call it a slow cooker, a crockery cooker, or your best friend, the popularity of these handy machines has exploded recently, and "Mrs. 101" Stephanie Ashcraft has stepped up to the plate (and bowl, and serving tray) with an amazing collection of timesaving recipes.

From South of the Border Pot Roast to Hearty Vegetable Soup to Cherries Jubilee, now anyone can make hearty, healthy dishes for the whole family the "throw-n-go" way. Simply throw several ingredients into the slow cooker, get on with life, and come home to a kitchen filled with the aroma of real home cooking. 101 recipes for main courses, side dishes, desserts, and more are included, along with suggestions for how and what to serve with each dish, time-saving meal preparation tips, and easy modifications to fit your families tastes.

Author Notes

Stephanie Ashcraft , New York Times best selling author of 101 Things to Do With a Cake Mix, is a full-time mom who has created and collected recipes for years. She also teaches a monthly cooking class for Macey's Little Cooking Theater.

Janet Eyring's interest in learning how to cook healthy, inexpensive meals without living in the kitchen inspired her to write a cookbook that relied on the ease of the slow cooker. She also teaches cooking classes at Macey's Little Cooking Theater.

Excerpts

Creamy Italian Chicken 4 frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 envelope dry Italian salad dressing mix 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cream of chicken soup, condensed Combine all ingredients in greased 3 1/2 to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat 6-8 hours or on low heat 10-12 hours. Makes 4 servings. Serve with a salad stack of sliced tomatoes, mozarella cheese, and basil, topped with a favorite dressing. Carrot Cake 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup grated carrots Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart mixing bowl by hand. Spread batter in greased 2 to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, or until firm in the center. (You can lightly jiggle the covered slow cooker to check firmness.) Makes 4-6 servings. Top with whipped topping or your favorite cream-cheese frosting. Excerpted from 101 Things to Do with a Slow Cooker by Stephanie Ashcraft, Janet Eyring All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

Helpful Hints	p. 09
Beverages
Party Hot Chocolate	p. 13
Mallow-Mint Hot Chocolate	p. 14
Almond Hot Chocolate	p. 15
Hot Cranberry Punch	p. 16
Holiday Wassail	p. 17
Hot Spiced Cherry Cider	p. 18
Dips and Fondues
Mild Chili-Cheese Dip	p. 20
Bodacious Bean Dip	p. 21
Pizza Fondue	p. 22
Cheese Fondue	p. 23
Chocolate Fondue	p. 24
Caramel Fondue	p. 25
Peanut Butter Fondue	p. 26
Soups and Stews
Hearty Vegetable Soup	p. 28
Quick Stew	p. 29
Zesty Minestrone	p. 30
Burton's Minestone	p. 31
Cowboy Soup	p. 32
Alphabet Soup	p. 33
Spicy Tomato Beef Soup	p. 34
Santa Fe Cheese Soup	p. 35
Salsa Fever Soup	p. 36
Simple Chili	p. 37
Chicken Noodle Soup	p. 38
Tortilla Soup	p. 39
Turkey and Rice Soup	p. 40
Broccoli-Cheese Soup	p. 41
Four-Hour Stew	p. 42
Easy Taco Soup	p. 43
Vegetable Cheese Soup	p. 44
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup	p. 45
Beef
Sunday Roast	p. 49
Cola Roast	p. 50
South-of-the-Border Pot Roast	p. 51
Easy Swiss Steak	p. 52
Beef and Mushrooms	p. 53
Simple Beef Stroganoff	p. 54
French Dip Sandwiches	p. 55
Lasagna	p. 56
Burritos	p. 57
Easy Flank Steak	p. 58
Sweet-and-Sour Beef	p. 59
Unbelievably Simple Brisket	p. 60
Family Favorite Brisket	p. 61
Tri-Tip Roast	p. 62
Shepherd's Pie	p. 63
Aunt Patty's Italian Barbecue	p. 64
Onion Meatballs	p. 65
Barbecued Meatballs	p. 66
Chicken
Chicken and Potatoes	p. 68
Chicken and Rice Casserole	p. 69
Scalloped Chicken	p. 70
Whole Cranberry Chicken	p. 71
Mama's Italian Chicken	p. 72
Favorite Barbecue Chicken	p. 73
Cheesy Chicken Noodles	p. 74
Tater-Tot Casserole	p. 75
Hawaiian Chicken	p. 76
Easy Chicken Bake	p. 77
Sunday Chicken	p. 78
Pineapple Chicken	p. 79
Lemonade Chicken	p. 80
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken	p. 81
Hawaiian Haystacks	p. 82
Creamy Italian Chicken	p. 83
Italian Chicken with Mushrooms	p. 84
Creamy Chicken Soft Tacos	p. 85
Orange Chicken	p. 86
Chicken Teriyaki	p. 87
Chicken Cacciatore	p. 88
Chicken in a Bag	p. 89
Chicken Fajitas	p. 90
Chicken Parmesan	p. 91
Almond Chicken	p. 92
Chicken Enchiladas	p. 93
Cooked Chicken for Entrees, Soups, and Stews	p. 94
Pork
Savory Pork Roast	p. 97
Cranberry Pork Roast	p. 98
Barbecued Pork Chops	p. 99
Italian Pork Chops	p. 100
Sweet-and-Sour Pork	p. 101
Polynesian Pork Chops	p. 102
Pork Chops and Mushrooms	p. 103
Pork Chop Casserole	p. 104
Ehler's Pork Ribs	p. 105
Barbecue Pork Sandwiches	p. 106
Shredded Pork Burritos	p. 107
Pork Sausage Casserole	p. 108
Ham and Potatoes	p. 109
Red Potatoes with Ham	p. 110
Holiday Ham	p. 111
Shredded Ham Sandwiches	p. 112
Desserts
Carrot Cake	p. 115
Caramel Rolls	p. 116
Triple Rich Chocolate Cake	p. 117
Sugar and Spice Cake	p. 118
Cherry Biscuit Cobbler	p. 119
Easy Granola Apple Crisp	p. 120
Cherry Jubilee	p. 121
Lemon Custard Cake	p. 122
Pineapple-Upside-Down Cake	p. 123
Chocolate Custard Cake	p. 124

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