Great recipe book for crock-pot cooking
931992
Great recipe book for crock-pot cooking. My Son loved it. He loves his crock-pot and wanted a good cook book!
1436446
I received an advance reading copy of this book.  I mention this because my copy doesn't have color pictures and there may be some changes to the final version.

Very nice book.  Unlike some recipe books the author doesn't spend half the book telling you about her childhood and how her mother used to steam veggies all day.  I get recipe books for the recipes and this one doesn't disappoint.

There's a short section in the front of the book with some history, how to choose a slow cooker, etc. but it's an optional read and, if you're new to slow cooking, can be valuable.  The remainder of the book is devoted to recipes.  The recipes are in sections - Soups & Stews, Poultry, Pork, etc.  I like that the author includes a complete list of each recipe on the cover page for each section so you can scan the list and go to the page number for that recipe (my advance reading copy didn't include page numbers but yours will).

Each recipe is easy to follow. You're given the number of servings (thank you!), the ingredients and instructions.  The author also provides a short paragraph titled "The Verdict" where she adds her personal thoughts on the dish; it's a nice touch.

If you're looking for a no-nonsense slow cooker recipe book, this is the one for you.
4079406
I love using my crock pot and I love these cookbooks.  Such a variety of recipes.  I ordered 5 of the crockpot cookbooks in the series!  Rated a 4 just because there seems to be a lot of duplicate or very similar recipes in the books.  None the less I love them!  Just what I was looking for!
3014620
This was an excellent and invaluable purchase.  It has hundreds of delicious and straightforward recipes for any size crockpot.  It's true that there are sometimes over a dozen variations of standard favorites, such as pot roasts, swiss steak, chicken and mushrooms, etc., but I didn't mind that at all. It actually helps when trying to think of what to make with whatever you've got on hand.  If you don't have the ingredients for one Barbecue Ribs recipe, you're sure to have them on hand for the one that's 3 pages later.  I actually found the repeats quite helpful in this respect.  Even accounting for the repeats, there are a LOT of recipes for *different* kinds of meals in this book, including breakfasts, desserts, drinks, even breads, and the bulk of the book is recipes for main courses. I've made dozens of them and they've all come out deliciously.  I have really put my 2 crockpots (small and large) to use with this impressive cookbook. We practically live out of them these days thanks to the recipes included. I honestly think it's the best cookbook I've ever bought.
700158
The America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker cookbook Slow Cooker Revolution is excellent.  Most recipes are easy prep, but even the more complicated recipes are simple, and only require a few minutes more prep time or more ingredients. The outcomes are fantastic.  So far, I've prepared Barbecued Drumsticks, Beef Stroganoff (incredible) and for Easter, Pork Loin with Cranberries and Orange.  I even went back to Amazon and purchased the crock pot recommended in the cookbook.  Bottom line, the food does not taste like it has been boiled in a crockpot all day.  Recipes provide meals that could have come from a quality kitchen with hours of prep.  Try it!!
3855688
I have found several recipes that I plan to try out as soon as possibel.  This book is one for anyone who wants something that is easy and fast to prepare for cooking.  I've wnated somethin like this for quite a while, but it seemed that no one had such a book as this availble.  What I had found before this one was books that used standard cooking methods aloong with the crockpot and from what I saw you might as well have used conventional cooking all the way through since what was the point of trying to use the crock opot to save energy in the first place?
At any rate I think that if anyone wants to use a book that useful and has so few ingrediants for each recipe that this is the one for them.
3875232
We all like those easy to prepare meals that taste like you spent all day on them.  Crockpot cooking is the perfect way to blend these two desires.  Diane Phillips puts forth over 400 recipes to help you make cooking easier.  Her book has a variety of meals, which include way more than stew or chili.  She has nice photos for some of the recipes, and her directions are clear and concise.

I really liked the variety of recipes in this book.  My favorite chapter was Party in a Pot, with recipes for drinks, spinach artichoke dip, pizza dip, and much more.  I like that her book has desserts, and breakfasts you can cook overnight in here.  In fact this book is one of the best crock pot cookbooks I have seen in a long time.  So I feel over time I can get a lot of use out of this book.

The choice of font colors isn't my favorite feature, with some text in green, and some in brown, it takes away from the easy reading ability of this book.  You aren't going to go blind trying to read this, but this was a style choice.  I found that the more I have used my book the the better it stays open.  All in all I am very happy with this book and look forward to using this for its creative, easy to prepare recipes.
4806050
This book has a lot of great, easy to make recipes with "normal" ingredients.  Since my husband arrives home anywhere from 6:00 to 8:00 at night, the slow cooker gives me the flexibility of having dinner ready anytime during that time span.  My only complaint is that the binder comes undone on a regular basis which causes the pages to come out.  I can put them back in, but it's still an inconvenience.  Another book by Gooseberry Patch, Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook: Easy to Make Homestyle Meals with Slow Simmered Flavor, is even better than this one.  They're both wonderful to have in your collection and make great gifts.
4075270
4.5 stars
What a great cookbook!  I am always looking for good crockpot recipes because week nights are so busy.  This book has something for everyone, with 365 dinner recipes and beautiful color pictures throughout.  The recipes have pretty simple prep times, so I can see myself using these recipes quite often.

My favorite thing about this book was the amount of recipes.  Not just soups and stews, but great chicken dishes, seafood dishes, and meatless dishes.  And the majority of ingredients are readily available.

The only thing that could be improved would be more pictures.  Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of pictures, but I like a picture of every recipe (I know, a tall order when there are 365 recipes).

*ARC courtesy of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!*
2307558
As with most America's Test Kitchen products, this is a very good cookbook. Now, you may question how many of these recipes you'd actually prefer to make in a crockpot vs the traditional method, but that's going to vary, and the premise of this book is that you are going to use a slow cooker.

As claimed, prep time tends to be fairly simple, ingredient lists manageable, and there are a lot of good, familiar dishes here. We've only tried a few so far (very good ribs and chicken tomatillo... classic pot roast was "so-so") but there are a LOT more I'd like to try... far more than most cookbooks inspire me to try.

Some things start a bit high level - such as the aforementioned recipe that starts with "a can of tomatillo sauce", but then again, the focus of this book is getting prepped in 15 minutes or less, so I can't fault them much for the occasional shortcut.

My only real complaint with this otherwise quality book, is that only about half the recipes have an accompanying photo. I really like to see a photo, even for the most basic recipe - not only does it help you present the dish, but helps catch your attention when thumbing through the book looking for something tasty for dinner.
1270997
The Fall and Winter months are the time for stick-to-your-ribs kinds of meals, like soups and stews.  And what better way to prepare delicious, hearty soups and stews, than in a crock pot slow cooker.

Sara Winlet, the author, has created a fabulous variety of quick and easy-to-prepare recipes that you can throw together in the morning and dinner is ready when you get home. Great for busy moms or anyone who enjoys coming home to the delicious aroma of a home-cooked meal your family will love!

This is the first recipe book I have purchased from this author, which was recommended by a friend.  Now, I'm looking forward to checking out Sara's other recipe books as well!  I highly recommend this book!
4617842
I will be happy to let you know that there are great recipes in this book that anyone can make. I got some great new ideas for dishes that I can put in the crock-pot and just let simmer all day. This is my favorite item to cook with since I don't have to do much except let it sit.

The Southwest Beef and Beans, Quick and Spicy Chili and Sesame Chicken recipes are my favorite. If you are looking for some great recipes, grab the book!
4500603
Its so nice to have a cookbook that aside from giving you tasty dishes but also easy to prepare. This is what I want because I don't have enough time for cooking and with this cookbook all I have to do is put all my ingredients in my crockpot ans thats it just wait for some time.
4418612
A friend shared this cookbook with me and I plan to use my crock pot much more now that I have several new receipts to try.
I should enjoy this book.
1753785
The name caught my eye as a foodie  and I was curious to learn about this. It's a great book on crockpot cooking.
The dishes are good and the Italian style Eggplant, Chicken Teriyaki and Apricot Chicken were some of the dishes
I came away with to try make soon on my cooking nights. The video bonus at the end of the book was a good treat.
4903969
Beautiful cookbook. The recipes are simple with no hard to find ingredients.  Recipes cover breakfasts, dips, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, soups, Something for everyone.  Good book for beginning crockers and experienced crockers both.  Lots of tips throughout the book.
1825155
This appears to be a regular bound book, but is spiral on the inside, to make the beautiful photo pages lay flat.  There are pictures of the final product on every page, and helpful "hints" and "notes". Most of these slow cooker classics go together in a flash, and of course you would customize them to suit your taste.

I have bought and given away a few other crock pot books, (a person only needs one to my way of thinking) but this nice book is a keeper.  I have used two of the recipes, and am anxious to do more.  The other reviewer was disappointed, but maybe it was more the condition of her book than the list in the index?  There is a hefty number in the SOUP category, but that appeals to this cook.  My aunt looked through this book and went to get her own copy!  It is a very beautiful book.