Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Family Favorites

Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Family Favorites

Tip # 3 - Always defrost meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker.For those who are not concerned about cooking in aluminum the West Bend Versatility 6-quart Oval Slow Cooker will work well to cook meats. It has a removable aluminum insert that can be used on the stovetop to brown meats and caramelize onions before slow cooking. The bottom unit can also be used on its own as a small griddle. Its dishwasher-safe insert has a nonstick interior and an included roasting rack.Harvard Common PressTip # 2 - It is best not use the slow cooker for large pieces like a roast or whole chicken because the food will cook so slowly it could remain in the bacterial "danger zone" too long.

Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Family Favorites teaches how to create wholesome, creative kid-friendly fare that is economical and appealing to busy adults. Plenty of slow cooker dishes are on the market--but none offering the variety of this, which offers recipes such as Cheese and Green Chile Fondue with Potato Dippers, Turkey Taco Salad, Smoky Hand-Pulled Pork on a Bun, and more. A top pick for any general library looking for a different kind of crockpot cookbook.