Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
Simply Delicious Crock Pot Cookbook is an appealing and well written collection of recipes by Anne Schaeffer featuring crock pot preparation. Due out 29th Aug 2023 from Fox Chapel Publishing, it's 168 pages and will be available in paperback format.
The crock pot/slow cooker is a workhorse in most western kitchens. The author utilizes basic, readily available ingredients into appealing and appetizing basic "family dinner" dishes. This would make a really solid housewarming gift for newly fledged kids living away from home or newlyweds, as well as a nice go-to for working families who need dinner prepared by the time they get home from work.
Recipes are arranged thematically: soups & stews (the bulk of the recipes), breakfast, sides & snacks, main dishes, dessert, and meals for two. Recipe ingredients are given in a bullet-list sidebar, followed by step-by-step prep instructions. Ingredient measures are provided in imperial (American) units only. The recipes require items which will be easy to find in virtually every local grocery store. Nutritional info is not provided with the recipes.
The book is abundantly and well photographed in color throughout. Serving suggestions are attractive and appropriate. Although the bulk of the book follows the crockpot style of protein/veg/stock for a hearty soup/stew type dish, there are a gratifying number of variations. The author has also included a number of steamed dishes including a nice orange chocolate cheesecake (with two servings).
Four stars. Well done collection. The author has a clear no-nonsense style of writing and has previously published several other thematic cookbooks.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Reviewed by annieb123 on
Reading updates
- 31 July, 2023: Started reading
- 31 July, 2023: Finished reading
- 31 July, 2023: Reviewed