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The Fix-It and Forget-It series is the countrys bestselling crockpot cookbook series. The six books in the series compile edited versions of recipes contributed by everyday cooks and have sold more than nine million copies. Publishers Weekly The author who came in second to Rachael Ray in total foodie sales was Phyllis Pellman Good, who does not have a TV show. Summary of Bestsellers Publishers Weekly One reason why the books are so popular is that they arent intended for folks who dabble in cooking as a hobby or a whim. The audience that I have in mind is those who have to cook every day of the week, says Good. Los Angeles Times Goods books have sold more in the United States than the combined works of popular Food Network hosts Ina Garten, Giada De Laurentiis, and Jamie Oliver.

The New York Times Front-page feature One of the losses in our lives is that its so hard to sit down at the dinner table, night after night, and have parents and children eating together, says Phyllis Pellman Good. With the slow cooker, you can prepare food early and bring everyone together at the table, she says. It helps immensely. The Associated Press

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Consult with a professional where appropriate. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable for any commercial damages or loss of profit, including but not limited to special, consequential, or incidental damages. Table of Contents _________________________ _________________________ Welcome to Fix-It and Forget-It Cooking Light, Revised and Updated Yes, now you can have it all: Food from your slow cooker that is scrumptious, quick, easy to prepareand low-fat! We work at portion control here Youll notice that our serving sizes are quite modest. So if youd like to manage your weight, Fix-It and Forget-It Cooking Light, Revised and Updated will help with portions and healthy ingredients. Ideal slow-cooker sizes The ideal slow-cooker size given with each recipe is just a suggestion. (On the other hand, be aware of the fact that your food may get too dry if your pot is less than half full.) Some raw vegetables stand up and take a lot of room. (On the other hand, be aware of the fact that your food may get too dry if your pot is less than half full.) Some raw vegetables stand up and take a lot of room.

As they cook, they quiet down and sink together. So some recipes with an abundance of uncooked vegetables suggest a larger cooker than other recipes which yield the same number of servings. Slow cookers are great for carry-in meals and pot-lucks. But who wants an overflowing pot in the back of a vehicle? So, again, I tilted toward the larger size. Cooking times do vary New slow cookers are generally faster than old ones. If your cooker is relatively new, go with the lesser amount of cooking time when a range of times is given.

Mark up this cookbook! When youve found the perfect cooking time for a recipewrite it in your cookbook. When youve discovered the right size slow cooker for a recipe, write that next to the recipe. And when youve made a tasty and compatible go-along for a dish, note it next to the recipe. Personalize this cookbookand it will be your companion in the kitchen and in your effort to eat healthfully. Calculating the nutritional analyses The recipe analyses are based on the lesser amount of an ingredient when a range of amounts is given. Optional ingredients are not included in the analyses.

Only those items on a recipes list of ingredients are part of that recipes analysis. (If a recipes procedure or Notes suggest serving it with pasta or potatoes, for example, those foods are not calculated in the analysis.) Feast healthfully. Your family and friendsyour waistline and your heartwill thank you! Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker: A Friendly Year-Round Appliance 1. What to buy A good standard size for a household of four is a 4-quart slow cooker. If you often cook for more, or you like to prepare sizable roasts, turkey breasts, or chicken legs and thighs, youll want a 6-quart cooker. For parties or buffets, a 1- to 2-quart size works well for dips and snacks.

Cookers which allow you to program On, the length of the cooking time, and Off, are convenient. If your model doesnt include that feature, you might want to get a digital appliance timer, which gives you that option. Make sure the timer is adequate for the electrical flow that your cooker demands. A baking insert, a cooking rack, a temperature probe, and an insulated carrying tote are all useful additions offered with some models. Or you can buy some of them separately by going to the manufacturers websites. 2.

Learn to know your slow cooker Some newer slow cookers cook at a very high temperature. You can check the temperature of your slow cooker this way: Place 2 quarts of water in your slow cooker. Cover. Heat on Low 8 hours. Lift the lid. Immediately check the water temp with an accurate thermometer.

The temperature of the water should be 185F. If the temperature is higher, foods may overcook and you should reduce the overall cooking time. If the temperature is lower, your foods will probably not reach a safe temperature quickly enough, and the cooker should be discarded. 3. Maximizing what a slow cooker does best Slow cookers tend to work best when theyre full. You many need to increase the cooking time if youve exceeded that amount, or reduce it if youve put in less than that.

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