Our Favorite Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook

Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do. Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. For best results, fill your slow cooker 1/2 to 3/4 full. For best results, fill your slow cooker 1/2 to 3/4 full.

Food will be tastier and more tender. No peeking! Unless the recipe calls for stirring, try not to lift the lid as your food cooksit lets heat escape. Its easy to put your slow-cooker meal together the night before. Just peel and chop up meats and vegetables, then refrigerate in separate plastic zipping bags. The next morning, toss everything into the slow cooker. Ground meats should be browned and drained before using in a slow cooker recipe.

Other meats dont need to be browned unless the recipe says to do so. Some veggies like potatoes and carrots take longer to cook in a slow cooker. Chop them up fairly small or slice thinly. Thaw or rinse frozen veggies before placing them in your slow cooker. Otherwise, theyll keep your dish from heating up as quickly as possible.

Index

Appetizers Desserts Mains Miscellaneous Sandwiches Sides Soups

Sweet & Simple Bread Pudding

Makes 8 servings 3 c. bread cubes 1/2 c. raisins 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed 3 eggs, beaten 3-1/2 c. milk 2 t. vanilla extract 2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. salt Garnish: warm cream Mix all ingredients together until bread cubes are thoroughly soaked. salt Garnish: warm cream Mix all ingredients together until bread cubes are thoroughly soaked.

Place in a lightly greased slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Serve warm or cold, topped with warm cream. Bread pudding is a wonderful way to use up leftover bread. Try French bread, raisin bread or even extra cinnamon buns or doughnuts for an extra-tasty dessert!

Welcome

Dear Friend, Serve up meals that are piping-hot, delicious and ready when you areand your slow cooker does all the work! For Our Favorite Slow-Cooker Recipes weve gathered the easiest, most scrumptious main dishes like Creamy Beef Stroganoff and Zesty Picante Chicken, Grandmas Chili and other simmering soups, even yummy desserts like Country Cherry Cobbler! So, get out the slow cooker and get cooking! Lets eat!
Jo Ann & Vickie

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Overnight Raisin-Nut Oatmeal

Makes 4 servings 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed 1 T. butter, melted 1/4 t. salt 1/2 t. cinnamon 1 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked 1 c. apple, cored, peeled and minced 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped nuts 2 c. milk Place ingredients in a greased slow cooker; mix well. milk Place ingredients in a greased slow cooker; mix well.

Cover and cook on low setting overnight, about 8 to 9 hours. The first day of school or a Saturday filled with family events usually means a busy morning, so why not make Overnight Raisin-Nut Oatmeal the night before? Putting it together ahead of time means less fuss in the kitchen and a great start to the day!

Harvest Apple Butter

Makes 4 jars 4 lbs. apples, cored and quartered 1 c. apple cider 2-1/2 c. sugar 1 t. ground cloves 1/2 t. allspice 4 1/2-pint canning jars and lids, sterilized Place apples and cider in a slow cooker; cover and cook on high setting for 10 hours or overnight. allspice 4 1/2-pint canning jars and lids, sterilized Place apples and cider in a slow cooker; cover and cook on high setting for 10 hours or overnight.