Good - Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook: 602 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes

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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Cover illustration and illustrations throughout the book by Cheryl Benner Design by Cliff Snyder Print ISBN: 978-1-56148-701-1 (paperback edition) 978-1-56148-703-5 (hardcover gift edition)
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Ebook ISBN: 978-68099-002-7 Printed in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Good, Phyllis Pellman Fix-it and forget-it Christmas cookbook : 600 slow cooker holiday recipes / Phyllis Pellman Good. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 978-1-56148-701-1 (pbk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-56148-702-8 (comb-bound : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-56148-703-5 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. paper) 1.

Electric cooking, Slow. 2. Christmas cooking. I. Title. TX827.G634 2010 641.5'686--dc22 2010026590 Welcome to Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook It seemed like a good idea...

If youve invited your family or your special friends or neighbors to your home for a holiday meal, you might be caught somewhere between anticipation and dread right now. Who doesnt like to have loved ones around the table, murmuring with delight about the food theyve been eating? But which of us hasnt had panic nearly paralyze us on the way to that lovely moment? Running out... Or maybe your energy and your cooking ideas left you before your holiday guests did? How do you prepare without running out of timeor graciousness? Never fear. You absolutely can make holiday meals with ease and with pleasure! Beat the panic Most of us prepare dozens of meals during the 60 days between early November and early January. Well, here are 600 manageable slow-cooker recipesall from cooks who want to feast with their loved ones without being exhausted and frazzled. Phyllis Pellman Good A bonus Don't miss the Ideas for Meaningful Holidays and Happy Hosting Tips, spread among the recipes.

One more reason that this cookbook can quickly become your kitchen companion. Thank you, all you wonderful cooks and hosts who so generously shared your holiday recipes and tips for happiness at this special time of year. And thank you, too, testers, for your care and comments. Each of you has demonstrated the wonder of hospitality. Christmas Smells Mary Kathryn Yoder Harrisonville, MO Prep. box whole cloves 1-oz. box cinnamon sticks 2 bay leaves 1. box cinnamon sticks 2 bay leaves 1.

Pour water into 2-qt. slow cooker so its half to full. 2. Add all other ingredients. Stir well. Cover. Cover.

Turn cooker to High until mixture boils. 4. Remove lid. Reduce heat to Low. Let mixture simmer and fill your home with good smells. Add water as needed.

Note: Do not leave your house with Christmas Smells cooking. This needs continual checking so it doesnt boil dry. Make this cookbook your own Most of the recipes in this collection are flexible and forgiving. Youll notice that most of them offer a range of cooking times; many of the recipes suggest optional ingredients. Make this book your own. Write in it.

Note the cooking time that worked for you. Star the recipe you liked. If you added or subtracted ingredients, write them in the neighboring column. Flip to the Index and put a big dot next to a recipe you especially liked. Then you can spot it at a glance when youre looking for cooking inspiration. Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker: A Friendly Holiday Appliance 1. Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker: A Friendly Holiday Appliance 1.

What to buy A good standard size for a household of four is a 4-quart slow cooker. But holiday-time may be the perfect opportunity to add to your slow-cooker collection. Because these babies are so absolutely useful and relieve so much hosting tension, I recommend: one large cooker (6- or 7-quart) Then youre set for preparing sizable roasts, turkey breasts, chicken legs and thighs, or a big pot of soup. one or two medium cookers (4- or 5-quart) Do your vegetables in these. Or if youre cooking for a smaller group, you can do your main dish in one or both of them. one or two small cookers (1- 3-quart) These are ideal for dips, breakfast fruit, dessert toppings, and more. one or two small cookers (1- 3-quart) These are ideal for dips, breakfast fruit, dessert toppings, and more.

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.