Brenda Stanley - Fast Mama, Slow Cooker

2017 Lyuba Brooke, Carlene Duda, Kristena Eden, Suzie Roberts, Christi Silbaugh, Brenda Stanley, Annalise Thomas, Michele Vilseck. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form whatsoever, whether by graphic, visual, electronic, film, microfilm, tape recording, or any other means, without prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief passages embodied in critical reviews and articles.

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Description: Springville, Utah : Front Table Books, 2017. | Includes index. Identifiers: LCCN 2016055145 (print) | LCCN 2016057319 (ebook) | ISBN 9781462119882 (layflat binding : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781462127597 (epub, pdf, mobi) Subjects: LCSH: Electric cooking, Slow. | LCGFT: Cookbooks. Classification: LCC TX827 .S72 2017 (print) | LCC TX827 (ebook) | DDC 641.5/884--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016055145 Cover and page design by Priscilla Chaves Cover design 2017 Cedar Fort, Inc.

Edited by Deborah Spencer Contents

Introduction Mothers know that its always nice to find some time to unwind together as a family at the dinner table. Too often, though, family meals turn into a whirlwind itself, and instead of a few minutes of peace, these moments can be just as hectic as the rest of the day. But no more! Using your slow cooker will change everything. Turn your mealtime into something that everyone looks forward to! The recipes in this book will help you save time, make delicious food, and help everyone to focus on the most important thing: time spent together as a family. From breakfast dishes to delectable desserts, this book has everything you need to prepare fast, healthy, comfort food. Needing only minimal prep and a few hours for the ingredients to cook, your slow cooker can be your best friend in the kitchenalways helpful and always bringing something tasty to your table.

The authors of this book hope that you enjoy this book as much as they did in creating the recipes. Bon appetite! brenda stanley | thats a lot of crock A Quick History of Slow Cooking The original version of the slow cooker began with the use of iron pots hung over a fire or buried in hot coals. The food was simmered for many hours. This was a great way to tenderize tough meats and dense, fibrous vegetables. It was also considered cost efficient. The Naxon Utilities Company of Chicago was the first to manufacture a version of what we use today.

It was originally called the Naxon Beanery. It was composed of a ceramic pot that was fitted in a metal pan surrounded by heating elements. The Rival Company bought out Naxon in 1970. Just a year later, Rival took the concept of the Beanery and produced an appliance with a similar function called the Crock-Pot. In 1974, Rival also created the removable ceramic pot, which became useful in both storing and cleanup.

brenda stanley | thats a lot of crock Timely Tips Unless otherwise specified, always cover the slow cooker with a tight-fitting lid while cooking. brenda stanley | thats a lot of crock Timely Tips Unless otherwise specified, always cover the slow cooker with a tight-fitting lid while cooking.

Dont open the lid of the cooker to check on things. It takes 15 minutes to reach the desired level of heat again. The slow cooker should be between half and two-thirds full. Too much or too little food will affect the outcome of the dish. For meals that serve between four and ten people, use a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, which is considered standard size. Thaw meats before placing in the slow cooker.

Avoid placing the hot cooker insert directly onto a cold surface or in cold water. The shock could make it crack.

Annalise Thomas | The Make-Ahead Kitchen Pumpkin Pie Slow Cooker Oatmeal 56 servings 4 cups water cup milk (or almond milk) 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup pumpkin pure 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (to taste) 2 Tbsp. butter or coconut oil 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 Tbsp. salt If youve never experienced slow cooker oatmeal, you are in for a treat. salt If youve never experienced slow cooker oatmeal, you are in for a treat.

I cant even tell you how amazing it is to wake up to the smell of this oatmeal. Add in a programmable coffee maker, and youve got hands-free morning bliss right there! Throw this easy breakfast together in 2 minutes before you go to bed, turn the slow cooker on LOW and go to sleep. You will wake up to a delicious, hearty breakfast the whole family will love! But be warned you may just find yourself wanting to top this breakfast with a mound of fresh whipped cream and some toasted pecans! Stir all of the ingredients together in the slow cooker. Cook on low* overnight, at least 8 hours. (*If you think your slow cooker runs hot, cook this on keep warm overnight to keep it from burning!) When it is done, give it a good stir so everything comes together and serve with your favorite oatmeal toppings! You can store any leftover oatmeal in individual containers in the fridge to reheat for super quick breakfasts later in the week, or scoop into greased muffin tins, freeze, and then pop out into a freezer bag for even longer storage!

Brenda Stanley | Thats A Lot of Crock! Overnight Oatmeal 8 servings 2 cups old-fashioned or steel-cut oats 4 cups milk 1 cup water tsp. salt raisins (optional) So creamy and wholesome, this dish is the perfect start to the day! Place all the ingredients into the slow cooker and mix well.