I feel like I've been missing out by not having this amazing cookbook, More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: 200 Brand New Recipes for Slow Cooker Meals on a Budget! The author, Stephanie O'Dea, began her journey of sharing her slow cooker recipes on her blog, A Year of Slow Cooking in 2008. For a whole year, she chronicled her slow cooker meals and soon enough became an internet sensation! She's even made appearances on Good Morning America, and The Rachael Ray Show! This cookbook is the sequel to her first cookbook, Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking, and has more of an emphasis on saving money and making budget-friendly slow cooker meals.
It's one thing to skim through a cookbook and make assessments about the recipes, and another to actually make them! So, I decided to put on my apron and get in the kitchen! Stephanie was so generous in sending me TWO copies of her fabulous cookbook, More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow. Keep reading and you'll get have the chance to win a copy for yourself!
First, I made the Chicken Enchilada Chili (click to view the full recipe). I have a Chili recipe that I love, but wanted to switch it up a bit and try something new! This is what all the ingredients looked like before I laid the raw chicken on top, and just before starting up the slow cooker:
Looks great, right? Easy ingredients, very little prep involved, and so easy to just walk away until its done. Here is what it looked like before serving with some shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream:
So, what did my family think? Well, I thought the flavor was perfect! It's full of protein and is quite filling. It's a new favorite comfort food of mine, and it tasted even better the second day. Buddy practically licked his plate clean on day two (he was WAY over tired the first night and barely ate a thing before passing out cold shortly after dinner!), but Hubby decided it needed more chili powder. Stephanie's recipe calls for 1-2 teaspoons and I started with one so I wouldn't overdo it. I don't like really spicy foods, but Hubby LOVES anything spicy!
I also attempted the Peanut Butter Cup Cake recipe. Key word there...attempted. I'm sad to report I lack enough culinary skill to even make an easy slow cooker recipe turn out! Here's what mine looked like:
Actually, I think I have an idea of what I might need to change next time. I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose. Alright cooking smarties out there...is that really going to make that much of a difference? Also, I think my slow cooker cooks things too fast! I think I need to invest in new one. Recommendations, anyone?
I should point out that my failed attempt doesn't mean Stephanie's recipe is not a good one. As mentioned above, the whole wheat flour, my fast-cooking slow cooker, and my lack of cooking experience are probably to blame! I'm looking forward to trying this recipe again, along with many, many other fantastic recipes from Stephanie's cookbook. Almost all of them look simple enough for someone like me to make and not feel completely terrified and intimidated. A lot of recipes I want to make from other cookbooks scare the heck out of me with a huge list of ingredients and loads of time-consuming prep work. This cookbook will hopefully help ease me into cooking more as I master some of these recipes.
Oh, on a side note, while testing out the Peanut Butter Cup Cake recipe, I discovered my cooking spray expired...in 2007!!! Oh the horror! Want to know something else? I still used it...and we're still alive! :) I guess that might tell you how often I
Price: This cookbook is listed at 18.99, but can be purchased for only $10.79 at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com! A valuable cookbook at a bargain price!
Verdict: Oh delicious, yumminess! As the Amazon.com reviews suggest, this cookbook is actually a cookbook you will use again and again! Seemingly endless prep work to cook a simple meal for my family is such a discouraging task. That's why this cookbook works for me, and probably will for most busy families. I also love that this cookbook is aimed at maximizing your food budget, while still providing your family with healthy choices.
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I love a good turkey tetrazinni recipe.
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I would like to try Bacon and Cheese Chicken
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I want to make the Chicken Makhani (indian butter chicken); in fact I might try it tomorrow.
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I'd like to try the granola!
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I'd like to try the Bacon Cheeseburger Chicken
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like to try apple cake
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I'd love to try making coconut cake!
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5 layer brownies sound yummy
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They all look yummy and there are some very creative ones! I'd love to try vegetarian no noodle lasagne!
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I'd like to try her thin mints recipe!
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I would like to try the Baked Ziti
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i'd like to try the 20-40 clove garlic chicken... and think i will this weekend!
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bacon and cheese chicken sounds great
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I already have tried multiple of her recipes... my favorite is Taco soup... actually had it last night. Thanks for holding this contest! shannon_in_love at yahoo.com
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Black bean soup
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I want to try the 5 layer brownie! I only realized recently how popular it is to make dessert in a crock pot and I have a special sweet tooth for chocolatey desserts, yum!
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I want to try the 20-40 Clove Garlic Chicken. I LOVE garlic!
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OMG are you serious??? I LOVE that blog.. and it's one of my favorites! I have used MANY of her recipes... taco soup is amazing and SOOOO easy!!! I highly suggest that.. omg.. really.. wow now I MUST have this book seriously! I really want to try her ratotuille
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I want to try the Artichokes Stuffed. They sound so good.
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mmm 5 layer brownies sound wonderful right now
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I would like to try the applesauce chicken!
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I'm dying to try the pomegranate beef that she always raves about. It's definitely on my list of things to make.
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I have made the Chicken Parmesan & Chicken Cordon Blue. Wanna try the 5 Layer Brownie.
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I'd love to try one of the desserts - like the Brownie in a Mug or Chocolate Fudge Pudding cake! I'm just too chicken!
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I would try the slow cooker creamy turkey dinner recipe.
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Id like to try the 5 layer brownie
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I'm gonna try http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/04/balsamic-chicken-with-spring-vegetables.html with chicken breasts.
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I would love to try the African Peanut Soup
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I'd like the Aisan shredded beef.
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I would like to try this recipe: pulled pork with sauerkraut
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I would like to try the Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole.
CrockPot 5 Layer Brownie Recipe, YUMMM!
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