This practical cookbook is designed for those with busy lives who want to eat tasty wholesome meals without the need for fussy or time-consuming cooking techniques. For simplicity & convenience the slow cooker is unbeatable: cooking the food slowly & gently to give mouthwatering results while freeing the chef from the kitchen. Creating a dish that requires only one pot
- whether a pan on the hob or a casserole dish in the oven
- means quicker preparation & supervision & of course less washing up. The book is ideal as much for the first-time slow cooker or clay-pot user as for the more experienced cook. The detailed reference section describes everything that is needed in the way of equipment from the different types of slow cooker to clay pots tagines tians chicken bricks bean pots & also casseroles pans & woks. There are useful tips on how to prepare ingredients so that the recipes that follow can be tackled with complete confidence. With recipes covering a wide range of dishes
- including soups terrines stews braises roasts hot-pots pasta & rice dishes custards steamed puddings cakes preserves & drinks & with all-time favourites & contemporary variations
- there really is something here for everyone. Spicy Chicken Jambalaya will go down well with a hungry family while Wild Mushroom Soup provides a simple but richly flavoured lunch. There are classic stews & casseroles such as Provencal Beef Stew & Pork & Potato Hot Pot tender roasts & pot-roasts rice & pasta dishes delicious baked fish dishes superb recipes for shellfish & a whole range of vegetarian dishes from vegetable korma to paella. To complete the collection there is a chapter of wonderful desserts & even bakes including Sticky Coffee & Pear Pudding & Chocolate Chip Walnut Cake. Step-by-step instructions & over 1700 colour photographs ensure that the recipes are easy to follow & success guaranteed. This inspirational & highly practical volume is a one-stop one-pot recipe resource for all time-conscious cooks who want to serve tasty comforting dishes with ease.