A few tips for slow-cooker success from Phyllis Good, author of Stock the Crock A slow cooker does its best work when it’s 2/3 full. Less than that and it may dry out, especially around the edges and the bottom. Pack it full, and the longer it will take to cook, especially in the middle, where the food is furthest from the heat source. Jamming the cooker tight and full risks the food being overcooked toward the outside and undercooked near the center. The larger the pieces … [Read more...]
Stock the Crock – New Crockpot Cookbook
PHYLLIS GOOD is the most trusted name for slowcooker recipes. According to the New York Times, her books have sold more copies in the US than the combined works of popular Food Network hosts Ina Garten, Giada De Laurentiis, and Jamie Oliver. With her new cookbook Stock the Crock, Good has compiled 100 delicious must-have recipes, as well as 200 easy-to, follow variations for any dietary preference (gluten-free, paleo, vegan, etc.). Crowd-sourced from Good’s massive fan base and tried-and-tested … [Read more...]
New Cookbook Celebrates the Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America’s State and County Fairs
The summer season is a time for ice cream, trips to the beach, and . . . state and county fairs! The food selection at state and county fairs is now more diverse and delicious than ever before, ranging from timeless classics like apple pie and corn dogs to new inventions like spicy peanut butter and jelly cheeseburgers and fried Coca-Cola®! Award-winning chef, best-selling author, and renowned educator George Geary celebrates the weird and wonderful foods sold at state and county fairs with … [Read more...]
Cooking Vegetarian with TOLSTOY!
This delightful new addition to the “cookbook memoir” genre covers the later years of world-renowned author Leo Tolstoy and his conversion to vegetarianism. The recipes in the book were preserved in the Tolstoy family “Cookery Book” and are reprinted here both in their original, colloquial versions and in updated versions with step-by-step directions for the modern cook. LEO TOLSTOY: A VEGETARIAN’S TALE is perfect for vegetarians, Tolstoy fans and anyone looking for an elegant and unique … [Read more...]
Order Your FREE Easy Vegan Recipes Booklet
Need a jump-start in the kitchen? Easy Vegan Recipes is a brand new edition of our best vegetarian recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! We’ve kept in mind the culinary novice, so these recipes are simple to follow. Complete with full-color photos and step-by-step instructions, this new guide will have you cooking like a four-star chef. Bon appétit! To get your free Easy Vegan Recipes booklet, please fill out the form here. … [Read more...]