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...]
Excerpt From The Asian Slow Cooker
There is nothing more comforting to me than curling up with a warm bowl of soup, especially on a chilly day. It always reminds me of my mom. She is a soup fanatic and made the most flavorful soups, stews and curries that could just warm your soul. Every night, she would make a different soup to serve alongside our meals. Even now, whenever I go over to her house, she always has a gigantic pot bubbling away. Whether you’re in the mood for Chinese Hot and Sour Soup (page 150) or Thai Butternut … [Read more...]