3-Step Slow Cooker Cookbook: Delicious, Hassle-Free Homemade Meals

by Drew Maresco

Overview

The Ultimate Easy, Healthy and Hands-Off Way to Get Dinner on the Table

Making wholesome, delicious meals with your slow cooker just got simpler and even more convenient with these approachable three-step recipes.

Drew Maresco, the editor in chief of BestRecipes magazine, shares custom-designed dishes that condense meal prep time, so all you have to do is toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and get back to your busy routine!

Weeknight dinners are a breeze with tender, mouthwatering mains like Caramelized Onion Pot Roast and Lemon Basil Chicken with Orzo. Choose from an extensive collection of nourishing, hearty soups like Coney Island Style Chili and Easy Shredded Chicken and Dumplings. You’ll find a hands-off meal for every occasion, like Sirloin Fajitas with Peppers and Onions for a fun family night in, and Tangy Orange Chinese Chicken for homemade takeout with friends.

3-Step Slow Cooker Cookbook makes cooking so quick and effortless, it’s easy to fit homemade meals into your hectic schedule.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624147241
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	01/29/2019
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	183 MB
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About the Author

Drew Maresco is the editor in chief of BestRecipes magazine. He currently lives in Detroit, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Introduction 10

Fix It and Forget It Comfort Foods 13

Classic Philly Cheesesteak 14

Fail-Apart Beef Brisket 17

Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers 18

Caramelized-Onion Pot Roast 21

Simply Awesome Meatloaf 22

Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes 25

Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles 26

Classic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls 29

Beef Skillet Pie with Cornbread 30

Hungarian Goulash 33

Whole "Roasted" Spiced Chicken with Red Potatoes 34

Poached Whole Chicken 35

Braised Chicken Thighs with Rice 36

Lemon Basil Chicken with Orzo 39

Coq Au Vin Blanc (Wine-Braised Chicken) 40

Lemon and Olive Chicken Tagine 42

Boneless Lemon Pepper Pork Chops 43

Chicken Paprikash over Rice 45

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder 46

Extra Sloppy Sloppy Joes 49

Italian Ora (Hour) 51

Meatball Marmara Submarine Sandwiches 52

Quick Italian Beef Sandwiches with Provolone 55

Meaty Bolognese Sauce 56

Shredded Beef Ragu over Pappardelle Pasta 58

Italian Sausage Penne Pasta 59

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf 61

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs 62

Chicken Cacciatore with Tomato and Onion 65

Italian Sausage Subs with Peppers and Onions 66

Asian at Home 69

Easy Beef and Broccoli with Rice 70

Spicy Chicken Lo Mein 73

Tangy Orange Chinese Chicken 74

Thai Peanut Chicken and Rice 75

Pork Tenderloin Faux Fry 76

Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple-Ginger Glaze 79

Pineapple Short Ribs with Brown Gravy 80

Sticky Pork Sliders with Fresh Slaw 83

Pepper Steak with Rice 84

Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken 87

South of the Border 89

Sirloin Fajitas with Peppers and Onions 90

Bold Mexican Shredded Beef 93

Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup 94

Amazing Shredded Chicken Tocos 95

Simple Shredded Pork Carnitas 96

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup 99

Pozole-New Mexican-Style Soup 100

By the Spoonful 103

Easy Shredded Chicken and Dumplings 104

Hearty Beef and Bean Chili 107

Beefy Stuffed Cabbage Soup 108

Creamy Italian Sausage, Bean and Kale Soup 110

Rich Bean and Ham Soup 111

Coney Island-Style Chili 113

Sweet and Creamy Corn Chowder 114

Classic Shredded Chicken Noodle Soup 117

Savory Beef and Barley Stew 118

Traditional Irish Stout Stew 121

Chicken Pot Pie Soup 122

Sausage and Shrimp Cajun Stew 125

Hominy, Bean and Sausage Soup 126

Real Easy BBQ 129

Tender Shredded BBQ Pulled Pork 130

Sticky BBQ Pork Ribs 133

Brown Sugar Chili Bacon Meatballs 134

Dry Rub Beef Brisket 134

Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs 137

Zesty BBQ Pulled Chicken 139

Bacon Baked Beans 140

Vegetarian Delights 143

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers 144

Italian-Spiced Stuffed Eggplant 147

Black Been and Quinoa Enchilada Pie 148

Cauliflower Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles 150

Mushroom-Loaded Stroganoff 151

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili 153

Spring Vegetable Frittata 154

Tex-Mex Sweet Potatoes 157

Indian-Spiced Vegetable Curry 158

Acknowledgments 161

About the Author 163

Index 164

Editorial Reviews

I just love how Drew puts his heart and soul into every plate! These recipes are simple yet elegant. Be careful or you just might find yourself trying to bite the pictures!”
—YACHECIA HOLSTON, MasterChef Season 8
“Drew continues to provide simple, delicious recipes that keep your household eating fresh cooked meals. I can’t wait to try them all!”
—CAROLYN FLOSKY, owner of Righteous Bean Coffee
“These recipes are not only easy to follow but they look wonderful and taste divine—what a combination!”
—LUCY NETHERTON, author and creator of Baking You Better
“Drew’s recipes can be made simply and beautifully without compromising flavor. I know this book will help cooks everywhere understand that delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated.”
—ANDREW RITCHIE, creator of Martha Moments
“It’s obvious that Drew is passionate about sharing wonderful recipes—this book is filled with a variety of colorful dishes that can be made with simple ingredients!”
—ANDREA BEHE, creator of AndreaBehe.com

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