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Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker

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I used to use my slow cooker much more than I do now that I have my Instant Pot. I’m sure that might be true of many people. This cookbook might make me rethink that. It has many delicious sounding recipes that are broken down by stovetop prep if required and then the filling of the slow cooker. The recipes also include a section for prepping the dish days ahead. I think this would be a good book for those looking to utilize their slow cooker more.

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Some nice ideas in this book, would recommend for anyone looking for something new. Highly recommended

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I love finding new recipes that are simple to make and if I can ser it to forget it that is even better. I love so many of the recipes as well as the family. I am looking forward to trying more new recipes. If your looking for new and different meals to try I would say to check out this book for a new recipes to try.

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I love my Crock Pot!

We are trying to be a bit more frugal and eat out less since everything is so expensive right now. During my really busy days at work, I tend to want to get take-out so I can relax instead of cooking dinner for the next 20-40 minutes. My Crock Pot allows me to have everything all done and ready to go with just a few minutes of effort in the morning before my day gets started.

The only drawback for me is that my current recipes feel like they are all one note. All the same colors and flavors. I love that this Fresh Flavors book has new meals for me to consider and several tips and tricks that were really helpful.

Loved it!

Thank you to #StoreyPublishing and #NetGalley for the opportunity to review this cookbook. All opinions expressed are my own.

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I have always loved my slow cooker, I actually have three and use them regularly. But it is so easy to fall into a rut and stop trying out new recipe ideas. With electricity prices sky-rocketing and food shopping becoming more expensive by the day I needed to try out new ideas to keep the budget under control and the weekly menu tasty. This book was the answer.

Although written for an American audience with recipes designed to feed a larger family than mine this book was inspiring. It was easy enough to work out substitutes for items not easily available in the UK. and I found no problems in either cooking the full amount and freezing leftovers or in reducing quantity for a smaller meal.

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Excellent description, images and instructions.

Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker was so much fun I have already tried several of the recipes and just loved them!

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This book has really brought my cooking level up a couple notches. Some of the spices combinations are things I would have never thought of. This cookbook is great for the working person who do not have a lot of time to make meals and need a fast way to get it done. I usually prepare the ingredients in advance and stick it in the freezer on the weekend,. Then in the morning before work, I throw the frozen ingredients in my slower cooker. I haven't made a meal I haven't liked using this book.

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I liked this book so much, I bought a copy, There are several recipes that are so easy and so good. I like every book I've tried from this author.

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I've been wanting to use my slower cooker more often but needed fresh ideas and recipes to bring diversity to my meals. This book can help you with great ideas and recipes for a variety of ingredients.

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Slow cooking is the best cooking, just set it and forget it. I love having new recipes to share with my family and (maybe) enjoying leftovers the next day. This cookbook will take you on a magical slow cooking journey and you may never want to use your oven or cooktop again.

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Some great recipes in here, with really enticing pictures! I hate a cookbook that’s stingy with pictures - how are we supposed to know what we’re aiming for it to look like?!? Not a problem here.
There was also lots of really useful information about slow cookers and how to cook in them that will be helpful for beginners and seasoned slow cooks alike.

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A nice cookbook that will help us home cooks elevate our slow cooker meals. Filled with helpful hints and recipes that are sure to become favorites.

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every type of recipe is covered here, from breakfast to baked goods and from a variety of different cuisines. the layout of the recipes makes them easy to follow and the pictures illustrate the end result so well and that is really motivating me to work my way through the book and try different and new dishes.

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I have always loved learning about different food and I can't wait to try lots of new recipes with this book.

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Always looking for new things for the Slow Cooker, this one has some good recipes. The easiest and tastiest recipes, and priceless tips! Thanks to little gems such as precooking onions, reducing the amount of liquid, and extra spices, I’ve made some great stuff so far! I’ve been able to avoid the bland mushiness sometime associated with slow cooker food.

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Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker promises reinvented meals. Some of the recipes included ingredients geared toward less than adventurous eaters. I found many of them had multiple steps. When I think of slow cooker meals, I want to use mainly just the slow cooker. I do not mind a few recipes with prep work, but these recipes just do not fit in with my life at present. That does not make it a bad cookbook. It is simply not what I need at this point in time.

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I loved this book, it was an outstanding collection of recipes. I got lots of great new recipes and ideas, and I will definitely buy this book in print!

Thanks to Storey Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Excellent addition to your kitchen arsenal! In today’s day and age a cook book might seem unnecessary with the internet and millions of recipes at your disposal, but this one is definitely worth it. There is a nice variety of recipes for main course lunch or dinner with some easy side dishes, some with a new twist ex: fajita stuffed sweet potatoes!

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Amazing cook book for the busy among us who want to come home to a cooked meal. There is a wide array of recipes that require a small amount of prep and then can be cooked in a slow cooker and then served when you're ready. Can't wait to make more recipes from this book.

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I have made a few of these recipes from this book and they turned out delicious. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to cook in their slow cooker like me.

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