Betty Crocker The Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles and More

Make weeknight meals bigger and better than ever! Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More combines hearty slow cooker meals, casseroles, one-dish dinners, and other comfort food recipes all into one big compendium. This book collects favorite recipes Betty Crocker readers have come to trust for simple solutions for home-cooked meals and modern twists to comfort food classics. Every recipe delivers on this no-fuss promise, utilizing convenience appliances such as a slow cooker, or only one essential pot or pan, like a casserole dish or skillet, to get dinner on the table quickly and efficiently. An introductory section includes helpful tips and information on using a slow cooker, cutting down on prep time, and offering clever ideas for make-ahead recipes the whole family will love. • Features more than 200 recipes-casseroles, pastas, soups and stews, simple slow cooker meals, and much more • Includes bonus dessert and appetizer recipes that give readers brilliant ideas for holiday meals and parties • Icon highlights super-fast recipes made 30 minutes or less For home cooks who need to get wholesome, delicious meals on the table in a flash-without added fuss-Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More! is chock-full of satisfying dishes that are sure to become family classics. Make weeknight meals bigger and better than ever! Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More combines hearty slow cooker meals, casseroles, one-dish dinners, and other comfort food recipes all into one big compendium. This book collects favorite recipes Betty Crocker readers have come to trust for simple solutions for home-cooked meals and modern twists to comfort food classics. Every recipe delivers on this no-fuss promise, utilizing convenience appliances such as a slow cooker, or only one essential pot or pan, like a casserole dish or skillet, to get dinner on the table quickly and efficiently. An introductory section includes helpful tips and information on using a slow cooker, cutting down on prep time, and offering clever ideas for make-ahead recipes the whole family will love. For home cooks who need to get wholesome, delicious meals on the table in a flash-without added fuss- Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More! is chock-full of satisfying dishes that are sure to become family classics. Smoky Apple Butter Ribs Smoky Apple Butter Ribs Prep 15 minutes Start to 8 hours 15 minutes 4 servings Quick 3 lb boneless pork country-style ribs 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 cup apple butter 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, place ribs. Cover with onion slices. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over ribs and onion. 2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. 3. Remove ribs from cooker; place on serving platter. Cover to keep warm. 4. Pour juices from cooker through strainer into 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook about 5 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened. Serve sauce with ribs. Toffee Apple Turnover Pie Toffee Apple Turnover Pie Prep 40 minutes Start to 1 hour 50 minutes 4 servings Pastry 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Filling 1 1/2 cups sliced peeled apples (2 small) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup toffee bits (from 10-oz bag) 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon coarse white sparkling sugar 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with sides or 15101-inch pan with cooking parchment paper or foil. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Using pastry blender (or pulling 2 tables knives through ingredients in opposite directions), cut in shortening until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (if necessary, 1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added). 2. Gather pastry into a ball. On lightly floured surface, shape pastry into flattened round. Using rolling pin, roll into 12-inch round, about 18 inch thick. Place on cookie sheet. 3. In medium bowl, toss apples and 1 tablespoon flour. Mound apple mixture on half of pastry to within 34 inch of edge. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Fold pastry in half over apple mixture. Fold 12 inch of sealed edge of pastry over; firmly press tines of fork around edge to seal. Brush top of turnover with egg. Cut 3 slits, 1 inch long, in top to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle top with sugar. 4. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to serving plate. Cool 30 minutes before cutting. "Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More! combines slow cooker, comfort food and one dish meals into one big compendium, with a focus on ease and convenience, answering consumer demand for simple mealtime solutions in an affordable, high-value package.This book collects favorite recipes Betty Crocker readers have come to trust for simple solutions for home-cooked meals and modern twists to comfort food classics. Every recipe delivers on this no-fuss promise, utilizing convenience appliances such as a slow cooker, or only one essential pot or pan, like a casserole dish or skillet, to get dinner on the table quickly and efficiently. More than 250 no-fuss recipes, from comforting casseroles and pasta favorites to hearty soups and stews and light and fresh accompaniments, with beautiful 4-color photos throughout. Bonus dessert and appetizer chapters offer clever ideas for holiday and entertaining meals. Special features in each chapter will offer valuable advice on making crowd-pleasing dishes for entertaining, big batch cooking ideas, clever ways to use up leftovers, and I-didn't-know-I-could-do-that snacks and drinks made with a slow cooker. Icons to highlight vegetarian dishes and super-fast recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Introductory section will include helpful tips and information on optimizing a slow cooker, make-ahead recipe suggestions, and ways to speed up dinnertime prep."-- "Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More! combines slow cooker, comfort food and one dish meals into one big compendium, with a focus on ease and convenience, answering consumer demand for simple mealtime solutions in an affordable, high-value package.This book collects favorite recipes Betty Crocker readers have come to trust for simple solutions for home-cooked meals and modern twists to comfort food classics. Every recipe delivers on this no-fuss promise, utilizing convenience appliances such as a slow cooker, or only one essential pot or pan, like a casserole dish or skillet, to get dinner on the table quickly and efficiently"-- "Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More! combines slow cooker, comfort food and one dish meals into one big compendium, with a focus on ease and convenience, answering consumer demand for simple mealtime solutions in an affordable, high-value package. This book collects favorite recipes Betty Crocker readers have come to trust for simple solutions for home-cooked meals and modern twists to comfort food classics. Every recipe delivers on this no-fuss promise, utilizing convenience appliances such as a slow cooker, or only one essential pot or pan, like a casserole dish or skillet, to get dinner on the table quickly and efficiently. More than 250 no-fuss recipes, from comforting casseroles and pasta favorites to hearty soups and stews and light and fresh accompaniments, with beautiful 4-color photos throughout. Bonus dessert and appetizer chapters offer clever ideas for holiday and entertaining meals. Special features in each chapter will offer valuable advice on making crowd-pleasing dishes for entertaining, big batch cooking ideas, clever ways to use up leftovers, and I-didn't-know-I-could-do-that snacks and drinks made with a slow cooker. Icons to highlight vegetarian dishes and super-fast recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Introductory section will include helpful tips and information on optimizing a slow cooker, make-ahead recipe suggestions, and ways to speed up dinnertime prep."-- Provided by publisher