Already a classic, this first book in the Not Your Mother’s® series made home cooks everywhere fall in love with their slow cookers all over again.
See why the Times Union called this book, “One of the best… a compilation of recipes that is thoroughly modern, covering a wide flavor spectrum.”
Complete List of Recipes
Click on Chapter Title to see all recipes included in the book.
Chapter 1: From the Porridge Pot
- Jook (Chinese Breakfast Rice Soup)
- Congee
- Old-Fashioned Oatmeal
- Cinnamon-Apple Oatmeal
- Hot Oatmeal and Rice
- Overnight Steel-Cut Oatmeal
- Creamy Oatmeal with Dried Fruit
- Maple Oatmeal with Dried Fruit and Sweet Spices
- Rebecca's Rustic Whole Oat Porridge
- Hot Barley Breakfast Cereal
- Vanilla Barley Porridge
- Creamy Rice Porridge with Raisins
- Creamy Cornmeal Porridge
- Sweet Breakfast Grits
- Millet Porridge with Dates
- Cracked Wheat Porridge
- Cracked Wheat Cereal Cooked in Apple Juice
- Farina Porridge
- Your Own Blend Overnight Porridge
- Old-Fashioned Almond and Coconut Granola
- Maple Oat Granola with Dried Cranberries
Chapter 2: The Slow Cooker Soup Pot
- Herbed Barley and Buttermilk Soup
- Mary Moo's Green Split Pea and Barley Soup
- Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
- Seasonal Dal Soup
- Kitchari
- Red Lentil Soup
- Italian Lentil Soup
- Lentil and Red Pepper Soup
- Old-Fashioned Bean and Lentil Soup from a Mix
- Old-Fashioned Black Bean Soup
- Tomato–Black Bean Soup
- U.S. Senate Bean Soup
- White Bean Soup with Bacon
- White Bean and Kale Tomato Soup
- Zuppa Bastarda
- Minestrone
- Crock-Baked Italian Bread Soup
- The Easiest French Onion Soup
- Julie's French Onion Soup for Two
- Provençal Garlic Soup
- Corn Chowder
- Potato-Leek Soup
- Gina's Baked Potato Soup
- Cream of Artichoke Soup
- Slow-Cooked Broccoli Soup with Garlic and Olive Oil
- Winter Red Cabbage Soup with Roots
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Zucchini Bisque
- Beth's Vegetarian Borscht
- Winter Tomato Soup
- Hot Tomato Consommé
- Carrot Soup with Honey and Nutmeg
- Japanese Soup with Mushrooms and Tofu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Gumbo
- Cock-a-Leekie Soup
- Poached Chicken in Tomato Broth
- Scotch Broth
- Hamburger Steak Soup
- Chicken Broth
- Extra-Rich Chicken Broth
- Turkey Broth
- Beef Broth
- Smoky Meat Broth
- Vegetable Broth
- Roasted Vegetable Broth
- Vegetable Dashi for Miso Soup
- Asian Vegetarian Broth
Chapter 3: Slow-Cooked Side Dishes, Vegetable Stews, and Stuffings
- Slow-Steamed Artichokes
- Soy-Sake Asparagus
- Braised Peas with Lettuce
- Braised Fresh Shell Beans
- Southern-Style Barbecue Green Beans with Bacon
- Crock-Baked Beets
- Red Cabbage and Apples
- Sauerkraut and Onions
- Collard Greens and Kale
- Hominy and Corn
- Crock-Roasted Fresh Corn on the Cob
- Old-Fashioned Creamed Corn
- Succotash
- Crock-Roasted Garlic
- Braised Leeks and Onions
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Crock-Baked Potatoes
- Roasted New Potatoes with Garlic and Herbs
- Twice-Crocked Stuffed Potatoes with Cheddar and Chives
- Hot German Potato Salad
- Rough Mashed Potatoes with Garlic
- Crock-Baked Sweet Potatoes or Yams
- Yams with Coconut and Pecans
- Old-Fashioned Stewed Tomatoes
- Crock-Steamed Winter Squash
- Summer Squash Enchilada Casserole with Three Cheeses
- Ratatouille
- Calabacitas
- Crock-Roasted Root Vegetables
- Crock-Roasted Summer Vegetables
- Zuni Stew
- Vegetarian Oden (Japanese Root Vegetable Stew)
- Old-Fashioned Sage Stuffing Casserole
- Dried Fruit and Nut Bread Stuffing
- Slow Cooker Buttermilk Dumplings
Chapter 4: Rice and Other Grains
- Parmesan Risotto
- Risotto with Edamame
- Converted Rice in the Slow Cooker
- Spanish Brown Rice with Spicy Sausage
- Mujedrah
- Double-Corn Spoonbread
- Polenta
- Green Chile Grits
- Pumpkin Cheddar Grits
- Fresh Hominy
- Orange Barley Casserole
- Kasha
- Basic Wheat Berries
- Wild Rice–Almond Casserole
Chapter 5: Not-from-the-Slow Cooker Accompaniments
- Baked Rice
- Lemon Rice
- Rice Pilaf
- Mexican Rice
- Barley Pilaf
- Couscous with Chickpeas and Parsley
- Herbed Tiny Pasta
- Noodles with Poppy Seeds
- Oven-Roasted Potatoes
- Mashed Potato Casserole
- Potato Pancakes
- Corn Fritter Cakes
- Savory Wild Rice Pancakes
- Noodle Pancakes
- Mixed Green Salad à la Vincent Schiavelli
Chapter 6: The New-Fashioned Bean Pot
- Slow Cooker Pot of Beans
- Basic Savory Beans
- Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
- Cheater’s Refried Beans
- Frijoles Charros
- Italian White Beans with Pancetta
- Tuscan Beans with Herbs
- Boston Baked Beans
- Maple Pork and Beans
- Vegetarian Baked Beans
- Vegetarian Frijoles Negros
- Stewed Black Beans
- Mexican Black Beans with Pork
- Orange Black Beans with Cumin
- Slow Cooker Chickpeas
- Chickpeas with Chard
- Crock-Baked Soybeans
- Southwestern Bean Pot
- Slow Cooker Lentils
- Lentils with Ham and Rosemary
- Old-Fashioned "One-Pot" Bean Dinner
- Vegetarian Cholent
- Beans and Sausage
Chapter 7: The Wonderful World of Chili
- Really Old-Fashioned Chili with Salsa Cruda
- 1-2-3-4 Chili with Beef and Beans
- Senator Barry Goldwater's Arizona Chili
- Salsa Chili with Cilantro Cream
- Chili Californio
- White Chili
- Turkey Thigh and Hominy Chili
- Vegetarian Chili sin Carne
- Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
- Easiest Black Bean and Brown Rice Chili
- Lucky Chili
- Lentil Chili
- North Indian Chili
- Chili, Olive, and Cheese Casserole
Chapter 8: Savory Sauces, Pizza, and Pasta Casseroles
- Salsa Mexicana
- Marinara Sauce
- Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Chunky Tomato Basil Sauce
- Italian Mushroom and Eggplant Sauce
- Classic Italian Meat Sauce
- Meatballs in Tomato-Wine Sauce
- Slow Cooker Pizza Sauce
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Easy Cheesy Ravioli Casserole
- Creamy Penne with Mushroom and Tuna Sauce
- Rigatoni and Sausage
Chapter 9: Poultry, Game Birds, and Rabbit
- Basic Poached Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole
- “Quick” Teriyaki Chicken
- Pollo Colorado (Chicken in Red Chile Sauce)
- Orange Hoisin Chicken
- Salsa Chicken
- Chicken with Beer
- Caribbean Jerked Chicken
- Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Cumin
- Chicken with Onions and Cheese
- Chicken with Golden Raisins
- Orange and Honey Chicken Drumsticks
- Basic Poached Whole Chicken
- Mexican-Style Lime and Cilantro Whole Chicken
- Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Mushrooms
- Red-Cooked Chicken
- Chinese Poached Chicken
- Chinese Sweet-and-Sour Chicken with Sesame Seeds
- Chicken Curry
- Cornish Game Hens with Mango Tomato Salsa Fresca
- Poussin Paprikash
- Bunny's Turkey Breast
- Apricot Honey–Glazed Turkey
- Braised Herbed Turkey Legs
- Mexican Turkey
- M's Turkey Taco Salad
- Turkey Shiitake Meat loaf
- Kubis Rolls
- Southwest Turkey Sausage and Hominy Stew
- Duck Breasts with Port Wine Sauce
- Pheasant in a Crock
- Braised Quail
- Rabbit Hunter’s Style
Chapter 10: Beef, Veal, and Venison
- Our Best Pot Roast with Roots
- Lazy Day Braised Pot Roast
- Skye's Braised Pot Roast with Vegetables
- Braised Beef Brisket
- Tangy Tomato Brisket
- Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Corned Beef with Molasses-Bourbon Glaze
- Red-Cooked Rump Roast
- Crocked Beef Fajitas
- Swiss Steak
- Mom's Beef Stew
- Beef Ragoût
- Hungarian Beef Stew with Paprika and Marjoram
- Estofado
- Japanese-Style Beef Curry Rice
- Beef in Guinness
- Braised Beef in Espresso
- Sloppy Joes
- California Tamale Pie with Corn and Black Olives
- Tex-Mex Enchiladas
- Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf
- Classic Meat Loaf
- Salsa Meat Loaf
- Fresh Chile and Corn Chip Meat Loaf
- Meat Loaf on a Bed of Potatoes
- Crock Hot Dogs
- Classic Veal Stew
- Veal Stew with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Rosemary
- Veal Stew Peperonata
- Venison Stew with Bacon and Mushrooms
Chapter 11: Pork and Lamb
- Roast Pork with Apples
- Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce
- Pork Tenderloin and Sauerkraut
- Pork Tenderloin Braised in Milk with Fresh Herbs
- Mahogany Glazed Pork
- Southern Barbecued Pork on a Bun
- Pork Chops with Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms
- Oscar’s Chile Verde
- Pork Stew in Cider
- Italian Pork Stew
- Oscar’s Posole
- Navajo Stew
- Sausage and Peppers
- Lamb and Cabbage
- Pasta with Lamb Shanks in Beer and Tomato Sauce
- Martha's Wine Country Lamb Shanks
- Victoria’s Lamb Shanks Braised with Garlic, Fresh Rosemary, and White Wine
- Braised Lamb Chops with White Beans
- Lamb Goulash au Blanc
- Lamb Curry
- Irish Stew
- Agnello al Forno
Chapter 12: Ribs and Wings
- Barbecue Pork Ribs
- Honey Barbecue Pork Ribs
- Pork Ribs with Molasses Glaze
- Country Ribs with Onions, Apples, and Sauerkraut
- Soulfully Good Pork Spareribs with Pineapple and Ginger
- Short Ribs of Beef Flavored with Chiles and Beer
- Red Wine Short Ribs of Beef
- The Easiest Beef Short Ribs
- Peking Honey Chicken Wings
- Orange-Dijon Chicken Wings
- Chicken Wings with Apricot Sauce
Chapter 13: Fish and Shellfish
- Crab Cioppino
- Shrimp Creole Stew
- Confetti Seafood Chowder
- Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
- Huachinango à la Veracruza (Snapper in Tomato Sauce)
- Baccalà alla Fiorentina
- Crock-Poached Salmon Steaks
- Nancyjo's Crock-Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce
- Citrus Sea Bass
- Trout in White Wine
- Slow Cooker Coquilles
- Calamari Fra Diavolo
- Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon
- Seafood Pasta
- Cheesy Tuna-Stuffed Potatoes
Chapter 14: Slow Cooker Puddings, Cakes, and Breads
- Hot Fudge Spoon Cake
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cake
- Lemon Buttermilk Sponge Pudding
- Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding
- Jasmine Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk
- Kheer
- Tapioca Pudding
- Nondairy Tapioca Pudding
- Indian Pudding
- Raisin Bread Pudding with Calvados and Pecans
- Fresh Raspberry Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Natalie’s Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- Honey and Apple Bread Pudding with Golden Raisins
- Old-Fashioned Applesauce Cake with Walnuts
- Slow Cooker Carrot Cake
- Banana Cake with Pineapple
- Crock-Baked Cornbread with Green Chiles and Corn
- Crock-Baked Hominy Cornbread
- Steamed Brown Bread
- Steamed Winter Squash Bread
- Steamed Molasses Brown Bread
- Steamed Bran Muffin Bread
- Steamed Ginger Brown Bread
- Steamed White Fruitcake
- Steamed Persimmon-Ginger Pudding with Pecans
Chapter 15: Fruit Desserts, Sauces, and Compotes
- Orchard Crumble
- Peach Crumble
- Blueberry Grunt
- Pear Brown Bethy
- Applesauce
- Cran-Apple Peach Sauce
- Apple and Pear Sauce with Ginger
- Crock-Stewed Dried Apricots
- Rhubarb-Strawberry Compote
- Rum-Butterscotch Bananas
- Stewed Blueberries
- Poached Cots
- Crock-Baked Apples
- Caramel Apples
Chapter 16: Fruit Butters, Jams, and Chutneys
- Apple Butter
- Pumpkin Butter
- Chestnut Butter
- Fresh Peach Jam
- Nancyjo's Peach and Pluot Jam
- Fresh Apricot Jam
- Fig and Ginger Jam
- Fresh Bing Cherry Jam
- Fresh Strawberry Jam
- Blackberry Jam
- Tomato Jam
- Orange Marmalade
- Quince Marmalade
- Plum Chutney
- Mango and Pineapple Chutney
- Mango, Lime, and Date Chutney
- Peach and Dried Apricot Chutney
- Apple and Dried Fruit Chutney
- Cranberry-Apple Chutney
- Cranberry-Ginger Compote
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
- Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine and Oranges
- New-Fashioned Apple and Pear Mincemeat
- Sweet and Spicy Red Grapes
- Confit of Green Tomato
- Quick and Easy Tomato Ketchup
