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Expand your vegan repertoire and get the maximum value from your slow cooker with these 200 delicious vegan slower-cooker recipes. In Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker, best-selling vegan and vegetarian cookbook author Robin Robertson unites her expertise on the creative use of slow cookers, her ingenuity in the kitchen, and talent for working with enticing ingredients and flavors. She provides practical guidance on how to work with different models of slow cookers, taking into account the sizes of various machines, the variety of settings they offer, and the quirks and personalities of each device. Robin addresses any lingering skepticism you may have about whether slow cookers can have delicious, meat-free applications, and she shows how to take into account the water content of vegetables and the absorptive qualities of grains when vegan slow-cooking.Fresh from the Vegan Slow-Cooker includes eleven recipe chapters, four of which focus on main courses. Including many soy-free and gluten-free recipes, you will find:

  • Homey and comforting foods in the American and European style, such as a Rustic Pot Pie Topped with Chive Biscuits and a Ziti with Mushroom and Bell Pepper Ragu
  • East Asian, South and Southeast Asian, and Mexican/Latin dishes
  • Appealing bean dishes such as a Crockery Cassoulet and a Greek-Style Beans with Tomatoes and Spinach
  • Eighteen robust chilis and stews, including a warming Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash and a surprising but yummy Seitan Stroganoff
  • Snacks and appetizers, desserts, breads and breakfasts, and even drinks

Combining the convenience of the slow cooker with the health and environmental benefits of vegan eating, Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker is a must-have resource, whether you live a completely vegan lifestyle or are looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your busy life.

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ISBN-13:9781558327900
Publisher:Harvard Common Press
Publication date:09/25/2012
Pages:336
Product dimensions: 8.70(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Robin Robertson is a veteran restaurant chef, cooking teacher, and an acclaimed writer. She pens a regular column for VegNews magazine and has written for Vegetarian Times, Health Naturally, Restaurant Business, National Culinary Review, American Culinary Federation magazine, and Better Nutrition. She has written numerous cookbooks, including the best-selling titlesFresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker,Vegan Planet, Vegan on the Cheap, and Quick-Fix Vegan. Robertson currently writes, promotes her books, and teaches classes on her innovative vegan cuisine from her home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Her website is robinrobertson.com.

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Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

200 Ultra-Convenient, Super-Tasty, Completely Animal-Free One-Dish Dinners

By Robin Robertson

Harvard Common Press

Copyright © 2012 Robin Robertson
All right reserved.

ISBN: 9781558327900

Introduction The irresistible appeal of a slow cooker is its convenience and simplicity. Turn it on, and it cooks dinner while you do other things. You have no pot to watch. It doesnt burn or spill over. Just set it and let it do its work. Next thing you know, your kitchen smells heavenly, like a home-cooked meal, and you feel like your personal chef did all the work. Slow cookers first appeared in the 1970s, and you could get your crock pot in harvest gold, avocado green, or maybe decorated with orange flowers. Back then, the Crock-Pot (as the Rival Company, which is now a brand of Sunbeam Products, trademarked it) was mostly favored for cooking tough cuts of meat. The Crock-Pot left the limelight for a while, but in 2002, when I wrote my first slow cooker cookbook (Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker, The Harvard Common Press), slow cookers were enjoying a comeback. The goal of my first slow cooker book was to show how versatile slow cookers are for vegetarian cookingthey can be used to prepare everything from breakfast to dessert. Fast forward ten years from that first book, and the popularity of slow cookers shows no sign of waning. In addition, more people are enjoying a plant-based diet than ever before. Since that first slow cooker cookbook was published, Ive written many other titles, but I never stopped developing new recipes, discovering new techniques, and exploring new ideas for vegan slow cooking. As Ive explored new ways to use the slow cooker for plant-based meals, Ive been continually amazed at the effectiveness of slow cookers for vegan recipes. Over the years, I have developed scores of new recipes and explored the worlds cuisines to discover more creative ways to prepare food using the slow cooker method. What I came up with was enough to fill another book. Im pleased and proud, therefore, to present this new book to you. It contains more than 200 recipes using only plant-based ingredients. Ive also included pages of basic information and lots of new tips and pointers for making the most of your slow cooker experience. Ive worked hard to make the recipes accessible using most sizes of slow cookers. In addition to being 100 percent plant-based, many of the recipes are also gluten-free, soy-free, or low in fat. We all know that a slow cooker is ideal for cooking beans, soups, and stews, but as you explore the pages of The Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook, youll discover a whole new slow-cooking world. The slow cooker can be used to make braised vegetable dishes, comforting casseroles, luxurious risottos, and fun dips and snacks. It can even be used to bake potatoes, breads, pts, and desserts.

With chapters on everything from appetizers to main dishes, desserts, and beverages, theres something for everyones breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My new book picks up where my previous book left off and elevates vegan slow cooking to a higher level. I love to cook in my slow cooker, and I hope that after you try some of these recipes, you will too.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Slow Cooker Basics

Chapter 2: Snacks and Appetizers

Chapter 3: Soups that Satisfy

Chapter 4: Chilis and Stews

Chapter 5: Beans and Grains

Chapter 6: Hearty Main Dishes

Chapter 7: Simply Stuffed

Chapter 8: Vegetable Love

Chapter 9: Condiments from the Crock

Chapter 10: Dont Forget Desserts

Chapter 11: Bread and Breakfast

Chapter 12: Hot Drinks

Index

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FAQs

What is a slow cooker used for? ›

A slow cooker is an electric appliance that simmers food at a low temperature over a long period of time. Because of this low-and-slow method, slow cookers are great for breaking down and tenderizing large pieces of meat like pot roasts or beef stews.

What's the difference between slow cooker and crockpot? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

What are the disadvantages of a slow cooker? ›

Food texture changes: Canned foods, such as vegetables, can become too mushy in a slow cooker. It's better to use them fresh or frozen. But, frozen veggies tend to make the texture of the dish more “watery”. Defrosting and draining the extra liquid before cooking can help minimize this.

When should I use a slow cooker? ›

Slow cookers are great for cooking cheaper cuts like beef brisket, pork shoulder, lamb shoulder and chicken thighs. You can also use less meat, as slow cooking really extracts a meaty flavour that permeates the whole dish. Bulk up with vegetables instead.

Why do people use a slow cooker? ›

Great for batch cooking, so you'll always have something delicious to eat at the end of a long day. Delivers maximum flavour through the long and slow cooking process. Tenderises meat and other ingredients and keeps the dish deliciously succulent.

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Can you put meat straight into a slow cooker? Meat can be added directly unseared and not browned. However, browning meat and caramelising the beef is a great way to add depth of flavour and improve the visual appearance of the final dish.

Is it worth using a slow cooker? ›

So, in conclusion, slow cookers are great. They're a convenient, cost-effective, and versatile kitchen appliance that can be used to make a wide range of delicious meals with minimal effort. Whether you're cooking for your partner or entertaining guests, a slow cooker is nice to have in any kitchen.

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