Martha
Stewart's Slow Cooker: 110 Recipes for Flavorful, Foolproof Dishes
(Including Desserts!), Plus Test- Kitchen Tips and Strategies
Leave it to the experts
at Martha Stewart to figure out the best ways to use this favorite
appliance. The 110 recipes in this book make the most of the slow
cooker's assets (low heat, hands-off cooking), while also uncovering its
hidden potential. Readers will find that they can not only braise cuts
of meat until meltingly tender and let soups and stews simmer away
untended, but also gently poach fish, cook up creamy scalloped potatoes,
and bake a perfect cheesecake. This book has everything home cooks need
to maximize flavor and make life a whole lot easier.
MY REVIEW: When
it comes to preparing food with slow cookers, there are usually two
types of cooks: those who regularly make use of this wonderful kitchen
helper, and those who dust the cooker off now and then for holidays,
pot-luck dinners, and the occasional pot roast. Slow cookers come in a
wide range of sizes, functionality, and visual appeal. I still have my
original Crock Pot (avocado green), and it still works quite well. I
have newer cookers, one small and one large, but the “green machine” is
still my favorite. It holds a lot of memories of good food and good
family times. “Martha Stewart’s Slow Cooker: 110 recipes for Flavorful,
Foolproof Dishes (Including Desserts!), Plus Test-Kitchen Tips and
Strategies” shines a new light on this old kitchen favorite, making it a
“go to” meal-maker for modern families. More than a year’s research
went into developing recipes and cooking techniques which make the most
of the slow-cooker’s steady, even heat, minimal pot-watching, and the
added benefits of less fat and more moisture in the prepared dish. Try
poaching root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and beets
(Root-Vegetable Confit), and serve them over cooked grains, or as a
flavorful side dish. Slow cookers are unbeatable at taking tougher,
less-expensive cuts of meat like flank steak and turning them
fork-tender (Ropa Vieja). Fish fillets will cook to perfection
(Indian-Style Fish Curry). For richer flavor and deeper color, brown
meats and sauté onions before adding them to the slow cooker (Persian
Lamb Stew). It goes without saying that soup is a slow cooker classic,
and you can make a spectacular vegetarian version (healthy, hearty
Italian Ribollita Soup). For your sweet-tooth try delicious desserts
(Cinnamon Buns) which are made even more scrumptious by the moist heat
of the slow cooker. This is a delightful cookbook filled with
mouth-watering food photos and recipes that will have you rethinking
your tried & true menus and meal preparations, and you will
appreciate the savings of food costs and time.
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Martha Stewart's Vegetables: The Essential Guide, with Recipes
An essential resource for every cook
In this
beautiful book, Martha Stewart—one of America’s best-known cooks,
gardeners, and all-around vegetable lovers—provides home cooks with an
indispensable resource for selecting, storing, preparing, and cooking
from the garden and the market. The 150 recipes, many of which are
vegetarian, highlight the flavors and textures of everyday favorites and
uncommon varieties alike. The recipes include:
• Roasted Carrots and Red Quinoa with Miso Dressing
• Swiss Chard Lasagna
• Endive and Fennel Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
• Asparagus and Watercress Pizza
• Smoky Brussels Sprouts Gratin
• Spiced Parsnip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Martha Stewart’s Vegetables makes eating your greens (and reds and yellows and oranges) more delicious than ever.
MY REVIEW: Step
up to the plate, and eat your veggies. The "V" in "Martha Stewart's
Vegetables" stands for vibrant, versatile, and veggielicious. We eat
with our eyes first, and then with all of our senses, and the beautiful
color photo accompanying each recipe will definitely tempt your taste
buds. The layout of this book is clean, uncluttered, easy-to-read, and
easy-to-follow. The chapters are divided by the type of vegetable, such
as Bulbs, Roots, Stalks & Stems, Leaves, and more. "Tubers",
featuring potatoes and sweet potatoes, is my favorite--yes, I love my
spuds. Each chapter is prefaced with a mini-bio of the vegetable group,
and then followed by "The Basics"of varieties, storage, usage, and
cooking. "Four-Onion Soup with Ginger" is perfect for those not shy
about their fondness for onions. "Herb-and-Scallion Bread Pudding" is a
savory side dish for roasted meats. "Moroccan Vegetable Soup" is hearty
and surprisingly quick to prepare. "Carrot Fries" are oven-baked and
crisply satisfying. "Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes Anna" is simple and
combines the best of both worlds. "Roasted Pork Chops with Sweet
Potatoes and Apples" is the fantastic flavors of Fall all in one pan.
"Sweet Potato Yeasted Rolls" and "Potato Dinner Rolls"--make both, and
serve with lots of creamy real butter. "Caldo Verde" is a filling stew
of kale, potatoes, and sausage. "Broccoli, Shrimp, and Shiitake
Stir-Fry" offers a bountiful bowlful of tastes and textures. The fruits
that we call vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados,
peppers and chiles, and more, are also given a shine by the spotlight.
"Skillet Steak Peperonata" is sirloin steak cooked with a skilletful of
peppers and onions. "Corn Soup" made with half-and-half and bacon-and
savory seasonings-invites you to pick up your spoon and dig in. All
together, "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" includes 150 recipes for main
dishes and sides. You may not embrace a total vegetarian lifestyle, but
incorporating more vegetables into your food intake will be more
healthful, and it will expand and enhance your daily menus. MARTHA
STEWART is one of America’s leading lifestyle experts, and she is the
author of more than 80 books on cooking, entertaining, crafts,
homekeeping, gardens, weddings, and decorating.
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Martha
Stewart's Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small
Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres, Plus 30 Cocktails
Hors d’oeuvres made modern:
Today’s style of entertaining calls for fuss-free party foods that are
easy to make and just as delicious as ever. With more than 200 recipes
for tasty pre-dinner bites, substantial small plates, special-occasion
finger foods, and quick snacks to enjoy with drinks, Martha Stewart’s Appetizers is the new go-to guide for any type of get-together.
MY REVIEW: An "appetizer" is defined as "a small portion of tasty food
to stimulate the appetite". Yes, indeed. An "hors d'oeuvre" is noted as
an appetizer served before a meal. Why, thank you--I will accept a nice
sampler plate. "Martha Stewart's Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Dips,
Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres, Plus
30 Cocktails" offers up tasty tidbits and tempting treats accompanied by
lovely libations. This is a glorious graze-fest, done in "Martha
Style", and it truly is a fabulous feast for foodies. It also introduced
me to one of my new favorite food phrases: "substantial small plates".
Oh, goodness! While the traditional image for appetizers and hors
d'oeuvres is associated with cocktail parties and social gatherings, I
will say that the foods and drinks featured in this book are also mighty
appealing for times when you want something really good, but you don't
want to cook a full meal. I am writing this review in the sultry days of
late August here in the South, and a cold plate of assorted goodies
with a nice cool drink seems like the perfect after-work supper. Divided
into five sections of recipes--Snacks, Starters, Small Plates, Stylish
Bites, and Sips--the book also offers rules and tips for party planning
and hosting. Organization plus inspiration makes things easier for you
and goes a long way to ensure a houseful of happy guests. You can't go
wrong serving them delicious delights like these: "Summer Crudites with
Green Goddess Dip"; "Cranberry Sparkler"; "Horseradish Deviled Eggs";
"Rosemary Cheese Straws"; "Plum Blossom"; "Mini Cheese Biscuits";
"Salty-Sweet Party Mix"; "Honey-Roasted Salted Figs"; "Gin and
Grapefruit Fizzes"; "Turkey and Avocado Sliders"; "Sour Cherry Mojitos";
"Papaya, Mango, and Pineapple with Spiced Salt"; "Seasoned Potato
Chips"; "Spiced Nuts"; "Seasoned Popcorn"; "Apple Cider Sangria"; and so
much more. Contemporary cuisine has its own casual chic, and eclectic
style can be an intriguing ice-breaker.
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One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More
The editors of Martha
Stewart Living take 30-minute meals and everyday food to the next level
with one-pot meals; more than 120 innovative, comfort-food recipes make
use of just a pot, a sheet pan, a skillet, a slow cooker, or a pressure
cooker for meals that are delicious, satisfying, and quick to clean up,
too.
MSLO's latest cookbook features something everyone wants
more of: all-in-one meals. Packed with 120 gorgeous images and recipes
for one-pot wonders (including their food hack for One-Pan Pasta that
went viral over the summer), this cookbook helps you get in and out of
the kitchen with only one vessel to clean. From chicken and vegetables
that roast on the same sheet pan to skillet lasagna, baked risotto,
soups, and down-home casseroles, this is the volume that gives you the
biggest flavor payoff with the smallest efforts. Here, too, are a dozen
recipes for one-bowl desserts that can be ready when you are.
MY REVIEW: "One
Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and
More" is simply a pleasure from cover to cover. This delightful cookbook
from the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living is one that you will reach
for time and time again. With its trimmed-down size, easy-to-read font,
and clean layout, this tempting collection of "one pot" meals and
delicious desserts is definitely user-friendly. Each recipe is
accompanied by a full-color photo. The cooking categories are: Dutch
Oven; Skillet & Saute' Pan; Slow Cooker; Roasting Pan & Baking
Dish; Pressure Cooker; Stockpot & Saucepan; and Desserts. Each of
the different type of cooking pots is featured with a photo and usage
directions and tips. Preparation time and clean up is reduced, and the
convenience of preparing good-for-you comfort food encourages more
shared family time around the dinner table. Here's a sample of the
irresistible recipes included in "One Pot": "Chicken with Creamy Corn
and Bacon"; "Sausage with Acorn Squash and Onions"; "Pork with Parsnips
and Sweet Potatoes"; "Rib Eye with Root Vegetables"; "Pasta with Lentils
and Greens"; "Corn and Shrimp Chowder"; "Salmon with Cabbage and Kale";
and "Mustard Salmon with Cabbage and Potatoes". Now, on to the
wicked-good desserts: "Rustic Apple Tart"; "Skillet Chocolate-Chip
Cookie"; "Molten Chocolate Cupcakes"; and "Baked Blackberry Custard".
With such appealing spirit and style, and fabulous, family-favorite
foods, "One Pot" is one terrific cookbook.
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Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart is an American
business magnate, author, editor and homemaking advocate. She is also a
former stockbroker and fashion model. Over the last two decades Stewart
has held a prominent position in the American publishing industry; as
the author of several books, hundreds of articles on the domestic arts,
editor of a national homekeeping magazine, host for two popular daytime
television programs, and commercial spokeswoman for K-Mart. In 2001 she
was named the third most powerful woman in America by Ladies Home Journal. In 2004 she was convicted of lying to investigators about a stock sale and served five months in prison.
