291045 Fri Nov 29 19:33:19 -0800 2002 6 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1582088 My daughter is in dire need. I don't have a crockpot, so am of no help to her. I would appreciate knowing what books are useful to you, as there are quite a few out there, and I am sure to pick a lemon on my own. Fri Nov 29 19:33:19 -0800 2002 0 Jeremy Newel 1 1582101 Try this web site. It says "southern cooking" but I think the recipes are not all that regional. We used it a couple of times. There are other great sites, too. On Yahoo or Google search "crockpot recipes" (Don't forget the quotes!) Scott Link: http://southernfood.about.com/library/crock/blcpidx.htm Sat Nov 30 00:27:57 -0800 2002 1582088 0 bunnyr 1 1582111 you can download recipes for free off the internet, search for crockpot, one pot, slow cooker. for book versions, I'm not sure what cuisine you are looking for, but better homes and gardens has a new book out that focuses on crockpot recipes. versus others in the market, including betty crocker, it's been rated a little higher by a few ppl, with fewer redundant recipes that could be found online. Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=lovesecrets-20&path=tg/detail/-/0696215462 Image: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0696215462.01._PE40_PI_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg Sat Nov 30 03:43:27 -0800 2002 1582088 0 christina 1 1582115 I have two that are pretty good: Slow-Cooker Ready and Waiting Cookbook by Rick Rodgers is pretty good for hearty, stick to your ribs fare. Slow Cooker Cooking by Lora Brody has a good section that she calls her "pantry" section in which she provides recipes for caramelized onions, apple sauce, and dulce de leche in the slow cooker. Quite a few duck recipes in the poultry section of the book. Sat Nov 30 09:22:22 -0800 2002 1582088 0 Pru 1 1582117 Someone on Chowhound recommended "The Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting Cookbook" by Rick Rodgers. I just got the book and haven't tried any of the recipies yet. He is very specific with instructions. I sense that the recipies are well-tested. See link below. Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/068815803X/qid=1038666379/sr=2-2/ref=sr_2_2/102-2257206-0460116 Sat Nov 30 09:31:51 -0800 2002 1582088 0 Val G 1 1582145 I have a couple--one pretty good, one not so good. "Crockery Cook Book" from Sunset Books has a nice selection of interesting but not overly complicated recipes. This one is good enough to recommend. "Fix-It and Forget-It" by Dawn Ranck has a lot of recipes in it, but a lot tend to be of the "can of mushroom soup" or "package of onion soup mix" type of cooking. I doubt that I'll keep this one. I've paged through "The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes" by Finlayson in the bookstore but haven't cooked from it. That one looks like a good one to me. Sat Nov 30 15:52:34 -0800 2002 1582088 0 Chimayo Joe 1 1582256 I bought Crockpot Cookery a little while ago, and everything that I have made so far has been excellent. Not the mushroom soup type stuff but a lot of interesting options. Mon Dec 02 14:31:35 -0800 2002 1582088 0 Danielle