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Sep 06, 2013 Diane rated it it was amazing

365 Slow Cooker Suppers; Stephanie O'Dea
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - 2013

Fall and Winter means the crock-pot gets used at least 2-3 times a week, so when I saw this book, I was immediately interested. Oh, yes, my life Mon-Friday just became less complicated if I can get into the groove of starting supper before I walk out of the door in the morning. Even though there are just (2) of us, I plan to cook for "a family" and freeze for future meals as well.

There is plenty to like about this book. It'

365 Slow Cooker Suppers; Stephanie O'Dea
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - 2013

There is plenty to like about this book. It's divided into sections: soups and stews; beans; beef and lamb; pork , fish and seafood and sandwiches (hmm -- slow cooker sandwiches?) There are meatless main dishes, a good amount of gluten free selections.

Some of the recipes do require a fair amount of prep work, so not every recipe would be one I could toss together before work, but some of these would be great to try on weekends. Here are some of the recipes that caught my eye and I plan to try: turkey and stuffing dinner (using drumstick) - yup in the slow cooker. I also liked the sound of: sweet and savory cabbage rolls (this is one that requires a bit of pre work). How about Chinese Pot Roast with Snow peas, or Spanish chicken stew served with quinoa; Wild Mushroom beef stew, Lasagne soup, Chicken Piccata and lots of hearty soup recipes that sounded good as well.

Most every page has terrific color photos, and easy to read text for aging eyes like mine, and a section titled "THE VERDICT", which consists of comments on how the finished product was and how it could be modified in the future.

This is definitely one of those cookbooks that would be used on a regular basis by me, so I am hoping to purchase it when it released at the end of the month. GREAT BOOK

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365 Slow Cooker Suppers is a cookbook I can really get behind. So many books are looking for new or odd ingredients just to create something different. But this book gives us recipes for the tried and true in addition to a few more exotic dishes. Even better, the recipes are all interesting - none feel like 'filler' just to reach the 365 recipe number for the publication.

The book is laid out by type of dish: soups/ste

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The book is laid out by type of dish: soups/stews, beans, poultry, beef/lamb, pork, sandwiches, meatless, and fish/seafood. As well, there's an introduction with advice on buying cookers, cooking, and suggestions on keeping a pantry stocked with ideal slow cooking ingredients.

Each recipe presented is in an easy to read format with large title, clean list of ingredients, a short cooking instructions, and then the author's verdict (since she's tried all these recipes). The verdicts have everything from side suggestions, lighter/calorie conscious substitutions, time of year recommendations, and more. I found them to be fun, interesting, useful, and a welcome addition. The verdicts really make the book for me - they are always a short paragraph, separate from the recipe, for easy reference.

My one wish is to have had an image for every recipe. Although there are a lot of images in the book, I always find it most useful to have an idea of how the finished product will/should look. In addition, pictures make great enticements for the family to look forward to the final result.

In all, a book that covers a huge selection of ALL types of slow cooker recipes - from beef stew to breakfast for dinner quiche. And you don't need to find an exotic foods market just to use the recipes since it gives a variety from the great comfort food we love to more interesting meals for special occasions. All presented in a clean, easy to use format. This is one of the best books I've had on slow cookers.

Received as an ARC from the publisher.

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Oct 09, 2013 Dolly rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: people who enjoy reading cookbooks

I am a big fan of cooking with my crockpot and I have followed Stephanie O'Dea's blog, http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/ for several years now. I love her recipes, her instructions, her critiques and comments about what worked (and what didn't) and her common sense practicality that makes getting dinner to the table for a busy family achievable and even enjoyable.

Her first cookbooks (Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking and More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: 200 Brand-

Her first cookbooks (Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking and More Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: 200 Brand-New, Budget-Friendly, Slow-Cooker Recipes) were merely transcriptions of the different recipes posted on her website, but this book kicks it up a notch, with colorful glossy photographs of the food and lots of submissions from other readers/followers of her blog.

Overall, it was a handy guide and offers lots of suggestions for dinner meal planning. I like to peruse her books when my own menus tend to get a bit stale and repetitive. Yummy recipes that can fit into a busy schedule. Fantastic!

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May 18, 2015 Karen rated it liked it

Waited 6 weeks to get this from the library and a bit disappointed. Plus it didn't help I was stuffed from a huge lunch. Anyway, found three recipes I will try in the book: Au Gratin Potatoes with Ham, Beef Gyros & Autumn Harvest Pork Loin (with butternut squash & Granny Smith apples). Waited 6 weeks to get this from the library and a bit disappointed. Plus it didn't help I was stuffed from a huge lunch. Anyway, found three recipes I will try in the book: Au Gratin Potatoes with Ham, Beef Gyros & Autumn Harvest Pork Loin (with butternut squash & Granny Smith apples). ...more

May 29, 2021 Laura rated it really liked it

I checked this out of the library but I'm probably going to buy my own copy. For the stews and chicken recipes alone, it's worth it.

These are easy crockpot dinners. Like, dump and go. Most don't require browning or tons of ingredients you don't have. This is easy weeknight cooking, and most of the recipes are keepers. And there are so many you can pick and choose. She's gluten free, which is a nice plus, and makes serving suggestions.

The only thing that would improve this book is a new edition a

I checked this out of the library but I'm probably going to buy my own copy. For the stews and chicken recipes alone, it's worth it.

The only thing that would improve this book is a new edition and nutritional information.

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Another excellent cookbook

Stephanie produced another really good cookbook. I can't wait to try these recipes. Also her website is chock full of recipes and many of them gluten free for those who need to follow a gluten free diet.

Dec 20, 2016 Jennifer rated it really liked it

I checked this out from the library. A nice variety of recipes. I was thrilled to see the gluten-free options, too. I'm going to order my own copy, because this is a keeper! I checked this out from the library. A nice variety of recipes. I was thrilled to see the gluten-free options, too. I'm going to order my own copy, because this is a keeper! ...more

Mar 17, 2017 Lorraine rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: everyone who enjoys using slow cookers.

Lots of new ideas for a slow cooker are found in Stephanie o'Dea's 365 Slow Cooker Suppers. The recipes for lamb, one of my very favorite meats, is a surprise. I am looking forward to trying the lamb stew recipe. The author also includes recipes for soup, ribs, pork loin, brisket (a few recipes for this.),pasta, meatloaf, bangers and mash (an English favorite), chicken, and even recipes for Mexican dishes, and Chinese also. The author did a great job presenting all kinds of recipes not just pot Lots of new ideas for a slow cooker are found in Stephanie o'Dea's 365 Slow Cooker Suppers. The recipes for lamb, one of my very favorite meats, is a surprise. I am looking forward to trying the lamb stew recipe. The author also includes recipes for soup, ribs, pork loin, brisket (a few recipes for this.),pasta, meatloaf, bangers and mash (an English favorite), chicken, and even recipes for Mexican dishes, and Chinese also. The author did a great job presenting all kinds of recipes not just pot roast and chili, but they are included and the recipes look good! ...more

Jul 30, 2013 Ashley rated it really liked it

I would love to use my slow cooker more, especially during the week. I only seem to use it in the winter though, to make beef stew or a pot roast on a lazy Sunday - but when I go looking for recipe inspiration, online or in cookbooks, I can never seem to find any good ones. The recipes are either too complicated to be do-able in the morning before work, or I have a recipe for a non-slow-cooker version that works just fine and has the same amount of prep.

This cookbook, though, has some great one

This cookbook, though, has some great ones! I have a whole bunch bookmarked - so many of them are super simple, and there are no sodium-filled cream-of-something soups in the ingredients lists here as there seem to be in many slow cooker recipes. I also like that their are several versions of some dishes - I noticed multiple recipes for pot roasts, briskets, tacos/enchiladas, ribs, and others - so if one doesn't suit your tastes you're likely to find another that will. There's nothing more disappointing than opening up a cookbook that promises all sorts of great recipes, only to find there aren't any that appeal to you, or that use ingredients that you aren't even sure you can find at your grocery store (or you that will use for this one recipe and never again), or just look like way too much work. There's nothing fancy here, but I'm looking forward to trying some of these soon!

*Received as an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley

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Jul 29, 2013 Naomi rated it it was amazing

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My opinion: Being a HUGE fan of Ms. O'Dea's cookbooks, I was giddy as a school girl going on her first date when I saw this book on Netgalley. I crossed my fingers when I requested it and delved right in when I was approved.

As usual, Ms. O'Dea did not disappoint. I could count on two hands the number of recipes which wouldn't work out for my family or that just didn't strike me as being appetizing.

She includes a nice selection of

Read my full review: http://bit.ly/142bdCO or http://bit.ly/19zmLl2

As usual, Ms. O'Dea did not disappoint. I could count on two hands the number of recipes which wouldn't work out for my family or that just didn't strike me as being appetizing.

She includes a nice selection of soups/stews, which have always been winners whenever I have made them. She has also added a sandwich selection, which had some nice, unusual selections.

I think my favorite part of this cookbook was that Mexican and Caribbean "themed" recipes were plentiful. I was drooling and meal planning as I was reviewing the book.

Recipes, as usual, were well laid out and the pictures were plentiful.

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I own 3 of Ms. O'Dea's slow cooker books, and by far this one is my favorite. First off, the food is good. I have never cooked anything by Stephanie that I haven't enjoyed. Meals are simple to prepare. You learn as you go along and gradually you begin to think you know how to cook.

Of the 3 books, this one has become my favorite for a few reasons that are not immediately apparent. First of all, I love the index. I was trying to locate a recipte for "Slow cooker broccilli-mushroom lasagna," in another cook book in the index. And it was not listed under "Broccolli," "mushroom," or "lasagna." Take a guess. What was left? In O'Dea's book it is listed under all three possiblilites. That might be one of the reasons I use it so much.

Second reason: Page numbers. How many cook books do you own that omit page numbers if a picture gets in the way? This book has an easy to find number on every page, and I love it.

Good cooking. Great editing. What is not to love.

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Nov 13, 2013 *Angela* rated it really liked it

4.5 stars

What a great cookbook! I am always looking for good crockpot recipes because week nights are so busy. This book has something for everyone, with 365 dinner recipes and beautiful color pictures throughout. The recipes have pretty simple prep times, so I can see myself using these recipes quite often.

My favorite thing about this book was the amount of recipes. Not just soups and stews, but great chicken dishes, seafood dishes, and meatless dishes. And the majority of ingredients are readi

4.5 stars

My favorite thing about this book was the amount of recipes. Not just soups and stews, but great chicken dishes, seafood dishes, and meatless dishes. And the majority of ingredients are readily available.

The only thing that could be improved would be more pictures. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of pictures, but I like a picture of every recipe (I know, a tall order when there are 365 recipes).

*ARC courtesy of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!*

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Aug 10, 2013 Soup rated it it was amazing

ARC from NetGalley

I'm a picky eater so I fully expect to dislike or be at least initially put off by up to 50% of any given recipe book. This was blessedly not the case with 365 Slow Cooker Suppers! In fact there were very few recipes that didn't look appealing (even to me!). I'm not a vegetarian or gluten free but I have many friends who are so I noted (with pleasure) the subsection on meat-free recipes (not all of which, for once in a slow cooker book, were chili recipes) and the multiple notations on recipes indicated how they had been changed to accommodate those with gluten allergies. The photos sprinkled generously throughout this book are dynamic, gorgeous, and, frankly, absolute torture when you're reading on an empty stomach!

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Aug 07, 2013 Tera rated it liked it

Good book with not just lots, but what looks like good and tasty recipes. I'll admit that i'm not the biggest crock-pot user, but i'm always on the lookout for good ideas. While i loved reading the recipes, sadly there aren't too many that i would actually make. I prefer cooking with the minimum of ingredients that still have a good flavor, but almost all of these have at least 10-15 separate ingredients (good number of which are spices). Despite the longer ingredient list, still found this to b Good book with not just lots, but what looks like good and tasty recipes. I'll admit that i'm not the biggest crock-pot user, but i'm always on the lookout for good ideas. While i loved reading the recipes, sadly there aren't too many that i would actually make. I prefer cooking with the minimum of ingredients that still have a good flavor, but almost all of these have at least 10-15 separate ingredients (good number of which are spices). Despite the longer ingredient list, still found this to be an adequate and useful cookbook.

ARC copy from Netgalley

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Dec 26, 2013 Elizabeth rated it really liked it

This cook book has a nice introduction to the world of crock pot cooking. I like that she included a pantry/freezer list as well.
As I looked through this cook book I was also looking for a recipe for pork loin. The first one I checked was the Autumn Harvest Pork Loin and I had all the ingredients in my house already. I enjoy trying new foods but it is also nice to be able to throw a new meal together with ingredients you already have on hand.
There are many photos in this cook book, but there i This cook book has a nice introduction to the world of crock pot cooking. I like that she included a pantry/freezer list as well.
As I looked through this cook book I was also looking for a recipe for pork loin. The first one I checked was the Autumn Harvest Pork Loin and I had all the ingredients in my house already. I enjoy trying new foods but it is also nice to be able to throw a new meal together with ingredients you already have on hand.
There are many photos in this cook book, but there is not one for every meal which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. ...more

Can't really rate a cookbook until I have actually tried some recipes, but I was looking for some ways to use a crockpot & this collection of recipes looks more varied and appetizing than many others I have flipped through. And all of her recipes are gluten free, which fits better with our food allergies than most other crockpot recipes I've seen that all seem to call for Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. Her "cream-of-something" soup substitute looks especially helpful for us. I also like her Can't really rate a cookbook until I have actually tried some recipes, but I was looking for some ways to use a crockpot & this collection of recipes looks more varied and appetizing than many others I have flipped through. And all of her recipes are gluten free, which fits better with our food allergies than most other crockpot recipes I've seen that all seem to call for Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. Her "cream-of-something" soup substitute looks especially helpful for us. I also like her "verdict" on each recipe. I may want to buy this one and/or use her website. ...more

Jul 30, 2013 Kasey Cocoa rated it really liked it

Easy to find recipes in a colorful simple to follow format. I like the extra tidbits with the recipes and the bit of reading at the start of the book. The ingredients are easily found or easily substituted at your local grocery store. Each recipe is written very simply, but I would have liked having content information; So many are trying to watch what they eat these days. Even so, this is one I would love to have in my kitchen library.

Oct 18, 2013 Laurie rated it really liked it

Here is an excerpt from my review: "For several years now I've been a follower of Stephanie O'Dea's blog A Year of Slow Cooking. The blog is all about slow cooker recipes, and what I like most is that the recipes are gluten-free or have gluten-free variations. Perfect for my family!!!"

You can read my full review here: http://cookscrapcraft.blogspot.com/20...

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Feb 26, 2014 Christiana rated it really liked it

Don't worry, Stephanie is still my slow cooking God. However...however, I was a bit disappointed that many of the recipes in this one were O'Dea's takes on other people's recipes. I'm still glad I looked at this one (especially as the recipes on her blog wane), but I haven't been wowed by a recipe in this book yet. Roasted potato and white bean soup and coconut chicken, I'm looking at you. I bought this one and will probably try a couple more before I give up. Don't worry, Stephanie is still my slow cooking God. However...however, I was a bit disappointed that many of the recipes in this one were O'Dea's takes on other people's recipes. I'm still glad I looked at this one (especially as the recipes on her blog wane), but I haven't been wowed by a recipe in this book yet. Roasted potato and white bean soup and coconut chicken, I'm looking at you. I bought this one and will probably try a couple more before I give up. ...more

Oct 21, 2013 Barb rated it liked it

A good cookbook to help you gain confidence in using the slow cooker on an everyday basis. However, the author gets to 365 by changing a few ingredients in one recipe and writing it up as a new one. Much emphasis on gluten-free cooking.
My entire review is here: http://sfomomfridge.blogspot.com/2013...
I received an ARC from NetGalley. A good cookbook to help you gain confidence in using the slow cooker on an everyday basis. However, the author gets to 365 by changing a few ingredients in one recipe and writing it up as a new one. Much emphasis on gluten-free cooking.
My entire review is here: http://sfomomfridge.blogspot.com/2013...
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Oct 26, 2013 Sylvia rated it liked it

I liked this book. This is a little more "high brow" than her previous cookbooks, but it has some quick, easy and tasty sounding recipes. I particularly like the idea of making hotdogs for a crowd in the crockpot - great idea. Check out Ms. O'Dea's website for many other great recipes and other good ideas. I liked this book. This is a little more "high brow" than her previous cookbooks, but it has some quick, easy and tasty sounding recipes. I particularly like the idea of making hotdogs for a crowd in the crockpot - great idea. Check out Ms. O'Dea's website for many other great recipes and other good ideas. ...more

Jan 01, 2014 Melissa Fish rated it it was amazing

Everybody should have this book in their kitchen. Unlike many other slow cooker books on the market, these recipes are all made with real ingredients (as opposed to prefab products like tinned soups etc) and next to no prep. I borrowed it from the library but I'll definitely be buying my own copy. Everybody should have this book in their kitchen. Unlike many other slow cooker books on the market, these recipes are all made with real ingredients (as opposed to prefab products like tinned soups etc) and next to no prep. I borrowed it from the library but I'll definitely be buying my own copy. ...more

Mar 06, 2014 J.C. Wing rated it really liked it

The directions in this cookbook are easy to read and quite simple. I like that that the author puts side notes next to the recipes expressing how her children felt about the different meals. She also gives advice on what to serve as side dishes for many of them. I've perused the entire book and have made a handful of the recipes from it. Nicely laid out, great photographs and easy to use. The directions in this cookbook are easy to read and quite simple. I like that that the author puts side notes next to the recipes expressing how her children felt about the different meals. She also gives advice on what to serve as side dishes for many of them. I've perused the entire book and have made a handful of the recipes from it. Nicely laid out, great photographs and easy to use. ...more

Jan 08, 2016 Cara rated it really liked it

Lots of recipes in here I want to try! Great photos. I like the notes on some of the recipes that give some insight into why the author included them in the book. Granted, these recipes aren't always the healthiest things, and some use processed ingredients I try to avoid, but for the most part this was definitely worth the skim through from the library. Lots of recipes in here I want to try! Great photos. I like the notes on some of the recipes that give some insight into why the author included them in the book. Granted, these recipes aren't always the healthiest things, and some use processed ingredients I try to avoid, but for the most part this was definitely worth the skim through from the library. ...more

Aug 20, 2013 Cassie rated it liked it

1. Pictures are incredible. It makes me want to stick my head in the book and try to eat the pages.
2. Recipes are normal. They call for normal ingredients that I would have stocked in my pantry or fridge.
3. This book will definitely be used in the winter months.

Feb 14, 2014 lisa rated it liked it

I used to love Stephanie O'Dea and visited her website everyday. I used my slow cooker for almost every meal, but after awhile it all started tasting the same -- like mush. I was happy to try a few recipes in this book for old time's sake, but I'm a little over slow cooker cooking for now. I used to love Stephanie O'Dea and visited her website everyday. I used my slow cooker for almost every meal, but after awhile it all started tasting the same -- like mush. I was happy to try a few recipes in this book for old time's sake, but I'm a little over slow cooker cooking for now. ...more

I got so many great ideas from this book!

*I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley.

Oct 14, 2013 Beth rated it it was ok

nothing spectacular. nothing new or surprising. just run of the mill crockpot recipes. very pot-luck kind of recipes. these just lack flavor. i'll stick with the America's Test Kitchen book. nothing spectacular. nothing new or surprising. just run of the mill crockpot recipes. very pot-luck kind of recipes. these just lack flavor. i'll stick with the America's Test Kitchen book. ...more

Dec 16, 2013 Jeanne rated it liked it

Great recipes and beautiful photographs. I'd use a slow cooker more if it saved me time cooking. Most of the recipes I was interested in were more complex and no time was saved. Great recipes and beautiful photographs. I'd use a slow cooker more if it saved me time cooking. Most of the recipes I was interested in were more complex and no time was saved. ...more

great ideas in this one - may have to add to the collection

STEPHANIE O'DEA is a New York Times best-selling author and award-winning blogger who has been featured on Rachael Ray and Good Morning America. Her websites garner over a million hits a month, and she currently has over 60,000 email subscribers.