Low & Slow Cooking: 60 Hands-Off Recipes That Are Worth the Wait

Each of these sixty recipes is thoughtfully and carefully composed to make sure layers of flavor marry during the long slow cooking of the ingredients. Although most don’t take an extraordinary amount of time to prep, they are a labor of love where the pleasure comes from crafting a delicious. Some use an electric slow-cooker and a dutch oven. Either way, they all take a significant amount of time to actually cook. All the recipes are delicious, although very little here is vegetarian-friendly. Most of the dishes are meat-centric main dishes from Pot Roast or Chicken Tacos, to Brisket and Cassoulet. There are several recipes for soups and stews, several appetizers or party fare recipes, and even a few long-cooked desserts, like Chocolate Pots de Creme or Gooey Monkey Bread. Condiments and side dishes round out the fare. With a few exceptions, the ingredients can be easily found in a well-stocked supermarket, and instructions are clear and easy to follow. Each recipe is accompanied by a mouth-watering photo; while you wait for the slow cooking to do its work you can browse with pleasure and dream about your next creation.