1 / 7The Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cookbook: 100 Recipes
The Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cookbook is a 150-page recipe collection built around 100 slow-cooker meals for busy home cooks. It promises recipes with five ingredients and prep times of 15 minutes or less, with breakfasts, stews, desserts and other dishes.
At a glance
- The listing describes 100 recipes spanning breakfasts, stews, desserts and other dishes.
- Recipes are presented as five-ingredient options with prep times of 15 minutes or less.
- The listing says the recipes include detailed nutrition information and one-pot meals.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused slow-cooker format and short stated prep times suit cooks looking for low-effort meal planning.
- The described range includes breakfasts and desserts as well as main dishes.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 26 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 150 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1623159954 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1623159955 |
| Recipe count | 100 easy slow cooker recipes |
|---|---|
| Claimed maximum prep time | 15-minutes or less |
| Nutrition information | detailed nutrition info |
| Weight listed | 363 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.05 x 0.91 x 23.5 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
Customer feedback is mixed on ingredient simplicity. While the title and listing emphasize five ingredients, some customers say many recipes need more than five, so check individual recipes if a strict ingredient limit matters.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Busy home cooks looking for slow-cooker recipes with brief stated prep times.
- Readers who want a collection covering breakfasts, stews, desserts and meals.
Less suited to
- Cooks who need every recipe to be confirmed as using five ingredients or fewer.
- Readers seeking a cookbook for cooking methods other than slow cooking.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights easy-to-follow recipes and dishes described as tasty, along with reports that the book works well as a gift. Opinions are mixed on ingredient depth, with some finding the lists simple and others saying recipes exceed five ingredients. Views on value also differ. These points matter most to shoppers drawn to the cookbook's five-ingredient promise and short prep times. The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe recipes as easy to follow and simple to prepare.
- Customers report that recipes taste good and mention the book as a well-received gift.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback differs on whether recipes consistently stay within the five-ingredient theme.
- Customers disagree about whether the book offers good value for money.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes are included?
The listing describes 100 slow-cooker recipes.
Does every recipe use exactly five ingredients?
The title and listing promote five-ingredient recipes, but customer feedback is mixed, with some reporting recipes that require more than five ingredients. Check individual recipes if the limit is essential.
What kinds of recipes does it cover?
The listing names breakfasts, stews, desserts and other dishes, including one-pot meals.
How long do the recipes take to prepare?
The listing says the recipes take 15 minutes or less to prep. Cooking time varies by recipe. A sample baked potato recipe is listed with an 8-hour cook time.
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