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Slow Cooking by Margaret Fulton

9/5/2012

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Slow Cooking by Margaret Fulton. Image kind courtesy of New Holland Publishers.
When it comes to kitchen appliances, things have changed remarkably since 1978, when (my then) husband and I received a bright orange Monier Crock Pot as a wedding gift! Sadly, I left the item behind somewhere or other during a move, but I do still have the little recipe book that came with it and I remember that Beef Burgundy was a favourite. I also used it on many occasions to melt chocolate to make chocolate-dipped strawberries.

In today's slow cookers, you can bake breads and cakes, cook soups and roasts, braise casseroles and even make desserts al la my South Australian friend and fellow cook and writer, Amanda from Lamb's Ears and Honey, who poached quinces to ruby perfection in her slow cooker recently.

Australia's best loved cookery writer, teacher and commentator, Margaret Fulton OAM, wrote a Crock Pot Cookbook in 1976 and has revisited and updated this theme in her latest publication, Slow Cooking. The book arrived coincidentally with the first frost of the season, perfect timing for traditional cool weather dishes, such as Osso Bucco, Veal and Broad Bean Casserole, and Coq au Vin. Margaret also explores a broad collection of recipes for stocks and soups; beef and lamb (including a lamb, olive and lemon tagine); minced meats (including stuffed capsicum), chicken, pork and veal (including a terrine), fish, hearty roasts and pot roasts, vegetables and side dishes (including dhal), and some lovely desserts, jams and chutneys. 

Margaret proves that the slow cooker, which she says is the 'modern version of the old clay pot, which used to sit on the side of the stove with the evening meal gently simmering, is wonderfully versatile'. Just set and forget for food cooked to perfection. I must say, I was amazed by the range and versatility of dishes that can be prepared in a slow cooker and can definitely recommend this book for everyone who has a slow cooker and anyone who is thinking of adding one to their kitchen.

Slow Cooking by Margaret Fulton (New Holland) $35.00. With sincere thanks to Margaret Fulton and New Holland Publishing for giving me the opportunity to review and road test this title.
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Barbara link
9/5/2012 10:50:11 am

I rediscovered the slow cooker when they brought out the ones you can remove insert and brown meats on stove first. I find I use it more often and my eighties one sits on the shelf, only used to keep the mulled wine wine.

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Lizzy
9/5/2012 11:08:53 pm

They sound good, Barbara. I have been considering investing in one... now I've delved into this wonderful book and see all those possibilities, it is on the list! Mulled wine in the crock pot is very trendy! Thanks for stopping by.

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Vinh
13/4/2014 05:54:21 pm

I found this book by accident on library. It is very good one. It has many things to cook like soup, beef lamb, chicken, pork, fish, vegetables, and desserts. Also, it has many picture look very yummy. I like this book because these so many picture and cooking recipes is easy to read, but what I don’t like is this book is not for beginner cooker. It will be hard for someone who just learns to cook. other than that this book is good.

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