Staff Pick
This is what slow cookers have needed: a serious chef giving serious attention to this workhorse appliance. While his recipes and knowledge are serious, Chef Hugh Acheson is not. He is one hella funny guy. Chef Acheson uses his kitchen expertise to develop modern recipes perfect for a low, slow cooking process. The Chef and the Slow Cooker is a must-have for everyone with a slow cooker or modern multi-cooker. Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Hugh Acheson brings a chef's mind to the slow cooker, with 100 recipes showing readers how an appliance generally relegated to convenience cooking can open up many culinary doors. Hugh celebrates America's old countertop stalwart with fresh, convenient slow cooker recipes with a chef's twist, dishes like brisket with soy, orange, ginger, and star anise, or pork shoulder braised in milk with fennel and raisins. But where it gets really fun is when Hugh shows what a slow cooker can really do, things like poaching and holding eggs at the perfect temperature for your brunch party, or for making easy duck confit, or for the simplest stocks and richest overnight ramen broth. There's even a section of jams, preserves, and desserts, so your slow cooker can be your BFF in the kitchen morning, noon, and night.