(Part 2) Best slow cooker recipies books according to redditors

There's about 50+/- meals in there, excluding the make ahead school lunches I made for my two older kids. I used recipes from this book as well as random ones I found online/Pinterest. I made half around June 15 and finished it up on July 17/18. All but 6 I put together myself (my aunt gave me the last 6). These were a lifesaver during the early days and made life so much easier. With school starting next week, I wanted to make things as easy as possible, so I may have been a touch overboard with the amount of food prepared lol.


EDIT: Seriously, folks. I got two replies (one deleted) concerned about the contents of my freezer based off of one photo. I packed this thing from the flattest/easily stacked items and packed it up with the bulkiest sitting on top. I do appreciate the concern (I REALLY do! Healthy eating is important postpartum!), but assuming there's nothing else in there but ravioli and pizza items is a bit much lol. :)

Amazon.ca equivalents plus a few bonus -

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Italian-Recipes-delicious-cookbook-ebook/dp/B00JDPWTZ2/ref=sr_1_5?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359755&sr=1-5&keywords=Paleo+Italian+Recipes

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Pizza-Cookbook-pizza-night-ebook/dp/B00GNGT2TU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359802&sr=1-1&keywords=Paleo+Pizza

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Shopping-List-energetic-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00JDL4GSO/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359847&sr=1-2&keywords=Paleo+shopping+list

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Pizza-Healthiest-Energetic-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00JDLGT5C/ref=sr_1_5?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359802&sr=1-5&keywords=Paleo+Pizza

http://www.amazon.ca/40-Top-Paleo-Recipes-Paleolithic-ebook/dp/B00CGBYVTW/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-1&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Almond-Flour-Recipes-Alternative-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B00DIQFMKG/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-2&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Coconut-Flour-Recipes-Alternative-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B00D3D3LSO/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-3&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Slow-Cooker-Cookbook-Healthy-ebook/dp/B00CQQVAIC/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-4&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Eat-Well-Diet%5C-Solution%5CYour-Foods%5C-ebook/dp/B00G0J9CFO/ref=sr_1_5?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-5&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/No-Cook-Paleo-Ultimate-companion-lifestyle-ebook/dp/B00IT59T8C/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-6&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Diet-Beginners-Delicious-Paleolithic-ebook/dp/B00IHS15D8/ref=sr_1_7?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-7&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/No-Cook-Paleo-Ultimate-companion-lifestyle-ebook/dp/B00IT59U8Q/ref=sr_1_8?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-8&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Vegan-Italian-Recipes-Appetizers-Strombolis-ebook/dp/B00J5Y7K78/ref=sr_1_9?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-9&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/STEP---STEP-PALEO-Daybook-Daybooks-ebook/dp/B00HKGBX3U/ref=sr_1_10?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-10&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/FAVORITE-PALEO-RECIPES-Everyday-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00J368F2W/ref=sr_1_11?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-11&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Chicken-Slow-Cooker-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00GMAAW28/ref=sr_1_12?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-12&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/100-Delicious-Paleo-Recipes-Simple-ebook/dp/B00HW8SF4G/ref=sr_1_13?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-13&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Smoothies-Recipes-Energize-Weight-ebook/dp/B00H4IYARU/ref=sr_1_14?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-14&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/30-Paleo-Chicken-Recipes-Simple-ebook/dp/B009ZH3VM8/ref=sr_1_15?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-15&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Roasted-Vegetables-Recipes-Julie-Porterlandish-ebook/dp/B00I2UPFEQ/ref=sr_1_16?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-16&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Bacon-Cookbook-Weight-Healthy-ebook/dp/B00IABYEWQ/ref=sr_1_17?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-17&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Pizza-Cookbook-pizza-night-ebook/dp/B00GNGT2TU/ref=sr_1_18?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-18&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Breakfast-Delicious-Recipes-Quick-ebook/dp/B00HALVF1K/ref=sr_1_19?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-19&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Low-Carb-Diet-Weight-weight-ebook/dp/B00J2JW4MM/ref=sr_1_20?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-20&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Raw-Food-Recipes-Delicious-ebook/dp/B00FAY8IDW/ref=sr_1_21?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-21&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Recipes-Healthy-Living-recipes-healthy-ebook/dp/B00G5M4OFE/ref=sr_1_22?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-22&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Snacks-Kids-Snack-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00GM99W98/ref=sr_1_23?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-23&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Chicken-Recipes-Delicious-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00GM4WXJY/ref=sr_1_24?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-24&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Slow-Cooker-Beef-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00GMA0EWQ/ref=sr_1_25?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-25&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Recipes-Kids-Absolutely-Love-ebook/dp/B00GM72A94/ref=sr_1_26?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-26&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Paleo-Diet-Guide-Beginner-ebook/dp/B00EM7UKCK/ref=sr_1_27?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-27&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Paleo-Simplified-Eliminate-Cravings-Fatigue-ebook/dp/B00JCZQLWU/ref=sr_1_31?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-31&keywords=Paleo

http://www.amazon.ca/Planting-Seeds-Health-Being-Superhero-ebook/dp/B00BY9DO5O/ref=sr_1_32?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396359896&sr=1-32&keywords=Paleo

I know you asked for recipes and not cookbooks, but I was in your situation a few months ago and I decided to buy the super easy vegan slow cooker cookbook. I highly recommend it! It has 100 recipes with easily available ingredients, but it also has tips on how to combine them, make easy side dishes and how to stock up the pantry. I'm doing one recipe a week and all of them have been tasty, affordable and liked even with people who are not vegan. I'm really gaining confidence with vegan cooking and with using the slow cooker, I even started to experiment more and changing some recipes to see what happens :D

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Which of the many such books are you suggesting?

Maybe this?

https://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Vegetarian-Cookbook-Plant-based-Beginners-ebook/dp/B07JMTYLSK/

For your first use, set it on a weekend or any day where you can stick around - you want to be able to check in on your food often and really see how it heats up and starts to cook.

Don't be afraid to combine ALL sorts of crap inside, and make every recipe your own.

Search for a crockpot lasagna or enchilada recipe, those are my favorites.

Sometimes a "crockpot" recipe will actually require some stove/searing time before or oven time after, so be sure to thoroughly read any recipes you find.

A book that I love for both recipes and general crockpot knowledge is this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0811859126

And, last but not least, join us over at r/slowcooking!

Good luck!

The Vegetarian Slow Cooker is a good one.

http://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Slow-Cooker-Delicious-Recipes/dp/0778802396

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QSA8VI4

Appears not to be available for "purchase" in Canada :(

Damn my free health care blocking my ability to buy

Edit: I lied. Go here just make sure you have a registered kindle. There's also an app you can have on your phone (for android at least I can't confirm for iPhone or windows phone)

Show out to /r/FreeEBOOKS

http://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Slow-Cooker-Cookbook-Prepare-ebook/dp/B00K08SOKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1406476839&sr=1-1&keywords=The+vegan+slow+cooker+Martha

I haven't actually used it all that much, as I bought it as a gift, but I think Art of the Slow Cooker might be the sort of thing you're looking for.

Specifically, I think this book really treats the slow cooker as a tool, rather than as a one-stop, dump-and-forget meal solution. You'll find a lot more prep here than in other slow cooker recipes. You'll find discussions about what (real, whole) ingredients work in a slow cooker and which do not. You'll even find recipes where the slow cooker is not the final step in the recipe, simply a stage.

I think this subreddit tends towards thinking of slow cookers as "something that will do the cooking for me while I'm at work." And that's fine. But I think that a slow cooker can also be used in different ways.

EDIT: Since I could get a kindle version for $3, I went ahead and bought it. I think I might get a physical copy now that I've been reminded of it (and since I don't care for e-cookbooks). Check out the introduction, posted as a reply to this comment.

Thank you!!

Here's a link for those of us in the UK.

Hi, here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773ZKTT6

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0773ZKTT6

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0773ZKTT6

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0773ZKTT6

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0773ZKTT6

https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0773ZKTT6

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0773ZKTT6

That's what my go to Sous vide resource suggests for filet. Kenji recommends 129.

Crock Pot: Everyday Crock Pot For Beginners

http://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Slow-Cooker-Delicious-Recipes/dp/0778802396/ref=la_B001IO9UFI_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1394909246&sr=1-3

https://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Slow-Cooker-Recipes-Healthier-ebook/dp/B00R9QF864

i just got that a few days ago and it is full of yum!

Just got this on my Amazon Free Ebooks Feed: Slow Cooker Recipes: 50 Delicious Low Carb Recipes to Lose Weight Fast (Low Carb, Paleo Diet, Slow Cooker Recipes, Detox, Carb Cycling, Weight Loss, Low Carb Recipes) [Kindle Edition]

As others have mentioned, most prepared foods are sadly going to be cost-prohibitive. But here are some suggestions on very low preparation meals, including some lower cost packaged things. Hopefully it will be applicable to your situation.

If you have or can track down a slow cooker (I see them all the time at thrift stores, and you can find them new for under $20) you may find this book useful. All the prep times are short, and then the slow cooker does its thing for a few hours. It looks like most of the recipes make 4-8 servings of food, so you could go several days without cooking.

Some other quick and easy things are hummus and veggie sandwiches, Boca burgers (most, but not all, are vegan), oatmeal (add your own flavors), salads, these microwave rice packets (I like to serve them over some greens with some kind of veggie protein and maybe some dressing or sauce).

One thing you should not skip is a B12 supplement. Depending on how much B12 your body has stored up it may not be a problem immediately, but once it's depleted the effects are serious and irreversible. Deva makes a good line of vegan vitamins.