Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews and Author Interviews. : Rustic Farmhouse Slow Cooker: 75 Hands-Off Recipes for Hearty, Homestyle Meals By Alli Kelley-Cookbook Review, Gift Idea, and FREE Holiday Digital Cookbook!

Monday, December 13, 2021

Rustic Farmhouse Slow Cooker: 75 Hands-Off Recipes for Hearty, Homestyle Meals By Alli Kelley-Cookbook Review, Gift Idea, and FREE Holiday Digital Cookbook!

Product Details

Title: Rustic Farmhouse Slow Cooker: 75 Hands-Off Recipes for Hearty, Homestyle Meals
Author: Alli Kelley
Genre: Cookbook
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Page Street Publishing (November 17, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1645671887

Book Summary

Alli Kelley lives on a family farm, and her down-to-earth country lifestyle is evident in farmhouse food she likes to make for her family: humble, traditional meals bursting with flavor that will please a crowd. And thanks to her recipes, you don’t have to slave over the stove for hours to create hearty dishes full of robust flavor. Instead, you can just load your ingredients into the slow cooker and then go about your day—with the promise of a delicious meal waiting for you come dinnertime.

Alli’s rustic, family-friendly recipes include modern takes on classic favorites like Sage and Thyme Braised Chuck Roast, Garlic-Rosemary Leg of Lamb, and Pork Roast with Fresh Apple Slaw. And your family will love gathering around the table to enjoy savory, warming soups and stews like Winter Vegetable Chowder, Garden Butternut Squash Soup, and Hearty Chicken Stew.

Made with fresh, whole-food ingredients, this flavorful collection of slow cooker recipes is one you’ll be revisiting again and again for mouthwatering, farmhouse-style meals.

This book has 75 recipes and 75 photos.

My Review

I love cookbooks! I don't always love to cook but I do better when I have recipes that are easy and use ingredients that are readily available. I especially was excited about this cookbook because I LOVE to use my slow cooker.

This cookbook is divided up into these categories...

Family Favorite Beef Recipes
Savory Poultry Recipes
Flavor-Packed Pork Recipes
Approachable Lamb Recipes
Hearty Soups and Stews
Classic Pasta and Sauces

I loved how Alli introduces each recipe and why she chose it and how to serve it. Then the ingredients and serving size are shown next to a full colored page of the finished recipe. Which recipes have I tried? Oh, several of them, and these are some of my favorites.

Dump-And-Go BBQ Pulled Pork (This is SOOO easy to prepare.)
Easy Pasta E Fagioli Soup
No-Prep Honey Mustard Chicken
Super Simple Barbacoa Beef (This is insanely yummy used with tacos!)
Creamy Chicken Alfredo

If you are looking for recipes that your family will love, that are easy to put together and will make your Slow Cooker your best friend, then you need Rustic Farmhouse Slow Cooker Cookbook. This cookbook would make a wonderful Christmas gift for anyone that loves to cook: singles, couples, and families.

****Meet Author Alli Windley Kelley****

Alli Kelley is the creator of the blog Longbourn Farm where she shares simple homemade recipes. Alli believes that family meals create special moments and those moments become treasured memories. She loves helping her audience make their kitchens the heart of their home. In addition to tried-and-true kitchen favorites, Alli shares practical farm and garden tips along with educational tidbits about farming and food production. She believes knowledge and choices in the grocery store empower you to feel confident in the kitchen!

Alli completed a BS degree in Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science with an emphasis in Biotechnology and an MS in Animal Nutrition with a focus on Ruminants. During her undergraduate education, she worked in reproductive cloning labs and during that time gained a unique and in-depth education on how biotechnology can pair with agriculture to help feed a hungry world. It was during her Beef Production class that Alli developed a strong passion for helping bridge the communication gap between producers and consumers. During her Master’s program, Alli gained more hands-on experience and a solid understanding of how science and agriculture can work together to increase animal productivity and efficiency. She also honed her public speaking skills and diplomatic communication style during this time which has allowed her to advocate for agriculture very respectfully and effectively on her blog and social media channels.