Fix-it and Forget-it Cookbook

Phyllis Pellman Good’s collection focuses on the mechanics of slow cooking, prioritizing convenience through the use of the countertop Crock-Pot. The manual compiles over 800 recipes contributed by home cooks, emphasizing standard pantry staples and minimal preparation steps. Key sections cover beef roasts, poultry, vegetable stews, and hot desserts, all designed for long simmering times. The instructions focus on layering ingredients in the ceramic insert and choosing temperature settings that allow food to cook unattended for eight to ten hours.

This volume serves busy parents and working professionals who need to coordinate meal timing with a full office schedule. Readers use these recipes to eliminate the need for evening food preparation after returning home. By following the assembly patterns provided, the cook gains a repertoire of reliable, warm meals that require no supervision. The book provides a practical strategy for feeding a family without the time pressure of traditional stovetop methods or the cost of takeout.

Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded and clear-cut; an easy read.

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