I recently purchased this book and think everything in it looks fabulous! I don’t know where it starts. What recipes have people tried that are winners? I have a dinner party in a few weeks and would like to make something... (6 replies, last updated by dag556 March 14, 2007)

This corned beef recipie is paraphrased from Rick Rodgers' “Slow Cooker Ready and Waiting Cookbook”. For a 3.5 quart slow cooker, add 2 medium pototos, unpeeled and halved 2 medium carrots cut in 1.5" chunks 2 small... (4 replies, last updated by Val G March 5, 2003)

I have two that are pretty good: Slow-Cooker Ready and Waiting Cookbook by Rick Rodgers is pretty good for hearty, stick to your ribs fare. Slow Cooker Cooking by Lora Brody has a good section that she calls her... (6 replies, last updated by Danielle December 2, 2002)

Some feel that pressure cookers do a lot of what slow cookers do, and do it a lot better. But some slow-cooker dishes are quite good. Try to get a copy of Rick Rodgers's READY AND WAITING. He’s intensely reliable. (Hearst... (8 replies, last updated by Marco October 12, 2002)

I also have one of hers called "Pressure Perfect" “The Pressure Cooker Gourmet”..by Victoria Wise, “Pressure Cooking for Everyone” by Rick Rodgers and Arlene Ward are also good....all came from Amazon...where... (4 replies, last updated by Michelle June 3, 2006)

I like Rick Rodger's Fondue book. If you buy on Amazon, make sure to use the chowhound link! Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0688158668/qid=1105114353/sr=8-5/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i5_xgl14/103-0131986-5242278?v (3 replies, last updated by Dax January 7, 2005)

Interesting you should mention the hoopla about organic and fresh turkeys. Rick Rodgers, noted turkey guru, says some interesting stuff about organic and free range turkeys. Link: http://eat (6 replies, last updated by Scagnetti November 22, 2002)

“Pressure Cooking for Everyone” by Rick Rodgers and Arlene Ward Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811825256/qid=1134367363/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/104-3243327-0796720?s=books&v=glance&n=283155 (5 replies, last updated by RWCFoodie December 30, 2005)

I have found some great recipes in “Fondue: Great Food to Dip, Dunk, Savor and Swirl” bu Rick Rodgers. Follow thie link below to buy through Amazon (and give Chowhound a kickback). Link:... (8 replies, last updated by RGR April 5, 2003)

In his marvelous (as usual) book “Pressure Cooking For Everyone,” Rick Rodgers (and Arlene Ward) gives a great chicken stock recipe. He uses 2 pounds of chicken backs (fat & skin removed), chopped into 2-3 inch pieces... (5 replies, last updated by Gastronomos October 31, 2001)

I made Thanksgiving stuffing in the crock pot this year too, and it turned out really well. I used the “Holiday Stuffing” recipe from Rick Rodgers' Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting Cookbook. Very traditional (celery,... (5 replies, last updated by Tracy L. December 16, 2005)

I think the best crockpot cookbook is “Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook” by Beth Hensperger. “Slow Cooker Ready and Waiting” by Rick Rodgers is also a good one. Both are chowish and don’t take... (5 replies, last updated by Susan November 6, 2005)

and Waiting Cookbook by Rick Rodgers. Though I tend to increase the amount of spices he suggests (as written, the recipes are on the bland side for my tastes), the book is great on technique and on teaching the variety of things... (2 replies, last updated by Karl S. November 21, 2004)

Rick Rodgers “Ready & Waiting” is wonderful, as is Mabel Hoffman’s “Crockery Cookery”. (23 replies, last updated by alliedawn_98 March 14, 2008)

1) Judy Rodgers, Zuni 2) Marcella Hazan, Essentials 3) Rick Bayless, One Plate (45 replies, last updated by MMRuth November 20, 2008)