Cookbook Giveaway: America’s Test Kitchen SLOW COOKER REVOLUTION

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And the very lucky winner is …. Kim! She said, “I just got my first ATK cookbook and LOVE it! Everything I have made has been wonderful. My favorites so far are french toast and beef burgundy.”

Send an email to kelseyatvanillajoydotcom BEFORE FRIDAY to claim your prize.

Congrats and THANKS to America’s Test Kitchen!

THE PRIZE

One very lucky reader will win one of the most recent cookbooks from America’s Test Kitchen – the Slow Cooker REVOLUTION.

MY REVIEW

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If you’ve been a reader of mine for any time at all, you know how I adore America’s Test Kitchen. (I have the beginnings of a respectable collection, but there are many others I must acquire.)

The recipes are perfect every time. So delicious, straight forward, with an encyclopedia of knowledge in between ingredients and instructions.

I decided this year I wanted to use my crock pot more, because who wants to make dinner at 4:00? Not me. That’s like the worst possible time of day to do anything.

So a crock pot. Make dinner at lunch time and have everything long since cleaned up when it’s time to sit down and eat.

What a good idea.

Enter: America’s Test Kitchen’s Slow Cooker Revolution. Once I decided I needed a good, reliable crock pot cookbook, I checked the America’s Test Kitchen bookstore and what-do-you-know, they have a brand new slow cooker cookbook!

ATK, to the rescue, as always.

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The first recipe I tried was the chicken enchiladas for Boyd’s birthday this week, and…Yum. You might think crock pot enchiladas would be mushy and soggy, but you’d be wrong, at least in the case of this recipe.

The trick to these slow cooker enchiladas is to toast both corn and flour tortillas and use THEM BOTH in more of a layered lasagna type of enchilada.

Definitely different. Definitely delicious.

I had been searching for a really good red enchilada sauce recipe, and ATK’s is the best I’ve found with onions, tomato sauce and paste, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro. It’s spicy and not too tomatoey.

And guess what else I found? A green enchilada sauce recipe (that was my next recipe quest) in The Best One Dish Supper Recipes cookbook. I shall be trying these enchiladas with green sauce.

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I also made the Scalloped Potatoes…

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…and Chicken with White Wine, Tarragon, and Cream.

I’m no food photographer, but can’t you just taste the deliciousness? I can and did until I was full enough to pop.

The thing about these America’s Test Kitchen slow cooker recipes is that they require a little bit of prep with quality ingredients that make the whole dish taste like something you would eat at a restaurant. There is no “throw a can of cream soup in and call it good” which may be easy BUT IS NOT DELICIOUS.

The Scalloped Potatoes had MONTEREY JACK cheese (my new favorite), cheddar, cream, chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme…the best scalloped potatoes I’ve ever had, including my Grandma’s and that’s almost a crime to say. (Please  don’t tell her.)

The chicken sauce was good enough to guzzle…and I did.

If you’re a stranger to America’s Test Kitchen, don’t be. Check out the website, bookstore, and Amazon, and add a few or all to your wishlist. Join the fan club and start cooking like you know what you’re doing!

Thanks to America’s Test Kitchen for sponsoring this giveaway!

GIVEAWAY RULES

  • Visit America’s Test Kitchen
  • Make a comment on this post telling me your favorite products before midnight Sunday, March 6.
  • A winner will be selected and announced at the top of this post on Monday.
  • Only one comment per person unless you earn extra entries.
  • Giveaway open only to residents of the continental United States…sorry.
  • Winners must email me to claim their prize within 5 days.

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES

You may earn 1 extra entry each for doing the following (make a separate comment for each thing you do):

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312 thoughts on “Cookbook Giveaway: America’s Test Kitchen SLOW COOKER REVOLUTION”

  1. Are you kidding? Have you seen my blog lately? I’m in love with all things crockpot. I neeeeeeeed to win this one! :)

    I don’t know my favorite products? but i do like the mixing bowls and the ice cream scoops they featured in the fruit desserts epi.

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  8. aaaaaah! I’ve just recently heard of America’s Test Kitchen. I saw a post somewhere about their desert books. Or this one The Best of America’s Test Kitchen 2011.

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  12. Our favorite product is the ATK cookbook “Italian Classics” My husband now makes homemade pasta (!!!!) on a regular basis because of it! I would so love to win this cookbook, as I too have been trying to use my slowcooker more. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  16. First of all, I love your newsletter and thank you for introducing me to the Americas Test Kitchen. I think I’d heard of them before, but have never tried anything. So many recipes to try, so little time!!
    I looked at the Italian. Can’t wait to try their recipes and hope to win!
    Thanks again

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  20. The Cleaning Robot–got to have one someday. I already have lots of kitchen equipment and gadgets, but something that would wash the my floor of my big, wonderful kitchen would be fabulous!

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  25. My favorite ATK products have been around for a while–I have the Best Recipe cookbook, and the 2006 season DVD and companion cookbook.

    Just unearthed my mom’s old crockpot, so would love to try out some of the ATK slow cooker recipes.

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  27. My favorite product is the American Test Kitchen Family Cookbook Heavy Duty Edition. Not only is it full of great recipes, its binder format makes it easy to pull recipes from.

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  29. Great site and sign me up to win the cookbook. My wife and I subscribe to all things ATK and we have tried TONS of their recipes. Personally, I love the “cold oil” French fries. An ingenious twist on an old standby.

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  58. I just finished watching the Old-Fashioned Fruit Desserts episode (though I probably should have watched something to help me with dinner tonight…) and that berry gratin looks so easy and yummy! Will have to do that when berries come into season, soon!

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  64. I love the America’s Test Kitchen cookbooks too. I have some of the same ones you do, but not all of them–and not this awesome-sounding crockpot cookbook!

    I almost always check the equipment reviews on ATK before buying anything. That’s how I got some of my favorite stuff–KitchenAid Mixer, All-Clad dutch oven, Microplane zester, and my garlic press.

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  67. I watched the “Seafood In a Skillet” video, the one where Christopher Kimball eats a raw scallop. Eeeww–doesn’t sound good to me. The cooked ones looked fabulous, though!

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  80. I love ATK as well, I use their recipes, watch their videos, get their newsletter. I really want to get some of Chris Kimball’s Maple Syrup. I like their equipment reviews and their taste tests. (Saves me some trouble.) :)

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  84. We’re huge fans of America’s Test Kitchen! I love the Here in America’s Test Kitchen book I have. It has so much great information!
    ljatwood at gmail dot com

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  88. I need to make more crock pot meals. I need this cook book!

    The Thai-style chicken and basil recipe on their site looks delicious!

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  99. I just watched the ATK episode about Chewy Brownies & Chocolate Cupckaes. Yum!! It’s always interesting to hear the science behind cooking.
    ljatwood at gmail dot com

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  104. I like all of the ATK cookbooks too. I would love to have the slow cooker book as I am using the slow cooker more as I too like to cook early. I have been using some of the recipes from the other books. Thanks for a great give-away.

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  114. My favorite thing so far this season has been the chocolate cupcakes with the fudgy center, those looked divine. I really like my copy of the New Best Recipe, but plan to add a copy of Slow Cooker Revolution to my shelf soon if I don’t win it here.

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  119. My favorite product(s): Cooks Country Magazine, the Slow Cooker cookbook (I really really want it! I heart my Crockpot!), their TV shows!

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  121. I love America’s Test Kitchen and their magazine Cook’s Country. One of my favorite recipes is for Apple Cider Pork Chops…luscious!

    I already “Like” their facebook page and follow them on twitter.

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  128. Please let me win the slow cooker cookbook! I am a BIG FAN of the tv show America’s Test Kitchen! I watch it every week as well as Cook’s Country!

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  141. I love their cookbooks. So helpful with all the guides and tips they include. They’re the new Bibles of cooking.

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  142. I already like ATK and Cook’s Country on FB and Twitter. We have several of the cookbooks (and the ATK Family Cookbook is our family go to book, used nearly daily). We have the DVDs and take all of our product recommendations from them . . . including loving the recent Cook’s Country episode re: the perfect crock of utensils near the stove. And we’re massive crockpotters — so please, pick me ;)

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  144. WOW! I’ve never tried enchiladas in my slow cooker, but that is one sure way to get me to try it!!! Can’t wait to try the rest of the recipes! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  151. I’m not sure what you mean by “favorite products”…in any category? Related to ATK? Related to cooking?

    I’m always interested in new ways to use my crock pot. I especially like things that are truly ONE DISH prep…cuz who likes to do tons of dishes to have a ONE DISH meal? But, that being said, I have used it plenty. I have a great lasagna recipe and a few enchalada type recipes that we really enjoy and that really are easy. I always cook whole chickens in the crock pot and then shread/bone/skin it and pkg it for several other meals.

    One of my favorite kitchen gadgets at present is my Ninja mixer. It could use some design help for cleaning (since I don’t have a dishwasher), but it’s power and thorough mixing beat most blenders I’ve tried. One day I’ll also have a good food processor….cuz the Black and Decker one sucks.

    I already “like” ATK on FB, will share the link for the contest, will Twitter it.

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  153. holy cow…I just made this really big comment and stated which things I liked and why and what ways of entering I was participating in and now I don’t see it. Accckkk…maybe a product I don’t like is blog comment sections that eat my posts. :-)

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  154. I currently own (unlucky) 13 ATK cookbooks. Slow Cooker Revolution is a must-have to my collection!

    I also don’t own the Family Baking Book. Fifteen is definitely a better number than 13, right?

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  155. I really hope I win! I am very interested in the ATK slow cooker revolution, because I love the concept of using my crock-pot, but so often my attempts come out mushy and bland

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  160. I also watched the ATK video about making the roast chicken in the dutch oven. It looked really moist and juicy. I was interested so hear that it turns out better if you don’t add additional vegetables other than the onion and celery

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  161. I like Vanilla Joy on Facebook.
    I like America’s Test Kitchen on Facebook.
    I love America’s Test Kitchen on TV and I have all the DVDs and most of the cookbooks. Eventually I will get the Slow Cooker Revolution book.

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  164. I love all things ATK and Cook’s Illustrated. I subscribe to the magazine and the website, and I own three cookbooks. The new crockpot book is on my wish list, as are the two “Cooking for Two” books.

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  171. I, like you, love all things ATK. I particularly love the Baking book and just used it twice this week for scones and flour less chocolate cake. I give ATK books as shower gifts. I would love to have this slow cooker book.

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  172. I love ATK and subscribe online as well as own several of their cookbooks. My favorite is the Best Make Ahead Recipe book. It has saved me preparing for many large parties. I imagine I could use the slow cooker book in the same way. There recipes are so trustworthy I never question making them for the first time for company because I know they will turn out well.

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  174. My favorite is “The America’s Test Kitchen Family Baking Book,” ever since my husband and I purchased Kitchen Aid Mixer :)

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  182. I absolutely adore ATK and Cook’s Country! It amazes me these shows are on PBS. The Food Network has NOTHING on them! My favorite of their cookbooks is Baking Illustrated. I have never made anything from that cookbook that was a miss. Can’t wait to try their slow cooker recipes!

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  183. My favorite part of ATK is actually the Cook’s Illustrated Magazine. Oh, and their Entertaining Magazine. Oh, and the Cook’s Country magazine! ;-) All three of which I subscribe to and read with fervor when they arrive. I also subscribe to the main website. Access to all the recipes!

    Cate!

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  190. I started watching videos on ATK about an hour ago…must stop….laundry calling! :) We are actually having the Cranberry Pork Loin for dinner tonight already in the crock pot!

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  198. I love the ice cream scoop they recommend. In fact, I have been happy with all their recommendations that I’ve tried.

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  202. I love the America’s Test Kitchen! I always buy the entertaining issues and seasonal baking issues. The ATK Healthy family cookbook rocks!

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  203. Not sure if my comment worked or not. I like ATK on FB too. ATK Healthy Family cookbook and seasonal entertaining issues are great too!

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  215. I just got my first ATK cookbook and LOVE it! Everything I have made has been wonderful. My favorites so far are french toast and beef burgundy.

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  223. my favorite product IS my crockpot. I also love my potato ricer, it makes the BEST mashed potatoes (and it’s ATK tested and approved!) and it comes in handy for mashing pumpkin, carrots, cauliflower….etc. and another product I must have….a spoontula!
    I would love to win this book!!

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  231. My favorite is ATK’s The Best Kitchen Quick Tips! They made it so much easier to measure brown sugar – among many other things!

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  232. my absolute favorite part of americas test kitchen is watching the videos. I did not think i could cook, then, i watched and realized that it is not hard at all!

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  242. I like the ATK video talking about how to make an apple upside-down cake. I would have just substituted apples for pineapples without adjusting anything else.

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  247. My favorite kitchen product are non-slip mixing bowls. And food product would have to be canned tomatoes (homemade!).

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  248. I’m a fan of Vanilla Joy on Facebook.
    I’m a fan of America’s Test Kitchen on Facebook.
    I love America’s Test Kitchen – I watch the show on TV, I have all the DVDs and mostly all the cookbooks. I just need to get the Slow Cooker Revolution book.

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  252. ATK has so improved my cooking! I love the ‘science’ behind the recipes so I understand what is going on. Love the cookbooks, love the magazines, love the shows

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  255. I visited ATK to check out their products; it requires membership :( and I’m a frugal cook, which is why I love crockpot cooking and a copy of their book would become dog-eared and page splattered through love in my kitchen.

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  258. I love ATK and have been looking for crockpot recipes to use during the summer since it is too hot to use the oven.
    My favorite product is my liquid/solid measuring cup since I am trying to lose weight and need it for portion control.

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  259. I think it would be too difficult to pick one favorite product, but I would love just about any one of their cookbooks in the bookstore. Maybe the Healthy Family Dinners or Best One Dish Suppers. I love my crockpot and I am still learning just how wonderful it is. I would love to win this giveaway. Thanks!

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  261. I am afraid of my slow cooker! But the entrees you made really do look delicious! My husband is active duty army and I’m always trying to find recipes that taste better AND are healthy. This is a hard find! I would love to try the “Light and Healthy” cookbook!

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  266. I LOVE ATK. I cannot say that enough. I have yet to come across a book of theirs that I did not immediately covet! Baking Illustrated is one of my favorites. I’m waiting eagerly for my Slow Cooker Revolution to arrive. What I want next is the One Dish Meals book.

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  268. I love the recipes from ATK. I would love to have this book. I am intrigued by the recipes for enchiladas. I, too, have looked for a satisfactory enchilada sauce recipe. It is great to hear that there is one in this volume.

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  277. I watched the ATX Chewy Brownies and Chocolate Cupcakes video. Very interesting – I bet I would choose the homemade ;)

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  278. I have to wonder how many of the recipes depend on adding creamed, canned soups? I would love to use my cooker more often, but I try to avoid processed ingredients. So many recipes I come across depend on these ingredients for texture and flavor.

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  286. I LOVE America’s Test Kitchen! I just love their scientific/detective style approach to getting the BEST recipe just right! I don’t know if you have the America’s Test Kitchen Light cookbook, but it is fabulous! I was inspired to buy it when I saw them break down and reconstruct cheesecake, but my favorite recipes from this cookbook include Chocolate & Lemon Bundt Cakes and Chocolate Chip Cookies – they are my go-to desserts when I’m bringing something to a gathering :-)
    I would be excited to win the Slow Cooker cookbook – I rarely use my for more than stew and I need to get some great recipes to give this appliance a better workout! It will definitely help me out with my family of 5 – the girls’ activities often bring us home late for a big meal prep.
    Going to follow ATK on twitter as I do on FB – gotta up my chances!

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  294. I love watching America’s Test Kitchen on PBS. Always get good info. My fav. products are my all-clad pans. Nothing works better.

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  300. I just read their reviews of robots….my friend has the scooba and I’m a teeny bit jealous. What an amazing product. It’s fun to hear them evaluate and recommend so many things and learn so much from them. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  309. We have been following ATK/Cook’s Illustrated for years and really love it. Not only do they have consistently excellent recipes (such as French Chicken in a Pot – so easy!), the equipment reviews are great too.

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  310. I love Cook’s Illustrated magazine. I always learn new tips & techniques from reading it. On my wishlist is the Baking Illustrated cookbook.

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  312. I watched the video “Seafood in a Skillet”. They made one of my favorite foods – scallops. I learned lots of tips about how to prepare them for cooking, as well as how to cook them very simply. I’m going to try their method of cooking first in oil, then butter-basting the next time I make scallops.

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