"Cooking is a balance between time and temperature," Andrew Schloss writers in Cooking Slow. "Raise the heat and everything speeds up. Lower the heat, however, and the turmoil subsides." With this promise of peace in the kitchen--a siren song to any harried cook--Schloss (Art of the Slow Cooker) pulls the reader into his exploration of six slow-cooking techniques, from roasting and braising to steaming and even grilling. Along the way, he provides helpful temperature charts, cooking tips and lists of kitchen equipment, including (but absolutely not limited to!) the faithful slow cooker.
From standard slow-cooked dishes (Thanksgiving turkey, pot roast, soups and stews) to more unusual gourmet delights (duck ragú with cherries, baby octopus), Schloss explores the layered flavors and time-saving possibilities of slow cooking. Lavishly illustrated with mouthwatering photos, Cooking Slow brims with the promise of delicious meals and the time to savor them. --Katie Noah Gibson, blogger at Cakes, Tea and Dreams