So, your family listened and got you a fancy, new kitchen appliance! The only thing now is to figure out how to use it. It can be intimidating working with a new appliance, luckily there are cookbooks dedicated making the process easy and delicious. Check out the cookbooks available at Homewood Public Library!

Crock-Pot, the Original Slow Cooker Recipe Collection

Learn how simple it can be to prepare great-tasting, family-pleasing meals with your Crock-Pot® slow cooker, the leader in slow cooking for more than 40 years.

  • More than 350 easy-to-make recipes.
  • Everything from practical party foods to savory main dishes; satisfying soups, stews, and chilies; spectacular side dishes; and even stunning sweets and desserts.
  • Slow cooking tips are included.
  • More than 200 photographs of the finished dishes!
  • Hardcover, 320 pages

The “I Love My Air Fryer” 5 Ingredient: From French Toast to Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs, 175 Quick and Easy Recipes

Create deliciously quick and easy recipes in your Air Fryer using only 5 ingredients or less!

Want simple meals that your entire family (even the pickiest eaters) will devour? Looking to avoid the grocery store and use some of the ingredients you already have on hand? The “I Love My Air Fryer” 5-Ingredient Recipe Book is here to help!

This easy-to-use cookbook provides mouthwatering, whole-food dishes for every meal—from breakfast and dinner to appetizers and dessert—using favorite, familiar ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Including 175 delicious recipes using five—or fewer—ingredients, these fast, affordable meals don’t require a lot of prep or shopping, so you can spend more time out of the kitchen doing the things you love. Best of all, these satisfying, flavorful recipes are sure to be a big hit with everyone in the family. Whether you need an easy dinner on a busy weeknight or want to cut back on time (and money) in the grocery store, this cookbook has you covered!

Martha Stewart’s Pressure Cooker: 100+ Fabulous New Recipes for the Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot

From the expert kitchens of Martha Stewart, an essential guide for your beloved, time-saving pressure cooker–with 100 fast, flavorful recipes that will transform the way you think of weeknight dinners. Recipes include instructions for both types of pressure cookers (stovetop and electric), including the cult favorite Instant Pot®.

The kitchens of Martha Stewart present an authoritative volume packed with brilliant, effortless recipes that yield maximum flavor and require minimal time. Every recipe is rigorously tested, beautifully photographed, and will work for any type of pressure cooker. If you’re new to pressure cooking, this book makes the experience foolproof and fearless. Dishes that once seemed like long weekend affairs or were too labor intensive to muster on a weeknight are now ready in a flash: braised short ribs that fall off the bone after only an hour; dried beans from scratch that skip the long pre-soaking process; and a creamy, perfectly cooked risotto ready in six minutes, without constant stirring. Martha Stewart’s Pressure Cooker demonstrates the incredible versatility of the appliance with a chapter devoted solely to desserts, such as cakes, puddings, and more. Staples that traditionally require long cooking times, such as whole grains, dried beans, and stocks, are finished much more quickly and can be transformed into countless, easy meals that will serve you throughout the week.

What Can I Cook in my…Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron & More!

Make the most of your kitchen tools today. With Taste of Home What Can I Cook in My Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron…? on hand, the ideal dinner is always at your fingertips.

It’s time to cook what you want—how you want! It’s easy with the recipes inside the brand-new title Taste of Home What Can I Cook in My Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron…? Looking for a savory dinner that comes together in the Instant Pot? Turn to the Instant Pot section, and you’ll find dozens of recipes to choose from. Need side dishes from the air fryer? We’ve got you covered with 25 air-fried specialties. You’ll also find a mouthwatering selection of slow-cooked classics, fun things to bake in muffin tins, dishes seasoned to perfection in cast-iron skillets and meal-in-one favorites made easy on sheet pans. You’ll even find recipes that take advantage of your sous-vide cooker, spiralizer and other kitchen appliances.

Weeknight Cooking With Your Instant Pot: Simple, Family Friendly Meals Made Better in Half the Time

Bold & Delicious Flavors Fast

Anyone who owns an Instant Pot® knows that it’s a game changer in the kitchen, and Kristy Bernardo is here with 75 fresh ideas to inspire your cooking routine. This brilliant cookbook makes it easy to serve a flavorful home-cooked dinner even on your busiest days. The Instant Pot® transforms tough meats into tender bites in minutes, allowing you to enjoy your favorite comfort foods on weeknights, not just the weekend. Inspired by her childhood memories gathered around the family dinner table, Kristy’s cooking is rooted in tradition with a dash of spice from her global travels and work as a personal chef. She uses the best features of the Instant Pot® to deepen the flavors and quicken the process, so anyone can easily put out winning dishes such as 30-Minute Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs, Mediterranean Chicken with Creamy Feta Sauce, Fresh Veggie Pot Pie with Parmesan and Black Pepper Biscuits, Balsamic and Dijon Pot Roast, Blue Cheese Potato Gratin and Chipotle Citrus Pork Tacos.

With just the right combination of modern flair, home-style taste and easy technique, this cookbook helps home cooks turn every weeknight dinner into a moment worth remembering.