“Breaks out of the usual soups/stews confinement of other Crock Pot cookbooks…There are enough temptingly tasty recipes here to keep those slow cookers plugged in 24 hours a day.” —Booklist

Slow cookers are the ideal appliance for today’s lifestyle because they make meal preparation so manageable. An indispensable assistant, a slow cooker will help you prepare delicious food that requires a minimum of attention, while ensuring a maximum of success. But the recipes are key. In The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes, you’ll find superb recipes that will exceed your expectations for not only preparing everyday meals, but also for entertaining — from casual Friday nights to even the most challenging special occasions.

Try some of these delicious recipes: Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp and Lime, Sumptuous Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Turkey Chili with Black-Eyed Peas, Hearty Short Ribs with Carrot-Studded Gravy, Classic Boeuf Bourguignon, Old South Pulled Pork on a Bun, Tuscan Chicken with Sage, New Potato Curry, Potato-and-Cauliflower Dal with Spicy Shallots, Jambalaya, Creamed Onions, Peach-Blueberry Cobbler, Chocolacinno Cheesecake, Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding