This book demonstrates that slow cookers can transform your busy life by letting you prepare dishes in advance and then return home to melt-in-the-mouth meals, Features a fabulous range of classic and contemporary recipes, including seafood chowder, Boston baked beans, steak and kidney pie, moussaka, special fish pie, Vermont baked maple custards and chocolate cheesecake brownies, An illustrated practical reference section explains all the preparation and cooking techniques to help you get the very most from your slow cooker or crock pot, Clear, concise instructions and 900 step photographs make recipes easy to follow for delectable results, A complete nutritional analysis of the fat, carbohydrate, salt and calorie count for each recipe is included to help you plan your meals successfully