The Gourmet Slow Cooker: Simple and Sophisticated Meals from Around the World

Slow cookers have become popular again, but serious cooks who want to serve guests often find the recipes too plain for a dinner party. This book offers a more refined approach, written by food journalist Lynn Alley. Its recipes draw on slow-cooking traditions from many countries, with dishes ranging from lamb shanks and risotto to chicken stew, each made with fresh ingredients and paired with a suggested wine or beer. Each regional chapter introduces the local cooking methods and customs behind its dishes. Sixteen full-color photographs show the finished meals. The aim is to make everyday dinners feel special while saving the cook hours of work in the kitchen.