“An exciting and refreshingly unbiased guide to slow cooking . . . even die-hard fans of these appliances will learn something new.” —Library Journal, starred review

Sarah DiGregorio, a James Beard nominated food writer, has reinvented slow cooking for a generation that cooks for fun and flavor, taking a fresh approach to reclaim this versatile tool without sacrificing quality or taste.

Showcasing a beautiful, engaging design, inviting color photographs, and 105 original, innovative recipes thoroughly tested in a variety of brands of slow cookers, Adventures in Slow Cooking provides a repertoire of delicious food. Inside you’ll find ideas for flavorful sweet and savory slow cooker dishes, including:

• Whipped Feta, Red Pepper and Olive Dip


• Granola with Pistachios, Coconut and Cardamom


• Savory Overnight Oatmeal with Bacon, Scallions and Cheddar


• Turkey-Spinach Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella


• Spicy Kimchi and Pork Ramen


• Orange, Olive and Fennel Chicken Tagine


• Daal with Mango and Mustard Seeds


• Farro Bowl with Smoked Salmon, Yogurt, and Everything-Bagel Spice


• Oxtail and Short Rib Pho


• Corn, Mushroom and Zucchini Tamales


• Proper Red Sauce Eggplant Parm


• Peach-Orange Blossom Jam


• Matcha-White Chocolate Pots de Crème


• Cardamom-Molasses Apple Upside-Down Cake


• Star Anise-Black Pepper Hot Toddy

Sarah also provides tips and tricks that will help cooks get the most out of today’s slow cookers. With a foreword by Grant Achatz, modernist chef and advocate of the slow cooker, Adventures in Slow Cooking makes this convenient appliance an indispensable tool for the modern kitchen.

“DiGregorio has made the slow cooking downright sophisticated.” —Epicurious

“Fun and useful. . . . DiGregorio uses a multistep approach to help build flavor in the slow cooker . . . a must-have for slow-cooker fans.” —Publishers Weekly