FRESH FLAVORS FOR THE SLOW COOKER

Countless home cooks remain loyal users of their slow cookers for preparing satisfying, low-maintenance meals. But the tried-and-true slow cooker recipe repertoire is about to change with author Nicki Sizemore’s fresh spin on slow-cooked meals.

Fresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker is filled with slow-simmered main dishes (plus 35 recipes for sauces and sides) that replace canned ingredients with fresh vegetables, boost flavor with aromatic herbs and spices, and feature a tantalizing array of global tastes in dishes that span the menu. Overnight Pumpkin-Brown Rice Pudding with crunchy pecans is a wholesome, hands-off breakfast treat. Thai Curried Chicken & Rice Noodles get a spicy kick from curry broth, and Shredded Beef Mole Tacos are accented with the sweet heat of Quick Pickled Jalapeños.

Whether you’re feeding a family or entertaining a crowd, each recipe highlights prep work that can be knocked out days in advance, making serving meals worthy of every occasion easy and delicious.