In the quarter-century since cookers appeared in kitchens from coast to coast, there has never been such a flavorful collection of recipes. Included is an invaluable guide to the Southwest kitchen with hints for stocking your own pantry, as well as tips and suggestions on using your slow cooker, allowing you to make dinner and get on with your life. Authors Tammy Biber and Theresa Howell compiled their favorite recipes including traditional specialties such as Tortilla Soup, Mole, Carnitas, and Machaca and blended them with new flavors like Pork Chops with Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce. Healthy, flavorful food is brought back to life in this old-school kitchen appliance, so fill your slow cooker with these delicious meals that are ready when you are.