Keep mealtimes simple with over 300 mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker or casserole, shown in 1300 photographs. It is the essential step-by-step guide to using a slow cooker and creating wholesome one-pot meals. It includes hearty soups and chowders, tasty terrines, melt-in-the-mouth braises, succulent roasts, comforting hot-pots, satisfying pasta and rice dishes, divinely creamy custards, light-as-air steamed puddings, rich preserves, and even hot punches and drinks. This cookbook is designed for those with busy lives who want to eat tasty, nutritious meals without the need for fussy or time-consuming cooking techniques. A detailed reference section describes all the equipment, including slow cookers, clay pots, tagines, tians, chicken bricks, bean pots, casseroles, pans and woks. There are recipes for classic stews and casseroles, tender roasts and pot-roasts, rice and pasta dishes, delectable baked fish dishes, superb shellfish recipes, glorious vegetarian dishes, and irresistible desserts and bakes. This practical volume is a one-pot recipe resource for time-conscious cooks who want to serve delicious, comforting food with ease.