Since the discovery of fire, people have gathered around the hearth to share their stories, their traditions, and their appetites. No matter where you travel, it's food that unites us-and in Around the World in Your Slow Cooker, author Victoria Shearer shares how the magic of the modern home slow cooker can take a world's worth of time-honored traditions and transform them into convenient, family-sized, slow-cooked meals at home. Who ever thought you could travel without leaving the kitchen? With Around the World in Your Slow Cooker, you can. From South African potjiekos and Persian khoresh, to Indian chutney and Irish stew, your slow cooker will be your portal to Mexico, Burgundy, Campania, and much more. Explore 85 recipes for a veritable world tour of cultural contributions centered on an ancient combination: good food, a little heat, and plenty of time to savor it all. Inside you'll find, 85 mouthwatering recipes from around the globe, Hearty soups and starters, Beef, lamb, veal, poultry, and pork, Pasta, sauces, sides, and desserts, Advice on selecting the perfect home slow cooker, Dos and Don'ts so you can skip the learning curve.