This "food lover's guide to slow cooker glory" celebrates the surprisingly creative capabilities of an indispensable kitchen appliance. Sure, we busy and tired—might we say lazy?—cooks benefit from slow cooker magic as well, but even the most highenergy, epicurean home chefs will appreciate the exquisite meals (as well as desserts, party fare, and brunch options) in Slow Victories! Persian meatballs in saffron and tomato sauce, spicy rendang lentil soup, mushroom ragu with gnocchi, and sparkling rosé poached peaches are among the dazzling dishes in this exotic slow cooker cookbook. Wow…and yum!