This is a personal favorite. Step-saving slow-cooker recipes opens the world of the slow-cooker to vegetarians (for something other than preparing batches of beans, anyway). Some of the recipes in this book are downright phenomenal. ( )

As a married mother of 6 with a full-time job and a prediliction for vegan dinners, I love this book. It's the only one I've found devoted to this subtopic. There are a number of recipes we've tried and enjoyed. The recipes are well-written, with timing and ingredients details well specified. There is a variety of soups, stews, potpies and other meals offered. ( )