Not Your Mother's Guide to healthy, wholesome, family meals for the slow cooker. Family fare with flair! Beth Hensperger knows what families want: kid-friendly fare that's wholesome, economical, and appealing to adults, too. And she knows what busy parents need: slow cooker recipes that do all that and come together quickly, with a minimum of muss and fuss. Children and grownups alike will cheer for such tasty dishes as Maple Barbeque Chicken Wings, Cheese and Green Chile Fondue with Potato Dippers, Eggplant Parmesean, Char Siu Pork Fried Rice, Turkey Taco Salad, Barbeque Burgers, and Crock Macaroni and Tillamook Cheese. Dips, drinks, wings, ribs, roasts, risotto – if it can be made in a slow cooker, it's in here. For meals that are convenient, budget-friendly, and oh-so-good, let the slow cooker bring your family back to the table.