A slow cooker makes it so easy to prepare delicious meals-and now, for the first time, here are 140 simple, scrumptious, and safe recipes developed and tested for those who embrace the gluten-free life-or for anyone who simply feels its more healthful and energizing to avoid gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye). These dishes offer dozens of satisfying and effortless mealtime solutions for busy families, where celiac disease or gluten intolerance is a concern.  Delicious recipes such as Louisiana Crab and Pecan Dip; Apple & Thyme Roasted Chicken; Classic Pot Roast with Potatoes; and Vanilla Poached Pears make it easy to “eat healthy,” and are guaranteed to please even the most finicky palate.