It’s time to do things that you never thought possible – like make duck confit in the slow cooker. With help from Chef Hugh Acheson you can do this and a lot more. His collection of 100 recipes is filled with flavor you might have not imagined coming from your slow cooker. There’s brisket with soy, orange, ginger and star anise as well as pork shoulder braised in milk with fennel and raisins. He expands your slow cooker repertoire and shows how to poach and hold eggs at the perfect temperature for your brunch party or make simple stock and rich overnight ramen broth. Slow Cooker Apple Butter is another gem of a recipe that lets you go about your day and end up with a condiment to share with friends and neighbors.