Book excerpt: The easiest slow cooker recipes ever by the best-selling author of Make It Fast, Cook It Slow Stephanie O'Dea, New York Times best-selling author of Make It Fast, Cook It Slow and 365 Slow Cooker Suppers, is back with her easiest assortment of recipes ever in Five Ingredients or Less Slow Cooker Cookbook. Just because these recipes are a breeze to throw together doesn't mean they're lacking in flavor or creativity. O'Dea knows how to make standard slow-cooker fare delectable, with recipes like Pulled Pork Jalapeño Dip, Pureed Pumpkin Soup, and Cornbread Casserole, while also providing plenty of unexpected slow-cooker dishes like Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi, Artichoke Angel Hair Pasta, Flan, and Cheesecake. There is also a whole chapter for vegetarian meals, as well as gluten-free options for every recipe in the book. And she does it all with five ingredients or less!