It’s been suggested that regular consumption of the healthy recipes presented here will allow the healthy eater to live
forever. Though neither proved nor disproved, knowing Joe Simmer is behind it makes me want to hedge my bet.

—Cosimo Graham, Editor in Chief, The Immortal Gourmet   

Joe Simmer is such an international guy, with so much “joie de vivre.” Tasty worldly treats abound in this book, and the bold, deep flavors of his Louisiana roots keep popping up like cypress knees in many of these delicious and healthful recipes.

—Boland Overly, Cookbook Critic, Editor-in-Chief, Crock World Monthly   

At last, a book that raises the bar for slow-cooker cookbooks. Mr. Simmer catapults slow-cooker cookery
 into the 21st century. A creative visionary, with his feet planted firmly on the earth, he is a culinary 
genius and a true “gourmet-de-crock.” Mr. Simmer may well rise as a contender for this year’s Crock d’Or.

—Fjnvsk Knutsen, Institute of Slow Cookery, Oslo, Norway   

Joe Simmer does it again! In his debut slow cooker cookbook, his style is fast and raw, 
but his recipes are pure slow cook. Joe has managed to transform the tasty treats that made 
New Orleans famous into new slow-cooker classics. This book will rock your crock!

—A. J. Frey, Publisher, Frey’s Weekly e-zine   

I’ve known Joe since I was a kid. Let me tell you, the man can eat! And he likes good food, but he’s 
too busy to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s why he invented these easy and delicious recipes.

—Manny “Lil’ Sausage” Mancuso, Childhood Friend