An exciting new collection of recipes from the Bridge kitchen that are not only delicious but incredibly convenient.

Sally Vaughan-Johnston and Best of Bridge -- the winning team that brought you Bravo! and Fan Fare! -- are back with this collection of brand-new recipes created specifically for the slow cooker. This truly is a winning combination: the convenience of a slow cooker combined with absolutely sure-to-please Bridge recipes.

There are loads of recipes that will help you deal with the madness of meal preparation quickly and easily, with ingredients that can be found at any local supermarket across North America. This collection of recipes features everything from the perfect choice for your next neighborhood potluck, to elegant appetizers, breakfast and brunch ideas to delectable desserts. There's even a special chapter devoted to classic Bridge recipes that have been updated for today's tastes and slow cookers.

This wide range of Bridge recipes are sure to satisfy and delight everyone and they're categorized into the following tantalizing chapters:

• All-Day Breakfast
• Nibbles, Dips and Drinks
• Soups
• Beef and Veal
• Pork and Lamb
• Chicken and Turkey
• Meatless Mains
• Sides and Accompaniments
• Desserts.

The Best of Bridge motto remains the same: "Simple recipes with gourmet results." The recipes work and the one-liners will keep you smiling in the kitchen.

Sally Vaughan-Johnston is a professional chef, food writer and food stylist. This is her third collaboration with the ladies of Best of Bridge -- a stellar collection of recipes that will be treasured for years to come.

What is the Best of Bridge?

In 1975, at a weekend getaway, eight women friends had an idea: Since a consistent highlight of their decade-old bridge group was the food they prepared and enjoyed together, perhaps they should think about writing a cookbook. This spur-of- the-moment notion was the impetus for The Best of Bridge, which went on to become one of the most successful brands in Canadian publishing, with more than three million books sold.

Written in a welcoming style, the recipes are easy to execute, yet produce "gourmet" results. Their unique approach, which includes jokes to keep cooks smiling, has ensured a faithful following. The Best of Bridge recipes are staples at potlucks across the country, and the generation of children raised on them is now cooking for themselves. "We get lots of mail from people looking for specific books to give to their adult kids," the Ladies report. "They want to make dishes that were always served at family celebrations. Our recipes have become part of their domestic traditions."

As the Ladies would say, "You should have these books. We've tested, tasted and revised. We promise you'll love every recipe."

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