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Phyllis Pellman Good is the queen of crock pot cooking; her latest tome, "The Fix It and Forget It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes" ($29.95) offers recipes for everything from soups and starters to dinners and desserts. While it may be intimidating for novice cooks (many of the recipes are nearly identical, which isn't ideal for busy moms who don't feel like sifting through lists of ingredients) it's certain to have something for everyone.