I’m thinking that if I order these two books and prepare six or seven dishes to cook in the crock pots, the holiday dinner is a done deal. If you are like me, you already own four slow-cookers, so this isn’t going to be hard to accomplish. Start it all the night before when I make the gelatin salad and it’s a no-stress event. The idea is tempting.
 

Fix-It and Forget-It Holiday Main Dishes and Sides ($3.99 pre-order; deliver October 30) Fifty delicious and practical slow-cooker recipes for an unforgettable holiday feast.
Preparing the perfect holiday meal for loved ones can be stressful, but these delectable slow-cooker main dishes and sides will make it easier than ever. Culled from the Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook,these recipes—ranging from elegant entrées to comfort food—include memorable dishes such as:
· Winter Pork Loin
· Creamy Lasagna
· Turkey Fajitas
· Barbequed Black Beans with Sweet Potatoes
Complete with ten tips to help manage everything from gift-giving and decorating to neighborhood caroling, this collection is a must-have for any holiday season.
Fix-It and Forget-It Holiday Sweets and Desserts ($3.99 pre-order; deliver October 30)
Fifty delectable desserts to complete the perfect holiday meal, all easily made in your slow cooker.
From Apple Cranberry Compote to Chocolate Pudding Cake, the tasty treats in this holiday cookbook—drawn from the Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook­—include sauces, puddings, cakes, brownies, and more. All have one thing in common: They can be prepared in the slow cooker, saving valuable oven space. In this delicious recipe collection you’ll find temptations such as:
· Eggnog Gingersnap Custard
· Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Pie
· Graham Cracker Cookies
· Seven Layer Bars
Complemented by hosting ideas and tips on how to make the most of your slow cooker, Fix-It and Forget-It Holiday Sweets and Desserts is guaranteed to be both useful and satisfying.