Whether beef, vegetable, chicken, or seafood, nothing pleases and satisfies like a delicious pot of stew. Simple ingredients, minimal preparation, and hearty, delicious results are just a few of the reasons that stews of endless variety have found their way into cuisines throughout the world--and why they're more popular than ever.

Veteran cookbook author Maria Robbins has brought together enticing, appealing, and easy-to-prepare stew recipes from cuisines as varied as French, Basque, Greek, Hungarian, Belgian, Irish, Cajun, Chinese, and others.

These appealing, easy recipes can be prepared on the stove or, in many cases, in a slow cooker, and they require no special techniques or obscure ingredients. Perfect for making ahead of time, they are great for entertaining, and they freeze well, allowing you to have hearty homemade meals ready in minutes. They are also easily adaptable, which means you can improvise to suit your taste and whatever's on hand.

Featuring many of the world's classic stews along with some creative and delectable newcomers, the book's 55 recipes include:

-Flemish Beef Stew with Beer
-Moroccan Chicken Stew with Apples
-Lamb Stew with Chiles and Cilantro
-Lentil, Potato, and Spinach Stew
-Monkfish and Scallop Stew with Corn and Tomatoes
-Seafood, Sausage, and Chicken Gumbo
-Hungarian Goulash
-Chicken Cacciatore
-And many more.

When life's hectic pace leaves you time-strapped and longing for a satisfying home-cooked meal, treat yourself to the delights of Simple One-Pot Stews.