Clay pot cooking is a time-tested, easy and efficient way to cook. Learn the basics quickly - such as how to select the right sized pot, whether it should be glazed or unglazed, washing and preparing it, heating it up safely, cleaning it and storing it. Most important of all, however, is the wide range of recipes for meat and vegetable soups and stews, breads, desserts and much more. Quick tips suggest ingredient substitutions and timesavers.