Cooking made Easy

When I received the slow-cooker as an anniversary gift from Mom,  I placed it on my basement shelf and I thought to myself– I’ll try it out someday. Well, that someday rolled around, one year later, as I was looking for a food container on the basement shelf I had discovered that slow-cooker or as its also known as a crock pot. I sat for a moment and checked out the instruction recipe booklet finding the recipes relatively simple and there was no need to monitor this appliance.

The benefits of the crock pot is that it’s so easy to use. Are you saying to yourself  I’m not a confident cook ? Busy lifestyle? then this is the perfect small appliance for you.  It also saves you money; just  purchase economical cuts of meat. You will be able to create delicious ‘melt in your mouth’ dinners tasty enough to serve to guests. They  will  admire your cooking talents and beg you for the recipe. Assemble the recipe with little or no liquid, set it and let it cook no need to stir or adjust the temperature. The menu will turn out ever-so flavorful and tender –perfect every-time!

After a few uses, I would assemble simple family-size meals. In the morning I would turn on the crock-pot temperature timer settings and place recipe ingredients in it leaving it to cook for a few hours; I know what you’re thinking..it  uses alot of electricity..well it only uses as much as a light bulb. During this time I do housework, errands, or go to work. As the family returns home for dinner, the meal is hot and ready to serve. Make a salad and set the table.

The Rival crock-pot now sits permanently on my kitchen counter, with a series of slow-cooker cookbooks, inviting me to cook with it again! I recommend the crock-pot for every household out there!  By the way, I became so excited about the slow-cooker, I forgot which food container I went down to the basement for. That night my husband was amazed at how such a small appliance was able to create such a tasty meal in one pot.

By: Julia Angelicchio