Slow cookers

dgirl0114 Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:09 PM

Slow cookers

Hi, ladies,

Just wondering if it is worth putting one of these on our registry? Does anyone have one and use it often?

Thanks

BrideToBe24 Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:11 PM

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I use it -- it's great for the summer and for long work days. Set it and it cooks while you're out and dinner is ready to go when you get home.

it's also great to use to keep stuff warm when you have company.

laural2979 Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:13 PM

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I've used it once for entertaining. Everyone says that it's the best thing ever, but I haven't been motivated enough to find recipies for it.

davenjess Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:19 PM

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My mom uses it regularly - probably once a month or so. It is wonderful - you just put stuff in it and while you're at work, it cooks, making walking in after work LOVELY!!!

We registered for one because we love what my mom makes in it...

danniegirl Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:21 PM

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We registered for one at BB&B. They also have a recipe book there called Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook. All slow cooker recipes.

empressdani Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:22 PM

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fh and I were wondering the same thing while we were registering. I may have to show him this to sway him!

Papillon25 Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:22 PM

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I use it all the time, its great - especially for slowly roasted meats and stuff -

makes great bbq pulled pork, roast beef, etc.

Yummmmm

Madorie Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:23 PM

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I love mine. Everything tastes better slow cooked. It's so easy - just throw everything in in the morning, come back after work and TADA...you have a meal ready

One word of advice: If you're making small portions just cook for less time. I've dried out meats letting stay in too long. If you do it right, everything comes nice and tender!!

jessica08bride Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:30 PM

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omg you must! its so affordable and such a time saver. it makes beef stew like you wouldnt believe. i just dump all the stuff int the cooker before i leave for work and by the time i get home, its ready to eat.

FutureMrsSabbagh Posted: Aug 23, 2007 12:41 PM

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I use mine all the time in the fall & winter. Nothing like coming home to a hot meal.

klanghan Posted: Aug 23, 2007 01:01 PM

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I always see great recipes for them!!! I put one on!

melissankurt07 Posted: Aug 23, 2007 01:10 PM

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I use mine all the time. I cook pot roasts, pork roasts, beef tips with gravy, and chicken and dumplings in mine and I have also used it for parties to keep my italian beef warm. I love it!!!

LoveRocks Posted: Aug 23, 2007 01:24 PM

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Slow cookers are awesome!! Definitely put one on your registry.

dgirl0114 Posted: Aug 23, 2007 03:00 PM

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Ok, that was an easy decision:)
Putting it on tonight; heading to BB&B since everyone said we don't have enough on our two registries-LOL. Can't help it-we have most of the stuff we need already.

diva7531 Posted: Aug 23, 2007 03:17 PM

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I got the Kitchen Aid on and plan on using it once a week!!!!

soon2BMrsDee Posted: Aug 23, 2007 03:22 PM

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I have one - absolutely love it... considering FH and I work long days... it makes it a lot easier not to think about when I get started on dinner... I put everything in it in the morning (or make FH do it during his lunch hour) and by time we get home - viola!!! Le super est servee!

SusanAdam Posted: Aug 23, 2007 03:23 PM

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My FH actually put this on the registry after his BM who is recently married recommended it. They even exchanged recipes. I made a beef stew in it once and it was yummy. FH went out and bought a slow cooker cookbook and started making things. It's so easy...just cut up stuff, throw it in, leave the house if you want, and several hours later you have a great tasting meal. I'm looking forward to that stew on cold nights. This was the only way to get FH into cooking.

iwannabmrsD Posted: Aug 23, 2007 03:29 PM

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Posted by empressdani

fh and I were wondering the same thing while we were registering. I may have to show him this to sway him!

DEF get one.. it's SOO worth it. i use mine REGULARLY>. i've found that anything in a slow cooker tastes good... u can thow some chick wings in there with some sauce and onions.. come home make some rice and wallah... or some short ribs in there with some water and onions.. and poof.. great meals happening..

just make sure u get the kind with the stoneware insert, so u can remove that part for cooking..