Have you tried it for chocolate lava cake yet?!
But a few selectkitchen gadgetsactually stand the test of time.
The slow cooker is a perfect example of this concept.
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That assurance rings true with slow cookers, confirms Meggan Hill, executive chef and CEO ofCulinary Hill.
Slow cookers are a brilliant way to enjoy home-cooked meals in a hands-off way.
(Just be sure not to fill the pot more than two-thirds full.)
The appliance is also an asset if youre in the mood for something sweeter.
Blanchard swears by her slow cooker to transform fresh fall fruit intoapple butter.
It gets rave reviews every time!
Just see to it you monitor the temp so you dont burn yourself, Grant-Vose says.
it’s possible for you to also use it to melt wax for candle-making.
Unsure of which size is right?
My kids love to cook in a slow cooker, Hill says.
At the end, they get to seeand tastetheir results!
But overall, slow-cookers offer a unique value in the countertop appliance space, Grant-Vose says.
Ourbest budget slow cooker, for instance, starts at just $41.