If you own a slow cooker, you may not know it, but you also own a free-standing, electric mini-oven that’s ideal for baking loads of things, from breads and brownies to fruits crisps and cheesecakes. If you think about it, it makes sense: The slow cooker is a heavy ceramic pot that heats from the bottom, with a lid that seals it tightly. It’s not so different from your oven — even if you can’t fit a sheet pan in it. READ MORE...
8 Essential Recipes to Bake in Your Slow Cooker
April 21, 2020
If you own a slow cooker, you may not know it, but you also own a free-standing, electric mini-oven that’s ideal for baking loads of things, from breads and brownies to fruits crisps and cheesecakes. If you think about it, it makes sense: The slow cooker is a heavy ceramic pot that heats from the bottom, with a lid that seals it tightly. It’s not so different from your oven — even if you can’t fit a sheet pan in it. READ MORE...