I have a 5-qt slow cooker and would like to make as much Steel-Cut Oatmeal as I can in it for a breakfast for a crowd. What are the correct ratios and amounts of water and oats? Also interesting mix-in ideas are welcome. [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Jun 17, 2009 - 19 answers

CrockpotFilter: "Falling-off-the-bone tender" is cited as a desirable quality in meats prepared in a slow cooker, but I find meat cooked this way to be dry and mushy. What can I do to fix this? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Apr 4, 2009 - 19 answers

I am craving slow-cooked goodness. Please share your favorite crock-pot recipes! [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Nov 19, 2007 - 24 answers

Does a crockpot really improve the flavor of the food or make your life easier? [more inside]
posted by davar on Nov 11, 2007 - 37 answers