Appliance

Slow cooker

Set it in the morning, dinner's ready at night.

What it is and why it matters

A slow cooker cooks food at low, steady heat for hours. You add ingredients in the morning and dinner is ready later in the day. It's good for tough cuts of meat, soups, chili and dips for a crowd.

Used in 15 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 10, nice to have in 5.

Recipes that need it (10)

dinner (9)

appetizers-snacks (1)

Nice to have for (5)

These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.

appetizers-snacks (2)

side-dishes (1)

dinner (1)

beverages (1)

Often used with it

Large cutting board8-inch chef's knifeMeasuring cups and spoonsNesting mixing bowlsLocking tongsBalloon whisk

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