Learning how to cook dried beans in a crockpot slow-cooker is one of those wonderful ideas I discovered through food blogging. After I tried cooking beans this way, I did the experiment outlined below to see how soaking the beans would affect the cooking time. I cooked my beans on high,...
I almost always cook beans in a slow cooker because (in my opinion) that method makes the best, most tender, most delicious beans. Crockpot beans are always properly cooked. They never burn. They take very little hands-on time. And they’re incredibly easy! Do I have to pre-soak my ...
If you overstuff the Crock-Pot, in a worst-case scenario, it could overflow on the counter. Or it may not cook everything evenly if you stuff too much in there. The alternative is true, too; it may overcook if there's not enough liquid for the dish. You'll want to try to keep...
Baking brownies in a slow cooker such as a Crock-Pot frees up your oven. It also allows you to make a fix-and-forget dessert via the same technique that allows you to prepare roasts and stews with little muss and fuss. Crock-Pot brownies feature a gooey center, similar to chocolate lav...
After seeing how it turns out, I have a feeling this would be a great way to try and cook a deep dish pizza too! Have you ever made a pizza in a slow cooker before? Share this fun crock-pot recipe with your friends!
Cooking Dried Beans in the Instant Pot: If you prefer using the Instant Pot, my friend Letty fromLetty’s Kitchenis definitely an expert on Instant Pot Beans. Letty has a great post onHow to Cook Pinto Beans in a Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot, as well as great tips forInstant Pot Garbanzo...
A hunk of muscle from the heavily exercised shoulder of the beef, the chuck may not be the tenderest roast, but it is definitely one of the most flavorful. Simmering the meat gently in the Crock-Pot breaks down the tough fibers and creates a succulent ro
Everything—including the pasta—cooks in the slow cooker in this mac and cheese recipe, so you only have one dish to clean.
“butter blowup”, which will make you miserable. Once the water becomes trapped in the crockpot, good luck getting it out with this method. You will need to transfer everything into a different container and finish the making of ghee on the stove top. Not to mention that the first ...
You may be wondering whether it's safe to cook kidney beans in your Crockpot or slow cooker. The answer is yes, but only if you have boiled the beans first. Maybe you don't have time to babysit a pot of beans on the stovetop and would rather throw them in the slow cooker. Total...