Friday, February 20, 2009

The Benefits Of Rival Crock Pot Cooking

By Masil Nosacki

As a mom to 4 hungry kids and 1 hungry hubby I have to think easy, inexpensive and quick. Rival crock pot cooking gives me all three.

When you are trying to prepare low budget meals for your family using the Rival Crock Pot will help. Most people don't realize the benefits associated with the use of a Rival Crock Pot:

* Time - we are busy and don't have a lot of time, make your meal fist thing in the morning and it will be ready when you get home.

* Saves Money- you can purchase cheaper cuts of meat and slow cook for 8 hrs to produce tender, delicious meals.

* Energy Saver - Avoid the oven and stove top all together. No more high power bills.

Converting Stove-Top Recipes

Yes you can use most of your recipes with the Rival Crock Pot. Just follow these simple steps for and you will have perfect crock pot meals in no time:

* Liquids - only add milk during the last hour of cooking and decrease any liquid called for in the recipe to 1/2 the amount.

* Spices - add when cooking is almost complete as spices tend to evaporate over long cooking time.

* Beans - your beans need to soak first before cooking so they will be soft.

* Cream Soups -replace the milk with cream soup, they hold better and longer.

* Veggies - add to crock pot first as they need to cook the longest and cut about 1 inch thick.

When you look at the benefits of using a rival crock pot with the ease of your family favorite recipes then coverting from stove-top to Rival crock pot becomes a no brainer!!

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