I use my Crock-Pot often... It is a slow cooker which will cook your food at a low temp. all day - 6-12 hours or more. Start your meal in the early a.m. - -and ready for dinner in the p.m. It was a very popular small appliance many years ago. My mother had one back in the early 70's... and they remain popular, still. Cook just about anything in a crock-pot....Low-energy used and food is very healthy - as all the nutrients do not cook out...they stay in. Many recipes are available on line, and crock-pot cookbooks are also around. Good cookin' made simple.