Definitely. We are doing yard work and I'm working on a Powerpoint presentation for tomorrow. With activity like that, I lose steam as the day progresses. Getting dinner started early in the day ensures I won't cop out and throw a frozen pizza in the oven near dinnertime.Perfect tool for when the grandkids come over.
Dump everything in the pot and spend quality time with the kids.
I'm doing a Bolognese while playing with Jr.
Agree 100% with this. That sounds like a good all around recipe. Do you put carrots or celery or other vegetables in it?The crock pot is one of the best inventions ever. Start dinner at 7:30am and come home in the dead of winter at 5:30pm and dinner is ready? Yes, I will sign up for that all winter long! I use mine for soup or chili, strictly in the winter months, say November-February. Hibernation in the Pacific NW is a real thing and to have something hot and tasty after working all day is a nice treat. The last few weeks I have been doing my "Seven minute soup". It takes seven minutes to prep and then I am off to work with the pot in the "low" setting. I use frozen chicken thighs, some potatoes (or rice or lentils) and veggies and chicken and vegetable broth and some spices...shred the chicken when I get home and add some crispy onions! Wallah!