Crockpots kind of make me think of grandma's or a mom with 7 kids. Being neither of those, it took me a while to get a crockpot and use it. If you are still in the, "I don't want to be domesticated" phase of your life, I suggest you get over it and go buy a crockpot immediately.
There are a few reasons why I think it is important to break down and buy a slow cooker. It's not glamorous, but man is it useful. So consider the following points.
Crockpot recipes are often healthier than your average fast food meal. All of the recipes I use, require real, good old fashioned foods. So when your week is busy, or you're in a bind, a slow cooker meal is perfect to keep you on the healthy train you were hoping to stay on.
Second, crockpots require very little culinary skills or time. It's really more of a dump and go experience. A programmable crockpot is really nice when you work for 8 or 9 hours a day. This will allow it to keep the food warm and not switch off when the time is done. There is nothing like coming home to yummy food after only spending 5 minutes that morning prepping it. Likewise, over night recipes can make for great breakfasts!
Third, leftovers. I don't want to hear about how you don't like leftovers. I might not always like them either, but it sure beats a crappy sandwich or spending ten bucks everyday on a lunch out. With a crockpot you can make magic in bulk. Place serving in some containers and you have 3 or 4 days of lunches. This is the best way to save money, feel good, and eat a warm lunch. Totally worth it.
Finally, the variety of things you can make in the crockpot helps it not be a dumb purchase. You can make oatmeal, whole chickens, chili's, stews, casseroles, enchiladas, shredded chicken, dips, desserts, and the list goes on. You can also find recipes all over the place. It is literally one of the easiest ways to ease into the kitchen.
So if you're on the fence about a slow cooker or are just fed-up with eating out and not being a good cook, grab yourself a programmable crockpot and starting eating real food that tastes good! You will be so glad you did.
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