Kitchen

[hopi]

@glmama

Love the Ninja 4 in 1. It is the most versatile cooking device  I have ever owned.

[momtochloe]

I hope you don't mind me chiming in since I am no where near an expert on crock pot cooking but since your original crock pot was older, just a word of warning that the new ones run hotter due to new food safety regulations so you may have to adjust your old recipes when using the newer versions.

I was brand new to crock pot cooking and was having miserable results until I stumbled across that piece of information.  After making the necessary adjustments, things turned out much better.

[meadwin]

I love the Hamilton Beach Stay or Go model with the locking lid for easy transport without spills and spoon rest.

[Tigriss]

Get one that has the lid attached. My BIL did that to my sister's this past Christmas, so she got one that has the lid solidly in place and removable for cleaning.

[Mistic]

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@denisemb wrote:

I think some models have "delayed start", temperature probes and locking lids (for transporting).

Others (like my Ninja 3 in 1 and before that my Wolfgang Puck Versacooker) have nonstick aluminum pots and settings so you can brown/saute before switching to slow cooker, and can also be used as an oven.

Once I had the WP, I never used my original Rival stoneware crockpot, except at holiday time.   

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My vote goes to the Ninja also.

[Preds]

My Favorite Crockpot?  Any one with food cooking in it.  LOL  It's a kitchens best friend.  I've tried several and gotten rid of several.  I like a simple Crock-Pot version so that I control it.  I currently have this one:

[glmama]

Thank you, mtc I would not have known to readjust some of the times/heat for my crock recipes.