I got my first slow cooker last week, and today my roommate thought it was a good idea to heat up—you guess what—in it.
Slow cookers are truly kitchen game-changers. They’re amazing at transforming tough, inexpensive cuts of meat into unbelievably tender masterpieces. Beyond that, they simplify meal preparation with their incredible set-it-and-forget-it convenience. Imagine throwing in ingredients in the morning and coming home to a hot, home-cooked meal! However, even with such a versatile appliance, sometimes well-meaning…