I've never used a slow cooker---can I cook smaller amounts, say 2-3 quarts and have the food come out just as well?
1947295
I have found you can just adjust the heat to the middle rather than highest setting or adjust time.
1947296
Yes, you can cook a smaller amount. The portion doesn't matter. It will still come out just as good.
1994473
It gets very hot. Matter of fact it got so hot the first time I used it I burned the dinner I was making! I have owned several slow cookers and never had that problem! So to answer your question...Yes! I very much so believe it will simmer for makin sauces, soups, etc. Very nice slow cooker. Just a word of advice...because of the stainless steel on the outside it gets extremely hot so make sure you or nobody touches while cooking!
100986
I don't see why not. although it would take some prep--(1) If you work conventional hours, you'd probably have to put dinner up to cook before you go to work (and how nice to come home to an already slow-cooked dinner!) and (2) If you were cooking for 1 or 2, you'd eventually be overwhelmed with leftovers (recipes typically feed more than 4 in order for slow cooker to be appropriately full). (3) You'd probably eventually kill for a broiled or roasted meal. Hope that helps!
1692860
No. But the 3 quart has a warm setting. If you are looking for something that will give you 2 quarts, I would get the 3 quart crock pot anyway because that is all you will get. It is still very small. The 3 quart only fits barely 2 quarts if you follow instructions. You are only to fill it 3/4 but even if you fill it to the top without overflowing, you get 2.5 to 2.75 quarts. 3/4 of that is around 2 quarts. I returned my 3 quart because I wanted at least 3 quarts so I guess I will have to buy a 4 or 5 quart crockpot. Hope that helps.
467753
Get a 6 qt you can less in a smaller unit but you cannot cook more in a smaller one
1805466
I wouldn't use it as a slow cooker. Sometimes the area near where the control plugs in can have a hot spot. I was trying to make a roast on low, simmer, and the liquid kept coming to a boil. Crock pot's if you don't have one are the way to go for slow cooking. I have a rival that has an automatic feature that after 4, 6 hrs on high or 8 to 10 hours on low after time is up it goes to warm. Can't beat it for slow cooking. As far at the electric skillet it's great for frying, making pancakes ect. I hope this helps you.
1180582
I do not everything I cook using my Cuisinart slow cooker comes out perfect, i have had no problems.
1478426
I bought it because of the same review. Compared to my previous slow cooker...medium on the new one corresponded to my low and high is high. The low setting is very low. For instance I can put bean soup on the night before and it can go all night and most of the day on low and I still have to move it to medium for a few hours. Hope this helps
475725
My sister and I both have one, and she was sitting right next to me when your question arrived. We both agreed that this would be perfect in that situation. You can set it on slow cooker function and it will keep warm or turn off when it is done.
2061548
It really isn't the best thing for just boiling water, but the quick rice function would probably be the quickest boil. The slow cooker function also holds at a very low boil, but takes a bit of time to get there. The steam function might also work. But if you were trying to boil water for something like pasta, I don't think it would work very well.
2233395
No. I cut crockpot recipes in half a lot and do not adjust the cooking time...
2193184
You could use it as a regular slow cooker, but it may be harder to control the true temperature. I use mine mainly for heating things that will be eaten soon, such as vegetables, or just as a warmer for other items. It's very handy for the holiday's!
1712340
If it did, it was just a few (I have had my original crock pot recipe book for 35 years...). You can use any slow cooker recipe. Found tons on the internet. However, this one runs a little hotter than my old ones. It does have a "keep warm" option on it. I'm really happy with it.
1585411
I have only used it to keep dips warm and don't feel the size of the crock pots lends itself to doing more than that... If you want something to use as a slow cooker, my sister-in-law got one that is a little larger (the three crock pots are oval) and I'm pretty sure it would work well.
1758335
I personally feel that the 2 quart will more then handle reasonable servings for two people. That being said, I have found that I tend to over fill the pot with the 2 quart and wished I had a 3 quart so I would not have to worry about reaching the max.I should also add that having only to pay $9.99 - $11.99 for the 2 quart it was a simple no-risk purchase. I do plan on getting a bigger slow cooker with more control in the near future. The 2 quart has been a great little no-frills tool.
1740847
I've enjoyed my slow cooker very much. The instruction book has a couple of basic recipes (beef and chicken) but nothing more. I find there are many recipe books on slow cookers and good guidelines for quality outcome on the internet, however if you don't use the net, try the library. Good luck and enjoy your creations.
1531975
There's a recipe site called RecipeGoldmine that has a section for Crockpots and a sub category called Crockettes that has recipes for small slow cookers like this. I think you'll like it.