Crockpot

Be sure to soak the beans the night before you plan on making the recipe. The beans taste better the longer they sit, so make them a day or two ahead or freeze for later.

I like to add a can of pineapple pieces then substitute pineapple juice for the water.

Traditional Bavarian Roast Pork.

This is a classic but still one of the best ways to create an amazing beef dish - very cheap to make too!

Get your butcher to tie into a neat roll. Use shoulder end of a chuck. Make sure it will fit into your crockpot.

This slow cooker method not only saves your oven space, but it also results in the most fall-apart tender and flavourful ham ever.

This is a sweet and spicy stew that you start in the morning and let the slow cooker do the rest.

Gooey, sticky and delicious. Provide a finger-bowl and napkins.

A beef strip variation that is as good as the original.

Use a lean pork belly that will lie flat in the bottom of your crockpot.

Amazing flavour and so simple! No salt needed here. In fact, you may wish to use half the ranch dressing mix to cut back on the saltiness.

This easy crock pot baked ziti is always a crowd pleaser and so simple to make.

Your favourite recipes can be adapted by halving the liquid and increasing the cooking time.

Here are some Hints, Tips, Do's & Don'ts for crockpot users.