Showing posts with label cooking for two. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cooking for two. Show all posts

6/04/2011

Tayama Slow Cookers Review

Tayama Slow Cookers
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While reading a recently-recommended cookbook for smaller slow cookers, I shopped offline for what the book recommended -- an oval slow cooker around the 1.5 to 2.0 quart range. Oval (instead of round) because the shape fits more typical ingredients such as chicken breasts.
The picture attached to the 1.5qt product looked pretty oval to me, with a wide front face unlike other small slow-cooker product pictures. The title and description also lacked an indication that it is "round" like all the other small slow-cookers.
Well, the picture is just a camera angle, and this product very, very round.
Since it's here, now, I'm using it and it indeed works, so at least 3 stars for that!

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Tayama TSC-15 Slow Cooker 1.5 Liter. Rating: 120V~60Hz 120W.

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3/21/2011

Proctor Silex 1.5 Quart Slow Cookers Review

Proctor Silex 1.5 Quart Slow Cookers
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I got this mainly for overnight steel cut oatmeal and stone ground grits. It cooks perfect on both. It is the only one I have seen this small with warm low and high settings. This will be great for dips and meatballs at parties. I have a huge Rival that cooks to hard on low. This cooks on low perfectly. It was on GMA as a cool gift.

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This round Slow Cooker from Proctor-Silex has a removable crock and a glass lid which are both dishwasher safe. Four settings include High Low Keep Warm and Off.

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33148 Cooker & Steamer Review

33148 Cooker and Steamer
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I spent hours looking at slow cookers and reading reviews and finally decided on this one and I'm so glad I did. It has an oval
shape which is said to be very useful when cooking meats. Rather than having a pile, you can spread out the pieces so they are not
one on top of the other. This cooker is wider, not taller which works well.
It is fabulous that there are 2 cooking pans as for smaller things (my usual) I only need the 2 quarts and if I want to
make soups or anything with lots of veggies, I can use the 4 quart, which is a very decent size. The 2 quart one is fine
for several pieces of meat and a couple of cut up potatoes on top. I thought I would want a big cooker (5 quarts +) but fortunately
someone reminded me of how big they would be and that when using these cookers, the recommendation is to fill it
at least 1/2 way, which for a big cooker would be hard. They also take up a lot of space, which this smaller, oval shaped one does not.
The other thing I really like is that they are made of stoneware, super easy to clean and SAFE, not like anything with
non-stick coating. I've really enjoyed clean up so easy it may as well have been non-stick. Every recipe I've tried says
to oil the pan and I've done so but even place not oiled never required any effort to clean. And the pans are heavy, solid
cooking pans.
This is really a simple but quality appliance & I'm so glad I chose this one.

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3/19/2011

Rival Scr200-w 2qt Slow Cooker Review

Rival Scr200-w 2qt Slow Cooker
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I've had this little crock pot for nearly a year and I use it much more often than my big fancy programmable slow cooker. The 2qt size is just right for heating up frozen bricks of homemade soup, stew, spaghetti sauce, etc. Put something frozen in at breakfast time and it's ready for lunch. Because the high setting runs hot it can simmer leftover meat and veg to make stock, and it's also good for cooking other long-simmer foods such as beans, lentils and wheat berries. Or just regular crock-pot meals for one or two people. It doesn't take up much counter space, either. Not so useful for a large family perhaps, but it's ideal for mine.


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Feed your family nutritious, home-cooked meals easily and with style. The scr200 serves approximately 3-4 people and provides high and low cook settings. Clean up is also a snap with dishwasher safe removable stoneware that doubles as a convenient serving dish complete with dishwasher-safe glass lid.

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3/11/2011

Crock-Pot SCBAG Travel Bag for 7-Quart Slow Cookers Review

Crock-Pot SCBAG Travel Bag for 7-Quart Slow Cookers
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I understand some people's reservations about this product, but I was careful about what I bought and if you are too you won't have a problem. I chose to buy the current 6-quart model (with the hinged lid and digital timer) of the CrockPot brand slow cooker because this is a CrockPot brand bag. I figured the bag would most likely conform best to CrockPot brand products.
I can't comment on other brands, but the 6-quart model is a perfect fit for this bag. I don't know if CrockPot sells a 7-quart model, but the 6-quart is PLENTY big. I don't think the CrockPot brand can be responsible for the fit of other brand slow cookers.
On a separate note, the photo is a little misleading, but on the positive side. It looks like there's just one long shoulder strap, but there are actually 2 shorter straps that gather above the bag, which to me seems like it would allow for more even handling during transport. There's also a strap inside to secure the lid and the the bag itself is insulated.

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Designed for use with a 7-quart oval-shaped slow cooker, this convenient travel bag makes it easy to transport soup, stew, casseroles, and other home-cooked meals to large family gatherings, potluck dinners with friends, or other get-togethers. Simply place the slow cooker inside the bag and flip the top of the bag over the appliance. A zipper securely closes the bag, helping to keep the cooker's lid closed and the heat contained. The bag can be hand washed as needed. Made of durable nylon, the slow-cooker travel bag measures approximately 16 by 11 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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3/09/2011

Crock-Pot 5025WG 2.5-Quart Slow Cooker Review

Crock-Pot 5025WG 2.5-Quart Slow Cooker
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I have this Crock Pot but my crock insert is white instead of black. I bought this slow cooker probably in the late 1990s. I own three slow cookers (the Rival 3-1/2-quart oval and the Rival 6-quart), and this is the best one and the one I use the most. It is 2-1/2 quarts and is perfect for two people. It cooks the best out of all three of my slow cookers as it does not overcook the food as the other two will. I find that the cooking times listed in most slow cooker cookbooks are very accurate for this Crock Pot, but for my other two larger models, I must reduce the cooking time. I have never had overcooked food in this slow cooker. Everything has always cooked to perfection. Most recipes in slow cooker cookbooks are written for 6 to 8 servings. If I cut the recipes in half, they will fit perfectly in this Crock Pot and fill it 3/4 full. That is just enough food for my husband and me and will usually leave leftovers for one or two more meals for one person. This slow cooker also looks very nice as it is all white and matches my kitchen, so it is always out on the counter. I use it many times a week and I am very happy with it. Since it cooks at such a low temperature, whenever I cook meat, I use the high setting for the first hour and then reduce it to low and cook for one hour less than the stated recipe (since one hour on high is equal to two hours on low). Everything turns out perfectly this way. The potatoes and carrots are perfectly tender and have not cooked down to mush as has happened in my larger, more powerful Crock Pots.
I highly recommend this model if the size is big enough for you because it works the way slow cookers are supposed to work - cooking the food slowly and gently.

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073056011344 Features: -2.5 Quart capacity -Glass lid for easy viewing -Removable stoneware -Rinse-Cleancoating for easy clean up -2 Heat settings -Ideal for 1-2 people -Limited one year warranty Please Note: This item cannot ship to Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like assistance finding an item that can ship to Puerto Rico, please contact our customer service team.

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