Lately I've been in a time crunch when it comes to cooking. We have plenty of food, but who is going to cook it? By the time I remember to pull something down from the freezer, I'm already starving.

Both my mom and sister had suggested I use the crockpot so that way the food is cooking while I'm working. I tend to think of a crockpot as a winter appliance. Stews and chili and all manner of cozy foods are perfect during the colder months of the year. But, since I don't have a private chef...yet, I dusted off the crockpot and began using it and I am so glad I did. For the last three days I haven't had to wonder what was for lunch or dinner since the mouthwatering smells coming out of the kitchen tell me all I need to know.

So if you're like me, too busy to cook and don't want to heat up the kitchen using the oven, then maybe it's time to put your crockpot to work.