This versatile kitchen gadget will change the way you cook dinner this winter
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Cuisinart FacebookSome meals are made for winter.
While we can spend the summer barbecuing in the backyard and making s’mores around the campfire, during the colder months we tend to indulge in heartier meals to help keep us warm and survive the season.
Chilis, soups, and meat and potatoes were made for winter, and they’re all meals you can make at home with minimal effort.
If you’re looking to limit how often you order takeout but don’t fancy yourself a great chef, one of the best additions you can make to your kitchen this winter is a slow cooker.
Slow cookers make it easy to make a variety of delicious meals, and more specifically meals that are perfect for warming and satisfying your stomach when it's cold outside.
For anyone who has yet to invest in a slow cooker, this six-quart model from Cuisinart is one of the most reliable you’ll find. It is both highly rated and easy to use. Depending on what you’re preparing, it can be set up to steam vegetables, brown meats, or slow cook your comfort food to your satisfaction.
Slow cookers are also great additions to the kitchens of those looking to stick to their resolutions in 2017 — learning to cook and eating healthier are always common goals going into a new year. Adding a slow cooker to your kitchen makes creating your own meals as easy as prepping and waiting. There are tons of great, healthy ways to put it to use, whether you go on to create a delicious butternut squash soup or a medley of steamed vegetables to go with your chicken or steak.
We’re highlighting Cuisinart here, as it is one of the most trusted brands you’ll find when in comes to cookware, but if you want to check out other available options, this slow cooker from Instant Pot is another one of our favorites, and is currently available at its lowest price ever.
Shop around and find whichever deal makes the most sense for you — either way, you’ll be adding a versatile tool to your kitchen that fits the winter season perfectly.
Cuisinart 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker, $129, available at Amazon