Toss in some meat and a handful of veggies, add spices, and dash off to work! Then come home to the comforting aroma of fresh, hot, ready-to-eat stew. And youre not limited to stews and roasts--how about pot pie, baked beans, or even stuffed green peppers. This crockpots oval shape allows cooking standard pot roasts without cutting or stacking, cooking even two chickens side by side, and the shiny black crockery pot lifts out for elegant serving and is safe for conventional and microwave ovens, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The low setting allows cooking all day, while the high setting reduces cooking time by nearly half. Because the heat does not come from the bottom, only surrounding the sides, its safe to leave on a counter or tabletop while youre away. A thoughtfully written booklet answers most questions and includes numerous recipes as well as a guide for adapting other recipes.