Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for tips, here are 9 mistakes to avoid when using a slow cooker. "If ...

and you break out the slow cooker to make a delectable stew. But once you start the cook and put the lid on top, you notice a little hole in the otherwise all-glass lid. "That's odd," you think.

Who doesn't like push-button cooking? If you've bought a brand-new slow cooker, it may come with a glass lid that can be secured to the top of the cooker via latches on the side. It may look like ...

"The slow cooker, a countertop electrical appliance ... "There is a reason most slow cookers have a glass lid. It is so that you can view the process," Tiess says. "If you remove the lid, then ...