"JL" wrote
> cshenk wrote:

>> The trick is you add less water to a crockpot recipe. Thats pretty much
>> all that is needed.

> I used a crock pot a few times but it never really impressed me.

It is a tool like any other and you need to learn how to use it properly.
I'm not very impressed with stews from an oven and can replicate any stove
top type in a crockpot, often to better taste effect and never less.