FoodBanter.com - View Single Post

biig

Sara Ann wrote:
>
> wrote:
> > >
> > Is this a warming device? Or do you actually cook in it? If it's the
> > latter, I've never heard of such a device.
> >
> > I have an electric turkey roaster that came with a tray that fits over
> > the top and 3 loaf-pan-sized areas to keep food warm. You could
> > probably put in anything buffet style - stuffed mushroom caps, mashed
> > potatoes, gravy?
> >
> > -j.
>
> Thanks for the welcome all.
>
> It's a slow cooker essentially but bigger than the average size. The
> metal inserts divide it in two so that you can make two dishes instead
> of one. Got it for Christmas a few years ago and rarely use it b/c the
> portions are way too big for us. If I can figure something to do with
> the two inserts so that I can make two things at once I'd prob use it a
> lot more.
>
> Stuffed mushroom caps sounds good. There was a great breakfast
> casserole that works with the main cooker, but not sure if the inserts
> are going to cook the same. You fill the bottom section with water and
> they heat up the inserts when they're in. Might be I'm over thinking
> this and should just start playing around with it. I have a small
> kitchen and I need to figure it out this year or get rid of it
> althogether.
>
> Sara Ann

I'll jump in here and say that it sounds more like a "Nesco" type
roaster than a slow cooker? Could that be what it is? What is the
brand name?.....Sharon