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The Perfect Kitchen Assistant

Congratulations!

Teresa M.

You won the best Slow Cooker EVER!!

I always am needing a little short cut here and there. For years I have relied on my slow cooker. But a few months ago mine died. It had been a good friend for many years but finally it had said ENOUGH and croaked. So, I went on a mission to find me the perfect new assistant in my busy kitchen. I needed a slow cooker that actually cooked things precisely. No more burning or not cooking enough. Better timer. Better temperature settings and most of all it had to look decent. I take my slow cooker to a lot of functions. So, it needs to be easy to transport. Well, after buying 2 cheaper brands and them failing. I found….

DeLonghi Slow Cooker

Model DCP707

Designed for busy people, the De’Longhi 5-Qt Slow Cooker not only cooks to perfection, but looks good while doing so; just set it and go. The sleek, compact stainless steel design is accompanied by a white servable ceramic bowl, so you have less to clean up. You can be confident knowing that your meal will end up exactly as planned, no over cooking or under cooking with the 10-hr digital countdown timer; perfect for long work days or busy days running the kids around to after school activities. The compact design is small enough to still allow for ample counter space, so there is no sacrifice there. If the kids like to help with cooking there’s no need to worry about them burning themselves, the cool touch stainless handles provide you some piece of mind. Cleanup will be a breeze with the dishwasher safe servable bowl and tempered glass lid.

This is without a doubt a perfect gift to give to anyone who is a cook. I promise you will not be disappointed. Best thing is that the person who receives it will be confident that his/her meals will come out perfect!

Here is my go to breakfast casserole I make for New Year’s Morning!

Slow Cooker Mexi Egg Bake

30 oz package of frozen hash brown (shredded)
2 cups chopped ham
1/2 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cups Mexi-blend shredded cheese
1 can green chilis
12 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Place shredded hash browns in the bottom of the slow cooker. In a medium size bowl mix together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, ham cubes, green chilis and onion. Pour over the top of the hash browns. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4. It is done when the bake is not runny in the middle and the edges are browned. Serve with warm biscuits.

DeLonghi was gracious enough to let me share my love of the Slow Cooker with my viewers by suppling me with one as a giveaway!

DeLonghi Slow Cooker Giveaway

Retail Value $100

To enter:
  • Tell me your favorite to make in a slow cooker in the comment section of this post!
  • Become a friend of The Fat n’ Sassy Mama

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  5. 6

    I loooove using the slow cooker in the winter and after a lot of years, mine is starting to wear out. My favorite thing to make is a batch of white chicken chili, it’s a big crowd pleaser around here served with tortilla chips, sour cream and cilantro. 🙂

  7. 8

    I love to make pineapple pork loin. Cook and then shred for use in tacos or serve over rice. Yum!!

  9. 10

    Hi Caryn,

    Who doesn’t love making Queso in their slow cooker! I like to mix mine up with different kinds of sausage. You look great on Channel 9, take care and Happy Holidays!

  10. 11

    I usually make chili or roasts. I am definitely gonna try this egg casserole I saw on Channel 9 today. My kids would love this and it looks yummy.

  13. 14

    Just got approved for Social Security disability & on the same day had my long-term disability end. I need a way to make healthy meals with little prep work. This would be perfect and would last FOREVER!!

  14. 15

    Grape juice meatballs. Easy for football games. People can just go get some whenever they want! Awesome.

  20. 21

    I love taco soup
    1lb. Ground beef (cooked and drained)
    1pkg taco seasoning
    1 can whole corn
    1 can kidney beans
    1 can diced tomatoes if you want a little spice
    (optional)
    Place on crock pot for about 30 min on high! Quick and easy

  21. 22

    Hot fudge brownies!!!!
    1 brownie mix
    1 cup boiling water
    1 cup chocolate syrup
    Prepare brownie mix as directed on box.
    Pour brownie mix into bottom of crock pot.
    Mix chocolate syrup with boiling water.
    Pour over brownie mix.
    Cook on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
    Let set up for 15 minutes.

  22. 23

    Pot roast is my fav in the crock pot!! Serve right from the crockpot and then make stew with the left overs!!!

  23. 24

    I use my slow cooker for everything from roast beef to soups to chili. I’m anxious to try your egg recipe.

  24. 25

    I like to get a pork roast, trim as much visible fat as possible, then rub it all over with crushed garlic and seasoned salt. Cook on low 6-hours. Remove meat, reserve drippings. Shred meat and return to crock pot; add enough drippings to make moist. Serve on buns with BBQ sauce, some baked beans (Bush’s are fine), and coleslaw.

  28. 30

    I love putting on roast with potatoes, carrots,celery and have the whole house smell so good and my family cant wait till dinner

  29. 31

    I like to make ribs. I use beef ribs and the slow cooker keeps them moist, instead of drying them out in the oven.

  30. 32

    My all time favorite thing to cook in the slow cooker would have to be roast with carrots and potatoes. Mine always turne out dry and I’m not sure why!!!

  31. 33

    I have an awesome mexi-chicken that can be used to make many dishes – nachos, tacos, burritos or enchiladas. It is a family favorite!

  32. 34

    Deer roast, slow cooked for 6 hours on low, then the last one hour or two pour your favorite barbeque sauce on top for flavor. SOO delicious! This could also work well with a regular roast. Does not need to be an expensive cut of meat.

  33. 35

    Here is one of our favorite things to make in the crockpot. We get a big smoked turkey leg, put it in the crockpot, about one small to medium onion chopped up (optional), one carton vegetable or turkey stock and one pound of pinto beans. Let it cook on low all day and you have YUMMY!. Especially when this cold winter weather has moved in. The flavor from the turkey leg is soooo good, we rarely even add salt.

  35. 37

    I use my cooker most in the winter…i make roast, chicken nooldes, chili and much more…quit doin nacho cheese and rotel after i got tired of soaking and scraping to get it cleaned…enjoyed ur recipes…

  37. 39

    I make almost everything in my slow cooker!!!! I have 4 very active kids & and I make dinner in the slow cooker so we can have dinner together when we all meet up at home!!!

  39. 41

    I love your recipies. We own a farm and slow cooker meals work great for us. I need to try the new one you have recommended. Thank you

  40. 42

    I work in a nursing home. And i love to make my grandma’s vegetable beef stew during the winter time and share with my residents and co-workers!!!!!! Thank you so much for reading.

  41. 43

    i like to make bar-b-q in the slow cooker, mine has a leak in the bottom of the cooker. love your ideas and recipes.

  44. 46

    I like to use my crock pot for cookin meats and soups…ready when u get home from work…thanx for sharing…

  47. 49

    Me an my mother love to make portuguse potatoe soup on very cold days my kids love it,dose not cost to much to make.

  48. 50

    I’m fixin to be a college student so i want somethin quick and easy and little clean-up…I make nachos in the crockpot…thanks for all the info n recipes…

  49. 51

    I use my slow cooker/crock pot almost weekly. I make a wonderful Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Lasagna.

  50. 52

    I love to make Tortilla Soup in my crock pot but have trouble with it burning on the sides. The new crock pot would be wonderful

  51. 53

    I love finding new receipes for the crockpot. My husband has recently retired from the military and it makes it easier for him to cook, if it goes into one pot! I love coming home to dinner!

  52. 54

    Me an my mother love make portugese potato soup on very cold days my kids love it an the cost is very cheap to make.

  54. 56

    Taco Soup:
    2 lbs hamburger (browned)
    1 pkg Taco Seasing
    1 pkg dry ranch dip mix
    dash salt & pepper
    1 can Rotel
    1 largge can ranch style beans
    2 large cans yellow hominy
    1 large can tomato sause
    Let simmer in crock pot. Serve with crackers –corn bread or tortilla chips. We also add cheese to the bowl of soup for those that like it.

  55. 57

    i love to make pork country style ribs. Just toss ’em in and top with a small jar of Heads Country BBQ. Cook on low for about 8 hrs. I put them in go to work and they are ready when I get home. I have gotten hung up at work and they are fine even after 10 hrs. When you go to take them out all you get with the tongs is bones! Oh, so tender. If you make a big batch you can chunk up the leftovers and add a little more sauce for sandwiches.Great for a house full for boys.

  56. 58

    I enjoy the slow cooker, it gives me time with the grand kids. I fix main meal, desserts, dips, stews, soups, and hot drinks in my slow cooker. I can’t afford the one you are using today. But hey, use what one is blest with. I love catching you fat n’ sassy moma segiments. Always entertaing, and great ideas.

    Keep on keeping on
    Linda E.

  57. 59

    Soups, roast and red beans are great to cook in crock-pot. I’m gathering up some new recipes to try. The Mexi Egg Bake sounds like a good one to try!

  58. 60

    My favorite dish to make in a slow cooker has always been a toss up between bbq’d lil smokies with grape jelly and nacho cheese dip. The grape jelly with the lil smokies is new, but is slowly becoming the favorite. 🙂

  59. 61

    My favorite thing to make in my slow cooker is soup! Pizza soup, potato soup, veggie soup…. The list goes on and on.

  60. 62

    We are retired but still love to cook in the slow cooker. We cook pork chops. roast, cheese sauce, little smokies with apricot jam and other vegetables.

  63. 65

    For Christmas, I like to make crock pot candy with chocolate and nuts that I give as gifts at work.

  67. 69

    Barbara Howard December 6, 2011 at 12:11 am
    Caryn, I watch you on 9 every day. I’m confused about your drawings. I want to be included but I’m not sure how. If we are club members, are we automatically included in the drawings or do we have to sign in somewhere. I haven’t found that info. Thnx.

  68. 70

    I would like to have a crock pot that cooks food in the time required without overcooking or burning. I like to cook smoked sausage, cabbage, and potatoes together in a crock pot, along with carrots and spices. It is really good. I like the recipes you are sharing, especially those today on 9.

  69. 71

    Dump cake! You can make it w/o the butter and it’s still really good! But I still put a lil butter on top of course 🙂

  75. 77

    I love to make a crock pot chocolate cake with pudding. It’s great for camping so you don’t use up your propane to heat the oven or overheat your camper in the summer but yet you have a tasty treat while “roughing It.” This always sticks and gets to hard on the edges in my crockpot so the Delonghi slow cooker sounds ideal.

  78. 80

    We use the crockpot often and it’s freezing right now so I’m going to pick beef stew as my current favorite. 🙂

  79. 81

    My favorite would have to be the good ol’ Roast and potatoes and carrots!!! Why would anyone ever want to use their oven!!! LOL!!! This slow cooker looks amazing!!!

  82. 84

    Hi,

    I love chicken and rice in slow cooker, and my slow cooker died recently. I asked for one for Christmas…but would love to win this nifty one you are giving away. Daily I watch you at 4pm on news 9. Have a great day!!

  84. 86

    One Roast (pork, beef, etc.), one can of green chili’s and some cumin, salt and pepper. Cook until it shreds. My kids love this with tacos, burritos, or just in a bowl with cheese and sour cream (for my picky eater).

  89. 91

    My favorite slow cooker item is by far Italian Beef. I sear my tri-tip which is rubbed down generously with fresh cracked pepper and coarse sea salt. Then I place it in my slow cooker with whole garlic cloves, oregano, good beef broth and a 1/2 to full jar of pepperocinis. Let it go low and slow until it is falling apart and serve on fresh white rolls. You can throw some giardiniera on it if you like or even some provolone or mozzarella. Me? I prefer a spread of Helmann’s and a bit of the jus. Makes an awesome pot luck to take to work or to put out for a bowl watch party.

  90. 92

    I made the turkey in the crock pot this year!! SO easy and super moist. I may have started a thanksgiving crock pot tradition in my home!!!

  91. 93

    I love slow-oven stew translated to the crock pot. Place stew meat in bottom and top with chopped celery, onions, carrots, potatoes, and frozen peas. Sprinkle one Tablespoon dry tapioca over the top and add one cup tomato juice, V8, or broth. Cook 8-10 hours on low. The liquid and tapioca combine with cooking juices to form a delicious brown gravy.

  92. 94

    I love beans cooking all day, when i come home make the cornbread and eat it up…. yum – yum i would love to have this crockpot…..

  97. 99

    Beef tounge tacos. Some cumin and sunny delight 8 hours on low.. served in a home fried tortilla with ex sharp shredded cheddar cheese .. Yummy!

  98. 100

    My favorite thing to make in slow cooker is pork tenderloin with carrots and onions. Just start it on low before I leave for work and it is perfect when I get home in the evening.