Who wouldn't want to come home to an already-prepared home-cooked meal? It's not just a fantasy of tired cooks, a slow cooker can make it possible. Just gather the ingredients, load up your slow cooker, and then go on with your busy life, while your slow cooker prepares a meal to perfection. This chapter will cover some basic slow cooker methods, give you some handy tips, and teach you some easy ways to modify slow cooker recipes.