Ninja Crock Pot

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Bonnie G #2 wrote:
Just as an update, I just finished ordering it to be delivered for my Christmas present and can't wait to give it a try. Now I just need to look for my next great gadget Thinking a good food processor or rice cooker

I can almost promise you that you'll love the slow cooker from QVC. I have an old(very old) crock that is similar. The only difference I can see is that the top on mine can also be used as a casserole dish, as it doesn't have handle on top. The "handles" are part of the casserole dish....at the ends, the dish/cover has "handles" that extend out. When the dish is inverted over the crockpot, it can even be used as a warmer. I may check into the QVC/Sunbeam further to see if my lid/dish will fit it. If so, I may order one myself. Mine is so old and so used the nonstick coating is worn away in a few spots. Hope you enjoy using your new crock as much as I have mine over the years! mine even has a wire rack insert that can be used to "roast" meat, bake potatoes, etc. I didn't check for that on the Sunbeam. I'll take another look. Forgot to add, mine is a Westbend.

[Bonnie G #2]

That sounds very similar to the one I've ordered - but the brand is the Ninja, sounds similar to what you are describing. It's a little over the top in price but I think it's going to serve a lot of differant purposes. I first saw it on TV too and as I already have the Ninja Blender, and love it - I'm sure this one has to be great too.

[**Tinkerbell**]

Bonnie G #2 wrote:
Just as an update, I just finished ordering it to be delivered for my Christmas present and can't wait to give it a try. Now I just need to look for my next great gadget Thinking a good food processor or rice cooker

Good for you!
Can't wait to hear all about it!

[**Tinkerbell**]

heididominas wrote:
I purchased the ninja cooker last week and I have used it almost every night to give a good test run, I made homemade pasta sauce, excellent!! pork roast with apples and sweet potatoes, seasoned with apple pie spice. excellent!! lemon chicken with asparagus and couscous ,excellent!! pork cutlets with mushrooms and sliced potatoes in a thyme sauce, excellent!! I love the fact that I can sear the meat and veggies first, throw in some broth then add rice, couscous, pasta, ect, and in no time I have dinner with out all the mess. Oh yes, I also steamed some mussels with white wine, garlic, chicken broth, it was the best I ever made. I'm enjoying experimenting with my new ninja cooker. I can't imagine baking cake ect in it, but then it's not what I bought it for. I think tonight I'm going to try some cabbage rolls;-)

Thanks for the great review, Heidi!
This will be my next "cooking" gadget, for sure. The browning ability makes it possible to use almost every night. I would definitely try the cake too. Just to see how it does.

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I just purchased my Ninja crockpot yesterday ($159 at Target) and used it right away. I used the stovetop setting to brown the shallots and then the slow cooker setting to make the risotto. It turned out great - not mushy! Tomorrow I will use it again with the stovetop setting to brown and stir together the ingredients before then selecting the oven setting and roasting the dish the rest of the way. So far I think it's going to be fantastic. So much easier to clean than the ceramic cookers and a bit lighter as well. I'd recommend purchasing it if you can afford it.

[Bonnie G #2]

Thanks use it; and that's a great price you found for it too. Can't wait till I get home to try mine out.

[**Tinkerbell**]

Thanks for the tip on where to buy, use it!

[16Paws]

Okay, I have been following this thread and developed serious Ninja Cooking System lust. But, just couldn't justify the high cost. Yesterday in Sams Club I saw it for $144.95! I think at that price I can talk myself into it!

[Bonnie G #2]

Wow, you guys are finding some great deals. Wish I had that opportunity - but being here in Trinidad the internet is about the size of all my shopping for my Stateside home. Hmmm, maybe I should have checked some other sites for it like amazon. Regardless, I've got it now (or it's at the house) and I can't wait to get home and try it.

By the way, at the Ninja site I signed up for their email newsletter and they send hints on using, recipes and some good ideas on other Ninja products like the blender that I'm sure could be used on any blender. I found it really interesting.

[Sage]

My large slow cooker died and that will be on my Christmas list. I have NEVER heard of this new SC. Of course I live way up north....cccold right now. Itl sounds like the elite and slow cooking.
I must say Bonnie you always come up with something that gets me excited.

[Bonnie G #2]

Sage wrote:
My large slow cooker died and that will be on my Christmas list. I have NEVER heard of this new SC. Of course I live way up north....cccold right now. Itl sounds like the elite and slow cooking.
I must say Bonnie you always come up with something that gets me excited.

Hee, Hee; I know - isn't it fun

[**Tinkerbell**]

Sage wrote:
My large slow cooker died and that will be on my Christmas list. I have NEVER heard of this new SC. Of course I live way up north....cccold right now. Itl sounds like the elite and slow cooking.
I must say Bonnie you always come up with something that gets me excited.

I know, right?! She's a dangerous friend!

[Bonnie G #2]

Yeah, well you guys are no slouches either -

[**Tinkerbell**]

Fine, we'll all go to Gadgets Anonymous together.

[Sage]

Me too what time is the meeting.