Prefer to use that slow cooker I let you have I use it all the time good.I've made many different soups, Thai dishes and even some desserts I make rice in it as well, I am so glad I have one to I usually cook something overnight and then I have a warm meal to look forward to the next day I love to make beef with noodles, it's so easy to just put all the ingredients in the cooker put the top on, turn on the heat and a coax.All by itself.