Turkey wings are just about the only part of the bird that's tough, which means they're not ideally suited to quick meal preparation. However, they are ideal for long cooking in a crock pot or other slow cooker.

Prime rib roast, also referred to as "standing rib roast," is a tender cut of beef from the rib section. Prime rib roast is delicious and tender because of a high amount of fat marbling and should be enjoyed in moderation if you are trying to lose weight or reduce your fat intake.

Marinating beef allows flavor to evenly coat the surface, and cooking it in a Crock-Pot makes the meat tender and juicy. Together, these methods allow for the use of inexpensive cuts of meat with delicious results.

Elegant and simple to prepare, hams are the ultimate special-occasion fare. Although they're most often baked, your Crock-Pot can easily tackle the job, leaving your oven free for other dishes such as roasted vegetables or baked potatoes.

Wings are a favorite, whether you're planning a party or just dinner for the family. You can use your slow cooker to cook wings through after you brown them in the oven, or you may opt to keep them hot in a slow cooker after they're baked in the oven.

Stew consists of chunks of meat and a variety of vegetables swimming in a rich, thick gravy. Thickening the liquid can be tricky, particularly when cooking in a Crock-Pot, but several techniques can accomplish this.

A sirloin tip roast – also called a round or round tip roast – is a good choice for Crock-Pot cooking. Its location at the rear of the cow means a sirloin tip roast is a lean, weight-bearing muscle composed of tough muscle fibers and large amounts of connective tissue.

The manufacturers of slow cookers, as well as university extension offices, do not advise reheating food directly in the appliance. Because a slow cooker takes several hours to heat food, it's not only time-consuming to use the appliance for reheating food but possibly unsafe.

Contrary to popular belief, the Boston butt is actually the cut of meat from the upper portion of the pig's shoulder. These roasts come with fat marbled through the muscle, which lends loads of flavor to the dish.

Whether you are making meatballs to serve as hors d’oeuvres or as part of a meal, you can keep them warm in a Crock-Pot or any slow cooker. If you serve meatballs in a sauce, you can also use the slow cooker to heat the meatballs, which will add flavor to the sauce.

Ramen noodles are Japanese noodles traditionally cooked with broth and extras such as sliced pork, seaweed, chopped green onions or other vegetables.

Slow-cookers like the Crock Pot are valuable to busy cooks for a simple reason: they don't require a lot of upkeep.