Last but not least, slow cookers are great for cooking stews, serving warm beverages for a dinner party, and even making homemade macaroni and cheese! They're the ultimate cold weather appliance. Throw some soup or stew ingredients in before work, and come home to a hot dinner ready to serve!With the popularity rising for crockpots, there are lots of options for every budget and size, from $20 up. I would recommend this one I purchased from Target. Start out with this post for recipes you can make with your crockpot and find many more easy and delicious options online.