Set it and forget it.

You know that slow cooker that you have stuffed in your cupboard? It’s good for more than just cooking chili for football Sunday or that mandatory office potluck. That classic, care-free cooker can actually be a culinary hero if you use it right.

For those that love sweets, your slow cooker can be your key to perfect fondue and have you dipping in no time. Put your favorite chocolate in the slow cooker on low, cover with a clean towel, and soon enough, you will have perfect melted chocolate. Dip in your favorite fresh fruit or even some cookies for the perfect slow cooker treat.

Have you ever cooked a big chicken or turkey meal? Use the left over fat and trimmings to make your own cooking oil. Put the trimmings in the crock pot on low for 8 hours. Afterwards, strain the crockpot to reveal your own cooking oils.

For more traditional approach, you can use your slow cooker to keep gravies and other sauces warm during your next get together or party. Using the slow cooker, you can keep them warm for hours without worrying about them getting cold or stale.