Food For Thought: All Hail the Mighty Crock Pot (recipes included)

When I got my first apartment, I received a Crock Pot as a housewarming gift. I started my vegetarian journey at the time (which was very different back then) and wasn't really sure how to use this mighty mini appliance.

I didn't use it very often but once I had my kids, it was like a God-send, especially since I had to do a lot of the kids' at-home therapy during the times I would normally be preparing and cooking supper. I mean, really? I put all the ingredients in the Pot, closed the lid, t...