Altering Recipes for a Slow-Cooker

Want to make your favorite recipe do the slow-cook? Follow these simple guidelines to learn how.
*Liquids don't evaporate in a slow cooker, so decrease the amount of liquid by half- except in recipes that contain rice or barley, in which the amount of liquid stays the same.
*Dairy products like milk and sour cream should be added only during the last hour of cooking.
*Herbs added during the last hour of cooking will have a more pronounced flavor; those added with the other ingredients will blend in more.
*When thickening a sauce with flour or cornstarch at the end of cooking, increase the heat and cook for 15-25 min. longer.

Dishes that simmer 15-30 min
Cook in a slow cooker: 1 1/2- 21/2 hours on high, 4-8 hours on low.

Dishes that simmer 35-40 min
Cook in a slow cooker: 3-4 hours on high, 6-10 on low.

Dishes that simmer 50 min- 3 hours
Cook in a slow cooker: 4-5 hours on high, 8-18 on low.