New England boiled dinner is the basis of a traditional New England meal, consisting of corned beef or a smoked "picnic ham" shoulder, with cabbage and added vegetable items, often including potato, rutabaga, parsnip, carrot, white turnip and onion. When using a beef roast, this meal is often known simply as corned beef and cabbage even with the addition of other vegetables . A similar Newfoundland dish is called a Jiggs dinner, named for the character in Bringing Up Father. When prepared with a ham shoulder, this meal is often referred to as smoked shoulder.

One of the least used and yet most versatile tools in the average kitchen is the slow cooker. With just a few crock pot cooking tips you can turn this dust collector into one of the most useful items...

Some handy tips about crock-pot cooking along with gift ideas

Whether you grill them, cook them in the oven or crock pot, ribs are not hard to prepare. Learn a few basics and you're good to go.

Crock Pot is relatively refer to modern slow cooker. It contrast with pressure cookers, which are hermetically sealed and cook quickly at temperatures well above 212 Degrees Fareinhiet (°F).

I love stews...In fact, I like everything about Fall cooking!!! Soups, stews, chilies...yum! These are some really easy Crock-Pot stews ready when you walk in the door after work or school.