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escape, requiring extra cooking time. • M any slow-cooked foods, such as stews, benefit from cooling and refrigerating, then reheating - as the saying goes, stew or chili is always better the second day. • A great way to reheat slow-cooked foods is to bring them to a simmer. Stir to ensure all ingredients are warmed through and then switch to 300˚ on the Slow Cook function for serving. • If using frozen foods, thaw completely before slow cooking. • Recipes can be assembled the night before cooking. Brown ingredients if necessary, and then combine with remaining ingredients in baking pan. Cover and refrigerate. When ready to cook, place the baking pan on the base heater plate and add 30 minutes to your projected cooking time. • To decrease the amount of fat in recipes, remove as much of the visible fat as possible from meats and poultry. Remove skin from poultry and drain any fat from browned meats. STEAMING TIPS: • Steaming is one of the healthiest methods of cooking, as the smallest amount of nutrients are lost in the cooking process. • To steam, fill the baking pan with water to max/steam indicator, about 3 to 4 cups. Add ingredients to the steam rack. Cover and select 400˚ F. Steam times reflect the time when temperature is selected. • When adding heavier foods, like corn on the cob, to the steaming rack, place them on the middle of the rack and work your way to the edges. • Use the smaller amount of water, 3 cups when steaming fish or seafood. • Always use caution when removing lid. It is best to remove the lid away from you. 6