Slow cookers or crock pots are a must-have kitchen appliance for those who are on a budget or who are off working all day and still want to come home to a hot meal without spending hours in the kitchen after work or school. They can turn just about any cheap cut of meat into a tender morsel, and you can use them to make everything from sauces and soups to complete dinners. However, you do have to look for those features that will give you the most versatility when it comes to slow cooking and help you prepare the best tasting meals. So here the top 7 features you consider when purchasing one. It is funny that I did not understand the term "slow cookers save time" until I did the research for this article. What I learned was that it is not about the overall time saved but the miracle of coming home to a "meal done" with a starving family waiting in the wings. Size-When it comes to slow cookers , size does make a difference. If you are mainly going to be using yours t...