I bought this so that I stopped burning things when I was busy doing other things. It's a great little cooker and perfect for myself. You can make a great dinner and not have to worry about it burning or how long it cooks. The longer you cook something, the better the flavor. It doesn't dry out the food, and basically bastes the meat while it's in there. I have made great pot roasts in this and some really good chicken. Meat comes out tender and really juicy. I love my crock pot!