I just recently purchased the Green Pan Slow cooker. While I’m still learning the best procedures for cooking the recipes, several pluses come to mind. 1) the pan heated right away for good sautéing and browning of the meat, including the chopped onions, etc. 2) the gravy thickened right away and the sauce was really bubbly. 3) the Green Pan was a very clean way to cook the food, as I didn’t have messy spattering from the pot. 4) when finished, it was extremely easy to clean. Just wash out w soapy water and a soft sponge. I would like more recipes to try, plus some basic cooking directions or a chart for different meat. One caveat, make sure you have plenty of time to cook the meal. As most recipes take a full 8 hours to cook. Perhaps prep the meal the day before, then start early in the morning. I made a pot roast w vegetables and a rich savory gravy.