Culinary delights are often associated with Haute Cuisine or special dishes for special occasions, however, the discerning stay at home cook or the aspiring cooking debutant may be pleasantly surprised by the practical, time saving and wonderful slow cooker. First of all let me briefly explain the slow cooking process and exactly what is a slow cooker? A slow cooker gently cooks food over a long period of time thus infusing the succulent juices of its ingredients.