I’m a fan of working smarter, not harder in the kitchen, which is why I swear by slow cookers . In fact, the one I’ve used to cook more than 750 meals is 40 percent off at Amazon today — and I can’t recommend it enough.

The Crock-Pot 7-Quart Slow Cooker is my go-to appliance for making soups, stews, and curry — plus my no-waste “cabinet surprise” meals, where the week’s remaining herbs and vegetables get tossed in with chicken or other meat. And this Thanksgiving, I’m jumping on the viral TikTok trend of using it to cook a turkey breast. It’s user-friendly and has dishwasher-safe parts, so it’s a no-brainer for my holiday food prep — and right now, you can score it for just $36.

Crock-Pot 7-Quart Slow Cooker

$60

$36 at Amazon

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