11 Foods You Should Never Put in a Slow Cooker

delicate fresh herbs for the end, sprinkling them over the finished dish just before serving.

And honestly, that little handful of fresh parsley on top can make a slow-cooked meal look SO much more appetizing!

5. Rice
Rice can be tricky because different varieties behave very differently.

Some rice can become overcooked, mushy, or gummy during extended cooking. It can also absorb far more liquid than

expected, changing the consistency of the entire dish.

What to do instead
For many  slow-cooker meals,  cooking  rice separately is the easiest and most