very end.
4. Seafood
Fish, shrimp, and scallops cook in minutes. A slow cooker will turn them into rubbery, overcooked morsels.
Better alternative: Add seafood during the final 15-20 minutes of cooking, or cook it separately and fold it in before serving.
5. Rice
Rice turns into a sticky, gluey mess in the slow cooker. It absorbs too much liquid and becomes unpleasantly mushy.
Better alternative: Cook rice separately on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. For a “one-pot” feel, place cooked rice at the bottom of the bowl
