Abstract: A slow cooker accessory for separating food into desired configurations for the duration of the cooking time and for easily removing food from cooking fluids, juices, and fats at any time during the cooking process. The slow cooker accessory includes a receptacle that fits within existing slow cooker vessels, wherein the receptacle has a walled body with a plurality of openings, an open end with a rim, and handles that engage the slow cooker vessel.

Abstract: A cooking mat comprised of a flat surface containing at least one opening having a lip along the periphery forming a desired shape or shapes enabling users to prepare food items having traditional or unique shapes with ease. The cooking mat also enables users to prepare multiple shaped food items simultaneously, thus cutting down on meal preparation time.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is directed to a slow cooker accessory comprised of a receptacle configured to fit within existing slow cooker vessels, wherein the receptacle has a walled body with a plurality of openings, an open end with a rim, and handles that engage the slow cooker vessel. The disclosed cooking accessory enables a method of separating food into desired configurations for the duration of the cooking time. The invention also enables food to be easily removed from cooking liquids, juices, and fats at any time during the cooking process.