Buy It: Crock-Pot 7-Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Easy-Clean Slow Cooker ($55, Target) Buy It: Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning ($9, The Spice House) Test Kitchen Tip: Use a box grater ($23, OXO) to shred your own cheese. The pre-shredded packages are convenient, but they have anti-caking agents that make it harder to melt into your soup. Buy It: T-fal 5-Quart Dutch Oven ($27, Target)