Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the...

I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...

My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The...

Here's a heartwarming classic that's so simple in the slow cooker. Mushrooms, red wine and tender beef make for an...

When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish....

My husband travels for business and discovered that he likes Indian cuisine. Chicken curry with apricots has all the delicious...

These tender chops are smothered in a delightfully rich sauce. “I’ve used a chuck roast instead of pork loin chops,...

With squash, chickpeas, tomatoes and olives, this dish is packed with flavor. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, but...

"Since I'm a working mom, I like to assemble these tasty steak rolls the night before and pop them in...

On cool days, which we get plenty of here, I like to get out my slow cooker and make up...

I often depend on this stew to put a hot, nutritious meal on the table after a long day at...

I modified the ingredients in this main dish to suit my family's tastes. It’s quick to put together in the...

I adapted a dinnertime favorite for my slow cooker because it’s so much easier to do the preparation in...

I love this dish because it turns affordable chicken thighs into a rich and delicious meal. The sauce is what...

A friend served this delicious slow-cooker chicken pasta before a church social, and I fell in love with it. My...

In Madera, California, Jeanie Carrigan simplifies party preparation by using her slow cooker to create this thick cheesy dip. "Your...

"I created this chunky soup when looking for something inexpensive and easy to make," recalls Sandra Castillo of Sun Prairie,...

I love recipes that you can just throw into the slow cooker and let it do all the work. This...

I use this recipe often when entertaining. I set out all the toppings, and folks have fun assembling their own...

This zesty dish is a favorite of mine because it has a wonderful Southwestern taste and is easy to prepare....

My family goes crazy for this stuffing that I make in the slow cooker. It freezes well so we can...

I'm always getting recipe inspiration from newspapers and magazines. Here’s a tender roast with aromatic spices that give it a...

I like to sprinkle chicken stew with toasted almonds or cashews and serve with hot couscous. Flavored with cinnamon and...

After a day of simmering in the slow-cooker, this ragu is not your typical spaghetti sauce. It's almost like a...

This hearty chowder cooks conveniently in a slow cooker so I can spend more time fishing and less in the...

Who ever thinks of making dessert in a slow cooker? This old-time favorite goes together quickly, and it's such a...

As the stew of the South, jambalaya is a definite staple. For ages, home cooks have been making their own...

"This is one of the only dishes that both of my young boys love - they even come back for...

Using ground turkey is a smart way to lighten this hearty family pleaser! —Mary Berg, Lake Elmo, Minnesota