Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing as leftovers the next day. Your family will thank you for this one! —Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland
Oxtail Soup
This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...
Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs
These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love...
Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples
My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is...
Slow-Cooker Al Pastor Bowls
You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favorite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas...
Mixed Veggies and Rice
To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's...
Kalua Pork
Planning a luau-themed party? This Kalua pork is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd,...
Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup
This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and...
32 Skinny Dump-and-Go Recipes
Cooking doesn’t get any easier than dump and go! Just pour in the ingredients and let your slow cooker...
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin
I first discovered tagines—Moroccan stews—when my oldest son was a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I used a...
Slow-Cooker Thai Peanut Noodles
I like to serve these Thai peanut noodles with green onion or cilantro for pops of color and fresh flavor....
Chicken Tomatillo Soup
I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes,...
Slow-Cooked Ropa Vieja
I traveled to Cuba a few years back and experienced some of the best food imaginable. One staple dish stuck...
Comforting Barley & Pumpkin Beef Stew
There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of beef stew—unless, of course, it's a steaming hot beef stew loaded with...
Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
This slow-cooker teriyaki chicken is a snap to whip up on a workday, and it tastes just like Chinese takeout!...
Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
I spent several years in Malaysia eating a variety of Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian food. This was one of...
Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps
I am a huge fan of both Moroccan lamb and lettuce wraps. This combination—with the creamy dressing and crunchy cucumber—makes...
Carrot and Lentil Chili
This is one of my favorite plant-based versions of chili. I love to make this in fall and spring for...
Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like...
Easy Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
I love pot roast for a couple of reasons. First, it's delicious. Second, it's easy! I can't describe the feeling...
Hearty Pork Bean Soup
It's wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a...
Italian Beef Vegetable Soup
This hearty vegetable beef soup features a ton of fresh veggies, making it the perfect dish to use up all...
Vegan Cabbage Soup
Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version of this vegan...
Sweet Potato Chili with Turkey
This sweet potato chili is packed with flavor. Ground turkey lightens it, and sweet potato puree sneaks in a healthy...
Spicy Peruvian Potato Soup
This robust Peruvian soup (known there as locro de papa) has the comfort of potatoes and the warming spiciness of...
Apple Butter Pork with White Beans
This enticing dish is an entire dinner with meat, vegetables and beans, wonderful to come home to after I've run...
Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
Lettuce wraps make light, lively appetizers. These are easy to make because the slow cooker does most of the work....
Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa
I love this beef barbacoa because the meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is smoky, slightly spicy and so...
Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers
The bountiful peppers found at the local farmers market in early fall, combined with some standard Greek ingredients, create a...
Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes
I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...
35 Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love This Summer
This summer, keep your commitment to eating healthy. Set up your slow cooker before heading outside, then come home to...
