Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

    Pumpkin pie vodka hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday cocktail. Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a crowd, this creamy twist on a classic is a must-make for the holidays! —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

    Copycat Honey Baked Ham

    3 reviews

    For holidays and special occasions my family loves a good old fashioned baked ham. One year I decided to see...


    Slow-Cooker Spiral Ham

    My family loves when I make this slow-cooker spiral ham. I'm not sure which they love more though: eating it...


    Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples

    My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is...


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    Slow-Cooker Monkey Bread

    3 reviews

    I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to church potlucks—children and adults alike love it! The rum extract is optional....

    Apple Maple Chops

    2 reviews

    This apple and maple pork chop recipe is one of my family's favorites—my children just love it. The pork is...


    Holy Moly Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    This is a turned-up version of a cheesy potato soup. We eat this often, especially on cold winter evenings, but...

    Slow-Cooked Ropa Vieja

    1 review

    I traveled to Cuba a few years back and experienced some of the best food imaginable. One staple dish stuck...


    Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes

    1 review

    This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...


    Slow-Cooked Chai Tea

    A friend brought chai tea over to my mother’s house. She told us that in India it is served every...


    Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast

    1 review

    When we have overnight guests, I like to prepare things ahead of time so we can enjoy the company. It...

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    Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples

    Looking for ways to cut down on the number of dishes that require oven time on Thanksgiving, I devised a...


    Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots

    3 reviews

    These carrots are yummy and so simple to make. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit...


    Shredded Lamb Sliders

    I made about 1,500 of these easy, tasty sliders for the Great American Beer Fest. Everyone—right down to the last...


    Raspberry Coconut French Toast Slow-Cooker Style

    3 reviews

    I put the ingredients in the slow cooker crock the night before, refrigerate it, then pop the crock into the...


    27 Easy Christmas Recipes You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker

    If the holiday season has you hurried and harried, turn to these easy set-and-forget dishes that rely on the magic...

    Artichoke Spread with Garlic Bread

    4 reviews

    I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every...


    Greek Shrimp Canapes

    I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my...


    Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    3 reviews

    Because we love cinnamon rolls, I created a slow-cooker recipe to have as a weekend breakfast or brunch. This cinnamon...


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Gravy

    4 reviews

    I created this recipe when I was craving Thanksgiving dinner, and it was still over a month away. You get...


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    Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle

    12 reviews

    An irresistible sauce gives the beef in this short rib ragu another dimension of flavor. Nearly any starchy side, such...


    Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge

    1 review

    We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This...


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    Cranberry-Almond Cornmeal Cake

    This warm, comforting slow-cooker dessert is guaranteed to ward off the wintertime blues. Top with a scoop of simple vanilla...


    Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake

    2 reviews

    Use your slow cooker as a cake maker for a seriously yummy dessert that is easy enough for any weekday...


    Low and Slow Huevos Rancheros

    We love Mexican food, especially for breakfast. My slow cooker version of a favorite, huevos rancheros, is rolled into flour...

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    Chile Beef Dip

    No last-minute party prep needed! Just put this creamy dip together a couple hours before your shindig, and let your...


    Rich & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    3 reviews

    It's a cinch to jazz up instant mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, then cook and serve them...


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    Winter Fruit Compote

    You can make this colorful and easy fruit relish up to a week in advance. It’s an outstanding accompaniment to...


    Easy and Elegant Ham

    13 reviews

    I fix this moist, tender ham to serve my large family. It can be readied quickly in the morning, frees...


    Chinese Meatballs

    1 review

    These were a huge hit at a cookout I attended recently! You can use two tablespoons of chopped crystallized ginger...


    Slow Cooker Mushroom Stuffing

    My grandmother created this recipe after my grandfather left the well-drilling business and invested all their money in a mushroom...