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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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    5 reviews

    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

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    97 Slow-Cooker Recipes to Warm Your Winter

    Come in from the cold and sit down to slow-simmered pot roast, loaded chili and breakfast-for-dinner, too. Even on the...


    Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

    Pumpkin pie vodka hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday cocktail. Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Rolls

    I love how these scrumptious treats make use of my slow cooker and are so easy! I can just walk...


    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...

    Slow-Cooker Caramelized Onions

    2 reviews

    Slow-cooker caramelized onions will make any meal taste better. Toss them on a burger or sandwich, or in scrambled eggs...


    Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

    10 reviews

    I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious,...

    Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

    My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    2 reviews

    I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...


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    Oxtail Soup

    3 reviews

    This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...


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    Buffalo Chicken Chili

    10 reviews

    This Buffalo chicken chili is rich in the best way. The cream cheese, blue cheese and tangy hot sauce join...

    Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

    1 review

    These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love...


    Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

    1 review

    This slow-cooker sauerkraut recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut...


    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

    7 reviews

    This sloppy joe Tater Tot casserole is an easy dinner for both you and the kids. Serve with carrot and...


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    Beer and Smoked Sausage Stew

    Cold weather means it's time for hearty, comforting meals. This slow-cooker stew is perfect for keeping warm on even the...


    Slow-Cooker Poblano Pork Loin

    3 reviews

    We love seasonal poblano peppers, so this slow-cooker pork loin with many southwestern seasonings is a family favorite. It can...

    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

    5 reviews

    You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favorite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas...


    Slow-Cooker Beef Tenderloin

    2 reviews

    I created this slow-cooker beef tenderloin recipe when I was having guests over. It tastes incredible with little effort. —Amanda...


    Pizza Beans

    2 reviews

    Take this pizza-inspired dish to your next party. It makes an amazing side, or you can enjoy a larger serving...


    Indian Rice and Carrot Pudding

    This Indian carrot pudding recipe is rich in flavor and very easy to prepare. —Daljeet Singh, Coral Springs, Florida


    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...


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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....


    Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster

    I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink: a pina...


    Slow-Cooker Banana Bread

    2 reviews

    I love to use my slow cooker. I started to experiment with making bread in it so I wouldn’t have...

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    Ranch Mushrooms

    5 reviews

    I got this ranch mushrooms recipe from my sister-in-law, and it has become a family favorite. The mushrooms don't last...


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    Fudgy Chocolate-Almond Slow-Cooker Brownies

    When my oven broke before a potluck, I had to think of another way to make the brownies I had...


    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...


    Lip-Smacking Peach & Whiskey Wings

    3 reviews

    These sweet, spicy, sticky chicken wings are lip-smacking good! You could use fresh peaches in place of canned. However, I...


    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...


    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    1 review

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...