Mushroom Beef and Noodles
I've prepared this flavorful beef dish many times for family and friends. I've also shared the easy six-ingredient recipe with...
Chinese Pork Ribs
"This is one of the only dishes that both of my young boys love - they even come back for...
Slow-Cooked Tender Beef Brisket
Brisket can be difficult to cook, but this recipe always turns out great. I live in the country and have...
Chicken Soup with Beans
Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls...
Shredded Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
Serve these mouthwatering sandwiches with coleslaw on the side or right on the sandwich. You can freeze any leftover meat...
Slow-Cooked Beef Spaghetti Sauce
Down-home and delicious, this sauce simmers fuss-free for hours, leaving you time to enjoy the day without worrying about making...
Vegetable Minestrone
My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...
Sweet Pepper Chicken
Sweet red and green pepper strips add attractive color to this delicious chicken from Ann Johnson. "Put it in the...
Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner
I love using my slow cooker because it's so convenient. This meal-in-one, which includes juicy chicken and tasty veggies in...
Busy Day Beef Stew
Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my "lazy" stew...
Beef Stew with Ghoulish Mashed Potatoes
Kids of all ages will be delighted with the seasonal twist on this hearty beef stew, which also features mushrooms...
Apple Granola Dessert
I would be lost without my slow cooker. Besides using it to prepare our evening meals, I often make desserts...
Slow-Cooked Cheesy Cauliflower
When my main course took up the entire oven, I needed a vegetable that I could make in the slow...
Pork and Pinto Beans
"I first tasted this dish at an office potluck, and now I serve it often when company comes," says Darlene...
Slow-Cooker Cran-Apple Chutney
My clan isn’t crazy for cranberries, but they can’t get enough of this delicious chutney. I recommend it for Thanksgiving...
Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken
Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you...
Marty’s Bean Burger Chili
My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...
Appetizer Meatballs
"I made changes to a barbecue sauce recipe to meet my family's taste," writes Cheryl Crowson, Sundance, Wyoming. "When we...
Southern Barbecue Spaghetti Sauce
I revamped our favorite sloppy joe recipe into this thick spaghetti sauce that simmers in the slow cooker. The flavor...
Pork with Peach Picante Sauce
When fresh peaches are in season, I cook these pork ribs for family and friends. I love the recipe because...
Curried Chicken with Peaches
I'm always looking for recipes I can prepare ahead of time. The chicken chunks bask for hours in snappy spices...
Old-Fashioned Peach Butter
Cinnamon and ground cloves add down-home flavor to this spread for toast or biscuits. Using the slow cooker eliminates much...
German-Style Beef Roast
My grandmother used to make this, and I adapted it for my slow cooker. You’ll love its convenience and great...
Spicy French Dip
If I'm cooking for a party or family get-together, I can put this beef in the slow cooker in the...
Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
I’m a teacher, and this is one of my go-to recipes for faculty potlucks. It’s perfect for holidays, too, when...
Italian Beef Sandwiches
My mother-in-law often served these flavorful sandwiches after church when we'd visit. Because there's little prep work, I make them...
Chipotle Carne Guisada
Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smoky heat to tender stewed beef. We serve this hearty dish with tortillas and...
Warm Cinnamon-Apple Topping
You'll quickly warm up to the old-fashioned taste of this cinnamon-apple topping. Spoon it over vanilla ice cream or slices...
Creamy Chipped Beef Fondue
My mother often served fondue on Christmas Eve and I've since followed in that tradition. It's nice to offer a...