No-Fuss Swiss Steak
"I received the recipe for this dish from my cousin," notes Sharon Morrell from Parker, South Dakota. "I make it...
Chicken Bean Soup
This easy soup is tasty and nutritious, too. I like to top individual bowls with a few sprigs of fresh...
Saucy Apricot Chicken
Four ingredients are all you'll need for Dee Gray's tender chicken entree. "The tangy glaze is just as wonderful with...
Slow-Cooked Golden Mashed Potatoes
Making a grand meal can be a little daunting, even for the most experienced cook. The convenience of the slow...
Pork Chops & Potatoes in Mushroom Sauce
This is really a keeper. Everyone loves the potatoes, and they always go back for seconds. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove,...
Pork Chop Dinner
Family and friends like to call me the slow-cooker queen. Of my many slow-cooked specialties, this is my husband's favorite....
Roast Beef with Gravy
"Start this simple roast in the morning and you'll have savory slices of meat and gravy ready at suppertime," writes...
Spicy Touchdown Chili
For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...
Slow-Cooker Beef Barley Soup
Here's a stick-to-your-ribs type of slow-cooker beef and barley soup. I've also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London...
Hash Brown Egg Brunch
Slow cookers aren't just for making dinner. I make this often if we're having company overnight. With just a little...
Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos
Sometimes I'll substitute Bibb lettuce leaves for the tortillas to make crunchy lettuce wraps instead of tacos. —Kathleen Wolf Naperville,...
Brats with Sauerkraut
I’ve made many variations of this excellent main dish. It would be popular at a party or potluck. The bratwurst...
Slow-Cooker Rump Roast
I enjoy a good pot roast, but was tired of the same old thing. So, I began experimenting. Cooking the...
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me....
Easy Chow Mein
Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this Asian dish and a copy of...
Easy Ropa Vieja Stew
Use your slow cooker for this meaty Cuban classic, which offers bold flavors without a lot of hands-on time. —Denise...
Slow-Cooker Sweet Sour Meatballs
For a meal on busy days, I pop ready-made meatballs in the slow cooker to make this tantalizing Asian-style specialty....
Apricot-Orange Salsa Chicken
Sweet oranges and apricots blend perfectly with zippy salsa in this five-ingredient entree. Keep the heat to your liking with...
Rosemary Pot Roast
Come home to a comforting, ready-to-eat entree with this slow-cooker favorite sized just right for two. It’s so easy, and...
Slow-Cooked Peach Pork Chops
“I played around with many variations of this recipe until I came up with one that was just right,” Bonnie...
Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake
When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...
Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork & Cabbage
My slow-cooker pork has four ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prep. The result tastes just like the...
Texas Beef Barbecue
A boneless beef roast simmers for hours in a slightly sweet sauce before it's shredded and tucked into rolls to...
Slow-Cooked Peach Salsa
Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a winner over store-bought versions. As a treat, I give my coworkers several...
Sweet & Hot Baked Beans
Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. — Robin Haas, Cranston,...
Sausage and Kraut Buns
This recipe has become a regular at our church potlucks. Let's just say I'm in trouble if I show up...
Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs
When we're missing the grill during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue taste we love. They're...
Veggie Meatball Soup
It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...
Lentil Pumpkin Soup
Plenty of herbs and spices brighten this hearty pumpkin soup. It’s fantastic to enjoy on nippy days and nights. —Laura...