Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

A slow cooker is one of the most beloved appliances on the market. Make the most of yours with this library of slow-cooker recipes, techniques, buying guides and more.

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    New Zealand Rosemary Lamb Shanks

    1 review

    When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were...


    Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine

    Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine...


    Slow-Cooker Malaysian Chicken

    3 reviews

    Malaysian food has influences from the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Thai, British and Portuguese. In this dish, Asian ingredients combine for...


    Za’atar Chicken

    14 reviews

    It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that's...


    Green Chile Adobado Poutine

    6 reviews

    This Canadian comfort-food classic is even better when served southwestern style as either an appetizer or an entree. —Johnna Johnson,...


    Slow-Cooker Cubano Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead....


    Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples

    3 reviews

    The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty...


    Coconut Mango Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

    1 review

    All the fun flavors of Puerto Rico come together in a dessert that's both exotic and familiar. Topped with a...

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    Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu over Pappardelle

    13 reviews

    This rich, hearty short rib ragu is made in the slow cooker. The tomato-wine sauce is decadent, and the short...


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    Country Captain Chicken

    19 reviews

    Country captain chicken is both sweet and savory, making it a unique but delicious dish. The recipe is also highly...


    43 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm Room

    Perfect for tight spaces, tight schedules and tight wallets.


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    67 Stress-Free Slow Cooker Recipes for Labor Day

    Give yourself more time to celebrate this Labor Day with easy slow cooker recipes. Simply load up the slow cooker...


    35 After-School Snacks Made in the Slow Cooker

    Surprise your school kiddos with these sweet and savory bites. Made in the slow cooker, these snack recipes are ready...


    Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

    3 reviews

    While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...


    Creamy Polenta with Balsamic Glaze

    3 reviews

    This delicious, easy side dish goes incredibly well with braised meat. It makes any meal feel a little more elevated....


    Slow-Cooked Corn on the Cob

    I like to eat corn all year long, so I came up with this recipe. It's my favorite side to...


    Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

    2 reviews

    This squash is outstanding as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to create a...

    Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes

    7 reviews

    These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy—just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup...


    Slow-Cooker Garlic-Rosemary Cauliflower Puree

    1 review

    I love this delicious fake take on mashed potatoes, and it doesn't heat up my kitchen! Treat leftovers as you...


    Shredded Green Chile Beef

    14 reviews

    This Tex-Mex pulled beef roast is tender, slightly spicy, juicy and so delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice. The...


    Maple Pulled Pork Buns

    Maple syrup is the sweet secret to these irresistible buns. Slow-cooking the flavorful pork couldn’t be easier, and the buns...


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    27 Lazy Day Slow Cooker Recipes

    Dinner doesn't have to be difficult when you let your slow cooker do all of the work. These easy slow...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan

    22 reviews

    Enjoy cozy, cheesy slow-cooker chicken Parmesan without leaving a sink full of dirty pots and pans. Serve with a side...

    Rave Review Chicken Soup

    13 reviews

    Nice and warm on a cold winter's day, this hearty chicken soup gets rave reviews from my family and friends....


    Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

    1 review

    We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz up the...


    Butternut Squash and Barley Soup

    5 reviews

    I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with bread or oatmeal dinner rolls and...


    Peachy Serrano Pepper Wings

    3 reviews

    Bring the heat and a kiss of sweet peach jam to the table with these irresistible sriracha chicken wings. —Crystal...


    Chicken and Lentil Chili

    1 review

    I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the...


    Buffalo Wing Potatoes

    3 reviews

    I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is...