Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

Lunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck the jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags...

Chicken thighs and a slow cooker— that's a marriage made in culinary heaven! Juicy and flavorful, this simple dish will...

After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they...

Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the...

I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make dinner in the slow cooker but didn't have time...

I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry—especially in summer. This slow-cooker version lets me keep...

My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...

The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it's so nice...

I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was...

Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. —Sharon...

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

Here’s a slow-cooked version of a campfire classic. Pioneers and cowboys would cook this meal over a milk can on...

Poultry and pantry basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy,...

This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....

This recipe reminds me of my mother’s famous pot roast. Best of all, these are so simple to make. I...

This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that's perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors....

Serve this delectable clam sauce as a hot dip for holiday get-togethers. The sauce is bright and fresh with pasta,...

My husband likes some heat in our meals, but our children—not so much. This is the best of both worlds....

This buffalo chicken sandwich recipe takes all of the spicy, tangy and saucy goodness of your favorite wing appetizer and...

This is just one of the many ways I like to cook pork. My family enjoys the ginger flavor and...

This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can...

My father and I created this pot roast with a hint of Japanese flair. It will make your taste buds...

This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that...

This recipe turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a...

Here's a light, lovely soup ideal for the first course at your next special dinner. You'll love the harmony of...

These sandwiches have been the go-to meal for my son's basketball team. Turkey is a wonderful change from ground beef...

This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If...

I love mangoes and pineapple. They go so well with pork. Serve these little sandwiches with a spring salad. —Thomas...

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