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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    Manchester Stew

    While in college, I studied abroad. At the time, I was a vegetarian and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious...


    Broccoli-Cheddar Hash Browns

    Need a new go-to comfort food? Hash browns will fit the bill. This gooey combo of tender potatoes and broccoli...


    Mexican Pork Roast

    Friends who live in Mexico shared this dish with me years ago. They cooked the roast in a clay pot...


    Egg Noodle Lasagna

    Mary Oberlin of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania was lucky enough to receive this recipe from one of her friends. The perfect take-along...


    Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

    This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...


    Tangy Tropical Chicken

    In this colorful dish, exotic fruits such as mango and pineapple beautifully complement the chicken and lend a pleasant hint...


    Tender Beef Brisket

    A touch of sugar mellows the flavorful sauce that's drizzled over this brisket. The original recipe came to me from...


    Country Cassoulet

    4 reviews

    This bean stew is fantastic with fresh dinner rolls and your favorite green salad. It's a hearty meal that's perfect...

    Thai Chicken Thighs

    19 reviews

    These very tender and moist chicken thighs come with a tangy peanut butter sauce that is irresistible. —Taste of Home...


    Apple Pie Oatmeal Dessert

    3 reviews

    Warm and comforting oatmeal desserts bring back memories of times spent with my family around the kitchen table. I serve...


    Strawberry-Banana Pudding Cake

    2 reviews

    This luscious pink pudding cake is so easy to put together. Top it with ice cream and fresh fruit, and...


    Italian Sirloin Beef Sandwiches

    After a hectic day, our family loves coming home to the inviting smell of Italian beef wafting from our slow...


    Tuscan-Style Chicken

    I found this Italian-style chicken recipe in a magazine and tweaked it to my family's tastes. I have taken it...


    Huli Huli Chicken Thighs

    4 reviews

    I'm allergic to store-bought barbecue sauces, so when I found a marinade recipe I could use, I tweaked it a...


    Spiced Chili

    11 reviews

    My father was a cook in the Army and taught me the basics in the kitchen. My childhood baby-sitter inspired...


    Meat Sauce for Spaghetti

    18 reviews

    Here's a thick, hearty meat sauce for spaghetti for a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this...


    Marinated Chicken Wings

    16 reviews

    I've made these nicely flavored chicken wings many times for get-togethers. They're so moist and tender—I always get lots of...

    Tangerine Chicken Tagine

    2 reviews

    My family and friends love foods from around the world, especially Moroccan entrees, so I created this flavorful dish. Cooking...


    Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf

    3 reviews

    Here's a zesty, flavorful meat loaf you can really sink your teeth into! Pair this with black beans, rice, green...


    Butter Chicken Meatballs

    5 reviews

    My husband and I love meatballs, and we love butter chicken. Before an appetizer party, we had the brilliant idea...


    So-Easy Coq au Vin

    3 reviews

    Here’s my adaptation of the beloved French dish. I substituted boneless skinless chicken breasts for a lighter, easy coq au...


    Mediterranean Pot Roast Dinner

    4 reviews

    I first made this recipe one cold winter day. My family (adults, kids and dogs) were having a blast sledding...


    Fiesta Beef Bowls

    25 reviews

    This easy entree will knock your socks off. Zesty ingredients turn round steak into a phenomenal meal-in-one. —Deborah Linn, Valdez,...

    Best Ever Roast Beef

    9 reviews

    This is the best roast beef recipe ever, and it’s great for family dinners! Cube leftover meat and save any...


    Chicken Stew with Gnocchi

    15 reviews

    My chicken stew makes the house smell wonderful as it gently bubbles in the slow cooker. One whiff and my...


    Slow-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup

    2 reviews

    I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. In this healthier version, the soup's...


    Sweet Onion Creamed Corn

    1 review

    A friend from church gave me this easy and delicious recipe more than 40 years ago, and I still make...


    Satisfying Beef Stew

    11 reviews

    This beef stew is so hearty and tastes even better the next day—if there are leftovers! It goes great with...


    Cheesy Sausage Gravy

    1 review

    I appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this breakfast dish shared by a friend many years ago. I've served it to...