Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

Homemade apple butter could not be easier to make—it just takes a little patience! The result is a sweet, aromatic...

Pork and fruit go so nicely together and when you add fresh herbs, you get this fresh, light and bright...

As a mother, I try to sneak as many veggies into my daughter's diet as I can. This savory soup...

I wanted to find a creative way to use my leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving dinner. This sounds like an unlikely...

The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. —Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

For a simple side dish, I use a slow cooker and let the beets mellow with rosemary and thyme. —Nancy...

My younger sister shared this recipe with me. It puts a twist on the traditional barbecue sandwich and is a...

Curry powder is a blend of up to 20 spices, herbs and seeds. Add a pinch of curry to your...

This knockout shredded pork makes a healthy, delicious and hearty salad with black beans, corn, cotija cheese and plenty of...

A chicken, broccoli and rice casserole is one of our favorite comfort foods. I make my easy variation in the...

When you cannot decide between Thai takeout or pizza, this is the recipe for you.

They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...

This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific...

During a long winter (and spring), my husband and I were in need of something warm, comforting and bright. This...

We grow the basil and bell peppers I use in this dish. It's easy to prepare, yet so rich and...

This veggie-licious alternative to traditional lasagna makes use of slow-cooker convenience. I suggest using chunky spaghetti sauce. —Laura Davister, Little...

A fresh take on traditional vegetable sides, this make-ahead dish stars zucchini, tomatoes and green pepper. Bubbly cheddar cheese adds...

With olives, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice and garlic, Greek flavors abound in my easy chicken dish that's prepared in the...

Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic...

Moist and tender chicken thighs make a delicious hot entree for winter months. Just add a salad and a lemon...

My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount...

I love to try new recipes for my husband and me, and also when we entertain friends and relatives. This...

My family loves this recipe. It’s such a good all-around dish, either for sandwiches like these or served with hot...

What if you could get the perfect pot roast with half the work, but double the flavor? Good news: You...

This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp...

I love to serve this tender, flavorful pork to guests. You don’t have to toil away in the kitchen to...

After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous Restaurant in Memphis, I was inspired to create a...

This appealing soup harvests the fall flavors of just-picked pumpkins and tart apples and is sure to warm you up...

This is my favorite recipe for lamb chops. It's great for people who are trying lamb for the first time,...