Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

Always a hit at our church dinners, this hearty casserole keeps folks coming back for more. —Julie Sterchi from Jackson,...

My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...

After years of searching, I found a BBQ sandwich recipe that's a hit with all my family and friends. It's...

Meatballs are always great for parties. This is an easy twist on the usual recipe, and it's very fast to...

This irresistible appetizer pairs tangy pineapple with sweet barbecue sauce and three kinds of sausage. It'll tide over even the...

Wonderfully fork-tender, this tasty roast with sweet onions makes the perfect comfort food at the end of a long day....

I make this hearty casserole for the men who help us out during harvesttime. Every year they say it’s the...

These onions are cooked in vegetable broth and stuffed with a delicious blend of cheeses. Experiment to find the blend...

My family loves this dinner—it's easy to make and a great way to save time after a busy day. If...

Crushed gingersnaps, lemon and vinegar give the marinated slow-cooked beef and gravy their appetizing sweet-sour flavor. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

My husband and I enjoy visiting the apple orchards in nearby Nebraska City. We always make sure to buy extra...

“This recipe is so tasty that it's the only way my family will eat corned beef. The glaze is the...

Seven ingredients makes this mild version of a Southwestern chicken chili. I like to add a dash of hot sauce...

“My family has enjoyed these simple pork chops for years,” writes Patricia Dick from her home in Anderson, Indiana. “They...

Everybody loves this simple dip. If you have any left over, spoon it on toasted English muffins for a great...

How good is this dish? Well, Debbie Dunaway in Kettering, Ohio says it’s the only kind of meat her two...

Friends love these barbecue sandwiches and often ask me to make them. We double the crowd-pleasing recipe and serve them...

My friend gave me this recipe two decades ago. All I added was a little more meat, the celery and...

This is a wintertime favorite in our home. The down-home flavors of pork and sauerkraut are complemented by potatoes and...

I came up with this recipe for one of my daughters who loves peanut butter and pork! The result has...

"After searching for a tomato sauce that didn't taste like it was only for spaghetti, I set out to make...

Enjoy all the flavors of Italian sausage sandwiches with this healthier alternative. —Lia Dellario, Middleport, New York

Curry has a moderate to strong flavor, so add it early in the cooking process for good balance with pineapple,...

This flavorful meal is a must for St. Patrick's Day, but great anytime of the year. While it usually cooks...

These chops can simmer all day on low and be super-tender by dinnertime. I serve them with a crisp salad...

I'm originally from the Windy City so I love Chicago-style beef. These tender sandwiches lend an authentic flavor, and they're...

As the stew of the South, jambalaya is a definite staple. For ages, home cooks have been making their own...

For big family gatherings, I love to make these mushrooms—everyone always wants to know what the secret ingredient is! They’re...

My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down...