Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

Using ground turkey is a smart way to lighten this hearty family pleaser! —Mary Berg, Lake Elmo, Minnesota

It takes only a few minutes to combine the ingredients in a slow cooker, and you'll have a filling, healthy...

Here’s a hearty dish for two that satisfies the biggest appetites. It’s loaded with good old-fashioned flavor. —Ruthann Martin, Louisville,...

Use your slow cooker for this meaty Cuban classic, which offers bold flavors without a lot of hands-on time. —Denise...

Sweet oranges and apricots blend perfectly with zippy salsa in this five-ingredient entree. Keep the heat to your liking with...

Come home to a comforting, ready-to-eat entree with this slow-cooker favorite sized just right for two. It’s so easy, and...

“I played around with many variations of this recipe until I came up with one that was just right,” Bonnie...

When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...

Welcome guests with the inviting aroma of this warm beverage. I served this spiced cider at a cookie exchange and...

Chicken wings get special treatment from cranberry sauce, a little citrus and a touch of hot sauce in this no-fuss...

This home-style meal can be made ahead of time and reheated. Simply strain and skim the cooking juices and cover...

This recipe has become a regular at our church potlucks. Let's just say I'm in trouble if I show up...

I start these slow cooker BBQ pork chops in the morning and enjoy a tasty supper later with no last-minute...

Let the aroma of this savory soup waft through your home while you get ready for the holidays. I only...

I can't remember were this recipe came from, but I've been making it for several years. Everyone who tries it...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

This recipe was adapted from one my mom used to make when I was growing up. It has all of...

Lively flavors of the Greek Isles come through in this mouthwatering chicken entree. I created this dish so my husband...

Here’s a fun, full-flavored meal the whole family will go for. It’s great on weeknights when you all come through...