Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

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...

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

My clan isn’t crazy for cranberries, but they can’t get enough of this delicious chutney. I recommend it for Thanksgiving...

This recipe has been a family tradition since 1974. The meat is quick and flavorful, so it's a nice welcome...

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

No one ever believes how little effort it takes to make these tender, juicy ribs. The flavor of the lightly...

For a comforting side dish that feeds a crowd, try these saucy slow-cooked potatoes sent in by Melissa Marzolf of...

One batch of this slow-cooker appetizer isn't enough for my family so I often double the recipe. Bits of sweet...

My husband loves this roast, paired with spiced peaches and sauce. Easy to make, it’s ideal for special occasions or...

I've been preparing Stroganoff in the slow cooker for more than 20 years. Once you've done it this way, you'll...

I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire...

These tangy, tender pork chops are moist and simply delicious. And they couldn't be much simpler to make with only...

After trying to create a Mexican soup, I ended up with this outstanding dip. My husband and two young children...

When my adult children are coming over for dinner, this is the request. All three of them, and their significant...

Take your first bite and set sail for a dinner-table tour of the sunny Greek isles. Sprinkle lemon zest on...

My mother often served fondue on Christmas Eve and I've since followed in that tradition. It's nice to offer a...

What could be easier than this recipe for an Italian-inspired meat loaf made in the slow cooker? No fuss, easy...

Brown sugar, garlic and ginger provide the traditional sweet-sour flavor in this chicken medley. "The aroma is heavenly after working...

This spicy fruit mixture is a breeze to make—just open the cans and empty them into the slow cooker. With...

I used to serve this meat loaf in my cafe, where so many of my customers asked for it. I...

My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow-cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at...

I like this recipe not only because it makes such tender and flavorful beef, but because it takes advantage of...

Hearty and saucy, this potato salad is an old family recipe that was updated using cream of potato soup to...

My husband craves a good ribs recipe, so we cook them multiple ways. This low and slow method with a...

This traditional, thick pasta sauce is a cinch to prepare. It has a pleasantly mild flavor and goes with any...

This thick and hearty sauce goes a long way to satisfy my hungry family. They enjoy any leftovers ladled over...

I like to use my homemade stewed tomatoes and pizza sauce in this recipe. It's the perfect chili—not too spicy....