Shredded Lamb Sliders
I made about 1,500 of these easy, tasty sliders for the Great American Beer Fest. Everyone—right down to the last...
Chuck Roast Tacos
Making tacos from ground beef is quick and convenient, but chuck roast tacos are slow and convenient. They take just...
Midnight Caribbean Pork Sandwiches
These easy sandwiches have nice depth of flavor—savory, sweet, piquant, subtle and sublime. They’re worth the wait. —Elizabeth Bennett, Mill...
Slow-Cooker Sausage and Apples
This recipe belongs to my friend Patty, who made me a wonderful cookbook of her dishes. This is one of...
Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers
Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...
Slow-Cooker Salsa Roast
This is so easy and fast to put together on your way out the door in the morning—and so good...
Hamburger Dip
This is hands-down the easiest dip to make, and I never have leftovers. We have used venison in place of...
Italian Meatballs and Sausages
Here’s a wonderful nibble for a tailgate or any family function. The snack is so easy to prepare and also...
Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers
The bountiful peppers found at the local farmers market in early fall, combined with some standard Greek ingredients, create a...
Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole
I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...
Slow-Cooker Chipotle Pork Chops
I love the tender texture of pork chops made in the slow cooker! The flavor of this sauce is similar...
Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew
This recipe was a lifesaver when I worked full time and needed a dinner that we all would enjoy when...
Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken
This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...
Slow-Cooker Strawberry Soda Cake
When you want a sweet cake without the heat of the oven, this slow-cooked strawberry spin
on cola cake...
Luau Pork Lettuce Wraps
I first made this recipe when our family took a trip to a beach house in Florida. On my night...
Easy Portuguese-Style Bean Soup
One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright...
Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner
Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My...
Weekday Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken cooked “cacciatore” means a dish prepared “hunter-style” with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and seasonings. We add a touch of white...
Ranch Chicken Sliders
When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...
Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
Lettuce wraps make light, lively appetizers. These are easy to make because the slow cooker does most of the work....
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
I love risotto, but I don't always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. I...
Carnitas
With just a few minutes of prep work, this slow-cooked pork carnitas recipe is easy to make. Use the tender...
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stroganoff
This slow-cooker chicken stroganoff takes just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time, but it's still...
Chorizo Chili
I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild, since that's how...
Peppered Meat Loaf
I came up with this easy dinner one day while experimenting in the kitchen. Everyone who tries it, loves it!...
Slow-Cooker Bourbon Pork Chops
My dad created a baked version of this recipe years ago. Delicious as it was, when I updated his recipe,...
Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew
This stew tastes as if you spent hours in the kitchen. The flavors of coconut milk, sweet potato and coriander...
Beef Taco Chili
This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....
Beefy Minestrone
This beef minestrone soup recipe is like a meal all in one bowl! It's packed with vegetables, beef and pasta...