Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. —Deborah...

Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...

This is one of our go-to meals. It's finger-licking good and so satisfying, and it reheats well. My husband would...

I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...

I wanted to build a better pork sandwich, and this Asian-style filling was a huge hit with my husband and...

I followed the lead of cooks of Old West cattle ranges to come up with these savory beans. Sweet and...

My grandmother created this recipe after my grandfather left the well-drilling business and invested all their money in a mushroom...

Years ago, we were without electricity for nine days during an ice storm, but I was able run the slow...

These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you're taking them to an...

With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...

I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...

The lamb here isn’t just tender—it melts in your mouth! This recipe is an adaptation of a stew my mother...

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

The combination of chili sauce and ground turkey in these sloppy joes creates a delicious flavor. The avocado adds a...

Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...

This tasty slow cooker recipe will free up your oven and produce the best hash browns ever. Soft and super...

Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits...

The only thing that beats the comforting flavor of this thick and hearty loaded baked potato soup is possibly the...

Canned peaches make a delightful addition to my flavorful sparerib sauce. Served over rice, the sweet-tangy ribs make a sensational...

Break out the slow cooker and start the week off on an easy note with this all-in-one recipe. A cup...

Slow cooked and savory, this dish is perfect for any night of the week, and is sure to become a...

Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on...

I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...

I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep...

A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...

Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...

I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...

I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland

This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...