Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

I've been relying on this braised short ribs recipe ever since I bought my first slow cooker some 19 years...

Super-moist cake gets all spiced up in this scrumptious slow-cooked dessert. If you want it a little sweeter, drizzle it...

This savory dressing gets amped up with apples and pecans. It cooks easily in a slow cooker, so the stove...

Here’s an easy dressing that’s perfect for Thanksgiving get-togethers. Once it’s in the slow cooker, you’re free to turn your...

When a chill is in the air, I like to make soups for the family. Cheese adds flavor and heartiness...

This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because...

My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I...

I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...

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

Preparation couldn't be simpler for this hearty no-fuss stew! I created this dish when I didn't have some of my...

This side dish is ideal when you’d like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner....

The hardest part of this quick and easy recipe is peeling and dicing the potatoes—and you can even do that...

As a working mother, I depend on my slow cooker to help feed my family. We all love the spicy...

This slow-cooked spoon bread is more tender than corn pudding made in the oven, and the cream cheese is a...

I received this recipe when I was a newlywed, and it's been a favorite since then. The saucy steak barbecue...

This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura...

My husband, Randy, and I love barbecue ribs, but with our busy schedules, we rarely have time to fire up...

I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...

I came up with this hearty meal-in-one as another way to use frozen meatballs. It's quick to put together in...

I adapted my mom's yummy cobbler recipe for slow cooking. With the hot summers here in Arizona, we can still...

A friend from church gave me the recipe for this satisfying slow-cooked casserole. It's always one of the first dishes...

A chuck roast slow-simmered in a beefy broth is delicious when shredded and spooned onto rolls. I serve the cooking...

Convenient canned soup and process American cheese hurry along the assembly of this creamy sauce loaded with delicious chunks of...

As a full-time teacher, I only have time to cook from scratch a few nights each week. This

My daughter was the first to try this recipe. She thought it was so good she passed it on to...

This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix. It makes a complete meal when served...

Try this recipe if you want a rich, fudgy dessert that’s a cross between pudding and cake. I like to...

Tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open the cans and chop the vegetables—it...

For a busy-day supper, my family loves to have big steaming, delicious bowls of this soup, along with fresh bread...