Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

A slow cooker is one of the most beloved appliances on the market. Make the most of yours with this library of slow-cooker recipes, techniques, buying guides and more.

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    Top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes

    We are smitten with our slow cooker for so many reasons. It makes cozy comfort food in the winter—and it...


    Slow-Cooker Minestrone

    This slow-cooker minestrone soup recipe offers all the comfort and deliciousness of a homemade soup. It's incredibly easy to make...


    43 Slow-Cooker Lunch Recipes We Love

    Ditch the soggy turkey sandwiches and blah salads. Give yourself something to look forward to with these tasty slow-cooker lunch...


    Hearty Pork Bean Soup

    It's wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a...


    Sopa de Camarones (Shrimp Soup)

    My daughter and I came up with this shrimp soup recipe when she was younger, and it's been a favorite...


    Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots

    These carrots are yummy and so simple to make. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit...


    Slow-Cooked Vegetables with Cheese Sauce

    Who can pass up veggies smothered in cheese? No one I know! This is an inviting recipe to serve kids...


    Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Soup with Bok Choy

    Throughout Vietnam there are many kinds of soups, “canh,” served all year long. I particularly love enjoying this warm, flavorful...

    35 Southern Slow Cooker Recipes

    Time for some comfort food! These Southern slow cooker recipes will make you all warm and fuzzy inside.


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    54 Diabetic-Friendly Meals from the Slow Cooker

    Whipping up a diabetic-friendly dinner has never been so easy! Simply pop the ingredients in your slow cooker then come...


    Vegan Baked Beans

    You won't miss the bacon in these vegan baked beans! Slow-cooked beans and warm spices create a rich sauce that...


    Vegan Cabbage Soup

    Comforting soups that simmer all day long are staples on cool, busy days. For a heartier version of this vegan...


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    29 Slow-Cooker Apple Recipes

    From savory pork and chicken meals to seasonal sides, sweet crisps and cobblers, these slow-cooker apple recipes are filled with...


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    37 Slow Cooker Tailgate Recipes

    You can make all the best tailgate recipes right in your slow cooker! From brats and hot dogs to dips...


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    29 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes

    You won't find excess carbs in these slow cooker recipes.


    25 Brunch Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

    Don't slave over brunch when your slow cooker can do all the work for you!


    Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

    Unlike conventional cobblers, the "topping" of this Crock-Pot peach cobbler is on the bottom. Placing the batter underneath the peaches...

    Slow-Cooked Thai Drunken Noodles

    I really love pad kee mao and was inspired to try my recipe in the slow cooker on a really...


    Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

    Our turkey sweet potato chili recipe is a wonderful variation on chili and contains no beef or tomatoes. The sweet...


    21 Gluten-Free Slow-Cooker Recipes Everyone Will Enjoy

    No gluten? No problem with these easy and delicious gluten-free slow-cooker recipes. These dishes include comforting and exciting flavors that'll...


    19 Sweet Potato Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

    No oven is required for these set-it-and-forget-it sweet potato dishes.


    Slow-Cooker Breakfast Burritos

    Prep these tasty, hearty burritos the night before for a quick breakfast in the morning or let them cook while...


    Chuck Roast Tacos

    Making tacos from ground beef is quick and convenient, but chuck roast tacos are slow and convenient. They take just...

    Hot Spiced Apple Juice

    This delicious spiced apple cocktail is a must for winter parties. It's a winning alternative to an alcoholic punch. Keep...


    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...


    Bonnie’s Chili

    This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...


    Slow-Cooker Spinach Bean Soup

    This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...


    Ranch Chicken Sliders

    When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...


    Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad

    My lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. It's as satisfying as...