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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    32 Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love This Summer

    This summer, keep your commitment to eating healthy. Set up your slow cooker before heading outside, then come home to...


    Hawaiian Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

    We love this easy slow-cooker recipe on Sunday afternoons. It's equally comforting and light for lunch or dinner. We serve...


    Overnight Peach Oatmeal

    Hearty oatmeal combined with bright, sweet peaches make this slow-cooker recipe a perfect breakfast or brunch. This is an excellent...


    Slow-Cooker Strawberry Pudding Cake

    I had these ingredients in my pantry and thought I'd experiment. The flavors are just like strawberry cheesecake—only in a...


    Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

    Chorizo sausage adds its own spice to the broth of this soup, creating delicious flavor with no need for more...


    Chicken Tostadas

    A couple of smart shortcut ingredients, specifically taco seasoning and canned tomatoes with green chiles, make these chicken tostadas a...


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    28 Slow Cooker BBQ Recipes

    When slow cooker ribs, BBQ chicken and pulled pork are on the menu, you know it’s gonna be a good...


    37 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make for Memorial Day

    Forget about the grill. We're using our trusty slow cooker instead! Dig into top-rated Memorial Day recipes, like creamed corn,...

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    37 Kid-Friendly Slow-Cooker Meals

    From creamy mac and cheese to flavorful enchilada casseroles and cozy soups, these kid-friendly slow-cooker meals make dinner an easy,...


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    27 Ways to Make Slow-Cooker Sausage

    For a hearty supper, look no further than these Crockpot sausage recipes. We have delicious ideas for sandwiches, pastas, tacos...


    Oregano Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

    This super easy side dish is a wonderful picnic or potluck recipe. It’s a beautiful, surprising mix that leaves guests...


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    34 Fun Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipes

    Break out that slow cooker! From stuffed potatoes to tacos and more, these slow cooker pulled pork recipes are the...


    35 Chicken Thigh Recipes for the Slow Cooker

    Cheap and juicy, chicken thighs make for a succulent slow cooker dinner. All of these delicious chicken thigh recipes are...


    19 Healthy 5-Ingredient Recipes For Your Slow Cooker

    On busy nights, these slow cooker recipes make it easy for the whole family to enjoy a healthy, homemade meal.


    Green Chile Posole

    This recipe combines parts of my nanny’s recipe and my mother’s. I learned both of them when I was very...


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    47 Slow-Cooker Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

    Treat your mom to a hands-free Mother's Day celebration with these slow cooker brunch recipes. From cinnamon rolls to pulled...


    The Best Slow Cooker Recipes from Every State

    From sea to shining sea; these are the best slow cooker recipes submitted to us by Taste of Home fans...

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    25 Springtime Slow Cooker Recipes

    Whether spring is just around the corner or fully upon us, arm yourself with these super tasty and refreshing spring...


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    42 Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

    Putting a healthy chicken dinner on the table is easier than you think. Just rely on your trusty slow cooker...


    60 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

    Turn to these easy slow cooker recipes for the best set-it-and-forget-it meals. Explore ideas for dinner, appetizers and dessert.


    Raspberry Coconut French Toast Slow-Cooker Style

    I put the ingredients in the slow cooker crock the night before, refrigerate it, then pop the crock into the...


    Butter Pecan Syrup

    This pecan butter syrup is sweet, nutty and easy to make. Pour it over pancakes, waffles or ice cream for...


    All-in-One Slow-Cooker Breakfast

    Let your slow cooker do the work and don't worry about adding any sides because this dish already has everything—hash...

    Orange Blossom Mint Refresher

    I came up with this recipe because I'm not a fan of regular iced tea. This version has the perfect...


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    Slow-Cooker Honey Nut Granola

    I lightened up a friend's recipe and changed the add-ins to our tastes. This honey nut granola is now a...


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    36 Easy Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes for Satisfying Weeknight Dinners

    Whether it's creamy, brothy or filled to the brim with veggies, a satisfying spoonful of goodness is just a recipe...


    Here’s How to Get Your Slow Cooker to Clean Itself

    Your slow cooker has a talent that goes way beyond making a cozy winter meal: It can clean itself! A...


    The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Wing Recipes

    Make every day feel like game day with these slow cooker chicken wings. From barbecue to serrano pepper, you're going...


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    68 One-Pot Meals That Only Require a Slow Cooker

    With no need to brown, saute or sear, these one pot meals for your slow cooker are ready to go!