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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    French Lentil and Carrot Soup

    It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe...


    Green Chile Adobado Poutine

    This Canadian comfort-food classic is even better when served southwestern style as either an appetizer or an entree. —Johnna Johnson,...


    Coconut Mango Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

    All the fun flavors of Puerto Rico come together in a dessert that's both exotic and familiar. Topped with a...


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    Short Rib Ragu

    This rich, hearty short rib ragu is made in the slow cooker. The tomato-wine sauce is decadent, and the short...


    Sauerbraten Soup

    Sauerbraten and soup are both family favorites. This combines the two, without the long marinating time the traditional beef dish...


    New Zealand Rosemary Lamb Shanks

    When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were...


    43 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm Room

    Perfect for tight spaces, tight schedules and tight wallets.


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    38 Labor Day Slow-Cooker Recipes for a Stress-Free Cookout

    Give yourself more time to celebrate this Labor Day with these easy slow cooker recipes. Simply load up the slow...

    Shredded Green Chile Beef

    This Tex-Mex pulled beef roast is tender, slightly spicy, juicy and so delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice. The...


    Slow-Cooker Garlic-Rosemary Cauliflower Puree

    I love this delicious fake take on mashed potatoes, and it doesn't heat up my kitchen! Treat leftovers as you...


    Slow-Cooked Corn on the Cob

    I like to eat corn all year long, so I came up with this recipe. It's my favorite side to...


    Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

    Don't have a ceramic tagine? No problem! This slow-cooker chickpea tagine recipe delivers the vibrant, aromatic flavors of North African...


    Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

    This squash is outstanding as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to create a...


    Creamy Polenta with Balsamic Glaze

    This delicious, easy side dish goes incredibly well with braised meat. It makes any meal feel a little more elevated....


    Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes

    These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy—just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup...


    Maple Pulled Pork Buns

    Maple syrup is the sweet secret to these irresistible buns. Slow-cooking the flavorful pork couldn’t be easier, and the buns...


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    27 Lazy Day Slow-Cooker Recipes

    Dinner doesn't have to be difficult when you let your slow cooker do all of the work. These easy slow...

    Slow-Cooker Milk-Can Supper

    Here’s a slow-cooked version of a campfire classic. Pioneers and cowboys would cook this meal over a milk can on...


    Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola

    Here's a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change the recipe up a bit by using dried pineapples...


    Slow-Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

    A riff on Minnesota hot dish, slow-cooker Tater Tot casserole is a combination of ground beef and creamy condensed soup...


    Doughnut Bread Pudding

    Doughnut bread pudding is a creative twist on the humble bread pudding. Leftover pastries are layered in a slow cooker...


    Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme

    These rich, custardy chocolate 'pots' are the sweetest treat! I love the ease of using a slow cooker water bath...


    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...

    Lamb and White Bean Chili

    I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan

    Enjoy cozy, cheesy slow-cooker chicken Parmesan without leaving a sink full of dirty pots and pans. Serve with a side...


    Low and Slow Huevos Rancheros

    We love Mexican food, especially for breakfast. My slow cooker version of a favorite, huevos rancheros, is rolled into flour...


    Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Lettuce Cups

    The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it's so nice...


    Slow-Cooker Pad Thai

    I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry—especially in summer. This slow-cooker version lets me keep...


    Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

    We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz up the...