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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    Hot Crab Dip

    I have a large family, work full time, and coach soccer and football, so I appreciate recipes that are easy...


    Cheesy Spinach

    My daughter often serves this cheese and spinach blend at church suppers. Even people who don't usually eat spinach like...


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    Creamy Italian Chicken

    Equal parts easy and indulgent, this creamy Italian chicken recipe turns humble chicken breasts into a pasta-night headliner.


    Slow-Cooker Lasagna

    You do not have to worry about dinner when you make slow-cooker lasagna. Simply layer a browned ground beef mixture...


    Beef Barbecue

    We like to keep our freezer stocked with plenty of beef roasts. When we're not in the mood for pot...


    Creamy Hash Browns

    My mother often took this comforting side dish to social dinners because it was such a hit. Now I get...


    Teriyaki Pork Roast

    With three kids and a husband who works full time and attends school, it's fair to say we have a...


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    Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken

    A great way to get chicken breast at its most moist and tender is to let the slow...

    Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce

    I like to serve this homey dish to company and not just because it’s easy and economical. I’d be lost...


    Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink

    I serve this rosy spiced beverage at parties and family gatherings during the winter. Friends like the tangy twist it...


    Spanish Hominy

    I received this recipe from a good friend who is a fabulous cook. The colorful side dish gets its zesty...


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    Cube Steak

    This meltingly tender slow-cooker recipe is the perfect introduction to cube steak, a tenderized cut of beef that's rich beyond its...


    Sunday Chicken Supper

    I make this slow-cooked sensation with chicken, vegetables and seasonings. It's a hearty, homespun dish that satisfies the biggest appetites....


    Mushroom Wild Rice

    This is one of my favorite recipes from my mother. With only seven ingredients, it's quick to assemble in the...


    Italian Beef Hoagies

    You'll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender and tangy Italian beef sandwiches. On weekends, I start...


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    Texas Black Bean Soup

    This hearty meatless stew made with convenient canned items is perfect for spicing up a family gathering on a cool...


    Cranberry Pork Chops

    My husband and two kids rave over these moist chops. Use the mild sweet-and-sour sauce to make a gravy that...

    Easy Chow Mein

    Easy chow mein is protein rich and packed with veggies. Feel free to follow this recipe as is or improvise,...


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    Chili Mac

    This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to...


    Slow-Cooker Enchilada Casserole

    The layers of seasoned beef, tortillas and cheese in slow-cooker enchilada casserole meld together all day to make a mouthwatering,...


    Meatball Cabbage Rolls

    My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her...


    Texas Stew

    I love to experiment with many different types of recipes. But as a mother of young children, I rely on...


    Chunky Cinnamon Apple Sauce

    Serve this warm dish with ice cream for dessert. My mother game me the recipe for the cinnamony apple delight....

    Beef and Sausage Chili

    Thanks to multiple meats, a generous helping of beans and the classic chili trifecta of tomatoes, onions and peppers, this...


    Slow-Cooker Pizza Pasta

    Slow-cooker pizza pasta combines all the saucy, meaty and cheesy elements of pizza in a cozy, crowd-pleasing pasta dish.


    Barbecued Pork Chop Supper

    I start these slow cooker BBQ pork chops in the morning and enjoy a tasty supper later with no last-minute...


    Pork and Beef Barbecue

    It's the combination of beef stew meat and tender pork that keeps friends and family asking for these tangy sandwiches....


    Home-Style Ribs

    A dear friend gave me the recipe for these tender ribs simmered in a pleasant barbecue sauce. They're great to...


    Beef and Black Bean Soup

    This hearty beef and black bean soup is comforting, nutritious and made almost entirely in your slow cooker, so you...