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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    Asian Slow-Cooked Short Ribs

    3 reviews

    After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they...


    Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme

    4 reviews

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


    Ancient Grain Beef Stew

    2 reviews

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


    Slow Cooker Cassoulet with Crumb Topping

    Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the...


    Lamb and White Bean Chili

    1 review

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


    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...


    Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

    3 reviews

    A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....


    Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

    1 review

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

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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan

    22 reviews

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


    Turkey & Pork Meatballs

    Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine


    Smoky Peanut Butter Chili

    4 reviews

    I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it...


    Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids...


    Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

    1 review

    Many years ago after I had had knee surgery, a friend brought me a big casserole of mac and cheese...


    Slow-Cooked Beef Burritos with Green Chiles

    1 review

    I created this recipe years ago, and it has become such a favorite that the wonderful aroma of it cooking...


    Texas Chili Fries

    4 reviews

    The delicious chili goes together in minutes and then cooks while you run errands. The only way to make it...


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    Crock-Pot Chicken and Dumplings

    15 reviews

    Discover a virtually effortless way to make cozy Crock-Pot chicken and dumplings. This recipe brings hearty, home-cooked flavor to your...


    15 Slow Cooker Dinners to Help You Lose Weight

    Lighten up your meal plan with these 15 slow cooker weight loss dinners designed to help you effortlessly reach your...

    Slow-Cooked Lemony Spring Veggies

    These spuds do a slow simmer with carrots and onion for a comfort side that bucks up any entree. Finish...


    Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili

    2 reviews

    When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the...


    Truly Tasty Turnips with Greens

    2 reviews

    These savory greens are a hit at every church dinner I take them to. Adjust the seasonings as you please...


    Root Beer Apple Baked Beans

    4 reviews

    All nine men in our family love roughing it outdoors. My beans with bacon and apples is a "must "...


    Slow-Cooked Cajun Corn

    3 reviews

    My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow-cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at...


    Chicken in Coconut Peanut Sauce

    9 reviews

    My youngest son has been out of the country for several years teaching English. When he returned to the United...

    Crazy Delicious Baby Back Ribs

    18 reviews

    My husband craves a good ribs recipe, so we cook them multiple ways. This low and slow method with a...


    Slow-Cooker Pork Pozole

    10 reviews

    I make this heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy often. It's a filling recipe of lightly spiced comfort. —Genie...


    Cuban Ropa Vieja

    1 review

    I love having this as a go-to recipe for a weeknight meal. Its great authentic Cuban taste puts it at...


    Minister’s Delight

    29 reviews

    A friend gave me this recipe several years ago. She said a local minister's wife fixed it every Sunday, so...


    Slow-Cooked Salsa

    14 reviews

    I love the fresh taste of homemade salsa, but as a working mother, I don't have much time to make...


    Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Pudding

    14 reviews

    Perfect for dessert or breakfast, this sinfully sweet cinnamon roll bread pudding recipe is made with day-old cinnamon rolls, eggs,...