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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    Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

    15 reviews

    These slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small...


    Spiced Split Pea Soup

    3 reviews

    A hint of curry adds the perfect amount of kick to this family-pleasing soup. Just assemble the ingredients in the...


    Slow-Cooked Fruited Oatmeal with Nuts

    5 reviews

    The beauty of this breakfast is that you can set the slow cooker overnight and, with nothing more than a...


    North African Chicken and Rice

    13 reviews

    I'm always looking to try recipes from different cultures, and this one is a huge favorite. We love the spice...


    Mushroom and Rice Pilaf

    Simple rice pilaf is a lifesaver when you are hosting Thanksgiving. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and...


    Potato Pizza Casserole

    8 reviews

    Here’s a fun, full-flavored meal the whole family will go for. It’s great on weeknights when you all come through...


    Hash Brown Egg Breakfast

    7 reviews

    I love this hearty slow cooker breakfast dish. It's great for potlucks because it's easy to carry and always popular.—Nancy...


    Cranberry Turkey Breast with Gravy

    4 reviews

    This is wonderful served for a main holiday meal, because it's so convenient. The turkey turns out tender and moist....

    Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

    5 reviews

    The meat literally falls off the bones of these wings! Spice lovers will get a kick out of the big...


    Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate

    5 reviews

    Staying warm has never tasted so sweet.


    So-Easy Spaghetti Sauce

    7 reviews

    This traditional, thick pasta sauce is a cinch to prepare. It has a pleasantly mild flavor and goes with any...


    Spicy Lime Chicken

    3 reviews

    I've been turning this spicy lime chicken into tacos for years, but it was my son Austin who put it...


    Tangerine Chicken Tagine

    2 reviews

    My family and friends love foods from around the world, especially Moroccan entrees, so I created this flavorful dish. Cooking...


    Slow-Cooker Caribbean Moo Shu Chicken

    2 reviews

    A tropical twist on a takeout favorite, this slow-cooker creation is simple, satisfying and destined to become a new family...


    Caribbean Curried Chicken

    2 reviews

    Having grown up in the Virgin Islands, I've eaten my fair share of authentic curried chicken. This recipe hits the...


    Portobello Beef Burgundy

    2 reviews

    Rely on the convenience of your slow cooker for a meal that boasts all the hearty, stick-to-your-ribs goodness your family...


    Fiesta-Twisted Brunswick Stew

    2 reviews

    Traditionally made with game meat, this updated Brunswick stew, using spicy sausage, is a modern mom’s best friend. —Donna Marie...

    Caramelized Onion Chuck Roast

    17 reviews

    Wonderfully fork-tender, this tasty roast with sweet onions makes the perfect comfort food at the end of a long day....


    Guinness Corned Beef and Cabbage

    14 reviews

    Passed down through generations, this robust corned beef and cabbage recipe is requested often in our house. The Irish stout...


    Moroccan Vegetable Chicken Tagine

    1 review

    Take a trip to Morocco with this rich, exotic dish. A tagine is a North African slow-cooked stew named after...


    Creamy Onion Dip

    Here, caramelized onions are teamed up with Gruyere cheese for a rich appetizer fit for a classic cocktail party. &mdashRebecca...


    Sausage-Stuffed Flank Steak

    As part of a prize I won for a recipe contest, I received a slow cooker. I hadn’t used one...


    Tender Salsa Beef

    11 reviews

    This is my Mexican-style twist on comfort food. To keep it kid-friendly, use mild salsa. —Stacie Stamper, North Wilkesboro, North...

    Steak San Marino

    9 reviews

    I'm a busy pastor's wife and mother of three, and this delicious, inexpensive and easy main dish helps my day...


    Beef Roast with Cranberry Gravy

    I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's...


    Reuben Spread

    5 reviews

    You'll need only five ingredients to stir up this hearty dip that tastes like a Reuben sandwich. It's requested at...


    Lemon Red Potatoes

    5 reviews

    Butter, lemon juice, parsley and chives enhance this simple side dish. I usually prepare these potatoes when I'm having company....


    Dreamy Polenta

    1 review

    I grew up eating polenta, so it’s a must at my holiday gatherings. Traditional recipes require constant stirring, but using...


    Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce

    I love stir-fry with black bean sauce. This recipe takes the delicious flavor of black bean sauce and joins it...