These dishes require a little fuss now for a big payoff later. By Margaux Laskey The humble slow cooker may never be the showstopping star of the culinary appliance show, but for many busy cooks, it ...

Enjoy a cozy meal with minimal effort by making these high-protein, high-fiber slow cooker dinner recipes, perfect for winter.

Let your kitchen glow with the inviting aromas of these easy slow cooker recipes. Enjoy simple, hearty meals that welcome you ...

This savory, comforting stew feeds a family of four at least twice, and leftovers get better as they sit. TIP: Sub a frozen vegetable blend (like Birds Eye Mirepoix) for the onion and carrots. It's ...

Craving cozy comfort on busy days? These 30 slow cooker casseroles—breakfast to veggie surprises—cook themselves while you relax. Ready to dig in? The crockpot does all the work in this recipe, and ...

The slow cooker, or Crock-Pot, is too often relegated to the back of a kitchen cabinet for most of the year, making a brief appearance for a few winter soups and chilis. Get the most out of this ...

Casseroles are some of the most comforting foods that come out of your kitchen. But they take some prep work, and that’s not always the best after a long, busy day. Enter: the slow cooker. Lots of ...

Mention slow cookers and you get instant reactions. There are the enthusiasts who can't do without them and those who howl with derision. At its best, the slow cooker is a boon: a simple, ...

When long days pile up, 15 slow cooker recipes like these make planning feel manageable again. They’re built for moments when you want food waiting for you, not the other way around. I lean on ideas ...