These slow cooker meals don’t just save time, they turn busy evenings into calm, steady moments around the table. I rely on this mix of dishes whenever I want dinner ready without extra effort. The ...

In summer, the slow cooker keeps you from heating up the whole house while dinner cooks away. In winter, the slow cooker serves up a heaping ladleful of all your favorite winter s ...

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 ...

We can all agree—a Crock-Pot is kind of a miracle appliance, and there's something extra cozy about whipping out your slow cooker once the weather gets chilly. Though we bet you've already got some ...

Adapted from Smart Crockery Cooking: Over 100 Delicious Recipes by Carol Heding Munson (Sterling Publishing Co., $11.95). Tested by Susan Selasky for the Detroit Free Press Test Kitchen. In a large ...

The chilli mac recipe is typically cooked on the stove, but I wanted to see if it could be made in the slow cooker - and it ...

You've been wanting to know about healthy slow cooker recipes of late. And it's no surprise, really. There are so many things to love about a slow cooker; from speed, to cost, to simplicity. Over the ...

With winter upon us, it's a good time to think about creating hearty comfort foods. What better way to prepare those recipes than in a slow cooker? Whether you'd like to make a stick-to-your ribs ...