Slow cooker meals are a simple way to bring warm comfort to your table without hovering over the stove. With just a few ...

'Joe Simmer' plugs into slow-cooking craze with recipes that have a familiar flavor INCLUDES RECIPES FOR: CREOLE CASSOULET SMOTHERED OKRA WITH SHRIMP BEEF BRAISED IN RED WINE COFFEE-CHOCOLATE POT DE ...

When it comes to weeknights, few things are as daunting as the daily “What’s for dinner?” dilemma. Most home cooks have their go-tos: pasta, chicken, soup or takeout when things are feeling just a ...

Back-to-school season is filled with so much excitement. But our calendars also suddenly spiral into a never-ending list of soccer practices, study sessions, play rehearsals and more. Finding time to ...

Christmas is probably my favorite holiday. Not only do I love spending time with my extended family, I have so many strong food associations with the season. The dozens and dozens of cookies my mom ...

BOOK AND AUTHOR: "Slow Cooker Cooking" by Lora Brody (William Morrow, $25). Brody knows her hardware. The same woman who wrestled the bread machine into submission in "Bread Machine Baking -- Perfect ...

Walking into any American suburban kitchen today, you'll likely spot at least one slow cooker tucked away on a counter or ...

At Susie Watts' home in Orlando, Fla., Thursday nights are crock-pot nights. "That's the night we all go in different directions, so it's very busy for us," she says. "Plus, my mother recently had a ...