Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing as leftovers the next day. Your family will thank you for this one! —Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland
Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls
My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...
Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans
I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...
Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs
These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love...
Mixed Veggies and Rice
To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's...
Peppered Meat Loaf
I came up with this easy dinner one day while experimenting in the kitchen. Everyone who tries it, loves it!...
Easy Poached Salmon
In 46 years of marriage, we had never tasted salmon until a friend told me about poaching it in a...
Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers
Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...
Slow-Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings
My neighbor once shared these slow-cooker sticky chicken wings with me at a potluck, and they have been a family...
Mexican Pork
The first time I made this dish, it was a hit with everyone in my family, both young and old....
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...
Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Brisket
I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this slow cooker barbecue beef brisket...
Hearty Beef & Bean Chili
The slow cooker makes this chili ideal for entertaining. A few minutes of prep and then it cooks away while...
Caribbean Chicken Stew
I lived with a family from the West Indies for a while and enjoyed watching them cook. I lightened up...
Beer Brat Chili
My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...
Boston Baked Beans
Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...
Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans
It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to take. I threw together this recipe...
Marty’s Bean Burger Chili
My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...
Cola Barbecue Ribs
Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather...
Hearty Tex-Mex Chili
I dreamed up this hearty chili with a Tex-Mex twist 25 years ago. It’s still everyone’s favorite and the go-to...
Sweet & Hot Baked Beans
Baked beans belong at a barbecue. They're sweet with heat when you add pineapple and jalapenos. — Robin Haas, Cranston,...
Pork Chili
My husband usually tries to avoid spending time in the kitchen, but he'll frequently offer to prepare this easy chili....
Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts
What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...
Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili
I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours....
Sausage Spanish Rice
My husband and I both work the midnight shift, so I'm always on the lookout for slow cooker recipes. This...
Slow Cooker Chili
Sandra McKenzie of Braham, Minnesota says this slow cooker chili is satisfying. "I use home-canned tomatoes and pizza sauce to...
Slow Cooker Calico Beans
With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...
Texican Chili
This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific...
Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage
Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...
Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs
I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They...
Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew
During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of...
