Bonnie’s Chili
This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in no time before the slow cooker takes over the work. I can make this for people who like it hot or mild just by changing the salsa. You can make it really spicy if you add hot peppers and hot salsa. —Bonnie Altig, North Pole, Alaska
Beef Taco Chili
This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....
Hamburger Dip
This is hands-down the easiest dip to make, and I never have leftovers. We have used venison in place of...
Potluck Enchilada Meatballs
This is a twist on the ordinary potluck meatballs. These are easy, inexpensive and a hit for any occasion. —Terina,...
Slow-Cooker Cheeseburger Dip
This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it's easy to throw together on...
Chili Macaroni and Cheese
What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you...
Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese
This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that...
Smoky Peanut Butter Chili
I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it...
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...
Stamp-of-Approval Spaghetti Sauce
My father is very opinionated, especially about food. This recipe received his almost unreachable stamp of approval. I have yet...
Hearty Beef & Bean Chili
The slow cooker makes this chili ideal for entertaining. A few minutes of prep and then it cooks away while...
Carrie’s Cincinnati Chili
Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a...
Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes
These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you're taking them to an...
Spicy Two-Bean Chili
Chili fans will get a kick out of this untraditional recipe. Tomatoes with green chiles, lime juice and kidney and...
Italian Appetizer Meatballs
Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...
Slow-Cooked Calico Beans
My sister-in-law gave me the recipe for these hearty beans that make an appearance at all of our family functions....
Slow-Cooked Italian Meatballs
What I love about these meatballs is that they can be served as an appetizer right out of the slow...
Peppered Meatballs
Plenty of ground pepper gives these saucy meatballs their irresistible zest. They're so hearty, I sometimes serve them over noodles...
No-Bean Chili
I often combine the ingredients for this zesty chili the night before. In the morning I load up the slow...
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
I tweaked a recipe I got from one of my best friends, and I couldn't believe how much this soup...
Santa Fe Chili
This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers. My family has been enjoying it for years. —Laura...
Slow-Cooker Spaghetti & Meatballs
I’ve been cooking for 50 years, and this dish is still one that guests request frequently. It is my No....
Green Olive Dip
Olive fans will love this dip. It's cheesy and full of beef and beans. It could even be used as...
Spicy Montana Chili
This thick and chunky chili has some kick to it. I like to top it with shredded cheddar and then...
Slow-Cooker Sausage Lasagna
On especially cold winter days, my family loves this with mild Italian sausage. I agree about the cold days, but...
Slow-Cooked Sloppy Joes
Slow cook your way to a crowd-pleasing entree! Ground beef is transformed into a classic sandwich filling with just a...
Corn Chip Chili Cheese Dip
After trying to create a Mexican soup, I ended up with this outstanding dip. My husband and two young children...
Chili Mac
This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to...
Easy Slow Cooker Chili
This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a...
