In summer, the slow cooker keeps you from heating up the whole house while dinner cooks away. In winter, the slow cooker ...

Catherine Jessee is a writer, editor, and recipe developer with a passion for Appalachian foodways, culture, and history. Prior to joining the Southern Living, Catherine tested and developed recipes ...

Simple slow cooker recipes make busy days feel easier by handling the hard work for you. With just a few ingredients and ...

Butterflying is a simple yet foolproof technique for guaranteeing an even, tender cook on your roasted protein -- you'll taste the seasoning on every side.

When the weather feels cold enough to make you question your life choices, slow cooker meals come to the rescue. These 7 recipes do the hard work while you go about your day, then fill the house with ...

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 ...

These tips and tricks will help you get more out of your slow cooker for weeknight meals like tender meat and creamy beans. Elizabeth Mervosh is a recipe tester and developer for People Inc. Food ...

There’s something oddly rewarding about throwing a few things into a pot, pressing a button, and pretending you worked hard for hours. These 7 dump-and-go slow cooker recipes make that dream real.

When the day’s packed and dinner feels like an afterthought, these 25 slow cooker recipes are the real MVP. They handle the heavy lifting while you’re out there pretending to have your life together.

Slow cookers and I have a complicated relationship. Growing up, they were the workhorse behind my family’s weeknight pot roasts and chilis, dishes I still love today, especially when the cooler ...

If you’re a meat lover like me, there’s nothing better to sink your teeth into than a nice, juicy steak. But sometimes you don’t have the patience to fire up the grill and sear your steak. Sometimes ...