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 ...

The late-summer season is winding down and the heat is taking its toll on the product and the process. Many farmers are also dedicating time to nurturing the fall crops that will be here before we ...

The slow cooker, or Crock-Pot, is too often relegated to the back of a kitchen cabinet for most of the year, making a brief appearance for a few winter soups and chilis. Get the most out of this ...

This savory, comforting stew feeds a family of four at least twice, and leftovers get better as they sit. TIP: Sub a frozen vegetable blend (like Birds Eye Mirepoix) for the onion and carrots. It's ...

If you’re looking to start a new diet, get back to proper eating after a holiday break, or simply shake up the healthy lifestyle you’re already living, your slow cooker can help. To make things even ...

Though air fryers and multicookers are the darlings of the moment, praised for their ability to get dinner on the table faster than using a standard kitchen range, many still love their tried-and-true ...

Let your slow cooker prepare dinner tonight. Just load the ingredients in and come back to a healthy dinner that has at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Recipes like Slow-Cooker Mahi-Mahi Tacos ...

Whether you want chicken soup, beef stew or pulled pork, these slow-cooker recipes will do the heavy lifting while you’re on the go. Melina Hammer for The New York Times Cooking time will vary ...