To make the best barbecue chicken at home, use your slow cooker. Start with a whole chicken, cut up, and simmer in a homemade ...

With the slow cooker, this crumbly, fruity dessert comes together in a cinch. Simply place the fruit mixture on the bottom ...

Cooler nights call for warm, hearty meals that bring a little extra comfort to the table. Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy ...

Slow cookers are the secret weapon for anyone who loves great food without spending hours in the kitchen. With a little prep, ...

Adapted from Smart Crockery Cooking: Over 100 Delicious Recipes by Carol Heding Munson (Sterling Publishing Co., $11.95). Tested by Susan Selasky for the Detroit Free Press Test Kitchen. In a large ...

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 ...

Slow cookers are one of the most popular cooking gadgets around. In the past decade, they've experienced a major comeback after years spent gathering dust in the back of closets all over the country.