Making lasagna is a time-consuming, hands-on process. If you want a more effortless version that cooks practically unattended, swap the oven for this appliance.

Forget pizza and spaghetti — lasagna is the best Italian food, and you can’t convince me otherwise! The layers of pasta, the different kinds of cheese, the savory meat. Every single bite is heaven!

Split peas don't need to be soaked ahead of time, which means you can just dump everything in your slow cooker and walk away.

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1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (or thyme, marjoram or oregano) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomato, undrained 2. Place sausage in slow cooker. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, ...

Music has been an integral part of my life. When I was a child, my mom always had the kitchen radio on a station that played classical music. I’m pretty sure I failed her miserably — she was an ...

1. Spray your slow cooker bowl with non stick cooking spray. Start by browning your meats in a sauté pan. Drain and set aside for assembly. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, ...

If you haven't broken out your slow cooker in a while, then now's the time! That steady workhorse, the Crock Pot, with its simple settings ("high, low, warm") and heavy ceramic interior is a valuable ...

Snow days are upon us, which means no school for the kiddos and lots of time spent outside playing in the freshly fallen snow. But after a long day spent sledding and building snowmen, the kids (and ...