A plate of beef pot roast with fresh thyme and mashed potatoes. - Bhofack2/Getty Images Few kitchen gadgets are as versatile and useful as the slow cooker, and the reason for that is convenience.

From meaty mains to hearty stews and more, you can count on your slow cooker to turn out no-fuss dishes with loads of long-cooked flavor. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with ...

Using a slow cooker seems simple, and it is— at least in theory. Simply throw everything you need for your recipe into the appliance, turn on the heat, and wait. A few hours later, you’ll find a fully ...

You've been wanting to know about healthy slow cooker recipes of late. And it's no surprise, really. There are so many things to love about a slow cooker; from speed, to cost, to simplicity. Over the ...

Home-cooked meals are often the first casualty of a hectic schedule. But if you’re not willing to sacrifice everyday gourmet, a slow cooker can take the frenzy out of preparing dinner. Perfect for ...