Unlock the potential of your slow-cooker with these hearty and comforting dinner recipes that aren’t chili or casserole.

Nothing says comfort like a rich, warming chowder. This rustic creamy chowder is loaded with corn, fresh potatoes and diced ham. Set this soup to cook in your slow cooker, and enjoy a hot meal with ...

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

In your slow cooker, dump the potatoes and corn. Pour in the flour and stir so that it is all combined. Then, add the stock, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. I cooked this ...

These slow-cooker recipes require two steps: throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. Serve slow-cooked meats, soups, dips, and desserts any day of the week.

Risotto usually requires endless stirring, but slow cookers can do a lot of the work, with surprisingly good results. Beth Hensperger is an expert on baking and has written many books on the subject, ...