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

This slow-cooker tikka masala is an ideal set-and-forget option for anyone craving veggies and warm, cozy spices. A ...

Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Form 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf.

The stew is packed with green vegetables, whole grains, olive oil and legumes, which help with inflammation. Within 15 ...

Slow-cookers are pretty ubiquitous these days. Any busy home cook likely has one on the counter, and uses it for hearty cuts of meat and simplified soups. What we don’t talk about enough, though, are ...

When it's hot out, who wants to have their oven blasting for an hour or more just to roast vegetables? Using a slow cooker means that the kitchen can stay cool, and you can leave the veggies to cook ...

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, ...

This post originally appeared on Food52. The last time we talked about slow cookers, I was nice. I said they cooked beans well. I said they made a very tasty dal. But I also said things like, “The ...

One survey found that nearly half of UK adults own a slow cooker. (Getty Images) At this time of year, when you're craving meals that are warm and hearty, a slow cooker truly shines. In the morning, ...

Never use frozen meats directly in the slow cooker as they can stay at unsafe temperatures for too long, promoting bacterial ...