16 Easy Slow Cooker Side Dishes That Take Little Effort
We picked our 16 best slow cooker recipes for you to serve at your next family meal or dinner party, including potatoes, veggies, and grains.
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20 Tasty Slow Cooker Dump Meals to Make Busy Days Easier
Don't stress about dinner on busy days—try one of these slow cooker dump meals instead.
25 Winter Slow Cooker Recipes to Make This Season
Survive the cold weather with our cozy winter slow cooker meals. Our recipes include hearty soups, stews, chilis, and pot pies. You can even dig into our slow cooker entrées!
How to Stir Fry Food at Home That’s as Delicious as Takeout
Learn how to make stir-fry at home with our top Test Kitchen tricks and satisfy your takeout cravings while also saving some cash.
Healthy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes Bursting with Flavor
Healthy doesn't have to mean boring. These healthy Instant Pot chicken recipes come together quickly for a fast and flavorful meal when you want it.
16 Slow Cooker Potluck Recipes for Your Next Party
We have you covered for what to bring to your next big gathering with these slow cooker potluck recipes.
6 Air-Fryer Desserts to Lighten Up the End of Your Meal
These quick and easy air fryer desserts are just what you need for a busy night when you want a sweet ending to your evening meal.
14 Easy Slow Cooker Appetizers that Make Entertaining Low Stress
These holiday slow cooker appetizers will hit the spot for every guest. Our recipes include sliders, dips, fondue, and more!
Crispy Tofu "Stir-Fry"
This easy stir-fry recipe is healthier than most—instead of actually frying the tofu, make it in your air-fryer instead! It'll be just as crispy as frying it oil, but much healthier for mixing with veggies and rice.
20 Healthy Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes
These healthy Christmas recipes take you from appetizers to desserts, with plenty of great side-dish options in between for proof that the holidays and healthy eating can go hand in hand.
27 Flavorful Fall Slow Cooker Recipes Perfect for Chilly Nights
Our best fall slow cooker recipes are perfect for warming yourself on a cool autumn night.
Garden Stir-Fry
Grab all your extra garden veggies and use them up in this easy stir-fry recipe. Cauliflower, green beans, summer squash, and sweet peppers are all welcome, and you can mix up the veggie combo you use each time depending on what you have on hand.
Slow Cooker Sausage and Chicken Cassoulet
This homey white bean casserole uses herbes de Provence, a French blend that often includes thyme, rosemary, lavender, basil, and savory or marjoram to flavor the stew. If you can’t find it in the spice section of your grocery store, look online or use Italian seasoning.
17 Healthy Skillet Recipes for Weeknight Meals Under 400 Calories
Introducing your new healthy eating BFF: the skillet. This low-maintenance pan lets you cook healthy dinners all in one place while you keep your healthy meal plan on track. These healthy skillet dinners under 400 calories—including pineapple pork fried rice, easy burgers, and hearty stews—help you hit the spot, not the waistline.
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Stir-Fry
There is no great mystery to preparing okra. Simply wash the pods and trim off the tough stems into this cajun shrimp stir-fry.
31 Chicken Skillet Recipes That Make Easy Weeknight Dinners
Our chicken pan recipes use seasonal ingredients and time-saving techniques. We'll show you our secrets to easy and healthy chicken skillet recipes.
Garlic and Pepper Stir-Fry
The bold flavors of this stir-fry side dish make it the ideal companion for a juicy grilled steak.
17 Slow Cooker Chicken Soups and Stews to Warm Up Your Winter
Snuggle up to one of these slow cooker chicken soup recipes that can simmer all day long as you go about your business. Whether you're looking for a classic slow cooker chicken noodle soup recipe, a cozy chicken chili, or a zesty slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe, we have a dish that will satisfy.
11 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes for Quick, Flavor-Packed Meals
These healthy Instant Pot recipes—including lean meats, veggies, and fish—will help get flavorful dinners on the table fast.
22 Tasty Summer Slow Cooker Meals for a Cool Kitchen
Slow cookers aren’t just for winter soups and stews. Keep the heat in your kitchen to a minimum with these flavorful summer slow cooker meals.