Make a healthy and flavorful Sunday dinner with minimal effort.
To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free sausage.
The seasoning is flavorful but not too spicy.
Victor Protasio
Blistered jalapenos added at the end will satisfy the heat-lovers in the family.
For those who prefer a spicier chili, just pass hot sauce at the table.
Slow-Cooker Cabbage Soup with Sherry
Sherry adds sweetness and flavor to this slow-cooker vegetarian cabbage soup.
Potatoes give the soup heft and substance.
Serve with crusty bread.
Serve with stir-fried baby bok choy and brown rice to sop up the delicious sauce.
Like other alliums, leeks become sweet and rich when roasted slowly for a long time.
When cooked in the slow cooker they “melt,” becoming jam-like but still retaining pleasant chewiness.
Garnish with fresh sage leaves and thyme sprigs, if desired.
Plus, cooking everything together low and slow infuses all the flavors together for complexity in every bite.
Slow-Cooker Tuna Steaks with Escarole-Chickpea Salad
This fish salad is a unique twist on traditional slow-cooker fare.
Chill it for an easy work lunch the next day.
Victor Protasio
Garnish with fresh rosemary leaves, if desired.
It’s a slow-cooker chicken recipe that actually looks and tastes like it was oven-roasted.
Pulled Pork with Caramelized Onions
Traditional pulled pork is barbecued, which gives it a smoky flavor.
Dera Burreson
Serve the pulled pork with potato salad, collard greens and grits.
Or make it into a sandwich and serve it on a bun with coleslaw.
Ask for a 4-ounce slab of Serrano ham or prosciutto at your deli counter instead of buying slices.
Not a fan of polenta?
Try this healthy chicken dinner over pasta instead.
Fresh and dried mushrooms provide a deep umami flavor.
Top this soup with your favorite garnishes like cilantro, Sriracha or lime juice.
If you have it, drizzle toasted sesame oil on top of this slow-cooker shrimp dish for nutty flair.
For the prettiest appearance, use whole basil and cilantro leaves, instead of chopping them.
Look for packaged lemongrass stalks near the plastic clamshells of herbs in the produce section of your supermarket.
Toward the end of the cooking time, shredded cabbage is added in to round out the meal.
Each of the two servings has just 215 calories.
ensure to soak your dried beans before using them in the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
It’s full of vegetables, whole-grain linguine and of course, lots of cheese!
The 10-minute sit time allows the cheese to melt into the quinoa, making this dish super decadent.
If you cannot find Cheddar-Jack cheese, use Monterey Jack or sharp Cheddar.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges and additional cheese, if desired.
This slow-cooker recipe is simple to prepare, serves six, and is a great alternative to canned soup!
Slow-Cooked Swedish Meatballs
Combine ground pork and ground turkey breast to make these delicious Slow-Cooked Swedish Meatballs.
Serve meatballs and creamy sauce over egg noodles.
This recipe is a better-for-you twist on the classic tacos al pastor.
