Slow Cooker Recipes
11 Healthy One-Pot Meals for Easy, No-Stress Weeknight Dinners
Busy schedules don’t always leave room for elaborate cooking (or a sink full of dishes). That’s where healthy one-pot meals come in. By bringing everything together in a single pot, pan, or skillet, these recipes make it easier to get a nourishing dinner on the table with minimal prep and cleanup. Whether you’re planning weeknight ...
Chicken Tinga Tacos
When weeknights call for high flavor and low effort, Instant Pot Chicken Tinga is the move. In Chef Megan Mitchell‘s version, chicken thighs pressure-cook with tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, and smoky chipotle until shreddably tender—then the saucy tinga gets piled into taco shells or jicama “tortillas” with fresh toppings. It’s mostly hands-off, clocks in under ...
How to Make Vegan Chili
If you don’t have a go-to vegan chili recipe in your repertoire yet, we’ve got tips to make your best bowl yet. When done right, a vegan chili can appeal to anyone—even those who aren’t strictly following a plant-based diet. That’s because when you remove the meat, you make room for even more ingredients (think ...
White Chicken Chili In The Crockpot
[schema description]There’s something inherently comforting about a big pot of chili on a cold evening—warm, hearty, filled with savory flavor, and easy to let the kitchen appliance do most of the work. This chili takes that idea and adds sweet potatoes for texture and sweetness, plus chicken for protein, to make a one-pot meal that ...
22 of the Best Winter Recipes
Well, it’s official: Winter is here! If warming up hearty, home-cooked meals sounds more enticing than venturing out in search of sustenance, then grab a blanket and curl up to read about the best picks of the season. From cawinter crock pot recipes to soups, salads, pastas, and desserts, we’ve rounded up our favorite winter ...
How to Cook London Broil
The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the traditional family dinner with all the fixings. If you feel like a change from the usual turkey and ham dinner this year, you might consider making London broil. Doing so requires a less expensive type of meat that can be turned into a memorable family ...
Slow Cooker Bone Broth Recipe
[schema description]Homemade bone broth is filled with minerals and healthy fats, and provides a nourishing base for soups, stews, or grains like quinoa and rice. You can also drink it on its own! For added depth of flavor, roast the bones beforehand.[/schema]
31 Easy Paleo Slow-Cooker Recipes
There are few things easier than making a cozy meal in the Crock-Pot. You put the ingredients in, and a hearty dish comes out. You can let it all cook overnight while you sleep, during the day while you’re working, or in the evening for tomorrow night’s menu. The slow cooker does all the hard ...
Balsamic-Braised Short Ribs Recipe
[schema description]When it comes to short ribs, the goal is tender, juicy meat that falls right off the bone. Well, there’s an easy way to achieve that transcendent, melt-in-your-mouth texture—make it in a slow cooker. Here’s a recipe that’s intensely savory with a bright, fresh finish from lemon zest and basil.[/schema]
How to Make Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker
[schema description]Pot roast is comfort food at its finest: a large cut of beef slowly cooked until it’s fall-apart tender, surrounded by vegetables that soak up all of the savory juices. It’s one of those dishes with history—originally meant to turn tough, inexpensive cuts into something rich and nourishing, often using slow, moist heat. The ...
A Slow Cooker Makes Droolworthy Braised Short Ribs Easier Than Ever
[schema description]The combination of tender short ribs and creamy mash is a classic—and for good reason. Braising the meat in a slow cooker until it falls off the bone builds incredible flavor. Here, we’ve anchored the dish on a bed of velvety mashed cauliflower for a slightly lighter alternative to traditional spuds.[/schema]
Gluten-Free Side Dish: Braised Cabbage with Pears
[schema description]On chilly evenings when you want something warm, cozy, and rooted in simple flavors, braised cabbage with pears is the kind of side dish that feels like a hug. In Thrive Market’s version, red cabbage gently stews with cubes of ripe pear, ginger, and balsamic vinegar until everything softens and the flavors mingle beautifully. ...
Move Over, Pumpkin Spice! Chai-Spiced Cider Is Our Favorite Fall Drink
[schema description]Take the typical hot cider up a notch by throwing in chai tea. An added bonus? Simmering this drink will infuse your house with the warming scent of cinnamon and cloves.[/schema]
A Ridiculously Simple Recipe For Slow Cooker Apple-Pear Butter
[schema description]No added sweeteners needed in this easy recipe: Leaving apples and pears to cook for a long time allows them to caramelize completely in their own sugars.[/schema]
Slow-Cooked Short Ribs With Celery Root Puree
This is a great weekend meal; there’s nothing difficult about it, nothing takes more than a half-hour of attention, and with the slow cooker going, you can come and go while dinner fixes itself. If you’d rather not use a slow cooker, bring the short ribs and other ingredients to a boil in a 5-quart ...