Slow cookers are a lifesaver for busy families, when you need to make a big batch of mashed potatoes for a crowd, and when you are just feeling too lazy to use your stove or oven (it's still "cooking" ...

While that bottle of red wine that's a bit past its prime might be a letdown in a glass, it's actually a secret weapon for ...

When the seasons change and there’s a chill in the air, it’s the perfect time to indulge in mulled wine. This classic beverage isn’t difficult to make, but it’s best made slowly with consistent heat ...

Learn how to keep your slow cooker mess-free. Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Buffy Hargett When it comes to hands-off cooking in the kitchen, the slow cooker never fails ...

It didn't take long into the fall season for me to pull my slow cooker out of its under-cabinet storage. It's back to doing its good thing, making great meals in the kitchen. I'm not afraid to share ...

Even during the summer barbecue season, it can be challenging to find enough time in your day to smoke a brisket or grill fall-off-the-bone ribs. When colder weather returns, there’s even less ...

Brisket is another meat that becomes super tender in a slow cooker. Laidlaw's recipe for slow-cooked braised brisket includes ...

Learn how gentle, low heat and the right ingredients can create a slow-cooker hot chocolate that's perfectly smooth and ...

Slow cookers are supposed to be conducive to juicy, and flavorful meat — so why does your slow cooker chicken keep coming out ...