“One of the biggest—or at least most common—mistakes people make is using a slow cooker that's just too large for the job,” says Liana Krissoff, a cookbook author and editor in Pittsburgh. When using ...

These slow-cooker recipes require two steps: throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. Serve slow-cooked meats, soups, dips, and desserts any day of the week.

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 ...