This savory, comforting stew feeds a family of four at least twice, and leftovers get better as they sit. TIP: Sub a frozen vegetable blend (like Birds Eye Mirepoix) for the onion and carrots. It's ...

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Crock-Pot makes so many great slow cookers that it can be difficult to choose the right one. Well if you’re a gadget fan who opts for devices that are “smart” and “connected” whenever possible, we’re ...

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One of my favorite comfort foods to make in a slow cooker is pot roast. However, my family's recipe for slow-cooked pot roast is a little different than most. It only calls for five ingredients: a ...

Despite their low-maintenance appeal, slow cookers have to be dealt with at some point. The Crock-Pot Smart Slow Cooker is perhaps the brainiest vessel for stewing meats and other foods. This one, ...

Inside her Domes home at the University of California at Davis, Anita Francesca Claverie uses a slow cooker to prepare a dish for a Thursday-night communal dinner. MCT photo SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The ...

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