June 18, 2014— -- The slow cooker is one of the most misunderstood, under-explored, and underused appliances in the kitchen, especially when it comes to dishing up appetizers. Crock-pots have ...

From brisket to spicy homemade queso, these game-day snacks can be made in a slow cooker.

Sometimes finger food is the best type of food. Whether indulging in appetizers for happy hour celebrations, sports games or as a creative side dish for dinner, using the slow cooker to do the work ...

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Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering, planning a holiday party, or simply assembling an appetizer spread that’ ...

When cooking a huge, multi-course meal like the Thanksgiving feast, it pays to break out as many of your cooking appliances as possible. While the oven is handling the turkey (or some Thanksgiving ...

Some recipes just stick with us, and sausage dishes always seem to fall into that category. They’re hearty, flavorful, and often tied to memories of family meals or simple dinners that satisfied ...

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The start of fall means dusting off the slow cooker and whipping up a family-sized batch of comfort. Cabbage and sausage is a classic Polish dish that typically features kielbasa and has been enjoyed ...

Risotto usually requires endless stirring, but slow cookers can do a lot of the work, with surprisingly good results. Beth Hensperger is an expert on baking and has written many books on the subject, ...