Step one: Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the bacon and mince in batches until browned. Add to the slow cooker.

This is an unbelievably easy low-carb meal to enjoy after a night of parades. The spaghetti squash is more tender than usual after the long, slow cooking. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Several different ...

With the slow cooker, this crumbly, fruity dessert comes together in a cinch. Simply place the fruit mixture on the bottom ...

Cold winter days at my house growing up often meant that my dad was at the stove, cooking a giant pot of spaghetti sauce. He still makes great vats of it from time to time. When each of my kids were ...

Using either homemade jarred or store-bought pasta sauce along with frozen meatballs saves tons of time in the kitchen. Don’t have time to boil the noodles? Simply make them ahead of time and toss ...

Valentine's Day often calls for dinner out, but cooking in can be just as romantic. However, you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare a swoon-worthy meal. From pasta dishes to short ...

Discover slow cooker dishes for the holidays — easy, set-and-forget recipes with bold flavor and comforting appeal. Perfect ...

Whether you've got kids who are too picky for meat or you have a vegetarian household, this vegetarian chili recipe is perfect. What kid doesn't love slurping up soup noodles? Give them all the ...

1. Wash the squash well. Cut in half with a heavy knife. Use the tip of a grapefruit spoon to clean out the seeds. 2. Coat the interior of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place the halves ...

For easy clean-up, place a cooking liner in your slow cooker. Put tomato puree in slow cooker and turn heat to Low. Cook sausages and chopped chuck until browned and cooked thoroughly. Season with ...