A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: August

Barbecue AND bourbon?! You don't have to tell us twice. If you need us, we'll be busy making this slow-cooker phenomenon all month long.
Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach Sauce Recipe

This meat sauce simmers for 8 hours in the slow-cooker, allowing the flavors to mingle and intensify. The recipe calls for malfadine, a flat noodle with ruffled edges, but spaghetti would work just as well.
Slow-Simmered Meat Sauce with Pasta Recipe

You'll love the aroma of cumin, oregano, and gently braised pork that will fill your home as this Mexican stew cooks. Serve with plenty of crunchy toppings, like angel-hair slaw and radishes, as well as creamy avocado.
Posole Recipe

Capturing the simplicity found in sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine, these braised chicken thighs melt under the influence of bright, vibrant lemon, briny olives and capers, and juicy plum tomatoes.
Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Black beans are a staple side to any Mexican dish. Serve these beans warm and tender after 10 hours in the slow cooker.
Santa Fe Black Beans Recipe

The natural sweetness of tomatoes is intensified when slowly simmered in olive oil, salt and thyme. These bright red beauties amp up the flavor in a classic BLT sandwich.
Melted-Tomato BLTs Recipe

Serve this classic Middle Eastern meal in bowls so you can scoop up every drop of the tasty sauce with warm pita bread. Offer a salad of chopped lettuce, cucumber, and feta cheese.
Stuffed Squash Recipe

Spicy, creamy, and decadent, Buffalo chicken dip is a gameday favorite. This 5-ingredient version comes together easily in the slow-cooker. Serve with corn chips or veggie dippers.
Hot Buffalo Dip Recipe

White bean chili is amped up with unexpected additions like dried ancho chile peppers, cinnamon, and stout beer. The classic munchy--corn chips--adds a little salty, crunchy punch to each bite.
White Bean Chili with Corn Chip Crunch Recipe

Dessert is easy when it comes from the slow-cooker. Soaking the raisins in rum allows them to absorb the flavor and plump up before you stir them into the pudding.
Rum-Raisin Arborio Pudding Recipe

Use up the rest of the summer's best tomatoes to make this extremely versatile sauce, which can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Spoon it over pasta, or use it as a base in dishes like Mussels Marinara or Shrimp Vindaloo throughout the month of August.
Slow-Cooker Marinara Recipe

Slow-Cooker Marinara Sauce from yesterday serves as the base in this dreamy tomato soup with ditalini pasta and shaved pecorino Romano cheese.
Italian Tomato Soup Recipe

This classic French braised beef, red wine, and vegetable stew is simple and delicious. Perfect for entertaining house guests or as a stress-free family meal, this recipe is bound to find its way into your regular rotation.
Beef Daube Provençal Recipe

Garlicky beans work well alongside almost any dish, providing extra protein and nutrients without hurting your wallet. This easy side dish requires just a few ingredients.
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Beans Recipe

Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. Whether you are looking to switch up your breakfast routine or enjoy a comforting vegetarian supper, poached eggs are elegant and delicious.
Marinara Poached Eggs Recipe

This hearty, Cajun-spiced chicken stew is great to come home to after a long day. Serve with a side of homemade or store-bought cornbread.
Cajun Chicken Stew Recipe

Peaches enjoy a short season in summer, so make the most of them while you can. Granola gives this homey dessert a crunch similar to a peach crisp.
Peaches 'n' Cream Tapioca Recipe

Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. The red wine and basil make the sauce ultra luxurious – the perfect thing to accompany delicate mussels. Serve over pasta, with a glass of vino rosso (red wine) for a lush and tasty meal.
Mussels Marinara Recipe

For these French dip sandwiches, slow-cook rump roast and serve over toasted French bread topped with the juicy onion sauce.
Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

Minestrone is a classic Italian soup loaded with pasta, beans and vegetables. Filling yet light, this soup is a family-friendly favorite.
Classic Minestrone Recipe

Paired with this warm dip, fruit has never been more tempting. Made with butterscotch chips, rum extract and chopped pecans, this dip is a rich memorable treat.
Touchdown Butterscotch Dip Recipe

Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. The sauce serves as the base, while garam masala and hot paprika pepper this Indian-inspired entree.
Shrimp Vindaloo Recipe

Carrot and corn are welcome additions to this favorite Southern-style squash casserole that can be prepared in your slow cooker.
Squash and Cornbread Casserole Recipe

Brisket is a tasty choice year-round, and this dish is no exception. The addictive combination of brown sugar and cider vinegar will keep your family coming back for more.
Sweet and Tangy Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe

Thai red curry, full of warming spices and rich flavors, complements pork shoulder nicley in this one-dish meal. Serve over steamed jasmine rice.
Thai Pork with Red Curry Recipe

Slow-cooked pot roast and gravy are the key ingredients here. Sweet onions and peppers top these Philly-style sammies, while provolone cheese holds everything together.
Cheesesteak-Style Sandwiches Recipe

Many versions of this saucy Italian dish exist, but we think this one is a real winner. Serve over polenta or pasta for a comforting weeknight meal.
Spicy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Satisfy your craving for sweet-and-savory treats with this super easy candy recipe. The combination of chocolate bark coating, semisweet chocolate morsels, and German chocolate baking squares will delight even the most demanding chocoholic.
Triple Chocolate-Covered Peanut Clusters Recipe

Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. Succulent lamb shanks simmer in the delightful homemade sauce, resulting in a rich and tender entree.
Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Almost every barbecue restaurant has their own version of brunswick stew. This five-star recipe is slow-cooked in a large Dutch oven, combining chicken and brisket in a hearty stew that will make everyone ask, "What's cooking?"
Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew Recipe

Use the Slow-Cooker Marinara from Day 11 in this dish. The sauce serves as the base for this easy sausage pizza, the perfect ending for a month of delicious, slow-cooked meals.
Sausage Pizza Recipe