A Slow-Cooker Dish A Day: November
Pork with Apples, Bacon, and Sauerkraut
Company's coming! Your friends and family will never believe you cooked this gorgeous pancetta-wrapped pork loin in your slow cooker.
Pork with Apples, Bacon, and Sauerkraut Recipe
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Spicy Slow-Cooker Beef Chili
This spicy chili will have everyone coming back for more, all month long. Serve with sour cream, bottled salsa, and crackers.
Spicy Slow-Cooker Beef Chili Recipe
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Amaretti Cheesecake
Cheesecake in a slow cooker is a brilliant idea for a heavenly fall dessert. Top with fresh raspberries to complete your sweet treat.
Amaretti Cheesecake Recipe
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Smoked Sausage Cassoulet
This hearty slow-cooked soup is exploding with flavors. Meat lovers will crave this bacon-packed and sausage-enriched delight.
Smoked Sausage Cassoulet Recipe
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Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes
All you need is twenty minutes to get this dish in the slow cooker. You'll have a hearty chicken and veggie supper waiting for you when you get home.
Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes Recipe
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Apple Butter
Apples are at their peak right now, so stock up and make slow-cooker Apple Butter! It's delicious slathered on biscuits, toast, or roast pork.
Apple Butter Recipe
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Brisket with Root Vegetables
For slow-cooked comfort, this one-dish meal delivers every time. Put it in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready and waiting 8 hours later!
Brisket with Root Vegetables Recipe
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Tuscan Chicken Soup
This recipe uses many common pantry and refrigerator staples. All you have to pick up at the supermarket is fresh spinach and chicken thighs.
Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe
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Turkey Breast with White Wine Gravy
Get your turkey fix before the big day! This recipe is a simple and tasty slow-cooker meal the entire family will love. Add broccoli or your favorite vegetable to complete the dish.
Turkey Breast with White Wine Gravy Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs
These Asian short ribs get their great flavor by slow-cooking in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper.
Slow-Cooker Meal: Asian Short Ribs Recipe
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Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
Get ready to feed a crowd without all the effort! Serve this hearty meal with baguette pieces to continue the French-Cajun theme.
Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Recipe: Classic Beef Stew
Pair this classic beef stew with a loaf of crunchy bread, perfect for sopping up the gravy. Making in a slow cooker keeps preparation simple and you out of the kitchen.
Slow-Cooker Recipe: Classic Beef Stew Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing
Make a traditional cornbread dressing in the slow cooker so you'll have space in the oven for your other holiday dishes.
Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing Recipe
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots
Let your slow cooker do all the work while you accept accolades for this flavorful international dish. Serve with couscous or rice.
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots Recipe
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Slow-cooker Chuck Roast
Prep the chuck roast in the morning and let it cook in the slow cooker all day so the meat will be tender, juicy, and ready to eat when you come home from work.
Slow-cooker Chuck Roast Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Blood Orange Fizzy Mulled Wine
The slow cooker offers great convenience here, keeping the stovetop open for holiday meal prep. Garnish this hot, spiced drink with fresh orange slices.
Slow-Cooker Blood Orange Fizzy Mulled Wine Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Chili
Thise easy slow-cooker chili recipe costs just under $2 per serving, making it a budget-friendly option for busy weeknights.
Old-Fashioned Chili Recipe
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Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums
This tender meat makes a textbook slow-cooker meal. Soaked in savory flavors with a hint of sweetness, this dish is a brilliant comfort food.
Braised Pork Loin with Port and Dried Plums Recipe
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Chicken Cacciatore
The Italian word "cacciatore" translates to "hunter" in English, referring to a dish prepared with tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions–"hunter-style."
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing
Save space in your oven when you’re cooking the holiday meal and use your slow cooker to make wild rice stuffing with mushrooms.
Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing Recipe
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Beef Burgundy with Egg Noodles
For the red wine, try a Chianti or zinfandel. The beef mixture tastes even better after it's been refrigerated a day or two, and then reheated.
Beef Burgundy with Egg Noodles Recipe
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Spiced Poached Pears
This elegant but yummy sweet treat is a slow cooker sensation that is sure to be one of your all-time favorite desserts. Top with crème fraiche and cinnamon, if desired
Spiced Poached Pears Recipe
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Lamb Meatballs
Lemon zest adds a nice bright lift to the spicy sauce and complements the Greek inspired flavors of these meatballs.
Lamb Meatballs Recipe
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Turkey Meat Loaf with Cranberry Glaze
Turkey Meat Loaf with Cranberry Glaze Recipe
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Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy
Pork shoulder roast needs long, slow heat to get tender, and this one, topped with a rich apple gravy, is especially succulent. The dish is delicious with cheesy mashed potatoes and a big green salad.
Cider Pork Roast with Apple-Thyme Gravy Recipe
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Sweet Potato Gratin
At only 90 calories a serving, this recipe is a lighter alternative to sugary sweet potato casseroles. A sprinkle of Parmesan and thyme adds a unique twist to this savory gratin.
Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe
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Slow Cooker Turkey and Dressing
Turkey and dressing has never been so simple as it is when you use your slow cooker. You may never go back to roasting the bird after you try this easy slow cooker version featuring a turkey breast and a package of stuffing mix.
Slow Cooker Turkey and Dressing Recipe
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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili
This easy black bean and butternut squash chili will fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas while it simmers in the slow-cooker all day. Serve with cornbread and your favorite toppings.
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili Recipe
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Spiced Apple Pork Chops
Essential to the recipe, the thickness of the pork chops ensures that the chops stay tender and juicy throughout the long cook time. Mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed Brussels sprouts complete the comforting meal.
Spiced Apple Pork Chops Recipe
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Mocha Hot Chocolate
3 ingredients and 3 hours in the slow cooker are all you need to make this soothing drink. Serve this coffee-flavored hot chocolate with a batch of your favorite biscotti.
Mocha Hot Chocolate Recipe