The slow cooker is one of my favorite inventions. It is career-friendly, mom-friendly, leftover-friendly and most important, tummy-friendly. So I created a beef brisket cooked in one of my other favorite inventions, beer!
Packed with wholesome veggies and tender beef, this is one company-special entree all ages gobble up. Serve mashed potatoes alongside to soak up every last drop of the beefy gravy. —Angie Stewart, Topeka, Kansas Skip links
Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. Sausage adds full flavor to the recipe, and traditional pork sausage lovers won't even notice the switch to chicken sausage. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island Skip links
I'm a busy stay-at-home mom with a 3-year-old son. I love this recipe because it's easy to prepare in advance and keep refrigerated. Put it in the oven when guests arrive, and by the time you've poured beverages, the dip is ready. It gets gobbled up quickly! -Karen Riordan, Fern Creek, Kentucky Skip links
This pie has become a Christmas classic in our family. Although now, I make it throughout the year! —Melissa Sokasits, Warrenville, Illinois Skip links
A tasty chili recipe made in a slow cooker with a mixture of ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, tomato, beans, and jalapeños.
This recipe makes some of the most succulent turkey I've ever eaten. High in lean protein, it’s a smart entree for a special occasion. —Jessica Kunz, Springfield, Illinois Skip links
Looking for a meal in a bowl? Sit down to a Mexican classic full of cubed pork, sliced sausage, hominy and more. It all goes into the slow cooker, so you can come home at night to a table-ready dinner. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas Skip links
The South Beach Diet provides a delicious and healthy recipe for Big Easy Shrimp, perfect for an easy dinner that's packed with flavor and nutrition, too.
Easy Marinated Mushrooms - Quick, no-fuss with 10 min prep. You can even make these the night before! Perfect to feed a large crowd, and so irresistible!
I enjoy making this ziti recipe for family and friends. It's easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce. Sometimes I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. —Elaine Anderson New Galilee, Pennsylvania Skip links
Easy Jambalaya Pasta combines Andouille sausage, shrimp, peppers, celery, onions and garlic in a Cajun tomato sauce over pasta. This mouthwatering dish comes together very quickly and easily. Hubby and I just love Cajun food.
The Perfect Easy Mezze Platter - This is the absolute perfect Mediterranean party platter! With hummus, tabbouleh, almonds, lavash bread and so much more!
After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. —Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado Skip links
This is the easiest last minute pizza sauce! Whip this up from pantry items you always have on hand. You don't even have to cook anything. It never fails!
