As soon as the weather begins to cool, my mom starts making sancocho—a hearty stew filled with meat and tuber vegetables. In the sweltering heat of the Dominican Republic, my grandmother still makes ...

Lots of people swear by their slow-cookers. They’re great for stews, pulled pork, and even desserts, and often just let you toss a bunch of stuff in a single pot and walk away. But they also take up a ...

The slow cooker, or Crock-Pot, is too often relegated to the back of a kitchen cabinet for most of the year, making a brief appearance for a few winter soups and chilis. Get the most out of this ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

From meaty mains to hearty stews and more, you can count on your slow cooker to turn out no-fuss dishes with loads of long-cooked flavor. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with ...