These dishes require a little fuss now for a big payoff later. By Margaux Laskey The humble slow cooker may never be the showstopping star of the culinary appliance show, but for many busy cooks, it ...

The crockpot (a.k.a. slow cooker) is great because you just throw ingredients in, set it, and forget it. (Until it’s time to eat.) Pretty much as low-maintenance as it gets. If you're a vegan, though, ...

Requiring just five ingredients, this fall-inspired soup makes for a delicious, low-calorie, low-carb dinner with rich, creamy flavor. Opt for a low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth to reduce the ...

Making dinner doesn't have to happen in a mad rush. We've all been there, trying to figure out how to make something vaguely healthy and hopefully tasty at the last minute. You know, just before you ...

Don't go crying over spilled chili just yet, though. These mystical vegetarian slow cooker recipes do exist—and they’re just as comforting (and often less expensive to make!) than their meaty ...