An Easy Tip for Tastier Slow-Cooker Meals

Though I love the ease and foolproof-ness of my slow-cooker—just toss in your ingredients, set the timer, and walk away—I’ve generally had one problem with the end result: The liquid tends to stay pretty watery even after the rest of the ingredients are cooked. The sauce doesn’t seem to thicken up as much as I’d [...]

Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew

Our official Slow-Cooker Month might have ended on Simply Stated, but that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped playing around with my new toy. I made this Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew and loved the results. It’s pretty hearty, thanks to all the root vegetables like carrots and turnips (I also threw in some rutabaga for fun). And the [...]

Slow-Cooker Cuban Beef and Peppers

I’ve been having a lot of fun playing around with my slow cooker, and this recipe for Cuban Braised Beef and Peppers—a take on the traditional Cuban dish, ropa viejo—was one of my favorites. As usual, it was super-easy to make; I just tossed all the ingredients in the cooker, set it to low, and [...]

Slow-Cooker Orange Honey Tilapia from A Year of Slow Cooking

Before I began using my slow-cooker daily, I pretty much thought of it as a glorified pot roast machine. Don’t get me wrong—the slow-cooker makes a fantastic pot roast, but it also makes a deliciously moist, steamed fish. With little-to-no cleanup. And it doesn’t stink up the kitchen. Score! Orange Honey Tilapia serves 44 tilapia [...]