Plus, using a slow cooker means you can enjoy more of your summer days without being tied to the kitchen. Busy schedules don't pause for summer, making it a challenge to prepare homemade meals.

This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is the best easy dinner for busy weeknights ... cheese on top of this just before removing from the oven to serve! I love using my slow cooker to cook chicken breast.

It seems like a no-brainer to toss rice and water in a slow cooker and let it do its thing. But the timing matters, says O’Dea. Rice can get overly starchy when it cooks too long, so it tastes ...

Roll the pieces into balls. Remove the lid from the slow-cooker and skim off any fat that has risen to the surface. Arrange the dumplings on top of the casserole and cover. Cook for 30 minutes ...

Our version adds cherry tomatoes and zucchini for an added boost of veggies ... Chili meets mac and cheese in this fix-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker dinner. Hot tomato sauce, a Mexican canned ...

Sarah Olson, recipe developer and creator of The Magical Slow Cooker To find the best slow cookers, we tested eight different models over 64 hours to determine winning options for beginners ...

Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 8-10 hours. When ready to serve, stir in the chopped parsley and black olives. Serve the casserole with creamy mash or rice. If you prefer a ...

Then when we had friends round for a meaty meal, it also made a really easy alternative butternut squash casserole for a vegetarian guest. The Cookworks slow cooker is good value, and its design ...