During the week, the slow cooker is our lifeline. Combining all the ingredients in the morning and letting them simmer all day means that our busy nights are (thankfully) a little less busy. But ...

I recently moved into a new apartment, and unlike my old one, it does not have a dishwasher. I had the biggest blessing and luxury you could ask for in an abode, but not anymore. Thus begins my ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Football season and tailgating are here with Thanksgiving and Christmas not far behind. Chances are your slow cooker will be getting some extra use. Cherie Lowe, the Queen of Free ...

If you've ever stared at your crusty slow cooker after a long braise and wondered whether the dishwasher could handle it, you're not alone. Consider that a slow cooker looks like a single appliance, ...

After making a melty mess with your famous mac and cheese recipe, you’ve probably told yourself, “The insert just needs to soak overnight.” But thanks to a simple hack, you no longer have to donate ...

Slow cookers are loved for convenient meal preparation, but the aftermath - a massive pot of baked-on food with lingering odors, can be less than appealing. Hours of simmering can create a stubborn ...

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