Let your slow cooker handle dinner.
With minimal hands-on time and flavorful results, these dishes are consistently the easiest way to cook dinner.
With these meals, all you have to do is arrive home and serve.
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And it tastes even better after your long evening commute has not improved a tough day at work.
Just call it the antidote to your workday woes, and be sure to make it more than once.
The Bolognese sauce simmers all day, without you having to stand anywhere near the stove.
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There are only a few final steps to complete this dinner and get it on the table.
Consider substituting pappardelle for wide fettuccine if you already have it on hand.
It’s also browned before it’s added to the slow cooker to add an extra layer of flavor.
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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
Make this avegetarian soupby using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
For a softer bean texture, be sure and add the tomatoes during the last hour of cooking.
Just before serving, drop in cilantro, fresh avocado and a dollop of sour cream.
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Three cheers for all-day slow-cooker recipes!
Although serving it in a bread bowl is optional, we like to think of it as a necessity.
Meatball Sliders With Tomato Sauce
Sliders are always akid-friendly menu option.
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These meatball sliders are the perfect example.
Our slow-cooker lentil soup is a staple any time of year.
For meat lovers, there are also lots of easy lentil soup variations to try with meat.
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This slow cooker recipe gives you a full nine hours away from the kitchen to enjoy some time outside.
And once you’re home from your outing, feel free to kill a little more time before serving.
This bowl of chili dresses up beautifully with toppings such as cilantro, avocado and pickled jalapenos.
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Just don’t be tempted to cook it on high to speed up the process.
Cooking on low ensures that the meat is tender and can be shredded with a fork.
For the best flavor, sear the meat and vegetables first before throwing them in.
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