From dinner to dessert.

These recipes are super simple: throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away.

It’s just that simpleno pre-cooking, browning, or using extra pots and pans.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup in bowls to serve

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A simple dry rub and hours of cooking results in smoky, spicy, and subtly sweet fall-apart meat.

you could evenmake your brisket up to two days in advancewhich means you could focus more on the game.

The secret is a little bit of bourbon and splash of a cola.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Turkey Chili in the bowl ready to serve

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Zesty lemon slices make the flavor especially fresh and bright.

you’ve got the option to cook on HIGH for about 2 hours or LOW for 4.

Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup

A slow-cooker veggie soup that calls for bacon?

Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders

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Fall suppers don’t get much better than this simple, comforting recipe.

You’ll still get all the flavor of smoked ham hocks, onion, and apple cider vinegar.

Adjust the red pepper to taste.

Southern Living Slow Cooked Barbecued Chicken

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Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken

Taco Tuesday has never been easier.

With just five ingredients and virtually no hands-on time, this truly is a dream meal for busy cooks.

Shred the meat after cooking and serve it over rice or in tacos or quesadillas.

Classic Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

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You will get glorious, perfectly caramelized onions with just one stir in the slow cooker.

When dinnertime arrives, ladle out the soup, add toppings, and brown under the broiler.

Dump everything in and go, then return at the end to shred your chicken and add the noodles.

Mississippi Chicken

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The roast cooks right on top of the potatoes and carrots, releasing its flavorful juices.

see to it you cut your veggies into uniform pieces for equal cook time.

If time allows, you could go all-out with the toppings at dinnertime.

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We like warm corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, queso fresco, and lime wedges.

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Your favorite game day dip just became foolproof.

Instead of using pre-shredded, grate the cheese yourself for the smoothest, creamiest results.

Crock-Pot Salsa Chicken

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Different cheeses, tortilla chips, green onions, and avocados are some of our favorite finishing touches.

For the best results, we recommend cutting all of your veggies as uniformly as possible.

A pan of crusty cornbread is all you should probably complete this meal.

Slow-Cooker French Onion Soup

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Simply place the fruit mixture on the bottom and spoon the oat mixture over top.

Once the crisp is ready, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream orwhipped cream.

We recommend shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream as toppings.

Chicken Soup for the Soul

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To thicken the soup, puree 2 cups in a blender and stir it back into the pot.

The secret to this version is a package of corn muffin mix.

Cook the filling for three hours and then add the cornbread topping and cook for another hour.

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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This treat is the lemon-flavored cousin to the belovedlava cake.

Lining the slow cooker with aluminum foil before adding ingredients makes cleanup a breeze.

Plus, it’s a great use for a leftover ham bone.

Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos

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Finish the dish with a sprig of thyme on top just before serving.

Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

Fresh kernels are the star ingredient of this homemade chowder.

Paired with bacon, potatoes, and onions, it’s sure to become a go-to supper.

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Garnish with a fresh corn topping to really wow your family.

A layer of chocolate morsels between the layers makes it especially decadent.

After the slow cooker does all the work, just add a dollop of whipped cream and serve.

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We recommend sticking with bone-in chicken thighs to ensure this recipe is successful.

Add a touch of elegance by using your favorite white wine like Sauvignon Blanc in the dish.

Leave the dip in the slow cooker to keep it warm and gooey.

Lemon Chicken Soup

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We recommend serving this dish with corn chips for an unbeatable combination.

Once the potatoes are tender, sprinkle on the marshmallows to melt.

We use a pork shoulder roast, or Boston Butt, for the juiciest results.

Ham-and-Bean Soup

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Shred your pork and serve it on buns with slaw, or even use it as a taco filling.

Apple and Pear Crisp

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White Chicken Chili

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5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

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Easy Enchilada Bake

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Lemon Bar Cake

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Navy Bean and Ham Soup

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Slow-Cooker Corn Chowder

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake

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Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes

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Corn and Jalapeno Dip

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Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

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Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing

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Slow-Cooker Barbecue Pork

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