Turn stovetop and oven recipes into a convenient slow-cooked meal with our expert tips. Many home cooks love their slow cookers, and it's easy to see why: The versatile appliance makes hands-off ...

These dishes require a little fuss now for a big payoff later. By Margaux Laskey The humble slow cooker may never be the showstopping star of the culinary appliance show, but for many busy cooks, it ...