Slow Cooker

Slow cooker recipes are perfect when you’ve got time, you want your house to smell like heaven, & when you want a convenient home-cooked meal. Skip ordering takeout tonight & pull out your slow cooker. There’s an indulgent Slowly Braised Pork Ragu (with pressure cooker directions too!), a super simple 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, & 3 ideas for using up Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken!

An overhead shot of a serving of braised beef topped with braising liquid on a bed of potatoes and cooked vegetables on a stoneware plate. The plate sits alongside a beige cloth on a light grey surface. Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef
A close-up overhead shot of a soy-braised short rib topped with thickened braising liquid in a dark green bowl atop a bed of white rice and steamed bok choy. The bowl sits atop a beige surface alongside a dish of green onions and a bowl of sesame seeds. Succulent Soy Braised Short Ribs
An overhead shot of a serving of white bolognese pasta on a light pink plate, garnished with grated parmesan and fresh herbs. The plate sits on a woven placemat on an off-white surface, and is surrounded with a dish of grated parmesan, fresh herbs and a glass of white wine. Luscious White Bolognese
An overhead shot of a serving of sausage ragu pasta in a brown stoneware bowl sitting atop an off-white surface. A small bowl of grated parmesan and an off-white cloth sit beside the bowl. Slowly Simmered Italian Sausage Ragu
An overhead shot of two black bowls of chicken bolognese pasta atop a white marbled surface. A glass of wine and small bowls of parsley, red pepper flakes and grated parmesan sit beside the bowls. Best-Ever Chicken Bolognese
A white crock full of baked beans sits atop a red and white striped cloth on a white textured surface. A small dish of crumbled bacon sits next to it. Brown Sugar Baked Beans with Bacon & Sausage
An overhead shot of beer braised carnitas tacos topped with salsa verde, fresh chopped cilantro, diced yellow onion, with lime wedges on the side. The tacos sit atop an aluminum baking sheet that sits atop a creamy white surface surrounded by lime wedges, a bottle of Modelo beer, and a loose beer bottle cap. Beer-Braised Carnitas
Finished beef ragu fills a large black skillet. The ragu pasta has been garnished with fresh thyme leaves and grated parmesan. The skillet sits atop a black textured surface and a wooden spoon rests inside of the skillet. Slowly Braised Beef Ragu
Beef chili is served inside of two white bowls that sit atop a dark textured surface. The chuck roast chili in the bowl at center has been topped with a dollop of sour cream, whole and crushed tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese and a lime wedge. A gold spoon rests inside of the bowl. The bowls are surrounded by a burnt orange colored linen napkin, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with cilantro, cut lime halves and quarters, a small white pinch bowl filled with shredded cheese, loose tortilla chips, and two amber colored glasses filled with beer. Braised Beef Chili
An overhead shot of short rib beef stroganoff served atop buttered egg noodles inside of a brown ceramic bowl that sits atop a dark green textured surface with a cream colored linen napkin tucked alongside of it. A gold spoon rests inside of the braised beef stroganoff and the stroganoff has been garnished with fresh chopped herbs. A small ceramic pinch bowl and sprigs of fresh herbs rest alongside the bowl at center. Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff
Make ahead mashed potato is served in a large white scalloped serving bowl atop a light peach colored textured surface. The mashed potatoes have been garnished with pats of butter that have begun to melt and freshly snipped chives. A wooden serving spoons rests across the top of the bowl. The serving bowl is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, a muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top. Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Two white bowls filled with servings of chicken ragu sauce tossed with DeLallo Tagliatelle pasta sit atop a creamy white textured surface. The pasta is garnished with grated parmesan and fresh herbs. A gold fork rests inside the bowl at center and the bowls are surrounded by two small wooden pinch bowls filled with grated parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes, a blue and white striped linen napkin, a glass of white wine, and fresh herbs. Slowly Braised Chicken Ragu
An overhead shot of a large pot filled with weeknight bolognese topped with fresh basil & grated parmesan cheese. A wooden serving spoon is tucked inside of the pasta. While two small pinch bowls filled with parmesan cheese & red pepper flakes, a bunch of fresh herbs, & a blue & white striped linen napkin rest alongside the pot on a creamy white surface. Weeknight Bolognese
A side angle shot of a single BBQ shredded chicken sandwiches arranged atop a parchment lined baking sheet. The sandwich has been topped with coleslaw and served alongside pickle chips. A bottle of beer, a bottle of BBQ sauce, and a blue linen napkin are shown out of focus in the background. Quick & Easy Shredded BBQ Chicken
Two servings of slow cooked lamb are served over mashed potatoes in white ceramic bowls with broccolini and extra braising liquid over top. The bowls sit atop a gray textured surface with loose sprigs of rosemary, a silver fork, a striped linen napkin and a glass of white wine surrounds the bowls. Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Balsamic, Rosemary, and Garlic
A close up of braised pot roast with vegetables are plated for serving atop a white platter. A silver spoon for serving rests alongside the finished roast on the platter and the roast has been garnished with fresh herbs. The platter sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin and a small wooden pinch bowl filled with fresh thyme surrounding the platter. Mom’s Extra-Veggies Pot Roast
Two servings of Red Wine Braised Short Ribs atop a pile of mashed potatoes on two white ceramic plates. The plate at center has a single silver fork resting on top and both plates have been garnished with fresh herbs. A white and blue striped linen napkin, two glasses of red wine, and loose fresh herbs surround the plates and all items sit atop a blue-gray textured surface. Seriously Good Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Rib Ragu Pappardelle shown in a pasta bowl, topped with grated parmesan & fresh parsley. The bowl sits atop a black surface surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan, a gray linen napkin, & a set of silver silverware. Slowly Braised Short Rib Ragu
A silver fork scoops up shredded chipotle honey chicken on a small silver baking sheet a top a light blue textured surface. The shredded chicken is garnished with fresh chopped cilantro. A halved lime slice rests on the chicken and a few springs of fresh cilantro rest on the surface in the foreground. Easy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Straight-on view of pulled pork sandwich. Pulled pork & slaw on a brioche bun, atop a creamy white surface. Must-Have BBQ Pulled Pork