Susie Cushner

Comfort Food for Dinner

These hearty dinners practically cook themselves―whether in a slow cooker or simmering effortlessly on the stove.

by Jane Kirby

These recipes require just a little prep work and, in a few cases, some post-pot finessing to produce delicious, easily reheatable dinners. Don't have a slow cooker? Make these meals in the oven or on the stove.

Slow-Cooker Recipes

Slow-Cooker Chicken With Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions (shown)
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Pot Roast
Slow-Cooker Spicy Country Ribs
Slow-Cooker Seafood Gumbo
Slow-Cooker Classic Beef Stew
Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce
Slow-Cooker Smoky Pea Soup
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Stew

The No Slow-Cooker Versions

Chicken With Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions
Tuscan Pot Roast
Spicy Country Ribs
Seafood Gumbo
Classic Beef Stew
Bolognese Sauce
Smoky Pea Soup
Vegetable Stew

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Comfort Food for Dinner

These hearty dinners practically cook themselves―whether in a slow cooker or simmering effortlessly on the stove.

Slow-Cooker Recipes

The No Slow-Cooker Versions

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