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 ...

These Crock Pot–friendly dishes deliver deep flavor with minimal effort, from Mississippi pot roast to ropa vieja, goulash, meatballs, and more. Serve this cozy pot roast with buttered egg noodles to ...