Slow Cooker Pork Ragu

No need to head to your corner Italian restaurant with this recipe in your aresnal—it's classic comfort all the way. You can use fettuccine or rigatoni, but why be so basic? Thick and broad, pappardelle delivers an unbeatable chew.

Slow Cooker Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw

Homemade slaw is a tangy companion to this sweet pork, made with ketchup, brown sugar and chili powder. Serve the sandwiches with pickles and chips for fuss-free sides.

Black Bean-and-Chile Soup

Lighten up this heavy soup with fresh tomato and tomatillo salsa.

Red-Eye Brisket Stew

This hearty classic gets a zesty kick from coffee, Dijon mustard, and pickled red onions.

Chicken-and-Quinoa Minestrone

You'll love this healthy update on classic chicken and rice soup. 

Spiced Sweet Potato-and-Peanut Puree

Heat up your evening with this rich, spicy soup.

Sausage-and-Tortellini Soup

Turn this excellent pasta dish into an even better soup with chicken stock.

Slow-Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew

Because red wine makes everything better–including stew!

Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

"This is a nice change from plain chicken tacos. The cilantro really adds a burst of flavor to this recipe."

Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs

"Ricotta-spiked meatballs are so tender, so flavorful, and so delicious. There are hardly any ingredients. Of course we're going to throw this over some spaghetti, because we're Americans and that's what we do with meatballs."

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meat Loaf

"This recipe is anything but regular old meatloaf! Everyone will love this moist version made in the slow cooker, with milk, mushrooms, and a little sage for extra flavor."

Manicotti Italian Casserole

"Some members of my family call it manicotti, some call it Italian casserole. So I call it Manicotti Italian Casserole. This is one of my all time favorite meals to make, and it's super easy! For gatherings I make the whole recipe, for my family I cut it in half."

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

"This chicken Parmesan is done casserole style (so, no breading or frying!), but still offers up that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy/cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce."

Cajun Chicken Lasagna

"This lasagna has just the right amount of zing to it. The key to this is the andouille sausage...probably not good for anyone counting calories either! The meat mixture would be good served over fettuccine noodles, if you would like to save time"

Cajun Chicken Ragout

"This is an old, personal favorite recipe of mine. While not totally authentic, it celebrates the fabulous flavors of Cajun cuisine. Serve this thick sauce over rice."

Stuffed Chicken 4 Ways

Give the weeknight staple an overhaul by stuffing it with one of these combos.

Chili-Garlic Grilled Chicken with Avocado-Cherry Salsa

Grilled chicken gets a lift with this flavor-packed marinade and fresh, fruity salsa.

Slow-Cooker Chicken-Tortilla Soup

This hearty soup is a Mexican-inspired favorite, made easy.

Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Broccolini

Vitamin-packed Broccolini is an ingenious hybrid between broccoli and Chinese broccoli.

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Smoky Chickpeas

Warm up and wind down with this simple yet hearty weeknight meal.