Skip the Stove! The Best Slow-Cooker Recipes for Summer

There's not just one, but two kinds of pork in this comforting recipe—pork shoulder chops and bacon. They cook with sliced red cabbage, onions, allspice, and thyme, then are served with applesauce and sour cream.

Attending a casual block party or potluck? Bring this queso and the night will never end. Our recipe calls for a combination of pepper Jack and American cheeses, which are both super melty and terrifically indulgent.

Bring the barbecue indoors with these Asian-inspired ribs. Instead of traditional barbecue sauce, these spareribs are flavored with shallots, Vietnamese fish sauce, and honey. Cook for seven hours on low and they'll become juicy and tender.

Plump bell peppers filled with cannellini beans, feta, couscous, scallions, garlic, and oregano make an irresistible vegetarian dish. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra note of brightness.

Barley, peas, and fresh tarragon make this winning chicken dinner both light and satisfying.

Orange marmalade, red-wine vinegar, and a tangle of fresh watercress cut the richness of braised pork shoulder beautifully. A bed of fluffy couscous completes dish.

Give yourself—and the grill—a night off! Start these country-style pork ribs in the slow cooker in the morning, and they'll be perfectly tender by dinnertime.

Yogurt and vegetable broth lend lushness and tang to potatoes, and a topping of sautéed mushrooms and broccoli adds heft. They make a light vegetarian supper or the perfect accompaniment to any of our easy steak recipes.

We like to think of these sandwiches as spicy pulled-chicken Sloppy Joes. They pack a serious flavor punch thanks to the mixture of hot sauce, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and molasses.

Seeking the perfect dish for your staycation? Look no further. Put a tropical spin on braised short ribs by pairing them with sweet pineapple, then let your slow cooker do the rest.

Lazy summer evenings were made for taco night. Cook chicken thighs low and slow with garlic, salsa, chipotle chiles in adobo, and chili powder for a succulent, flavor-packed filling.

It's hard to go wrong with meatballs! Our version gets its bold flavors from hot smoked paprika, cumin, and fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread for an easy, fuss-free dinner.

Resist the urge to order takeout and make this Asian-inspired chicken dish instead. Serve with steamed white rice for sopping up every last bite of sauce.

Make this juicy slow-cooked beef chuck roast on Sunday, and you'll have a versatile building block for meals during the rest of the week. Try sandwiches with red onions and horseradish-spiked mayo, toss with pasta, or serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Sandwich fall-apart tender pork and tangy red cabbage between crusty rolls for a delectable weeknight dinner.