From creamy mushrooms and pork chops to spaghetti Bolognese, these slow-cooker dinners are perfect for Valentine's Day.

In practice, I call this concept the Crock-Pot method. It reminds me that there are some times in life when white-knuckling a situation is not going to help. In fact, it might make things worse.

Tom Westerholm is a Life & Trends Reporter for Newsweek based ... However: "I don't know who needs to hear this, but the clamps on your Crock-Pot are only for when you are transporting it ...

But, you can quickly change humble-tasting lentils into a star attraction with the addition of an ensemble cast of flavourful ingredients, which I did in today’s meat-free, pot-pie recipe.

Add the beef and toss it in the flour mixture until it is fully coated. Heat the olive oil in a pot. Cook the beef and onioned until both have browned. Then pour in the beef broth and red wine ...

Coat the beef in the flour mixture, ensuring it's evenly covered. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or suitable pot. Brown the beef and onions, stirring occasionally. Once the beef is browned ...

It’s a family-pleasing meal that’s ready when you are. Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings. Picture coming home to the tantalizing aroma of Italian beef simmering away ...

(Family Features) — Apple and pumpkin are a couple of fruity favorites, but cranberry is another common ingredient that can be used to make a big statement. Mixed with walnuts, white chocolate chips ...

Fried Chicken in the Crock Pot ... cranberry sauce and Catalina dressing. It’s quick to prep to dump in the slow cooker, cooks while you’re at work and doesn’t skimp on flavor. Get the Recipe: Slow ...

Pot-au-feu with salt-cured pork ... to take a break now that her son had left home and the family’s pace of life had changed. It became easier for her to go on trips, and she visited Kagawa ...