This slow cooker lasagna soup has all the flavors you love from lasagna, thrown together in a slow cooker without all the work and cleanup. I like to add 1/2 pound of Italian sausage to this but it is not necessary.

These slow cooker black-eyed peas are flavored with jalapeño pepper, cumin, ham, and bacon for a spicy side dish. Perfect for potluck dinners and barbecues!

Slow Cooker Garlic Dill Mashed Potatoes are creamy, loaded with flavor, and unbelievably easy when made in the crock pot!

Who doesn't love a classic sloppy joe recipe? Customize your homemade sloppy joes by mixing in veggies or melting cheese on top.

Enjoy tender, juicy pulled pork with this easy slow-cooker recipe. Perfect for sandwiches or tacos, slow-cooker pulled pork combines tangy, sweet and spicy flavors for a mouthwatering meal.

This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

When discussing various methods of cooking ropas, a friend of mine told me her sister adds apple juice. I thought a Granny Smith apple might give the dish an extra kick—and it does. The ropas may also be served with hominy or tortillas, but I think the plantains add a special touch. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz up the dish a bit. This was a huge hit with my family. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

This recipe for slow-cooker lasagna soup combines all the tasty flavors of lasagna in soup form.

Even after seven years, my family still asks for this tasty potato and bacon dish. Try it once and I'll bet your family will be hooked, too. —Lynn Ireland, Lebanon, Wisconsin

Hot soup on a cold day is something I just can't get enough of. It's a snap to put together, and I don't have to wash pots and pans after a relaxing meal. —Sally Goeb, New Egypt, New Jersey

This fuss-free steak soup recipe needs just 20 minutes of prep time to make a delicious, nutrient-dense meal. You'll also have plenty of leftovers to last through the week.

If you can’t make it to Philadelphia any time soon, this Philly cheesesteak recipe will satisfy your craving for the city's signature sandwich. Our version comes from the family of the man who invented cheesesteaks, so it's safe to say you’re in pretty good hands.

These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce.

Rich and hearty, this Irish beef stew is my husband's favorite. The beef is incredibly tender. Served with crusty bread, it's an ideal cool-weather meal and perfect for any Irish holiday.

For a savory-sweet barbecue side that's popular with a crowd, you want Boston baked beans. This recipe is tangy and tender, perfect with ribs or hot dogs.