We had a ham hock in the freezer, left over from Christmas, that was just calling to be a key ingredient in a bean soup. I found this Rachel Ray recipe, which fit the bill. Though I used just one ham ...

Note: Roasting vegetables that have relatively the same density and are cut the same size helps to ensure even cooking. These roasted veggies are delicious to eat on their own, but they're also handy ...

Split peas don't need to be soaked ahead of time, which means you can just dump everything in your slow cooker and walk away.

If you’re looking for warm comfort food on a cold and dreary day, consider slow cooker green beans, ham hock and potatoes. Serves 6 × This page requires Javascript ...

Unlock the potential of your slow-cooker with these hearty and comforting dinner recipes that aren’t chili or casserole.

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 ...

Simmered low and slow, gumbo is the ultimate wintertime Southern staple. While some versions call for seafood, this recipe is ...

As with any roast, cooking a ham can be a process. Depending on how you do it, you run the risk of the meat drying out, or ...

It’s easy to confuse with a ham bone, but they’re actually different. Find out why—and what a ham hock can do for your recipes. You can order a deli meat ham sandwich at a sub shop, and many American ...