What if you could have comforting soups and stews or a rich, warm, homemade dessert in just two quick and easy steps? Well, now you can. Step 1: Dump the ingredients into your slow cooker crock. Step 2: Press the "on" button. It's that easy to make chicken chili, pot roast, moist carrot cake, crumbly fruit crisps and more. Perfect for birthday parties, potluck suppers, family gatherings, or weekend guests, you'll find yourself spending much less time in the kitchen and much more time enjoying meals with loved ones.

Hope Comerford has selected the yummiest dishes from home cooks across the country and can't wait to share them with you. She'll also give you tips on what size slow cooker to purchase and suggestions for easy prep and cleanup. Find finger licking good recipes such as:

• Texas Pot Roast
• Beef with Broccoli
• Sweet Barbecued Chicken
• Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
• Fudge Swirl Dump Cake
• S'mores Lava Cake
• And many more!