Superbowl fans generally want to watch the game, not spend time in the kitchen. This luscious dip can be made ahead - it's heated up in the microwave - and will draw raves from all the armchair quarterbacks who are watching the game.

Only 3 ingredients, minimal hands-on prep time, and less than 2 hours in the oven, these baby-back ribs are incredible!

If you're busy (and who isn't?), this easy Mexican casserole is perfect, since it is just a few convenience foods put together in the slow cooker. It's good, though and perfect for a cold weeknight.

This easy, flavorful chicken dish can be put together in about 15 minutes. Since it's done in the slow cooker, there's no watching required, and the end result is moist, flavorful chicken with a luscious sauce to serve over rice.

Warm hearty comfort food is always welcome in cold weather. Slow cookers make it possible for many dishes to cook unattended, so this dish is perfect for a day when the cook is too busy to spend time in the kitchen.

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