WASHINGTON — Don’t have time to cook all day? That’s not a problem.
If you have a few minutes to prep ingredients, you can have dinner on the table when you walk through the door with these slow cooker recipes.
![This Nov. 21, 2016 photo shows red lentil and chicken slow-cooker soup in New York. The soup is thick from the lentils, and fragrant with cumin and coriander. (Sarah E Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AP_17282635150200-1880x1254.jpg)
Sarah E Crowder via AP
![This Feb. 1, 2016, photo, shows slow cooker Southwestern stew in Concord, N.H. This healthy recipe is full of fiber and protein thanks to the combination of black beans, chickpeas and lean ground beef. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_282422703187-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This January 25, 2016 photo shows slow cooker Greek chicken in Concord, NH. Once this recipe is adapted for low and slow cooking, the flavors meld perfectly and the technique is fast and simple.(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_561424232432-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Oct. 19, 2015 photo shows slow cooker chicken chili in Concord, NH. For slow cooker chili, one of the greatest secret weapon ingredients is chipotles in adobo sauce. These are smoked jalapeno peppers that have been stewed in a sauce of tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, salt and various spices, such as cumin, oregano and paprika. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_856021785584-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Jan. 11, 2016 photo shows slow cooker pork shoulder vindaloo in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Meera Sodha. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_604912015261-836x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Dec. 1, 2014 photo shows slow cooker onion soup in Concord, N.H. The humble onion is one the most common aromatic vegetables, popping up in so many ways across so many cuisines. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_385813100950-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This July 20, 2015 photo shows slow cooker triticale porridge in Concord, N.H. Freekeh and triticale are among the latest hot whole grains gaining ground as more Americans look beyond brown rice.(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_389934037011-836x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Feb. 1, 2016 photo shows slow cooker chicken teriyaki with carrots in Concord, N.H. This incredibly versatile and delicious teriyaki sauce recipe can be used on whatever protein at hand: chicken, steak, pork or salmon. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_547643986791-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Feb. 1, 2016 photo shows Chocolate Cherry Slow Cooker Pudding Cake in Concord, N.H. This chocolate cake combines the best attributes of brownies and pudding. The result is tender and cakey, but also richly moist and even gooey. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_534045386077-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Jan. 25, 2016 photo shows 6-ingredient slow cooker pulled pork in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_470690136649-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![This Feb. 8, 2016 photo shows slow cooker peach cobbler in Concord, N.H. If you think all your slow cooker is good for is cranking out pots of chili and beef stew, think again. This versatile kitchen workhorse can be put to use for all manner of things you probably never realized, including desserts. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_707534100751-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![ShortRibs.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367725-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![BeefChickPeaStew.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367724-1864x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![MeyerLemonChicken.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367726-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![CrockPotPasta.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367729-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![BeefandBarleySoup.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367728-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Larry Crowe
![BeefBourguignon.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367731-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![LentilTacos.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367736-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![CubanSandwich.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367734-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/J Pat Carter
![LambTagine.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367745-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![ChickenEnchiladaStack.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367740-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Larry Crowe
![CrockpotRibs.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367742-1880x1173.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![Meatballs.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367743-836x1254.jpg)
AP Photo
![MacAndCheese.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367744-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo
![Sausage_and_Kraut.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367746-1880x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![Risotto.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367750-836x1254.jpg)
AP Photo
![BuffaloChickenSandwich.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367748-1706x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matt York
![HominyStew.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367723-1772x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
![CedarPlankSalmon.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367751-976x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/CIA/Ben Fink
![CoffeeCake.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367738-836x1254.jpg)
AP Photo/Larry Crowe
![This Nov. 21, 2016 photo shows red lentil and chicken slow-cooker soup in New York. The soup is thick from the lentils, and fragrant with cumin and coriander. (Sarah E Crowder via AP)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AP_17282635150200-260x174.jpg)
![This Feb. 1, 2016, photo, shows slow cooker Southwestern stew in Concord, N.H. This healthy recipe is full of fiber and protein thanks to the combination of black beans, chickpeas and lean ground beef. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_282422703187-260x174.jpg)
![This January 25, 2016 photo shows slow cooker Greek chicken in Concord, NH. Once this recipe is adapted for low and slow cooking, the flavors meld perfectly and the technique is fast and simple.(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_561424232432-260x174.jpg)
![This Oct. 19, 2015 photo shows slow cooker chicken chili in Concord, NH. For slow cooker chili, one of the greatest secret weapon ingredients is chipotles in adobo sauce. These are smoked jalapeno peppers that have been stewed in a sauce of tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, salt and various spices, such as cumin, oregano and paprika. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_856021785584-260x174.jpg)
![This Jan. 11, 2016 photo shows slow cooker pork shoulder vindaloo in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Meera Sodha. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_604912015261-260x174.jpg)
![This Dec. 1, 2014 photo shows slow cooker onion soup in Concord, N.H. The humble onion is one the most common aromatic vegetables, popping up in so many ways across so many cuisines. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_385813100950-260x174.jpg)
![This July 20, 2015 photo shows slow cooker triticale porridge in Concord, N.H. Freekeh and triticale are among the latest hot whole grains gaining ground as more Americans look beyond brown rice.(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_389934037011-260x174.jpg)
![This Feb. 1, 2016 photo shows slow cooker chicken teriyaki with carrots in Concord, N.H. This incredibly versatile and delicious teriyaki sauce recipe can be used on whatever protein at hand: chicken, steak, pork or salmon. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_547643986791-260x174.jpg)
![This Feb. 1, 2016 photo shows Chocolate Cherry Slow Cooker Pudding Cake in Concord, N.H. This chocolate cake combines the best attributes of brownies and pudding. The result is tender and cakey, but also richly moist and even gooey. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_534045386077-260x174.jpg)
![This Jan. 25, 2016 photo shows 6-ingredient slow cooker pulled pork in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_470690136649-260x174.jpg)
![This Feb. 8, 2016 photo shows slow cooker peach cobbler in Concord, N.H. If you think all your slow cooker is good for is cranking out pots of chili and beef stew, think again. This versatile kitchen workhorse can be put to use for all manner of things you probably never realized, including desserts. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AP_707534100751-260x174.jpg)
![ShortRibs.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367725-260x174.jpg)
![BeefChickPeaStew.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367724-260x174.jpg)
![MeyerLemonChicken.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367726-260x174.jpg)
![CrockPotPasta.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367729-260x174.jpg)
![BeefandBarleySoup.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367728-260x174.jpg)
![BeefBourguignon.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367731-260x174.jpg)
![LentilTacos.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367736-260x174.jpg)
![CubanSandwich.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367734-260x174.jpg)
![LambTagine.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367745-260x174.jpg)
![ChickenEnchiladaStack.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367740-260x174.jpg)
![CrockpotRibs.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367742-260x174.jpg)
![Meatballs.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367743-260x174.jpg)
![MacAndCheese.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367744-260x174.jpg)
![Sausage_and_Kraut.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367746-260x174.jpg)
![Risotto.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367750-260x174.jpg)
![BuffaloChickenSandwich.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367748-260x174.jpg)
![HominyStew.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367723-260x174.jpg)
![CedarPlankSalmon.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367751-260x174.jpg)
![CoffeeCake.jpg](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/367738-260x174.jpg)